Morning Digest: Report flags bovine risk to Vande Bharat trains; calls for safety measures; Nishikant Dubey slams former CEC Quraishi, calls him ‘Muslim commissioner’, and more

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Report flags bovine risk to Vande Bharat trains; calls for safety measures

The much-celebrated flagship train of the Indian Railways — the Vande Bharat Express — is prone to serious accidents even in cases of a cattle run over, says a report on railway safety.

Nishikant Dubey slams former CEC Quraishi, calls him ‘Muslim commissioner’

Day after his remarks against the Supreme Court and Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna triggered an uproar, senior BJP leader and MP Nishikant Dubey on Sunday (April 20, 2025) attacked former Chief Election Commissioner S.Y. Quraishi, calling him a “Muslim commissioner.”

Two cheetahs move to new home in Madhya Pradesh

Two cheetahs, Prabhas and Pawak, moved to their new home as Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav released them into the Gandhi Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary on Sunday.

IPL 2025 MI vs CSK | Rohit, Suryakumar power Mumbai Indians past Super Kings

The ability of big players to raise the bar in the most challenging conditions separates them from others. It was on display in abundance on Sunday night in the marquee clash in the Indian Premier League between the two most successful outfits in the league.

Arms dealer Sanjay Bhandari opposes ED’s plea to declare him ‘fugitive’, calls his stay in U.K. legal

High profile arms dealer Sanjay Bhandari has opposed ED’s plea before a Delhi court seeking to declare him a “fugitive” in connection with a black money case, claiming that his stay in the U.K. was legal since his extradition to India was denied by the London High Court.

India can be active player in developing international framework for responsible behaviour in space: EU envoy

India can be a very active player in developing an international framework for responsible behaviour in space, said Marjolijn van Deelen, European Union Special Envoy for Space, while flagging debris from Anti-Satellite (ASAT) weapon testing and Rendezvous and Proximity Operations (RPO) that threaten satellites as major concerns.

Murshidabad violence | Mamata is the ‘Durga of the RSS’, says West Bengal CPI(M) leader

Blaming the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) for the conspiracy behind the recent riots at Murshidabad, the Communist Party of India (Marxist) State secretary Md. Salim on Sunday (April 20, 2025) also lashed out at West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, describing her as the “Durga of the RSS”. His statement recalled the moniker given to Ms. Banerjee by the RSS itself over two decades ago, when she sought the Sangh’s support against the communist parties.

Historic representation of women in Civil Services: Union Minister Jitendra Singh

Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Jitendra Singh on Sunday (April 20, 2025) interacted with the Officer Trainees of the 2023 batch of the Indian Administrative Service (IAS). He hailed the largest women’s representation in the history of the service, with 74 women officers making up 41% of the batch.

Doctor, hospital staffer sacked for dragging and assaulting a 77-year-old man in M.P. govt. hospital

The Madhya Pradesh Public Health and Medical Education Department fired a doctor at the District Hospital in Chhatarpur for assaulting a 77-year-old man and dragging him on the hospital floor, after a video of the incident went viral on Sunday (April 20, 2025).

Former Karnataka DGP Om Prakash murdered, wife detained

Former Karnataka State Police Chief and 1981 batch IPS officer Om Prakash, 68, was found murdered at his H.S.R. Layout residence in Bengaluru on Sunday (April 20, 2025) evening. His wife, Pallavi, has emerged as the key suspect in the case and has been detained by the police for questioning.

Published - April 21, 2025 06:50 am IST