Saif Ali Khan was attacked in his Bandra residence, raising concerns about safety in Mumbai. Celebrities including Parineeti Chopra and Raveena Tandon expressed their shock and called for stronger security measures. Director Kunal Kohli and writer Shobhaa De questioned the law enforcement's efficacy, emphasizing the vulnerability of Bandra's high-profile residents.
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Former Indian spinner Harbhajan Singh admitted on social media that slapping S Sreesanth during the 2008 IPL season was a mistake. The incident, which occurred after a match between Kings XI Punjab and Mumbai Indians, led to Harbhajan's suspension and an 11-match ban.
The run-out incident involving Virat Kohli and Yashasvi Jaiswal on Day 2 of the fourth Test affected Kohli's mindset, leading to his dismissal shortly after. Despite Kohli and Jaiswal's initial control, India's momentum faltered. Rishabh Pant and Ravindra Jadeja couldn't capitalize, but Nitish Kumar Reddy and Washington Sundar managed to lift the team to 358/9.
Ukraine has endorsed a U.S. proposal for a 30-day ceasefire with Russia, with the U.S. agreeing to lift restrictions on military aid and intelligence sharing. Following negotiations in Saudi Arabia, both nations aim to finalize a deal on Ukrainian minerals. President Trump has temporarily halted military aid to Ukraine, emphasizing the pursuit of peace.
IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers visited Mahakumbh Mela in Prayagraj, noting its unparalleled energy and significance. Held once every 144 years, the 2025 event saw 450 million attendees over 45 days. Elbers described taking a holy dip at the Sangam as profoundly humbling, appreciating IndiGo's team for managing the influx of visitors.
VHP and Bajrang Dal activists disrupted an Easter prayer meet in Odhav, Ahmedabad, alleging religious conversion. The activists, chanting slogans and wielding sticks, entered the gathering and demanded attendees leave. Police responded to the scene after being alerted, and are currently investigating complaints from both the activists and the Christian group. No physical altercations were reported.
The weather department has issued an orange alert for heavy snow and rain in several districts of Himachal Pradesh. Roads in high-altitude areas remain blocked, disrupting travel. Avalanches near Gue and Jahlma villages have caused significant obstacles. A patient was airlifted from Chamba due to road closures caused by snowfall. Rocks from a landslide injured tourists on the Chandigarh-Manali highway.
Sunrisers Hyderabad orchestrated a stunning run-chase, securing an 8-wicket victory against Punjab Kings with 9 balls remaining. Abhishek Sharma's explosive 141 off 55 balls, supported by Travis Head's 66, propelled SRH to successfully chase down a daunting target of 246. Despite Punjab's strong batting performance led by Shreyas Iyer's 82, SRH's dominant batting display sealed the win.
India is evaluating US President Trump's offer of the F-35 fighter jets, weighing strategic and economic factors. With China deploying its own advanced jets, India might seek F-35s in the interim, while continuing its 5th-generation fighter project. The India-US defence relationship is set to expand further this year.
Sambhal MP Zia Ur Rehman's house steps were demolished in an "anti-encroachment" drive. He was also fined ₹1.91 crore for alleged electricity theft and his power supply disconnected. Rehman faces charges related to November's mosque survey violence. His father, Mamlukur Rehman Barq, was booked for threatening officials during the electricity inspection.