Pakistan and Bangladesh both exited the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 without a win. Their final match, which was rained out, saw Pakistan finishing last in the points table despite hosting the event for the first time in nearly three decades, sparking widespread disappointment and humorous memes online.
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Hyderabad police arrested 29-year-old Kilaru Kirti Teja for the murder of his 86-year-old grandfather Velamati Chandrashekara Janardhan Rao, founder of Veljan Group of Industries. Teja allegedly stabbed Rao over 70 times during a property dispute, also injuring his mother. The murder weapon was recovered from Teja’s possession.
Bollywood buzzed with star-studded events! Abhishek and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan united for Aaradhya's school performance, dispelling divorce rumors. Virat Kohli defended his children's privacy from paparazzi. Kareena Kapoor and Shahid Kapoor's reunion at their kids' school sparked Jab We Met nostalgia. Sonu Sood reminisced about Aishwarya comparing him to Amitabh Bachchan. Govind Namdev clarified dating rumors.
Maharashtra's new government has allocated ministerial portfolios. The Shiv Sena retained most of its previous portfolios. The BJP secured key departments like revenue and water resources. The NCP gained control of food and civil supplies, medical education, and other areas. Several ministers of state were also appointed with multiple responsibilities.
A tragic video surfaced showing a 25-year-old BPO worker, Shubhada Kodare, being attacked with a cleaver by her colleague in a call center parking lot in Pune. Despite numerous bystanders, no one intervened to save her. The incident has sparked discussions on bystander apathy and the need for enhanced security measures in workplaces.
Chief Minister M K Stalin has criticized the Union government for the Advocates Amendment Bill 2025, claiming it threatens the legal profession's autonomy. Although withdrawn due to protests, Stalin urges its total withdrawal and accuses BJP of undermining Tamil identity and judicial independence. He also mentioned that TN’s population control work puts it at a disadvantage in the delimitation exercise, affirming rejection of the three language policy.
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Canadians are preparing to vote on April 28, deciding between the Liberal Party, led by Mark Carney, and the Conservative Party under Pierre Poilievre. The election will determine the country's direction on key issues like climate policy, economic resilience, and relations with the US and India.
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Indian and US officials will get down to finalising the contours of the proposed bilateral trade agreement, starting Wednesday, along with terms of reference and schedule of what is expected to be a two-stage pact. Assistant US trade representative for South and Central Asia Brendan Lynch will hold talks with Rajesh Agarwal, additional secretary in the commerce department, with the idea of clinching the first tranche of the deal by Sept-Oct.