Times of India

In a significant legal setback for Google, a US judge has ruled that the tech giant illegally dominates the online advertising technology market. This decision paves the way for potential antitrust actions, including a possible breakup of Google's ad product divisions. The court found Google guilty of monopolizing publisher ad servers and ad exchanges, harming competition and consumers.

Pakistan's army chief, Gen Asim Munir, delivered a provocative speech urging Pakistanis to uphold the 'two-nation theory,' sparking concerns in India. Intelligence sources view this as a diversionary tactic amid internal security challenges and escalating conflicts with the TTP and Baloch insurgents.

In Agra's Garhi Rammi village, a Dalit wedding procession faced a violent attack allegedly by upper-caste individuals due to loud music played near their residences. The groom was assaulted, robbed, and guests were injured, prompting a police investigation and the detention of two suspects.

The US military's Central Command (CENTCOM) announced the destruction of Yemen's Ras Isa Port, aiming to weaken the Houthis' economic power. According to CENTCOM, the Houthis exploit fuel resources to fund military operations and destabilize the region. The action seeks to cut off this revenue stream, hindering the Houthis' ability to conduct terrorist activities.

Himachal Pradesh's chief secretary, Prabodh Saxena, faces scrutiny after allegedly billing the government for a Holi party he hosted for IAS officers and their families. The Rs 1.22 lakh bill, submitted to the general administration department, has sparked controversy. This incident follows previous allegations against another former chief secretary, Shrikant Baldi, for misusing funds, prompting calls for investigation and accountability.

Mark Cuban supports Donald Trump's executive order targeting Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs). Cuban highlights measures like separating drug formularies from PBMs, transparent claims-data reporting, and removing specialty-drug tiers to curb cost inflation.

A Bengaluru-based dog breeder, who claimed to have imported a rare Cadabomb Okami wolfdog from London for Rs 50 crore, was raided by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) over suspected FEMA violations. The ED found no trace of the exotic animal or documents to support the claim. The breeder’s viral photos of the alleged wolfdog were discovered to be of another animal, exposing the entire story as fabricated. No records of foreign payments or import permits were found.

Riding on Will Jacks' impactful all-round performance, Mumbai Indians secured a four-wicket victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad at Wankhede Stadium. Jacks' crucial wickets of Travis Head and Ishan Kishan, coupled with his contribution of 36 runs, propelled Mumbai to their second consecutive win. Despite Heinrich Klaasen's late surge, SRH's total of 162/5 proved insufficient against Mumbai's strong batting lineup.

A 21-year-old man from Haryana was arrested for allegedly sexually harassing a Lithuanian tourist at Agra Fort. The incident occurred while the woman and her friend were waiting in a security queue. This marks the second such incident in Agra within two weeks, prompting police to consider enhanced patrolling and stricter surveillance at tourist spots to ensure visitor safety.

Tristan Stubbs, fueled by his lifelong admiration for KL Rahul, played a match-winning role in Delhi Capitals' Super Over victory. His father, Christopher Stubbs, witnessed his son's heroics and met Rahul, praising his gentlemanly demeanor. Christopher believes Delhi Capitals have a balanced team capable of winning their first IPL title, anticipating more impactful partnerships between Stubbs and Rahul.

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the final answer key for JEE Main 2025 Session 2, following the exam held from April 2 to 9. Candidates can now access it on the official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in. This comes after the provisional key and objection window. Results are expected soon, with over 10 lakh candidates having appeared.

Russia's Supreme Court has removed the Taliban from its list of terrorist organizations, a designation in place since 2003. This decision follows increasing diplomatic engagement between Moscow and the Taliban, particularly after the group's 2021 takeover of Afghanistan. While formal recognition is pending, this move signifies a notable shift in Russia's foreign policy, aligning it with other regional powers.

Amid escalating trade tensions, President Trump claimed China desires a meeting, though Beijing hasn't confirmed. Trump cited productive talks with Mexico and Japan. China signals willingness to negotiate if the US shows respect, stabilizes trade policy, addresses sanctions and Taiwan concerns, and appoints a supported negotiator. China insists on equality and mutual benefit for resolving the dispute.

The Calcutta High Court has reserved its decision regarding the continued deployment of central forces in West Bengal's Murshidabad, following recent violent clashes. A suggestion has been made to form a panel to assess the situation and aid rehabilitation. The court is also considering a plea to transfer the investigation of bomb blasts during communal violence to the NIA, while the state government claims the situation is under control.