VK News Today https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html Virgo Horoscope Today, April 30, 2026: Even with a good money mood, avoid boredom spending SC: Can’t take away right to speedy trial due to gravity of case | India News Weak rains, war downside risks to eco: Finmin report BSE AP SSC Class 10th result 2026 releasing today: When and where to check marks memo ‘Michael’ box office collection Day 6: Jaafar Jackson starrer eyes Rs 30 crore Week 1 haul ahead of ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’, ‘Raja Shivaji’ and ‘Ek Din’ clash Watch: Zohran Mamdani says he would ask King Charles to return Koh-i-Noor diamond New Delhi: In a move that resolves a long-standing regulatory impasse, National Medical Commission (NMC) has granted recognition to Post Graduate Diploma in Clinical Cardiology (PGDCC), effectively validating the degrees of around 1,700 doctors who completed the course between 2006 and 2013. The programme, run by IGNOU, was effectively shut down after 2013 following its non-recognition by erstwhile Medical Council of India.The decision, announced by Indian Association of Clinical Cardiologists on Tuesday, is also being seen as a step towards addressing shortage of cardiology specialists in underserved regions.The decision comes against the backdrop of cardiovascular disease accounting for nearly 28% of deaths in India, even as access to specialists remains skewed towards cities. Nearly 65-70% of the country’s population lives outside major cities, but over 80% of cardiologists are based in urban centres, leaving large regions dependent on general physicians and delayed referrals.India has fewer than 5,000-6,000 cardiologists for over 1.4 billion people-roughly one per 2-3 lakh-which is far below global norms. “India is facing a widening and underreported shortage of cardiology specialists,” said Dr Rakesh Gupta of Indian Academy of Echocardiography. TNNEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosRaghav Chadha Fallout: Who Really Wins and Loses in Punjab?Mumbai–Pune Expressway’s ‘Missing Link’ Opens May 1: Faster Travel, Better Safety, No Extra Toll90-Year-Old Rejects Apology, Then Court Pushes ₹20 Crore Case to 2046Ganga Expressway Inaugurated: What ₹1,500 Toll Gets You on UP’s 594-km High-Speed Corridor | PM ModiUAE Quits OPEC In Big Oil Shake-Up: What It Means For India‘Siddaramaiah Ready To Step Down As Karnataka CM If Rahul Gandhi Asks’: Ex-Minister RajannaBengal Phase 2 Polls: 142 Constituencies Vote Today, Over 3.21 Crore Voters to DecideChokepoints of Power: how India can ‘trump’ China on the seasSwati Maliwal’s Explosive Exit: Assault Allegations, ‘Betrayal’ Charges Rock AAP As She Joins BJPIndian Aviation Sector Warns Of Possible Shutdown Amid Soaring Fuel Costs123Photostories5 lessons from Premanand Ji Maharaj for a more peaceful, happy, and fulfilling life10 divine baby girl names inspired by Goddess Durga6 low-maintenance plants that survive even if you forget to water themMorning affirmation at 5am: Wake up, check in for a soul resetHow to make Cucumber Sandwich for a light summer breakfastTaarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah: Who is Nilesh Bhatt? 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(@lg_ladakh X/ANI Photo) Leh: In a strong message for world peace, the sacred holy Piprahwa relics of Buddha have reached Ladakh from Delhi’s National Museum for a fortnight-long, first-of-its-kind exposition starting May 1.The festival seeks to reinforce a sense of community in Ladakh where there is a significantly large Buddhist presence. Men, women and children of all age groups had traveled from across Leh to catch a glimpse of the relics that were taken in a grand procession to Jivetsal, the venue of the exposition beginning Friday, which marks the 2,569th Buddha Purnima.The opening ceremony of the festival will be attended by several union ministers, including Home Minister Amit Shah; chief ministers of Buddhist-dominated states; ambassadors; and Buddhist leaders. Leh and Zanskar are proposed to host many programmes, exhibitions and seminars over the fortnight.The relics will be available for public veneration from May 2 to May 10, followed by exposition in Zanskar on May 11 and 12, and thereafter at Dharma Centre in Leh from May 13 to 14. They will be flown back to Delhi on May 15.Lt Governor VK Saxena along with senior Buddhist monks received the relics. The Ladakh police accorded them a ceremonial guard of honour, while monks performed special prayers. The reception saw Buddhist monks playing traditional instruments used during prayers in monasteries, like the gyaling.Over the years, the Piprahwa bone relics of Lord Buddha have been exhibited in several countries, including Thailand, Mongolia, Vietnam, Russia, Singapore, Bhutan, Sri Lanka and Myanmar, drawing global attention and devotion.The relics are associated with Piprahwa stupa in Kapilvastu (in present-day Uttar Pradesh), the homeland of Sakya clan of Lord Shakyamuni Buddha, and were excavated in 1898 by Willaim Claxton Peppe. The sacred relics serve as profound symbols of the Buddha’s living presence and his universal teachings.Speaking to TOI, people along the route said they felt blessed to be a part of the occasion and that seeing the relics was nothing short of a dream come true for them.Sonam Wangchuk Shakspo, deputy secretary general of the Asian Buddhist Conference for Peace in Mongolia and secretary ABCP-Indian National Centre shared insights on how the exposition is the need of the hour and much awaited in Ladakh where Buddha is revered and his teachings considered a guiding force.Infact, the requests that the relics should be brought to Ladakh was made by the UT administration earlier this year leading to the exposition. The timing of the arrival also gains significance as it comes after a difficult year when Ladakh witnessed unrest and protests that turned violent in September last year. Led by activist Sonam Wangchuk and local bodies, the demonstrators among other things were protesting over demographic changes and industrial exploitation of the region’s resources. The Leh Apex Body (LAB) and Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA) have been demanding statehood for Ladakh, inclusion in the Sixth Schedule of the Indian Constitution, job reservations for locals, and a separate public service commission.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosRaghav Chadha Fallout: Who Really Wins and Loses in Punjab?Mumbai–Pune Expressway’s ‘Missing Link’ Opens May 1: Faster Travel, Better Safety, No Extra Toll90-Year-Old Rejects Apology, Then Court Pushes ₹20 Crore Case to 2046Ganga Expressway Inaugurated: What ₹1,500 Toll Gets You on UP’s 594-km High-Speed Corridor | PM ModiUAE Quits OPEC In Big Oil Shake-Up: What It Means For India‘Siddaramaiah Ready To Step Down As Karnataka CM If Rahul Gandhi Asks’: Ex-Minister RajannaBengal Phase 2 Polls: 142 Constituencies Vote Today, Over 3.21 Crore Voters to DecideChokepoints of Power: how India can ‘trump’ China on the seasSwati Maliwal’s Explosive Exit: Assault Allegations, ‘Betrayal’ Charges Rock AAP As She Joins BJPIndian Aviation Sector Warns Of Possible Shutdown Amid Soaring Fuel Costs123Photostories5 lessons from Premanand Ji Maharaj for a more peaceful, happy, and fulfilling life10 divine baby girl names inspired by Goddess Durga6 low-maintenance plants that survive even if you forget to water themMorning affirmation at 5am: Wake up, check in for a soul resetHow to make Cucumber Sandwich for a light summer breakfastTaarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah: Who is Nilesh Bhatt? 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Steve Smith loses cool, smashes bat in dressing room after fiery send-off – Watch RBI’s new ‘calamity chapter’ to benefit sound accounts ‘Patriot’ advance booking: Mammootty and Mohanlal starrer crosses Rs 3.5 Cr in Kerala; nears Rs 9 Cr worldwide Aquarius Horoscope Today, April 30, 2026: Investment in speculation will be okay, but don’t treat it like entertainment ‘You’ve been hacked’: Pornographic content plays during hearing, Delhi high court asks cops to probe Rupee closes at new low of 94.85 as West Asia peace talks stall ‘Love Insurance Kompany’ box office collections day 20: Pradeep Ranganathan’s film earns just Rs 13 lakh; Theatrical run nearing close Libra Horoscope Today, April 30, 2026: Be careful when taking an excursion Cognizant to acquire tech firm Astreya for $600mn Araghchi dials Jaishankar to discuss West Asia situation Lucknow: A car owner commuting between Meerut and Prayagraj or vice versa via the newly inaugurated Ganga Expressway will have to pay Rs 1,800 toll for a one-way trip.Uttar Pradesh Expressways Industrial Development Authority announced the toll for motor vehicles soon after the expressway was thrown open for the public on Wednesday. Toll for two-wheelers, three-wheelers, and tractors will be Rs 905, while mini-bus and commercial vehicles will pay Rs 2,840 for a one-way trip.Buses and trucks, heavy construction machinery and earth-moving vehicles will be charged Rs 5,720 and Rs 8,760, respectively, while vehicles having seven or more axles (heavy haulers, trailers, heavy cranes or earth movers) will pay the highest user charge of Rs 11,265 for single trip.Commuters returning within 24 hours via the expressway would pay 80% of the actual round-trip charges (a car owner, instead of Rs 3,600, would be asked to pay about Rs 2,880, and a two-wheeler rider would pay Rs 1,448 for a return trip instead of Rs 1,810). Similar tariff would be applicable on other categories of motor vehicles.The six-lane Ganga eway, built under PPP model, will link 12 UP districts in west, central and eastern UP.About the AuthorShalabhA member of the TOI UP bureau team, Shalabh brings extensive field reporting experience. While covering various government departments, he focuses on issues with the potential to significantly impact the public, both positively and negatively.Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosRaghav Chadha Fallout: Who Really Wins and Loses in Punjab?Mumbai–Pune Expressway’s ‘Missing Link’ Opens May 1: Faster Travel, Better Safety, No Extra Toll90-Year-Old Rejects Apology, Then Court Pushes ₹20 Crore Case to 2046Ganga Expressway Inaugurated: What ₹1,500 Toll Gets You on UP’s 594-km High-Speed Corridor | PM ModiUAE Quits OPEC In Big Oil Shake-Up: What It Means For India‘Siddaramaiah Ready To Step Down As Karnataka CM If Rahul Gandhi Asks’: Ex-Minister RajannaBengal Phase 2 Polls: 142 Constituencies Vote Today, Over 3.21 Crore Voters to DecideChokepoints of Power: how India can ‘trump’ China on the seasSwati Maliwal’s Explosive Exit: Assault Allegations, ‘Betrayal’ Charges Rock AAP As She Joins BJPIndian Aviation Sector Warns Of Possible Shutdown Amid Soaring Fuel Costs123PhotostoriesHow to make Cucumber Sandwich for a light summer breakfastTaarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah: Who is Nilesh Bhatt? 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(@CEOWestBengal/ANI Photo) Exit polls on Wednesday agreed that the BJP-led alliance would win Assam comfortably, the UDF would unseat the LDF in Kerala and the AINRC-BJP combine would retain Puducherry but disagreed on the outcome in Tamil Nadu and West Bengal.The most startling prediction was Axis My India’s projection of Tamil Nadu being a tight race between the Vijay-led TVK (98-120 seats) and the DMK alliance (92-110) – in that order – with the AIADMK-led NDA reduced to an also-ran in the 234-member House. The other three exit polls being taken into account here all gave the DMK-led coalition a majority, though a reduced one from five years earlier. Blockbuster debut by Vijay’s TVK in Tamil Nadu? On West Bengal, while Axis MY India did not release its findings on Wednesday and some other well-known pollsters too preferred to wait for another day, of the three polls here, the one by P Marq projected BJP to most likely win a majority in the 294-member assembly and Matrize gave the saffron party the edge though not a majority in a state it has never won in the past. The third poll, People’s Pulse, in contrast, projected a decisive TMC victory that would give Mamata Banerjee a fourth consecutive term of office.All four exit polls suggested that the NDA was likely to win a two-thirds majority in the 126-member Assam assembly, which would also mean BJP for the first time winning a majority on its own in the northeastern state.The Congress-led alliance was projected to bag between 24 and 40 seats.If Left loses, it will not be in office in any stateIn Kerala, the consensus was that the UDF would win though the projections ranged from as little as 70 of the 140 seats at the bottom of the Matrize range to 90 at the top end of the Axis My India range. The LDF was projected to end up with at best 69 seats, which would mean that the Left would for the first since 1977 not be in office in any state. Exit polls have had a patchy record in India. The results will be known on Monday, May 4.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosRaghav Chadha Fallout: Who Really Wins and Loses in Punjab?Mumbai–Pune Expressway’s ‘Missing Link’ Opens May 1: Faster Travel, Better Safety, No Extra Toll90-Year-Old Rejects Apology, Then Court Pushes ₹20 Crore Case to 2046Ganga Expressway Inaugurated: What ₹1,500 Toll Gets You on UP’s 594-km High-Speed Corridor | PM ModiUAE Quits OPEC In Big Oil Shake-Up: What It Means For India‘Siddaramaiah Ready To Step Down As Karnataka CM If Rahul Gandhi Asks’: Ex-Minister RajannaBengal Phase 2 Polls: 142 Constituencies Vote Today, Over 3.21 Crore Voters to DecideChokepoints of Power: how India can ‘trump’ China on the seasSwati Maliwal’s Explosive Exit: Assault Allegations, ‘Betrayal’ Charges Rock AAP As She Joins BJPIndian Aviation Sector Warns Of Possible Shutdown Amid Soaring Fuel Costs123PhotostoriesMorning affirmation at 5am: Wake up, check in for a soul resetHow to make Cucumber Sandwich for a light summer breakfastTaarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah: Who is Nilesh Bhatt? 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The 7 districts that will decide who rules Nabanna123Hot PicksExit Poll Result 2026Bengal Election 2026Bengal Poll Phase 2 ViolenceFirhad HakimMK StalinExit Poll PredictionsHimanta Biswa SarmaTop TrendingAssembly Election Exit PollsExit Poll results 2026Bengal Exit Polls 2026Puducherry Exit Polls 2026IPL Match TodayMI vs SRH HighlightsRaja Raghuvanshi Wife BailBengal PollsCGBSE 12th ResultIPL Orange Cap Apr 30, 2026, 05:00 IST RBI’s new NBFC rules a blow to Tata Sons’ plan to stay unlisted In this image received on Jan. 19, 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan during an MoU exchange, in New Delhi. (PMO via PTI Photo) New Delhi: India and the UAE are discussing a brief stopover by PM Narendra Modi in the Gulf country during his four-nation Europe tour next month.Official sources have clarified though that discussions are still in progress and the visit has not been finalised yet.Modi will be travelling to Norway next month for India-Nordic summit. Later, he will travel to the Netherlands, Sweden and Italy. If the PM’s proposed stopover in the UAE materialises, it will offer India an important opportunity to express solidarity with a country with which it has one of the most consequential strategic partnerships in the Gulf region.Modi has already spoken twice to president Mohammed bin Zayed al Nahyan and condemned violation of UAE’s sovereignty and territorial integrity by Iran which had launched strikes on GCC countries.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosRaghav Chadha Fallout: Who Really Wins and Loses in Punjab?Mumbai–Pune Expressway’s ‘Missing Link’ Opens May 1: Faster Travel, Better Safety, No Extra Toll90-Year-Old Rejects Apology, Then Court Pushes ₹20 Crore Case to 2046Ganga Expressway Inaugurated: What ₹1,500 Toll Gets You on UP’s 594-km High-Speed Corridor | PM ModiUAE Quits OPEC In Big Oil Shake-Up: What It Means For India‘Siddaramaiah Ready To Step Down As Karnataka CM If Rahul Gandhi Asks’: Ex-Minister RajannaBengal Phase 2 Polls: 142 Constituencies Vote Today, Over 3.21 Crore Voters to DecideChokepoints of Power: how India can ‘trump’ China on the seasSwati Maliwal’s Explosive Exit: Assault Allegations, ‘Betrayal’ Charges Rock AAP As She Joins BJPIndian Aviation Sector Warns Of Possible Shutdown Amid Soaring Fuel Costs123PhotostoriesHow to make Cucumber Sandwich for a light summer breakfastTaarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah: Who is Nilesh Bhatt? 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Passers-by reported seeing a larger pack of pedigreed dogs wandering through a scrubland near Nandigaon village along the Shankarpally-Patancheru Road.Animal rescuers from AASRA Foundation and SWAN suspect an unidentified breeder abandoned at least another 30 dogs in the area over a week ago. The rescued Huskies were “extremely exhausted and weak” when they were found, said Gowri Vandana of AASRA Foundation. Villagers said they saw a truck bringing 35 to 40 Huskies to the area on the night of April 20. An investigation is under way.The rescued animals, between two and four years old, have been shifted to shelters for treatment and medical evaluation. “We are awaiting their blood reports to understand if these dogs were used for any illegal experiments,” said Harsh Kishor Bhatnagar of SWAN. The area is known to be the hub of illegal breeding. “Puppy mills have proliferated, catering to a market where a dog can fetch anywhere between Rs 50,000 and Rs 1 lakh,” said an animal welfare worker.About the AuthorAmisha RajaniDriven by curiosity and a human interest lens, Amisha is dedicated to impactful storytelling. She has navigated a wide range of beats over time, including environment, gender, youth affairs, heritage, and closely tracks the lives and migration of Indian diaspora. Her reporting has sparked public dialogue, with several stories cited in court proceedings and acted upon,  creating impact both locally and nationally.Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosRaghav Chadha Fallout: Who Really Wins and Loses in Punjab?Mumbai–Pune Expressway’s ‘Missing Link’ Opens May 1: Faster Travel, Better Safety, No Extra Toll90-Year-Old Rejects Apology, Then Court Pushes ₹20 Crore Case to 2046Ganga Expressway Inaugurated: What ₹1,500 Toll Gets You on UP’s 594-km High-Speed Corridor | PM ModiUAE Quits OPEC In Big Oil Shake-Up: What It Means For India‘Siddaramaiah Ready To Step Down As Karnataka CM If Rahul Gandhi Asks’: Ex-Minister RajannaBengal Phase 2 Polls: 142 Constituencies Vote Today, Over 3.21 Crore Voters to DecideChokepoints of Power: how India can ‘trump’ China on the seasSwati Maliwal’s Explosive Exit: Assault Allegations, ‘Betrayal’ Charges Rock AAP As She Joins BJPIndian Aviation Sector Warns Of Possible Shutdown Amid Soaring Fuel Costs123PhotostoriesHow to make Cucumber Sandwich for a light summer breakfastTaarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah: Who is Nilesh Bhatt? 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After Jodhpur runway recarpeting, Srinagar, Pune and Adampur airports will also be recarpeted under different schedules this year.“Meticulous planning, seamless teamwork and relentless work output of AFS Jodhpur led to timely completion of the critical phase of runway resurfacing, which resulted in resumption of civil flights on April 28, 2026. An IAF Dornier aircraft landed at Jodhpur in the early hours of April 28 to mark the resumption of operations on the main runway,” the South Western Air Command, said in a post on X.Since fighter jets and military aircraft have stricter technical requirements, regular maintenance is essential at the Jodhpur airport. Its proximity to the Pakistan border further adds to its strategic significance, making the upgrade essential for IAF. Civil aviation authorities also confirmed that passenger operations have returned to normal after nearly a month-long pause.“After nearly a month’s interval, flight operations at Jodhpur Airport have resumed today. Passengers are moving smoothly at the terminal, and check-in, baggage drop and other processes are running normally,” the office of the airport director said.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosRaghav Chadha Fallout: Who Really Wins and Loses in Punjab?Mumbai–Pune Expressway’s ‘Missing Link’ Opens May 1: Faster Travel, Better Safety, No Extra Toll90-Year-Old Rejects Apology, Then Court Pushes ₹20 Crore Case to 2046Ganga Expressway Inaugurated: What ₹1,500 Toll Gets You on UP’s 594-km High-Speed Corridor | PM ModiUAE Quits OPEC In Big Oil Shake-Up: What It Means For India‘Siddaramaiah Ready To Step Down As Karnataka CM If Rahul Gandhi Asks’: Ex-Minister RajannaBengal Phase 2 Polls: 142 Constituencies Vote Today, Over 3.21 Crore Voters to DecideChokepoints of Power: how India can ‘trump’ China on the seasSwati Maliwal’s Explosive Exit: Assault Allegations, ‘Betrayal’ Charges Rock AAP As She Joins BJPIndian Aviation Sector Warns Of Possible Shutdown Amid Soaring Fuel Costs123PhotostoriesHow to make Cucumber Sandwich for a light summer breakfastTaarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah: Who is Nilesh Bhatt? 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Fifty metres said it all.Banerjee, unbeaten in Bhowanipore since 2011, broke her polling-day routine of staying indoors until afternoon. The 71-year-old CM left her Kalighat home at 7.40am Wednesday, visited Chetla, met city mayor Firhad Hakim and headed out to inspect polling booths.By 8am, Banerjee parked herself outside a Trinamool Congress office in Chakraberia. The setting was calm – sipping tea with party workers while declining food offered by residents. Her mood changed as she scrolled images on her phone. She alleged central forces assaulted TMC workers.”I was awake all night,” she said. “Observers and police officers brought from outside are carrying out atrocities. Our workers are being beaten up and arrested illegally. Their intention is clear – they want to rig the election.”Minutes after she entered Amrapali Heera complex, 55-year-old Adhikari arrived with central forces. A close encounter. Zero eye contact. Maximum heat. “Ye darr mujhe acchha laga,” he said, alleging she was afraid of losing and trying to intimidate voters.Adhikari crisscrossed the constituency from Jadu Babu’s Bazaar to Park Street, tracking turnout despite rain. He said he was in touch with home minister Amit Shah and “confident of victory”. Adhikari predicted a 30,000-vote win in Bhowanipore. He had defeated Banerjee by 1,956 votes in Nandigram in the previous election.Banerjee’s convoy moved through overlapping routes but avoided another face-off.Tension flared at Mitra Institution when Adhikari met voters and TMC supporters shouted slogans. He later alleged a mob surrounded him, prompting calls for additional security. Central forces moved in, swinging batons at cars and bystanders while dispersing crowd. “They are outsiders. I called QRT,” Adhikari added.TMC’s Kajari Banerjee accused him of provocation, alleging central forces “mercilessly beat” voters. Adhikari later struck a lighter note at Jadu Babu’s Bazaar, sharing a soft drink with TMC workers. “I know Bhowanipore very well… this time the constituency is voting for us,” he said.Banerjee remained combative. Arriving at Mitra Institution at 4.05pm to vote, she again alleged torture by central forces. “I have never seen anything like this… BJP will lose. We will win with a two-thirds majority,” she added.Bhowanipore, long known for subdued polling, recorded a sharp shift. Turnout surged to 86.6% (9pm figure), up from 57.5% in 2021 bypolls, 66.8% in 2016 and 44.7% in 2011. Affluent pockets saw long queues and heightened urgency. “I’ve never seen an election like this,” said businessman M Daud.About the AuthorTamaghna BanerjeeTamaghna Banerjee, a reporter from Kolkata, covers crime, aviation, human rights and politics. He has a keen interest in human interest and rural reporting. He has done his postgraduation in journalism and mass communication. 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Justices A S Gadkari and R R Bhonsale said not only is the likelihood remote for the appeal to be taken up for final hearing any time soon, but the evidence on record is doubtful. Kalaskar’s identification was improper and had lost its sanctity, and two eyewitnesses’ testimony created a doubt, HC said while setting the bail at Rs 50,000.Dabholkar’s son, Hamid, said an appeal against the grant of bail would be filed in the Supreme Court. “Kalaskar is also an accused in the (communist politician) Govind Pansare murder case,” he said. The murderous assault happened on Aug 20, 2013, when Dabholkar, a crusader against superstition, was on his morning walk. HC had reserved the bail plea for orders on Dec 23, 2025.Kalaskar’s senior counsel Niteen Pradhan had assailed the validity of evidence, including the alleged assailant’s very identity based on a photograph shown to witnesses, on the basis of which the alleged assailant was nailed by the trial court. The state, represented by additional public prosecutor Ashish Satpute, and CBI, represented by special public prosecutor Amit Munde, opposed the bail plea, saying two witnesses had seen the shooting.About the AuthorSwati DeshpandeSwati Deshpande is Senior editor at The Times of India, Mumbai, where she has been covering courts for over a decade. She is passionate about law and works towards enlightening people about their statutory, legal and fundamental rights. 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