Ajay Maken of Congress has blamed Arvind Kejriwal for the rift between their parties, stemming from failed seat-sharing negotiations in the 2024 Haryana Assembly elections. Tensions have escalated, with both parties now preparing to contest independently in the 2025 Delhi Assembly elections.
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Australia's victory in the Melbourne Test was marked by controversy over Yashasvi Jaiswal's dismissal, which was hotly debated. He scored 84 runs, and his dismissal sparked discussions after the third umpire ruled it in favour of the bowler. The decision left India staring at a defeat, with the scorecard reading 140 for 7 as the visitors chased a 340-run target.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi criticized Congress after Sonia Gandhi called President Murmu's Budget session speech 'boring' and described the President as 'tired'. Modi labeled this an insult to the tribal community and the poor. BJP leaders demanded an apology from Congress, while Rashtrapati Bhavan condemned the remarks for undermining the high office's dignity.
Elon Musk invites software engineers to help develop X, the 'everything app'. He emphasizes that the quality of code is more important than formal credentials. The app aims to integrate payments, messaging, e-commerce, and more, to become a comprehensive platform similar to China's WeChat. CEO Linda Yaccarino supports the vision, highlighting rapid feature launches and limitless transformation.
India's captain Rohit Sharma has strongly denied retirement rumors, attributing his absence from the Sydney Test to a poor run with the bat. Emphasising his commitment to the game, he mentioned his dip in form while dismissing external opinions on his career decisions. In the current Border-Gavaskar Trophy, Rohit's batting statistics have been concerning, with an average of merely 6.2 and a highest score of 10 across three Tests against Australia.
India skipper Rohit Sharma's well-known forgetfulness continues to amuse teammates and fans. Recently spotted in Dubai for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, Rohit engaged in light-hearted banter with support staff, hinting at another forgetful moment. India aims to win their first ICC Champions Trophy since 2013, with key matches lined up against Bangladesh, Pakistan, and New Zealand.
The Supreme Court dismissed Jharkhand's plea and upheld the High Court's quashing of an FIR against BJP MPs Nishikant Dubey, Manoj Tiwari, regarding the 2022 Deoghar airport incident. The MPs allegedly coerced Air Traffic Control to approve their delayed chartered flight's takeoff. The court directed Jharkhand to forward collected evidence to the authorised officer for further action.
US President Donald Trump announced that tariffs on imported agricultural products could take effect on April 2. The tariffs aim to address issues related to illegal immigration and drug trafficking from Canada and Mexico. The US could also implement additional tariffs on Chinese imports. These measures may increase consumer prices as importers bear the burden of the tariffs.
Four family members, including a couple and their two teenage children, were found dead in their Habsiguda residence on Monday night. Police suspect the parents poisoned their children before taking their own lives, potentially due to financial distress, and have registered a case of suspicious death.