Times of India

India signed a Rs 62,700 crore contract with Hindustan Aeronautics to procure 156 indigenous 'Prachand' light combat helicopters for the Army and IAF, enhancing its combat capabilities. The helicopters, to be built at HAL factories, are equipped for high-altitude operations with 45% indigenous content, aiming for 65% by project end.

The BCCI has rescheduled IPL 2025 Match No. 19 between KKR and LSG from April 6 to April 8, 2025, due to security concerns linked to citywide festivities in Kolkata. As a result, April 8 will now feature a double-header, with KKR vs LSG in the afternoon and Punjab Kings vs Chennai Super Kings in the evening.

A powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake in Myanmar has caused widespread devastation, toppling buildings and leaving at least 144 dead. The tremors were felt as far as Thailand, where construction sites collapsed, adding to the aftermath's chaos. A state of emergency has been declared as rescue efforts continue.

Amit Kumar Sen from Gwalior protested, accusing his wife and her boyfriends of planning to murder him, claiming they already killed his son. Despite multiple complaints, he alleges no police action has been taken, stressing the need for protection and investigation.

Tamil Nadu BJP chief Annamalai expressed confidence that the party's central leadership will decide on alliances for the 2026 assembly elections to challenge the ruling DMK. Amid speculation of a BJP-AIADMK alliance revival, Annamalai emphasised the aim to strengthen the party and address state issues like corruption and law and order.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru batter Virat Kohli has become the highest run-getter against Chennai Super Kings in IPL history. During the IPL 2025 match, Kohli scored 31 runs, taking his total to 1,084 runs. He overtook Shikhar Dhawan's record of 1,057 runs. Kohli achieved this milestone in 34 matches and 33 innings.

The Gujarat High Court has extended Asaram Bapu's temporary bail by three months due to medical reasons. Serving a life sentence for rape, the 86-year-old godman previously received interim bail from the Supreme Court until March 31, 2025. Restrictions remain in place against meeting his followers post-release.

Bill Gates remarks that AI represents a profound advancement, capable of solving complex problems and transforming activities like health and education. Despite this, Gates believes AI won't replace coders, biologists, and energy experts due to the nuances and creativity required in these fields.

Russian President Vladimir Putin suggested temporary external governance for Ukraine under the UN. Western leaders dismissed the proposal, accusing Russia of stalling for time. Despite a tentative US-brokered energy ceasefire, both Russia and Ukraine continued to accuse each other of violations, complicating peace prospects.

Connor McDavid, captain of the Edmonton Oilers, is recuperating from an injury and not playing currently. His wife, Lauren Kyle, has been active on social media, sharing pictures of herself and her unique office setup. The Oilers are struggling with a losing streak as McDavid and teammate Leon Draisaitl recover from their injuries.

At 43, Mahendra Singh Dhoni amazed fans with a lightning-fast stumping of Phil Salt in CSK's IPL 2025 match against RCB. Salt, in great form, was dismissed by Dhoni’s sharp reflexes after misjudging a googly from Noor Ahmad. Dhoni's agility and cricketing intellect continue to impress, reinforcing his reputation as a legendary wicketkeeper.

Elon Musk has humorously criticized OpenAI's new Ghibli-style image generation feature with a meme, highlighting tech resource priorities. Social media quickly embraced the whimsical photo transformation tool. Musk joined in by posting a humorous Ghibli-style image of himself. Users can create similar images using ChatGPT's Grok or Google Gemini, making this the latest internet sensation.

Myanmar, situated on one of the world’s most active seismic belts, has been severely impacted by a 7.7 magnitude earthquake and a 6.4 aftershock. The country's tectonic setting, combined with rapid urbanisation and historical seismic events, highlights the need for urgent disaster preparedness and improved infrastructure resilience.

Ahead of the IPL 2025 clash between CSK and RCB, a heartwarming moment was captured when Virat Kohli and Suresh Raina shared an embrace during RCB's practice session. CSK opted to bowl first with a slight change in their lineup, while RCB captain Rajat Patidar expressed confidence in setting a competitive total.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the Union Cabinet's approval for the Patna-Sasaram corridor project to ease traffic and promote economic growth in Bihar. The Rs 3,712.40 crore project will develop a 120.10 km four-lane corridor, integrating key highways and improving access to major transportation hubs.