Times of India

Sunrisers Hyderabad secured a tense 10-run victory over Chennai Super Kings, with Eshan Malinga and Shivang Kumar's exceptional death-overs bowling proving decisive. Despite a strong chase from CSK, SRH's bowlers consistently took wickets, restricting them to 184 for 8. Earlier, Abhishek Sharma's explosive 59 and Heinrich Klaasen's 59 guided SRH to 194 for 9.

A 75-year-old woman, Prerna Devi, allegedly held in shackles by relatives in Amritsar, has been rescued and moved to an old-age home. The Punjab State Commission for Women intervened after a video of her plight went viral. Police have registered a case against her son and daughter-in-law for alleged maltreatment and neglect.

Punjab Kings lead IPL 2026 with 9 points, while RCB and Rajasthan Royals trail closely. Sunrisers Hyderabad climbed to fourth after beating Chennai Super Kings by 10 runs. Abhishek Sharma and Heinrich Klaasen powered SRH to 194/9, while Eshan Malinga starred with the ball. CSK’s chase faltered despite a strong start, leaving them seventh in the standings.

Driven by vengeance for his son's murder, a man amassed funds, bought a truck, and rammed it into the accused's SUV, staging the death as an accident. Technical evidence and an audio clip later revealed the premeditated murder, leading to a manhunt for the absconding perpetrator.

In a tragic turn of events, a militant ambush on NH-202 in Manipur's Ukhrul district has resulted in the deaths of two individuals, including a retired Army personnel. Three others sustained injuries in the attack that transpired on Saturday afternoon while a convoy made its way from Imphal to Ukhrul.

Iran's Supreme Leader representative in India, Abdul Majeed Hakeem Ilahi, stated that recent Iran-US peace talks failed after Washington allegedly deviated from an agreed-upon 10-point plan. Ilahi claimed the US initially accepted the proposal but shifted its demands during negotiations in Pakistan, leading to the breakdown.

The US-Iran standoff in the Strait of Hormuz remains unresolved just days before the ceasefire deadline, with tensions rising again after Iran rejected claims by US President Donald Trump that it had agreed to major concessions. Tehran announced it would tighten control over the waterway, citing US violations and “bogus victory claims.” The situation escalated after reports of gunfire forced Indian vessels to turn back, prompting a strong protest from New Delhi. Both sides are now on high alert, with uncertainty over whether the ceasefire will hold or lead to renewed conflict.

Abhishek Sharma smashed the fastest fifty in Sunrisers Hyderabad history, reaching the mark in just 15 balls against Chennai Super Kings in IPL 2026. He scored 59 off 22 balls, setting the tone early. In fine form this season, Abhishek continues to provide explosive starts and has already crossed 100 sixes for the franchise.

Prime Minister Modi expressed deep regret over the women's reservation bill's defeat, apologizing to the nation's women. He accused opposition parties like Congress, DMK, TMC, and SP of prioritizing self-interest over national progress and women's empowerment, highlighting their alleged celebration of the bill's failure as an insult to women's dignity

Stand-up comedian Samay Raina has once again spoken about the deep scars left by the Kashmiri Pandit exodus, this time offering a more personal and detailed account of how it impacted his family across generations. Recalling the fear that gripped his family, Raina revealed how his maternal grandfather was directly under threat. Amid the violence, Raina highlighted how his family managed to escape.

In fact, IMF’s latest World Economic Outlook (April 2026) sees India sitting at the sixth spot this financial year too. What has led to the sudden fall? Why has India dropped to the sixth position, falling behind the UK, instead of overtaking Japan to become the fourth largest economy?

Maine has become the first US state to temporarily halt new, large data centers, pausing expansion for 18 months. This move addresses concerns over the AI industry's environmental impact and rising utility costs. While other states debate similar measures, Maine's decision could spark federal political tension, as the Trump administration opposes state-level tech regulations.

After losing three wickets in the powerplay, DC recovered through Rahul (57 off 34 balls), Stubbs (60 not out off 47 balls) and Axar Patel (26 retired hurt). Rahul steadied the innings after an early collapse and targeted Josh Hazlewood, hitting him for two sixes and three fours. He reached his fifty in 30 balls before falling to Krunal Pandya, caught by Virat Kohli at long-on.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed pain and anger over the failure of the women's reservation bill, accusing the DMK, Congress, and their allies of engaging in "hatred and petty politics." He stated that the DMK "harms women" and "doesn't stand with women in parliament," predicting a response for their "anti-women stand"