Times of India

Speculation about MS Dhoni's retirement intensified as his parents and wife attended the match against the Delhi Capitals at Chepauk Stadium. With the emotional backdrop at his home ground, fans are wondering if this might be his farewell game in the IPL. Dhoni has featured in 267 IPL matches, batting in 232 innings and amassing 5,289 runs at an impressive average of 39.18 and a strike rate of 137.70.

Delhi's BJP-led administration has partnered with the central government to adopt the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana. The healthcare scheme will provide eligible Delhi households with annual health insurance worth Rs 10 lakh. This makes Delhi the 35th state/Union Territory to implement this health programme.

Six-year-old Pihu’s future is uncertain as a custody battle ensues between the families of her deceased father, ex-merchant navy officer Saurabh Rajput, and her accused mother, Muskan Rastogi. While her maternal grandparents care for her, her paternal uncle seeks legal custody. Muskan allegedly murdered Saurabh with her lover, making the situation even more complex.

Justice Yashwant Varma took oath as a judge of Allahabad high court despite an ongoing in-house inquiry over semi-burnt cash recovered from his residence. There's no judicial work assigned for now. A PIL was filed to halt the ceremony, and the legal fraternity criticized the decision, urging the Chief Justice to reconsider until the investigation concludes.

Indian shooter Sift Kaur Samra claimed her first individual ISSF World Cup gold in the women's 50m rifle 3 positions in Buenos Aires. Despite a slow start, she made a stunning comeback and finished with 458.6 points. India now stand second in the season-opening World Cup with one gold and one bronze.

Lucknow Super Giants spinner Digvesh Singh Rathi has been fined 50 per cent of his match fee for violating the IPL code of conduct during their win over Mumbai Indians. This is his second penalty for the same offense. Additionally, LSG captain Rishabh Pant was fined ₹12 lakh for maintaining a slow over-rate in the match.

J P Morgan projects a US recession by the end of 2025, attributing it to President Trump's new reciprocal tariffs. The forecast indicates a potential GDP decline and higher unemployment. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell echoed the concerns, highlighting that tariffs may cause higher inflation and slower growth.

Tensions escalated in Imphal West as women protesters attempted to storm NPP state president Yumnam Joykumar Singh's residence over his controversial remarks. Singh's statement accusing Arambai Tenggol of attacking Kukis was retracted, and the NPP youth wing called it a misunderstanding, vowing to prevent such issues in the future.

Birmingham faces 17,000 tonnes of uncollected rubbish due to a municipal workers' strike, which escalated from limited action in January to an indefinite strike. The dispute involves pay cuts affecting up to 150 workers by £8,000 annually. Overflowing bins and pests pose public health risks, drawing comparisons to the 1978 garbage strike.

The Karnataka 2nd PUC Result 2025 is expected to be announced in April. Students can check their results online via the official websites, karresults.nic.in and kseab.karnataka.gov.in/english. The result will be provisional, and the original mark sheet will be provided by schools. Following past trends, the results are typically declared in April, with the announcement expected around mid-month. Students should stay updated on the official websites for further details.

Delhi Capitals (DC) share the lead with Punjab Kings early in the IPL 2025 season, while Chennai Super Kings (CSK) struggle with back-to-back losses. CSK captain Ruturaj Gaikwad's injury may lead MS Dhoni to step in. The spin-friendly pitch at Chepauk prompts anticipation for the upcoming match.

A Russian missile strike on the residential area of Kryvyi Rih killed 18 people, including nine children, and wounded over two dozen others. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy accuses Russia of deliberate attacks and neglecting ceasefire agreements. Russia confirmed the strike, claiming it targeted a restaurant where commanders and Western instructors were meeting.

The US government has reduced environmental protections for logging in over half of the national forests, citing wildfire risks. The new policy fast-tracks environmental assessments and eliminates the appeal process. This emergency measure covers 176,000 square miles of land, with high wildfire risks, and aims to address forest health crises and fire risks due to dense forests and pest infestations.

Prince William's unexpected decision to hire his late mother Princess Diana's divorce lawyers instead of his father King Charles's legal team has created ripples across the UK. This move is seen as William's attempt to establish his own approach, separate from his father's influence and decisions.

Tilak Varma was retired out in MI's match against LSG, scoring 25 off 23 balls in a chase of 204. MI head coach Mahela Jayawardene made the decision, citing Tilak's struggle for rhythm. Hardik Pandya supported the move, acknowledging the need for fresh energy. Eventually, MI fell short by 12 runs.

BSF troops neutralised an intruder attempting to cross the international border in Jammu and Kashmir. Despite repeated warnings, the individual continued advancing on the night of April 4 and 5, leading to decisive action by the BSF. An investigation is underway to determine the identity and motive of the intruder.

Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya explained the decision to retire out Tilak Varma during their 12-run loss against Lucknow Super Giants. Pandya cited the need for quick runs as the reason behind the move. Mumbai Indians fell short despite Suryakumar Yadav's 67-run knock and Pandya's five-wicket haul, conceding crucial extra runs that proved to be decisive.