Times of India

Punjab Kings' head coach Ricky Ponting lauded Shreyas Iyer's captaincy, particularly the strategic promotion of Josh Inglis, which proved pivotal in their dominant victory against Lucknow Super Giants. Inglis' aggressive innings against Mayank Yadav shifted the momentum, while Prabhsimran Singh's explosive 91 and Arshdeep Singh's impactful bowling further solidified PBKS's win, propelling them to second place in the table.

Elon Musk has once again altered his X display name, this time to 'Groklon Rust,' sparking speculation about its meaning. The moniker appears to blend references to Grok, Musk's AI chatbot, and the Rust programming language, potentially linked to xAI's infrastructure.

The Indian selection committee, led by Ajit Agarkar, is set to announce the squad for the England tour in May, with captaincy a key point of discussion. While Rohit Sharma's recent performance and Jasprit Bumrah's injury raise questions, the BCCI is considering Shubman Gill for a leadership role, potentially as vice-captain.

Virat Kohli, fondly known as 'Chiku,' owes his nickname to MS Dhoni's on-field mention and a childhood resemblance to a comic book character. Kohli clarified a recent social media interaction with Avneet Kaur's fan page, attributing it to an algorithmic error. This explanation followed a wave of speculation and memes online, highlighting the cricketer's constant presence in the news.

Virender Sehwag advises struggling Rishabh Pant to rediscover his dominant form by reviewing past successes and maintaining his routine. Following a string of low scores and a concerning strike rate, Sehwag suggests Pant reconnect with his old self and seek guidance from MS Dhoni to clear doubts and regain confidence.

Pakistani cricket legends, including Javed Miandad and Basit Ali, have expressed disappointment over Sunil Gavaskar's comments regarding Pakistan's Asia Cup participation. Gavaskar suggested political tensions might prevent Pakistan's inclusion, a statement Miandad found hard to believe, given their past camaraderie.

Recent tensions escalate as Pakistan Army initiates unprovoked firing across the LoC, and with Pakistan demanding UNSC consultations. The Supreme Court is set to decide on the Waqf Amendment Act. Meanwhile, US President Trump imposes a 100% tariff on foreign films, citing threats to Hollywood. In sports, Rishabh Pant attributes LSG's defeat to misjudging conditions and costly errors.

Police arrested eight individuals in connection with the murder of Suhas Shetty, revealing a revenge plot fueled by personal grudges. Abdul Safwan, targeted by Shetty's associates in 2023, allegedly orchestrated the murder with financial and logistical support from Adil Mehroof, whose brother was murdered in 2022, with Shetty named as an accused.

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra stated that the central government's agreement to include caste enumeration in the upcoming census is due to pressure, highlighting Rahul Gandhi's advocacy on the issue. Jairam Ramesh criticized PM Modi for a "U-turn" on the caste census, noting the government's prior opposition.

Gold price prediction: Last week, gold prices experienced their worst weekly decline in over two months, retreating from record highs due to easing trade tensions and mixed U.S. economic signals. Renewed trade talks between the U.S. and China, coupled with Trump's tariff relief measures, shifted investor interest towards the dollar and bonds.

Warren Buffett, the legendary investor, acknowledged Tim Cook's role in Berkshire Hathaway's success. He credited Apple's CEO for significant financial gains. Buffett announced his retirement at the annual meeting. This marked the end of an era. Greg Abel, the vice chairman, is set to succeed Buffett. Abel will lead Berkshire with a focus on long-term value.

Security forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district discovered a large cache of arms and ammunition from a destroyed terrorist hideout, including IEDs and wireless sets. This discovery follows a recent deadly terror attack in Pahalgam, prompting heightened security measures across the state with increased checkpoints and deployments.

Stock market today: Nifty50 and BSE Sensex, the Indian equity benchmark indices, opened in green on Monday and rallied strongly. While Nifty50 crossed the 24,500 mark, BSE Sensex was above 81,000.

US President Donald Trump has proposed the rebuilding and reopening of Alcatraz prison to house the United States' most dangerous criminals, citing the need for a stricter approach to violent offenders. The US president has directed several federal agencies to collaborate on this project, envisioning an enlarged and rebuilt facility.

Seventeen-year-old Ayush Mhatre's impressive 94 off 48 balls against Royal Challengers Bengaluru highlights Chennai Super Kings' shift towards youth. Despite the loss, Mhatre's maturity and aggressive batting have drawn high praise from coach Stephen Fleming. His seamless integration into the CSK camp and ability to perform under pressure suggest a promising future with the franchise.

Gautam Adani's representatives have reportedly engaged with Donald Trump's administration officials to potentially dismiss criminal charges against him in a foreign bribery investigation.

Laughter Chefs season 2 takes an emotional turn with the contestants' mothers joining them on stage. Elvish seeks guidance from his mom, while Reem gets playfully roasted. Krushna shares a heartfelt story about his mother's best friend, Geeta, who raised him and Arti after his mother's passing, leading to tears from everyone.

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, acknowledging the Bharatiya Janata Party's role in his initial rise to power under then-Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, has pledged his unwavering commitment to the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance. The Bihar CM attributed his past departures to party colleagues, specifically pointing to Lallan Singh's influence.

Lucknow Super Giants suffered a setback against Punjab Kings. The team lost by 37 runs. Rishabh Pant cited dropped catches as a key factor. Punjab Kings posted a formidable 236/5. Lucknow Super Giants only managed 199/7 in response. Ayush Badoni and Abdul Samad fought hard. Lucknow Super Giants now need to win their remaining matches.

Delhi Capitals, seeking to reignite their playoff aspirations, are set to clash with a struggling Sunrisers Hyderabad in a crucial IPL 2025 encounter. Axar Patel's fitness remains a concern as DC aims to overcome a two-match losing streak at home. SRH, despite boasting big names, are desperate to find form, making this match a high-stakes affair at Arun Jaitley Stadium.