Times of India

Royal Challengers Bengaluru ended their decade-long losing streak at Wankhede Stadium, defeating Mumbai Indians by 12 runs in a thrilling IPL match. Bengaluru posted a strong 221-5, propelled by Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar, and Jitesh Sharma. Despite a valiant effort from Hardik Pandya and Tilak Varma, Mumbai fell short, losing key wickets in the final overs.

J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah's morning walk with Union Minister Kiran Rijiju sparked opposition uproar in the assembly. This occurred after the rejection of a motion to discuss the Waqf law, which Rijiju piloted in Parliament.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru defeated Mumbai Indians by 12 runs in IPL 2025. Krunal Pandya's brilliant bowling performance was the game changer. He took 4 wickets, including that of his brother Hardik. Rajat Patidar and Virat Kohli scored 64 and 67 respectively for RCB. Hardik and Tilak Varma fought hard for MI.

British Minister Hamish Falconer strongly condemned Israel's denial of entry to two British MPs, Yuan Yang and Abtisam Mohamed, despite prior clearance. Detained for six hours upon arrival, they were later flown back to the UK. Falconer highlighted this unprecedented action against democratically elected officials from a partner nation.

A political controversy erupted in Bengal after an Israeli flag was waved at a Ram Navami rally led by ex-BJP MP Arjun Singh. This event marks a shift from Kolkata's traditional political symbolism, where foreign flags like those of the USSR and Palestine were historically displayed during protests.

The global oil market is facing turbulence following the US's implementation of new tariffs on numerous countries, impacting Russia's budget. Brent crude oil futures have plummeted to their lowest level since April 2021. Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov expressed concern over the market volatility and assured that Russia is taking measures to safeguard its economy.

An IndiGo flight 6E 5324, carrying 225 passengers from Jaipur to Mumbai, made an emergency landing at Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport around 8:50 pm on April 7 following a bomb threat. A note indicating a bomb threat was discovered in one of the aircraft's lavatories.

Rohit Sharma's struggles in IPL 2025 continued as he was dismissed for 17 against RCB, marking his highest score of the season but still a disappointing outing. After missing a match due to injury, Rohit showed early promise with a six and two boundaries, but fell to a sharp inswinger.

Dr. Tim Tiutan, an oncology hospitalist, highlights five often-dismissed signs of cancer. These include unexplained weight loss, persistent fatigue despite adequate sleep, chronic night sweats and fevers, lumps in the body, and rectal bleeding. While these symptoms can indicate other conditions, Dr. Tiutan advises seeking medical evaluation for proper diagnosis and timely treatment.

Pawan Kalyan's convoy in Visakhapatnam allegedly disrupted traffic, causing over 25 students to miss a crucial Joint Entrance Examination. Parents claim traffic restrictions for the deputy CM's passage led to late arrival and denied entry, potentially jeopardizing an academic year.

Virat Kohli was greeted with an overwhelming reception at Wankhede Stadium during the RCB-MI clash in IPL 2025, as the crowd's roar reached a record-breaking 138 decibels. Echoing the frenzy usually reserved for MS Dhoni, Kohli responded with a brilliant innings of 67 runs. He also became the first Indian to surpass 13,000 T20 runs, solidifying his legendary status.

President Trump escalated trade tensions with China, threatening additional tariffs if Beijing doesn't retract its retaliatory measures. He also declared an end to talks with China until the trade deficit is addressed, while demanding reparations from Europe. The US stock market experienced volatility, and Trump urged Americans to remain strong amidst the economic uncertainty.

Amidst a tumultuous 2025 marked by a significant stock market crash triggered by Trump's tariffs, Warren Buffett's net worth has uniquely increased by $12.7 billion, reaching $155 billion. While other billionaires experienced substantial losses, Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway strategically reduced tech holdings.

Virat Kohli achieved a historic milestone by becoming the first Indian to surpass 13,000 runs in T20 cricket during an IPL 2025 match against Mumbai Indians. He scored 67 runs, reaching his second half-century of the season. Kohli now stands fifth globally in T20 runs, joining the ranks of Chris Gayle, Alex Hales, Shoaib Malik, and Kieron Pollard.

The US Supreme Court has denied Tahawwur Rana's plea to halt his extradition to India, where he faces charges for his role in the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks. Rana, a Canadian citizen of Pakistani origin, is accused of aiding David Headley in scouting targets for the Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) operation.

West Bengal's political arena is ablaze once more as BJP and TMC clash over the school jobs case, impacting 25,753 teachers. The Calcutta High Court's annulment of appointments due to fraud has triggered a blame game, with BJP demanding Mamata Banerjee's resignation and accusing her nephew of corruption.

The White House refuted reports of President Trump considering a 90-day tariff pause, labeling the news as "fake." Market turbulence ensued after a social media post misinterpreted Kevin Hassett's comments, suggesting a potential suspension for all nations except China.

Hollywood icon Tom Cruise is back as Ethan Hunt, the indomitable secret agent who has been dodging death and defying gravity. The official trailer for Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning, the much-anticipated eighth instalment in the franchise, has finally dropped — and it’s nothing short of electrifying.