Times of India

Chandni Vishwakarma, an 18-year-old from Bhopal's Bhim Nagar slum, defied destitution to top the Madhya Pradesh Board class 12 commerce exams with 98.8%. Studying under flickering bulbs and facing daily struggles, she achieved her remarkable feat, inspiring underprivileged youth and aiming for financial independence through CA exams.

A 71-year-old woman, Radhika Devi, underwent a partial surgery for spinal tumour due to patient misidentification at BHU trauma centre. She was mistakenly operated on for hip replacement. After further complications and multiple surgeries, she passed away. An investigation is underway into the gross medical negligence.

Veteran bowlers Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Josh Hazlewood, alongside Rasikh Dar, spearheaded Royal Challengers Bengaluru's dominant bowling performance, bundling Lucknow Super Giants for 146 in Bengaluru. Despite a brief wobble, RCB secured a five-wicket victory, extending their unbeaten home run. Virat Kohli's quickfire 49 laid the foundation for the successful chase.

Donald Trump attended a UFC event in Miami and shared a viral moment with Brazilian fighter Paulo Costa after his knockout win. Trump praised Costa’s looks, calling him “too good looking to be a fighter.” While the exchange was light, his appearance drew mixed reactions online, especially as political tensions and global discussions continued at the same time.

R Vaishali won the 2026 Women’s Candidates with 8.5/14, earning €28,000 plus €2,200 per half-point, taking her total beyond €40,000. Her victory also secures a World Championship clash against Ju Wenjun, offering bigger prize money and global recognition in the next stage.

A Bengaluru man, Venkatesh C, has been arrested for allegedly throwing his paralysed mother from their fourth-floor rented home, killing her instantly. He confessed to police that caring for his bedridden mother, who suffered a stroke five years ago, had become unbearable. The tragic incident unfolded in RR Nagar on Wednesday afternoon.

Kick streamer Braden Clavicular was hospitalized on April 14, 2026, after a suspected overdose during a livestream. Viral clips showed him unresponsive at a club. TMZ confirmed the hospitalization, while Taylor Lorenz reported he had a seizure and remains in stable condition but not fully conscious. He is under observation, and no official statement has been released yet.

President Trump declared the Strait of Hormuz permanently open for China and the world, claiming Beijing assured him it would cease arms shipments to Iran. This announcement follows a naval blockade, causing global economic disruption. Trump's unpredictable approach, blending military pressure with personal diplomacy, fuels speculation about escalation or de-escalation, while European allies consider greater defense autonomy.

Felix “xQc” Lengyel and Imane “Pokimane” Anys clashed online over her “victims” comment while discussing Thomas “Sykkuno” allegations. Pokimane pointed to possible multiple affected people, while xQc demanded clear proof and precise wording. Their debate, shared across Twitch and X, turned into a larger discussion about language, meaning, and how serious claims should be communicated carefully.

R Vaishali created history by winning the 2026 Women’s Candidates, earning the right to challenge China’s reigning champion Ju Wenjun for the Women’s World Chess Championship crown. She beat Kateryna Lagno in the final round after Divya Deshmukh held Bibisara Assaubayeva to a draw. Vaishali now faces reigning champion Ju Wenjun and is guaranteed €28,000 plus additional bonuses.

A critical Iran-US ceasefire deadline looms with no agreement, fueling uncertainty. Pakistan is actively mediating, dispatching a high-level delegation to Tehran with a new US message and aiming for further talks. Key disputes over Iran's nuclear program and the Strait of Hormuz persist, as both nations issue mixed signals regarding the truce's future