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The Bhartiya Janata Party's official X account posted a video comparing India's victory in a 2007 T20 World Cup bowl-off against Pakistan to Operation Sindoor, India's response to the Pahalgam terrorist attack. The post sarcastically mocked Pakistan's failure in the bowl-off, drawing parallels to the military operation targeting terrorist elements in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.

Vijay Shah, a Madhya Pradesh minister, is in trouble again. The High Court has ordered police to file a case against him. Shah allegedly called Colonel Sofiya Qureshi the "sister of terrorists" at an event in Indore. This isn't Shah's first controversy. He faced criticism in 2020 and resigned in 2013. Shah has apologized and said he respects Colonel Qureshi.

Mitchell Starc's decision to withdraw from the remainder of the IPL is a major setback for Delhi Capitals' playoff aspirations. The league, which resumes on May 17 after a suspension, sees a flurry of overseas player replacements. The IPL was suspended on May 8 following heightened military tensions between India and Pakistan. The league resumes after ceasefire agreement between the two countries.

With the 18th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) set to resume on Saturday, TimesofIndia.com delves deep into the lives of the individuals who manage everything from booking flights, hotels, and cabs to ensuring the safety and comfort of players and their travelling families, especially in extraordinary situations like the one that unfolded on May 8 in Dharamsala.

Security forces in Jammu and Kashmir have successfully neutralised six terrorists in two separate anti-terror operations in Kelar and Tral areas over the past 48 hours. The joint operations by the Indian Army, Jammu and Kashmir Police, and CRPF signify an intensified focus on eliminating the terror ecosystem in the Kashmir Valley.

FIFA's decision to postpone the ruling on Israeli settlement clubs has intensified tensions, prompting strong criticism from Palestinian officials during the FIFA Congress. Susan Shalabi urged immediate action, highlighting the long-standing issue of settlement clubs undermining Palestinian control and violating FIFA rules.

Following the India-Pakistan ceasefire and Operation Sindoor, Indian defence stocks surged, reflecting confidence in indigenous military capabilities. Conversely, Chinese defence stocks, particularly those associated with weapons used by Pakistan, plummeted.

In April, the US nearly doubled its crude oil supply to India, surpassing the UAE to become India's fourth-largest supplier. Imports from the US reached 0.33 million barrels per day, giving the US a 7.3% share of India's crude imports.

Bill Gates has praised Mark Zuckerberg's commitment to donate 90% of his wealth through the Chan-Zuckerberg Initiative, highlighting Zuckerberg as a key figure in the next generation of philanthropists. Gates himself plans to donate 99% of his wealth to the Gates Foundation within 20 years, emphasizing the growing trend of tech entrepreneurs engaging in significant charitable giving.

Subrata Ghosh, a 45-year-old mountaineer from West Bengal, tragically died while descending Mount Everest after successfully reaching the summit. He exhibited exhaustion and altitude sickness below the Hillary Step and refused to move further. Ghosh was part of the Mountaineering Association of Krishnanagar’s Snowy Everest Expedition 2025, and efforts are underway to retrieve his body.

In a shocking incident in Ballia, Devendra Ram, a retired electrician, was brutally murdered by his wife and her three lovers. Maya, the wife, and one lover, Mithilesh Patel, were arrested after the discovery of dismembered body parts. Further investigation led to the arrest of Anil and Satish Yadav following a police encounter. They confessed to the murder, revealing the crime was premeditated. Devendra's body was chopped into six pieces, with the head still missing.

Mehbooba Mufti has criticized Omar Abdullah's call to revive the Tulbul Navigation Project amidst India-Pakistan tensions. She deemed his statements irresponsible, emphasizing that J&K needs peace, not actions risking further conflict. Abdullah suggested resuming the project, suspended due to Pakistani objections under the Indus Water Treaty, now that the treaty is in abeyance.

Three Maori MPs face suspension from New Zealand's Parliament over performing a haka to protest the Treaty Principles Bill. The parliamentary privileges committee recommended suspensions for Rawiri Waititi, Debbie Ngarewa-Packer, and Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke, deeming their actions disruptive and potentially intimidating. This decision has sparked outrage from Te Pati Maori, who view it as a disproportionate punishment for resisting colonial power.

Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram expressed uncertainty about the INDIA bloc's future, acknowledging its current 'frayed' state while emphasizing the possibility of revival. He highlighted the BJP's formidable organizational strength and its influence over institutions.

A cremation in Rajasthan's Kotputli-Behror was delayed for two hours due to a dispute over the deceased woman's jewelry. Omprakash, one of the woman's seven sons, halted the funeral, demanding his mother's silver bangles. He lay on the pyre, refusing to move until his demands were met.

More than 100 parents have approached the Delhi High Court. They allege Delhi Public School Dwarka expelled students. The reason is a fee dispute. Parents also claim the school used bouncers. They say it was to manage children. Parents want the government to take over the school. The Directorate of Education has instructed the school to reinstate students.

IPL 2025 is set to resume with Royal Challengers Bengaluru facing Kolkata Knight Riders. Amidst heavy rain, RCB's Tim David entertained everyone with an impromptu swim on a waterlogged pitch cover. David has been a strong performer this season, scoring 186 runs. David has been in top form this season. In 11 matches, he has racked up 186 runs, including a blistering unbeaten 50, averaging a staggering 93 and striking at 194 — making him one of RCB’s most dangerous finishers in IPL 2025.

Maharashtra ATS is investigating suspicious QR codes found at religious shrines, including those in Nagpur, to uncover unauthorized funding channels. An offence was registered against Mohd Ejaz Ansari for diverting funds, meant for a women's religious institution, into his personal account using a QR code at a Qamar Colony shrine.

Donald Trump's push for US-made iPhones could triple the price, analysts warn, potentially reaching $3,000 per unit. This follows Trump's suggestion to Apple CEO Tim Cook to limit Indian expansion.