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Transgender student Marcy Rheintgen's arrest for using a women's restroom in Florida is seen as a challenge to new restrictive laws. Her act of civil disobedience, aimed at highlighting the laws' absurdity, has drawn significant attention from civil rights groups. Legal experts view this as a potential landmark case for transgender rights in the US.

Sanju Samson became Rajasthan Royals’ most successful captain with a 50-run win over Punjab Kings, surpassing Shane Warne's 31 wins. The victory marked his 32nd win as skipper. Yashasvi Jaiswal and Jofra Archer excelled, contributing to RR's commanding performance. The win also ended Punjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer’s eight-match unbeaten run.

The police have invoked BNS section 113 (terrorist act) and UAPA sections 15, 16 and 18 that deal with the “terrorist act, punishment for terrorist act and conspiracy”, an official said; Vijay Rama Gavhane (22) and Shriram Ashok Sagde (24) were arrested within hours of the blast on March 30, 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrates BJP’s foundation day, highlighting good governance and historic mandates, praising hardworking party members.

A villager offered water to a cheetah family in Kuno National Park, showing a shift in human-animal dynamics after previous hostility. However, forest officers are concerned about human-wildlife interaction. The incident has led to the suspension of the villager involved.

Sunrisers Hyderabad face Gujarat Titans in a crucial IPL match at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium. SRH aim to end a three-match losing streak but struggles with inconsistent batting and bowling. In contrast, GT, with strong batting and disciplined bowling, seem to have an edge. The pitch favours batting first, with high totals predicted.

Salman Khan's action drama Sikandar concluded its first week at the domestic box office with earnings of approximately ₹97.50 crore. Despite a strong opening and a strategic Eid release, the film witnessed a steady decline, casting doubts on its potential to surpass the ₹100 crore mark within the initial week.

A $600,000 federal grant to Southern University for researching sustainable feminine hygiene products was revoked due to misinformation. The mistaken narrative, pushed by the Department of Government Efficiency, led to backlash and safety concerns, although the project briefly mentioned transgender men in its context.

Prime Minister Modi to visit Rameswaram, inaugurate Pamban Rail Bridge, offer prayers at Ramanathaswamy temple, and address the gathering.

With two McLaren victories already this season, hopes are high for Verstappen at the rain-soaked Japanese Grand Prix, where Red Bull's Yuki Tsunoda debuts on home soil. Eyes will also be on Hamilton striving for his first Ferrari win. The race promises excitement at the unique Suzuka Circuit, airing globally at various local times.

Protests erupted across the US as thousands of demonstrators voiced opposition to President Trump and adviser Elon Musk. The administration faces backlash for budget cuts to public services and rollbacks on LGBTQ+ protections. Critics accuse it of dismantling democracy. The rallies included civil rights groups, labor unions, and other community organizations.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah set to visit Chennai amid political developments, sparking speculations of BJP-AIADMK alliance.

Two British Labour MPs, Yuan Yang and Abtisam Mohamed, were detained and denied entry by Israeli authorities, who accused them of anti-Israel rhetoric and intending to document security activities. This incident has caused a diplomatic dispute, with UK foreign secretary David Lammy expressing strong disapproval of their treatment.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has criticised the US for its weak reaction to Russia's missile strike in Ukraine, which killed 18 people, including nine children, in Kryvyi Rih. Zelenskyy expressed disappointment with US Ambassador Brink's failure to directly name Russia as responsible for the attack in her statement.

A 43-year-old man, Krishnappa, fatally stabbed his wife in Chikkathoguru, Electronics City, over suspicions of infidelity. The incident occurred at 8pm when K Sharada was returning home from work. Krishnappa, who had planned the attack, was quickly apprehended by bystanders and handed over to the police.

Warrant Officer Ramkumar Tiwari (41) jumped from a helicopter at approximately 9:30 a.m.; his parachute didn’t open on time due to a technical malfunction, police say

Tensions between the US and Iran increased after an Iranian newspaper called for the assassination of President Trump. The article came days after Trump warned of military strikes if Iran did not cooperate on its nuclear program. The newspaper, linked to Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, has repeatedly advocated for Trump’s assassination.

Canada's Parliament was placed under lockdown after a man barricaded himself inside the East Block on Parliament Hill. Ottawa Police and heavily armed officers cordoned off the area, which houses senators and their staff. An emergency alert urged individuals to seek shelter. No injuries were reported, but the lockdown remained as a precautionary measure.

At the culmination of the exams a week ago, the Haryana State Education Board released statistics to claim that the exams this year were the ‘most clean’ in the recent years with the lowest number of Unfair Means Cases (UMC) registered since 2022

The United States has revoked all visas held by South Sudanese passport holders in response to South Sudan's refusal to accept deported citizens. The visa actions come amid rising tensions and political instability within South Sudan, exacerbated by internal power struggles and fears of renewed civil conflict.