Times of India

Royal Challengers Bengaluru crushed Delhi Capitals in IPL 2026, highlighted by Suyash Sharma’s historic spell of 20 dot balls, equalling the IPL record. DC collapsed to 75 after a 13/6 powerplay. Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Josh Hazlewood starred with the ball, while RCB chased 76 in just 6.3 overs, sealing a dominant nine-wicket victory.

Delhi High Court rejected Arvind Kejriwal's plea to recuse Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma from the excise policy case, citing lack of evidence for bias claims. Kejriwal and Manish Sisodia have now refused to appear before the judge, escalating the legal and political standoff. The court warned against forum shopping and undermining judicial independence.

Josh Hazlewood took four wickets and Bhuvneshwar Kumar picked up three as Delhi were bowled out for just 75.

Vinesh Phogat has accused the Wrestling Federation of India of “deliberately” blocking her comeback by not allowing her to register for the National Open Ranking tournament, crucial for Asian Games selection. She said the portal closed early and officials didn’t respond. WFI denied the claims, saying no one is being stopped. Vinesh fears missing the event could hurt her chances of returning to top-level competition.

Gold price prediction today: Any upside in gold prices is likely to be capped by gains in crude oil prices, says Praveen Singh, Head Currencies and Commodities, Mirae Asset ShareKhan.

Youngsters face a silent cholesterol epidemic, with alarming rates among urban and rural youth. Misconceptions about youth and appearance mask the real risks. Experts urge early lipid screening in the 20s, daily movement and consistent, healthy eating. Evidence-backed natural ingredients can complement lifestyle changes for long-term heart health, shifting focus from delayed repair to early investment.

Assam Higher Secondary (HS) Result 2026 is out today, April 28, for Class 12 students. Over 3 lakh students can check their scorecards online via official websites, DigiLocker, and the UPOLOBDHA app. The examinations were held from February 11 to March 16. Students need their roll number or name to access results.

Kiren Rijiju refuted claims of coercion as seven Rajya Sabha MPs switched from AAP to BJP, stating "good people" have left Arvind Kejriwal. He accused Kejriwal of running AAP as a "private party." Rijiju also criticised the INDIA bloc, alleging internal rifts and a lack of principles, while backing West Bengal's electoral roll revision ahead of polls.

Lashkar-e-Taiba operative Sheikh Yousaf Afridi, a close aide of Hafiz Saeed, was shot dead by unidentified gunmen in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Afridi, considered a key figure in LeT's regional structure, was killed in Landi Kotal. The incident follows a recent attack on another LeT leader, Amir Hamza.

An Indian-origin man in Singapore has been sentenced to 19 months in jail for molesting his friend's sister when she was a child. The victim, who was between seven and nine years old at the time, reported the abuse over a decade later. The man contested the charges but was convicted on two counts of molestation.

A tribal man in Keonjhar exhumed his deceased sister's skeleton and brought it to a rural bank to claim her deposited money. Bank officials, frightened by the sight, alerted the police. After police intervention and explanation, the man, unable to provide a death certificate due to illiteracy, eventually reburied his sister's remains.

Sunil Gavaskar criticised long IPL match durations, blaming frequent on-field entry of reserve players and staff for delays. Despite BCCI penalties, games often exceed four hours. He called such scenes “unnecessary” and urged stricter limits on field access. Gavaskar also stressed discipline, citing Richie Benaud, and suggested reducing batter readiness time and enforcing penalties to speed up play.

A low-intensity blast near a railway track in Patiala late Monday night has sparked panic. An unidentified, dismembered body was found nearby, though its connection to the explosion is under investigation. The blast caused minor damage to the freight train line. Forensic teams are examining the scene for evidence.

At an NRAI event in Delhi, Manu Bhaker was asked about Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, sparking online criticism for shifting focus from her Olympic achievements. Bhaker emphasized mentorship, saying age doesn’t limit talent. Social media, including Joy Bhattacharjya, called the question unfair and cricket-centric. Meanwhile, Sooryavanshi continues to shine, becoming the youngest to 1,000 T20 runs and emerging as a promising future star for India.