Hadi Matar was found guilty of attempting to kill novelist Salman Rushdie by repeatedly stabbing him on stage following a fatwa over The Satanic Verses. Matar faces up to 25 years in prison with sentencing set for April 23, as the trial highlighted the controversial issue of free speech and religious criticism.
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Indian cricket fans were shocked when Sydney Sixers announced Virat Kohli's BBL signing, which was later revealed as an April Fool’s prank. Kohli, focused on IPL 2025, became the highest run-scorer against CSK. During the IPL opener, he was honored with the prestigious 'IPL 18' memento for his record-breaking achievements in the tournament.
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Kerala BJP leader P C George has been booked for allegedly making hate speech during a TV discussion, provoking religious hatred. The complaint was filed by the Muslim Youth League Municipal Committee. The BJP condemned the police action, calling it a political vendetta by the LDF government, while George clarified his remarks were against extremism, not any community.
Jeet Adani, son of billionaire Gautam Adani, married Diva Jaimin Shah in an intimate ceremony. Ahead of his wedding, Jeet appeared on Shark Tank India and requested founder Anupam Mittal to remove his profile from a matrimonial website. Mittal humorously obliged and shared the deleted profile on social media as a wedding gift.
Yuzvendra Chahal's remarkable 4/28 spell against Kolkata Knight Riders helped Punjab Kings secure a 16-run victory. Chahal's performance tied him with Sunil Narine for the most four-wicket hauls in IPL history, with eight. PBKS, after being bundled out for 111, defended the low score successfully. With this win, PBKS climbed to the fourth spot in the points table.
Following the tragic terrorist attack in Pahalgam that killed 26 tourists, India has withheld the Pakistan government's Twitter account and suspended the Indus Waters Treaty. Further measures include closing the Attari land-transit post and revoking SAARC visa exemptions for Pakistani nationals, demanding their departure within 48 hours.
Sandalwood actor Ranya Rao was caught at Kempegowda International Airport smuggling 14.2kg of gold from Dubai, evading duties worth Rs 4.8 crore. Legal experts emphasize that paying a penalty would not suffice, as smuggling is a non-compoundable offence under the Customs Act.
President Trump plans to discuss ending the Ukraine war with Russian President Putin, focusing on territorial concessions and control of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant. Trump aims to secure a 30-day ceasefire proposal accepted by Ukraine. Russia demands security guarantees excluding Kyiv from Nato membership. Britain's and France's peacekeeping force offer may aid truce enforcement.
Several pilgrims traveling to Prayagraj for the Maha Kumbh have been caught in a massive traffic jam in Rohtas district, Bihar. Many are forced to walk long distances, facing severe hardships. Congress MP Pramod Tiwari has urged the government to provide transportation assistance to the stranded devotees.