Times of India

Stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra requested Khar police for a one-week extension to appear regarding a defamation FIR over a satirical video about Dy CM Eknath Shinde. Meanwhile, political tensions rise as Kamra faces additional complaints and ongoing security measures at a vandalized hotel linked to his performance.

Donald Trump has signed an executive order to overhaul elections in his country, citing 'failure to enforce basic protections.' The order requires states to share voter lists with federal agencies and mandates documentary proof of citizenship for voters. Legal challenges are anticipated based on states' constitutional authority over elections.

The Central Bureau of Investigation raided the residences of former Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel, seizing Rs 30 lakh in cash. The raids are linked to an alleged liquor scam that reportedly caused a loss of Rs 2,161 crore to the state exchequer. The Enforcement Directorate previously conducted a similar raid at Baghel's residence.

Argentina secured a spot in the 2026 World Cup with a resounding 4-1 victory over Brazil in Buenos Aires, thanks to goals from Julian Alvarez, Enzo Fernandez, Alexis Mac Allister, and Giuliano Simeone. Bolivia's earlier draw confirmed Argentina's qualification. In other matches, Ecuador remain on track, while Colombia and Venezuela also fight for qualification spots.

Punjab Kings defeated Gujarat Titans by 11 runs in a high-scoring IPL-2025 match on Tuesday, thanks to Shreyas Iyer’s unbeaten 97 off 42 balls. Key contributions from Shashank Singh and Priyansh Arya helped Punjab post a formidable total of 243/5. Despite a valiant effort by Gujarat, they fell short in the chase.

A junior staff member accidentally added Jeffrey Goldberg to a classified Signal group chat discussing US military operations against the Houthis. Trump and national security adviser Mike Waltz assured that no classified information was compromised. The administration plans to limit the use of Signal for sharing sensitive information.

Belgian authorities are closely tracking fugitive Indian businessman Mehul Choksi's case as he reportedly left Antigua for medical treatment, while retaining his Antiguan citizenship. Reports suggest Choksi is in Antwerp with his wife and may use forged documents to acquire Belgian residency. Indian and Antiguan governments continue to cooperate on the case.

Stock market recommendations: Mehul Kothari from Anand Rathi Shares recommends buying stocks of RBL Bank, FirstCry, and Voltamp Transformers due to bullish signals and strong support levels.

Five days after claiming in Karnataka assembly that he and other politicians across party lines had been honeytrapped, state cooperation minister K N Rajanna formally submitted a plea with home minister G Parameshwara seeking legal action. However, the HM was evasive on the issue, saying speaker U T Khader's assistance was necessary to initiate any action.

BNP secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir expressed concerns over efforts to downplay the significance of the 1971 Liberation War, warning that such attempts threaten Bangladesh's independence. Fakhrul highlighted that some groups are trying to erase the war from memory and distort history, emphasizing the need to preserve the nation's historical events for younger generations.

The relationship between Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce may face its first challenge with Kelce’s potential invitation to the White House by Donald Trump. Given Swift's strong public opposition to Trump, Kelce's attendance could be a source of tension between the couple.

President Trump and US intelligence officials scrambled to contain a scandal following an accidental leak involving air strikes on Yemen’s Houthi rebels. The breach occurred when a journalist was mistakenly added to a group chat on Signal, though no classified information was reportedly divulged.

The family of M Megha, a 24-year-old IB officer found dead on a railway track in Thiruvananthapuram, has filed a complaint seeking an investigation into her death. While police suspect suicide due to a recent breakup, her family maintains she had no reason to be near the tracks. Megha’s mobile phone will undergo forensic analysis.

Canada's security intelligence official has flagged India, along with China, Russia, and Pakistan, as potential interferers in the upcoming Canadian elections on April 28. This comes amidst efforts to rebuild India-Canada relations after tensions rose due to allegations involving a Khalistani separatist's murder.

Lawyers at Allahabad high court shut down judicial work Tuesday, launching an indefinite protest against the transfer of Delhi HC's Justice Yashwant Varma to their court. Repatriation is a reward, the bar association said.