Times of India

Another Nepalese student was discovered dead in her hostel room at KIIT, Bhubaneswar. This incident occurred nearly two and a half months after a similar death. Police suspect suicide and have ruled out foul play. The 18-year-old was a first-year BTech student. Her phone and laptop are under forensic examination. The motive remains unclear as investigations continue.

Released on April 10, 2025, Sunny Deol's 'Jaat' underperformed compared to 'Gadar 2,' struggling to maintain momentum despite a decent opening. The film's box office earnings have declined, particularly during weekdays, with a total collection of ₹87.04 crores after 22 days. Facing stiff competition from new releases like 'Raid 2' and South Indian films, 'Jaat' is finding it difficult to reach the ₹100 crore mark.

Jordon Hudson, hailing from a Maine fishing family and a cheerleading background, met Bill Belichick on a flight in 2021. Their relationship, confirmed in June 2024, has drawn public attention due to their age gap and Hudson's advocacy for Maine's fishing communities. Despite facing criticism, Hudson emphasizes her heritage, hard work, and personal convictions.

Ajay Devgn's 'Raid 2' made a strong debut, earning approximately Rs. 18.25 crore on its opening day, despite facing competition from Suriya’s ‘Retro’ and Nani’s ‘HIT: The Third Case’. While ‘Retro’ slightly surpassed ‘Raid 2’ in initial earnings, all three action thrillers are vying for the top spot. 'Raid 2' sees Devgn reprising his role as IRS officer Amay Patnaik.

Amid rising tensions following the Pahalgam attack, Pakistani leaders Shehbaz Sharif and Asif Ali Zardari have vowed a strong response to any Indian aggression. India, meanwhile, has promised to hunt down the perpetrators, with PM Modi granting the armed forces full operational freedom.

Indians are accessing credit much earlier, with the average age for first-time borrowers dropping significantly across generations. This shift is driven by increased disposable income, pre-approved loans from banks, and the availability of unsecured credit products like credit cards and personal loans. The Jan Dhan-Aadhaar-Mobile trinity has also streamlined borrower tracking, contributing to this trend.

Apple CEO Tim Cook announced that most US iPhones would be sourced from India due to rising US-China tariff tensions. The tariffs on Chinese imports could cost Apple up to $900 million. Despite these pressures, Apple reported strong earnings for the first three months of the year, with a profit increase of 4.8% and a revenue rise of 5.1%.

Amid heightened tensions, the Indian Navy has intensified its presence in the Arabian Sea, issuing warnings to ships near its firing drill zone, close to where the Pakistan Navy is also conducting exercises.

The Delhi high court has found Yoga guru Ramdev in contempt for defying an earlier undertaking regarding disparaging remarks against Hamdard's Rooh Afza. The court expressed concern over Ramdev's lack of control and ordered him to remove an offensive social media video within 24 hours.

Donald Trump threatened sanctions on Iranian oil buyers, halting US business ties, after nuclear talks were delayed. Oman cited logistical reasons for postponing the meeting, while Iran affirmed commitment to a fair agreement. Tensions rise amid stalled negotiations, with the US hinting at military action and Iran considering nuclear weapons development.

Police in Ambedkar Nagar arrested Gulshana Riaz Khan, infamously known as 'Daku Dulhan,' and eight gang members for allegedly defrauding at least twelve families. Gulshana, posing under various aliases, would marry grooms and then vanish with valuables. The gang targeted families struggling to find matches, extracting money before the staged abduction.

A special judge in Mumbai sentenced a 40-year-old man to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment for repeatedly raping his 13-year-old daughter. The judge opted against a life sentence, considering the lack of family support for the victim and her sisters, the father's good behavior in jail, and absence of prior criminal record.

A chance encounter in Uttarakhand between taxi driver Mustaq Ahmed and Pooja, a passenger, turned into a tragic love affair, culminating in a gruesome murder. Mustaq, already married, allegedly killed Pooja after she insisted on marriage, even after discovering his secret wedding.