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During the RCB vs GT IPL 2025 match, Virat Kohli injured his finger while fielding. Despite the injury, Kohli continued playing but seemed uncomfortable. Mohammed Siraj led GT's attack, reducing RCB to 42/4 before a recovery led by Livingstone, Sharma, and David. Kohli’s injury could impact RCB’s struggling season. Fans await updates.

In a surprising turn of events, a man accused of murdering his wife was relieved when she was found alive and presented in court. The court has summoned police officers who investigated the case and arranged protection for her while examining her as an additional witness.

Reports that Elon Musk will leave his role as a special government employee have been strongly denied by his supporters. President Donald Trump indicated that Musk's tenure at the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) might end soon, though Musk's significant contributions are still valued at the White House.

World Chess Champion D Gukesh and Viswanathan Anand were seen dancing to popular Bollywood songs at fellow Grandmaster Vidit Gujrathi’s wedding, showcasing a rarely seen fun side of the GMs. Gukesh will participate in the Paris Freestyle Chess Grand Slam, while being closely followed by Arjun Erigaisi in the FIDE chess rankings.

During the IPL 2025 match between RCB and GT, Liam Livingstone's bat unexpectedly flew out of his hands, amusing fans. RCB struggled initially, with top-order collapses. However, Livingstone's 54-run knock helped RCB reach 169/8. The flying bat moment became a viral sensation, adding a humorous twist to the tense game.

Nintendo has announced the Nintendo Switch 2 with a release date of June 5. The console features a bigger display, improved controls, 4K output for TV, and exclusive games such as Mario Kart World. Preorders begin on April 8 in Europe and April 9 in North America.

Donald Trump hinted that Elon Musk would soon go back to his business wrapping up DOGE, something that Musk already said. "He's got a big company to run ... At some point he's going to be going back," Trump reportedly said about Elon Musk. "He wants to. I'd keep him as long as I could keep him." Trump said agencies that worked with DOGE learned a lot and they should be able to handle the work.

A senior aide of Bangladesh's interim government head Muhammad Yunus clarified that Muhammad Yunus' remark about India's seven northeastern states was made with honest intentions and misinterpreted. The statement stirred strong reactions in India. Bangladesh seeks a possible meeting between Yunus and PM Modi at the upcoming BIMSTEC Summit.

Immigration lawyers suggest that Canadians should travel to the US with burner phones and not their actual phones because US customs officials can look through their mobile phones, check social media comments and download all data. The concept of privacy is completely different in the United States now, lawyer Heather Segal told CBC News.

UPI users experienced widespread transaction failures across major apps like Paytm and Google Pay for the second time in two weeks. The outage peaked around 7.30 pm, affecting hundreds in fund transfers and payments. The National Payments Corporation of India did not acknowledge the outage, prompting user frustration on social media.

Nitish Kumar's support for the Waqf Amendment Bill in Lok Sabha marks a strategic shift in his political stance, potentially realigning votes in Bihar's upcoming assembly elections. Analysts suggest this move may help the NDA consolidate support, despite possible backlash from Muslim voters.

Lucknow Super Giants owner Sanjiv Goenka encouraged his team to regroup after their eight-wicket loss to Punjab Kings in the 2025 IPL. Despite a strong partnership from Nicholas Pooran and Ayush Badoni, LSG only posted 171/7. Punjab Kings chased comfortably, led by Prabhsimran Singh's 69 and Shreyas Iyer's 50*. Punjab is now second, while LSG is sixth.

Elon Musk recently posted an updated video of Tesla's Optimus robot showcasing its improved walking abilities on social media platform X. With production already initiated, Tesla plans to deploy a significant number of these robots by the end of the year and expects to have 10,000-12,000 units ready by 2025.

Global stock markets fell sharply as investors awaited President Trump's imminent tariff announcement, fearing a potential trade war. The announcement, dubbed "Liberation Day," could impact both allies and adversaries. Stock indices across Europe and the US dropped, with significant losses in Frankfurt. Key concerns include new auto tariffs and their potential economic impact.

A South American theft ring has targeted elite athletes, including NFL stars Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce, stealing over $2 million in luxury items. Seven suspects were indicted in Tampa, Florida, for orchestrating well-planned burglaries during athletes' absences. This case underscores the need for improved security measures for high-profile individuals.

Pakistan's Abrar Ahmed faced a fan's confrontation regarding his send-off to India's Shubman Gill during the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. The incident has gone viral on social media. During a second ODI against New Zealand, a female fan questioned Abrar's behavior. Pakistan's recent performance in ODIs has been disappointing, with a defeat against New Zealand.

Gujarat Titans' captain Shubman Gill chose to field first against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in their IPL match, citing favorable conditions and the need to reduce errors. Gujarat made one change with Arshad Khan replacing Kagiso Rabada. Rajat Patidar of RCB also preferred to bowl first but stuck with the same playing XI.

Dr. Poonam Gupta has been appointed as the new Deputy Governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) for a three-year term, making her the first woman to hold this position in over a decade. With an illustrious career spanning the World Bank, IMF, and NCAER, Gupta brings extensive experience in economic policy and research. Her role will focus on monetary policy, financial markets, and inflation management, guiding the RBI through economic challenges and growth opportunities.