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CSK players were wearing black armbands due to CSK pacer Mukesh Choudhary’s mother passing away on Tuesday after a year-long battle with illness.

US President Donald Trump lauded India as a "great country" with a "very good friend at the top," following a controversial social media repost that disparaged India and China. The US Embassy clarified Trump's positive remarks, while India's MEA acknowledged the reports. The repost criticized immigration, alleging bias and a lack of loyalty from certain immigrant groups.

The White House has reportedly created a 'naughty and nice' list for Nato allies, ranking them on contributions and support during the Iran war. This initiative aims to pressure nations that did not align with US positions, potentially impacting future military cooperation and strategic support.

While conducting the toss, Shastri introduced Mumbai Indians skipper Hardik Pandya but stopped briefly before naming Gaikwad.

Veteran actress Mumtaz recently clarified her close bond with the late Feroz Khan, emphasizing their friendship despite his undeniable charm. She revealed Feroz had a girlfriend during their film collaborations, including 'Apraadh' where she did her only bikini scene. Their children, Natasha and Fardeen, later had an arranged marriage, continuing their families' enduring connection.

The Washington Commanders recorded a brutal run on the field in the last season as the team managed to win just 5 games while losing in 12 in 2025. This was a major decline since the 2024 season, when the Washington Commanders recorded 12 wins and 5 losses. With Jayden Daniels sustaining major injuries, it seems the team is focused on fixing its roster ahead of the new season.

'Bhooth Bangla', directed by Priyadarshan and starring Akshay Kumar, Tabu, Paresh Rawal, Wamiqa Gabbi, Rajpal Yadav, Mithila Palkar and Asrani, is closing in on the Rs. 100 crore India net milestone as it completes its first week in theatres. With a cumulative India net of Rs. 79.02 crore and a worldwide gross of Rs. 127.37 crore after seven days, the U/A certified horror-comedy has delivered a strong opening week despite competing against 'Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge' in its fifth week and a full IPL 2026 season. Marking Akshay Kumar and Priyadarshan's reunion after 16 years, the 145-minute supernatural thriller follows Arjun Acharya confronting the demonic entity Vadhusur in his ancestral home in Mangalpur, featuring a nostalgic ensemble of Paresh Rawal, Rajpal Yadav and the late Asrani.

Election officials said that out of the total 1,427 polling booths in Vellore district, two polling booths were chosen to deploy robots to assist voters

The State recorded a brisk voter turnout reflecting a strong early participation

He also shared the clip on social media, inviting public outcry

The first phase of the Assembly elections witnesses some sporadic incidents of violence, voter intimidation, and assault on a candidate

IMD bulletin says maximum temperatures are ‘very likely’ to be around 41°C in isolated places in Palakkad; 40°C in Kollam and Thrissur; 38°C in Kottayam, Pathanamthitta, Ernakulam, and Kozhikode; 37°C in Alappuzha, Malappuram, Kannur, and Kasaragod; and 36°C in Thiruvananthapuram district till April 24

The Supreme Court, while hearing a case on gender discrimination in temples, cautioned against relying on information from 'WhatsApp University.' A nine-judge bench, led by the Chief Justice, emphasized that while eminent authors' views are respected, personal opinions are not sufficient for judicial decisions. The court acknowledged the difficulty in defining essential religious practices.

Delegates of the International Election Visitors’ Programme 2026 will visit Tamil Nadu to witness the polling process in the State

In Tiruchi East, where actor and TVK founder C. Joseph Vijay is contesting, the polling percentage was 17.72% in the first two hours