Times of India

US Vice President JD Vance declared his "obsession" with investigating government UFO files, vowing to uncover the truth during his remaining term. He controversially suggested that these phenomena are not extraterrestrial but rather "demons," aligning with a Christian interpretation of celestial beings.

How Hormuz disruptions, benchmark volatility and refinery economics are testing India's energy resilience — and why the government moved to shield every pump in the country

Two-time Olympic champion Tom Pidcock escaped serious injury after a frightening crash during stage five of the Volta a Catalunya. The British rider fell into a ravine while descending at high speed. The incident left him briefly stranded, as no one immediately realized where he had crashed. Despite the severity of the fall, Pidcock managed to communicate through his race radio. He was later able to rejoin the race.

Uttar Pradesh pacer Abhinandan Singh made his IPL debut for Royal Challengers Bengaluru against Sunrisers Hyderabad, a remarkable rise from tennis-ball cricket just four years ago. His impressive intra-squad performances, including dismissing Virat Kohli, secured his spot amidst RCB's bowling challenges. This debut marks a significant moment for the young talent.

Pakistan is grappling with a severe surge in terrorist violence, with terrorism-related deaths skyrocketing to 4,001 in 2025, the highest in over a decade. The report highlights the nation as a hub for numerous armed groups, many designated as Foreign Terrorist Organizations, with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan bearing the brunt of the attacks.

Veteran Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin is set to make history as the first Indian-capped player in Major League Cricket, joining the San Francisco Unicorns for the 2026 season. Ashwin, a celebrated international cricketer, expressed his excitement about the league's growth and his commitment to helping the Unicorns secure a championship.

Tyson Fury made headlines after being seen handling a live lion during his training camp in Thailand. The video has gone viral just weeks before his upcoming heavyweight bout. The Gypsy King is preparing to face Arslanbek Makhmudov on April 11 at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. The unusual moment, captured in Pattaya, showed Fury calmly walking the animal on a chain and even petting it, drawing attention from fans worldwide.

Delhi is set to significantly increase penalties for various civic violations, including a jump from Rs 50 to Rs 1,000 for letting pet dogs roam unleashed in public. The Jan Vishwas Bill 2025 proposes higher fines for issues like cattle tethering, defacing house numbers, and sanitation offenses, aiming to rationalize penalties and decriminalize minor infractions.

As the 2026 Candidates tournament approaches, Dutch Grandmaster Anish Giri faces the lingering "King of Draws" stereotype. Indian Grandmaster Nihal Sarin refutes this, highlighting Giri's fighting spirit and recent FIDE Grand Swiss victory as proof of his winning intent. Sarin also offers his predictions for the volatile Open and Women's Candidates fields.

Genius Sports and FanCode have submitted bids for Indian Super League (ISL) and Federation Cup commercial rights, with Genius Sports offering a significantly higher amount. While the All India Football Federation (AIFF) favours Genius Sports' larger upfront offer, ISL clubs prefer FanCode's more sustainable financial structure, leading to a divergence in opinions on the long-term deal.

Pakistan cricketer Naseem Shah faces a show-cause notice from the PCB for a social media post allegedly criticizing Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz. The tweet, quickly deleted with a hacking claim, was seen as a jab at her security escort during the PSL opener.

Perplexity AI CEO Aravind Srinivas credits Sam Altman's advice – 'pursue what comes easy to you but is hard for others' – for his AI success. A brute-force win in an undergraduate data science contest, despite lacking formal training, solidified his natural aptitude. This intuition, rather than credentials, propelled him to co-found the $9 billion AI company.