Times of India

India Meteorological Department forecasts continuing heat waves across north, central, and eastern India until April 25. Meanwhile, rain and thunderstorms are expected in the Northeast, East, South, and parts of West India. Several regions are also warned of hot and humid weather conditions.

A Canadian woman was killed and 13 others injured in a shooting at Mexico's Teotihuacán pyramids. The gunman opened fire on tourists on the Pyramid of the Moon before dying by suicide. Authorities recovered a firearm and ammunition from the scene.

Tilak Varma delivered a historic IPL century, smashing 101 off 45 balls to lead Mumbai Indians to a dominant 99-run victory. His explosive innings, featuring a remarkable turnaround in scoring rate, saw him outscore the entire Gujarat Titans lineup. Varma's maiden century also marked a personal milestone, earning him his first Player-of-the-Match award.

US forces released video of a helicopter gunner warning a cargo vessel to turn back from a restricted zone near Iranian ports, enforcing a maritime blockade. This action comes amid escalating tensions and disrupted shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, with both nations imposing restrictions.

Apple has announced John Ternus will succeed Tim Cook as CEO on September 1, 2026, with Cook moving to executive chairman. Ternus, a key figure in hardware engineering, faces challenges in AI and mixed reality despite strong iPhone sales. This leadership transition follows extensive succession planning.

A sophisticated refund scam has cost Amazon $4 million in stolen goods like graphics cards and laptops. A group named RBK allegedly exploited customer support by claiming packages never arrived, even using fake police reports. Amazon uncovered the scheme through an undercover investigator, leading to a lawsuit against named individuals and unknown accomplices.

Team India's management is considering resting key players like Shubman Gill and Jasprit Bumrah for the one-off Afghanistan Test (June 6–10) due to a packed schedule following IPL 2026. With no WTC points at stake and little turnaround time, workload management is the priority. Fringe players like Gurnoor Brar, Manav Suthar, Devdutt Padikkal, Harsh Dubey could earn maiden call-ups instead.

Yusuf Pathan's father-in-law and two others were arrested for allegedly assaulting a man and his family in Byculla. The incident began when a car splashed water on a relative, leading to an argument and subsequent physical assault with bamboo sticks and a baseball bat. The defence claims both parties were involved in the altercation.

Akshay Kumar's new horror-comedy 'Bhooth Bangla' has crossed the Rs 100 crore mark globally. The film, released on April 18, 2026, is performing well at the box office. Despite a dip on Monday, its worldwide collection stands strong. The movie features a large ensemble cast and is competing with other releases.

Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath's misattribution of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose's famous "give me blood, I will give you freedom" slogan to Swami Vivekananda has sparked widespread criticism. Trinamool and Samajwadi Party leaders condemned the remark, highlighting the BJP's alleged ignorance of Bengal's history and the freedom struggle. The slogan was originally delivered by Netaji to INA soldiers in Burma.

Klaudia Zakrzewska, known as Klaudia Glam, is in critical condition after being hit by a car outside a London nightclub. Video shows a fight with Gabrielle Carrington before the crash. Carrington has been arrested, police confirmed. Two others were injured. Authorities are asking witnesses to come forward as the investigation continues.

Mike Vrabel, the New England Patriots’ head coach, and the former New York Times’ reporter and NFL insider, Dianna Russini, continue to dominate headlines as their alleged affair rumors swirl. As Dianna Russini has stepped down from her role at The Athletic, new allegations have been made about her marital life that she has always tried to keep out of the spotlight.

Sports presenter Shefali Bagga, who is also known for her participation in Bigg Boss 13, has reacted strongly to ongoing speculation linking her to cricketers, making it clear that she’s “fed up” with the assumptions drawn from brief public appearances. In a recent chat, Shefali addressed rumours with Yuzvendra Chahal sparked by a viral pap video, while also opening up about her views on relationships and the kind of partner she wants.

A groom in Banda, facing a pre-wedding power cut, led his baraat to the district magistrate's office demanding a bill waiver. Kuldeep cited a doubled bill after a smart meter installation, making payment difficult. Officials assured a resolution, prompting the groom to proceed with his wedding, with an inquiry ordered into the disconnection.

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"Honestly, I think we gave away too many runs in the middle overs. On a wicket like that, I think 160-170 was a par score. But I think there are a lot of learnings for us from this game," Gill said.

A security guard assisted doctors with stitching road accident victims' injuries at Bagaha sub-divisional hospital due to a severe shortage of medical staff. The hospital faces a deficit of operating theatre staff, dressers, nurses, and doctors, leading to this unusual measure amid a sudden influx of patients.