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Delhi Capitals' Karun Nair apologized to co-owner Parth Jindal after their loss to Mumbai Indians, despite Nair's impressive 89 off 40 balls. Jindal had praised Nair's batting, especially against Jasprit Bumrah, acknowledging the unpredictable nature of sports after both Delhi Capitals and Bengaluru FC faced defeats. Delhi Capitals, currently leading the points table, will next face Gujarat Titans.

The Delhi High Court discharged a man in an adultery case, referencing the Mahabharat to highlight the patriarchal roots of the now-defunct adultery law. Justice Neena Bansal Krishna emphasized the Supreme Court's 2018 judgment decriminalizing adultery, stating that the law treated women as property. The court quashed the complaint, asserting that the outdated notion of marital ownership over women is unconstitutional.

In a significant bureaucratic reshuffle, Arvind Shrivastava, a 1994 batch IAS officer, has been appointed as the new Revenue Secretary. Vumlunmang Vualnam will take over as Secretary, Department of Expenditure, succeeding Manoj Govil. Vivek Aggarwal has been named Secretary of the Ministry of Culture, marking key changes in central government departments.

Punjab Kings secured a thrilling 16-run victory over Kolkata Knight Riders, fueled by Yuzvendra Chahal's exceptional 4/28. Chahal's performance, which included dismissing key KKR batsmen, propelled him to become the 11th-highest wicket-taker in T20s. The win, celebrated by team co-owner Preity Zinta, moved Punjab Kings to fourth place in the standings.

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah said that the cabinet discussion on the Socio-Economic and Educational Survey, also known as the caste census, was inconclusive and postponed to May 2. Despite concerns raised by ministers regarding the survey's unscientific nature and outdated information, Siddaramaiah denied reports of heated arguments, emphasising that no one opposed the survey outright.

The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) has refuted claims of a nationwide satellite-based tolling system replacing FASTag by May 1, 2025. Instead, MoRTH will introduce an ANPR-FASTag-based barrier-less tolling system at select locations to ease traffic flow. This hybrid system will use number plate recognition and FASTag, with penalties for non-compliance.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru faces Punjab Kings tonight, aiming to break their home losing streak in IPL 2025. Despite winning all away matches, RCB struggles at Chinnaswamy Stadium due to sluggish pitches and dew. Their pace attack, particularly Josh Hazlewood, has underperformed at home.

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar has voiced strong concerns about the judiciary's increasing reliance on Article 142 of the Constitution, describing it as a threat to democratic forces. He called for a review of constitutional interpretation practices, particularly in light of recent judicial directives to the President regarding state bills.

Kapil Sibal criticized Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar's disapproval of the Supreme Court's ruling on presidential bill decisions and Tamil Nadu governor's bill withholding. Sibal emphasized that both the President and governors must act on ministerial advice, accusing the governor of interfering with legislative authority.

Baba Ramdev defended his "sharbat jihad" remark, claiming he didn't target any specific brand, while Congress leader Digvijaya Singh filed a police complaint alleging promotion of religious hatred. Singh accused Ramdev of indirectly targeting Rooh Afza, implying its sales fund religious institutions, and demanded an FIR for inciting communal sentiments. Police are investigating Singh's complaint.

Athiya Shetty and KL Rahul have revealed the name of their newborn daughter, Evaarah, with an adorable photo shared on social media. The couple welcomed their baby girl on March 24th, and the name, Evaarah, is described as a 'Gift of God'. Celebrities like Arjun Kapoor, Malaika Arora, and Anushka Sharma showered the couple with love.

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has strongly criticized the central government, asserting that the state will not submit to New Delhi's authority. He challenged Amit Shah's ambition to form a government in Tamil Nadu in 2026, emphasising that tactics like party poaching and raids will not succeed there. Stalin said "Tamil Nadu will never yield to Delhi's administration".

Shark Tank India judge Aman Gupta addressed the BluSmart fraud scandal, emphasizing ethics and governance. Gupta highlighted the damage to investor and customer trust due to alleged financial mismanagement involving fund diversion for luxury purchases.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned that the US may withdraw from brokering a Russia-Ukraine peace deal within days if progress isn't evident. Following meetings in Paris, Rubio emphasised the urgency for a breakthrough, citing stalled negotiations due to Russia's demands and disagreements between Presidents Trump and Zelenskyy. Despite a potential minerals agreement, the US

BJP MLA Usha Thakur sparked controversy by asserting that voters who accept money or gifts will be reincarnated as animals. She highlighted the BJP government's financial aid programs, expressing dismay that votes are still traded for small sums. Thakur urged citizens to protect democracy and support the BJP, which she believes serves national interests.

West Bengal governor C V Ananda Bose reached Malda to meet victims of the Murshidabad communal violence, defying chief minister Mamata Banerjee's request to postpone the trip. He aims to assess the situation firsthand, visiting hospitals, residences, and relief camps to formulate recommendations. The governor plans to meet victims who fled there following recent communal violence in Murshidabad district.

In a shocking incident in Burhanpur, a 25-year-old man was brutally murdered by his 17-year-old wife and her lover's accomplices. The minor wife, involved in an affair, orchestrated the murder with her boyfriend, even showing him the body via video call. Police have arrested the wife, her boyfriend, and two accomplices, including a juvenile, for the gruesome crime.

Ananya Bangar, just like their father, represented India in 12 Tests and 15 ODIs between 2001 and 2004. Anaya played for Islam Gymkhana in local club cricket and has also represented Hinckley Cricket Club in Leicestershire. However, in November 2023, the International Cricket Council (ICC) announced a new policy barring transgender athletes from participating in women's international cricket.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Elon Musk discussed enhancing technology and innovation collaboration between India and the US, building on their previous meeting. Tesla and Starlink's potential entry into the Indian market was a key topic, with Tesla exploring manufacturing and Starlink partnering with Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel. “