India defeated Zimbabwe by 72 runs in their must-win T20 World Cup Super 8 clash at MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai. Posting a record-breaking 256/4 marking the highest-ever total in T20 World Cup history, India restricted Zimbabwe to 184/6. Abhishek Sharma, returning from three successive ducks, blazed 55 off 30 balls while Hardik Pandya smashed an unbeaten 50 off just 23 balls. Tilak Varma contributed a stunning 44 not out off 14 balls as he and Pandya added 84 runs in 31 balls. India now face a virtual quarterfinal against West Indies on Sunday, with both teams locked on two points. The winner advances to the semifinals; the loser goes home. (PC: X)

India are cruising toward a commanding Super 8 victory at Chennai as Zimbabwe collapsed to 162/5, left chasing India's record-breaking 256/4. Abhishek Sharma and Hardik Pandya both scored half-centuries while Tilak Varma remained unbeaten on a stunning 44 off just 16 balls to power India to their highest-ever T20 World Cup total. In response, Zimbabwe's innings crumbled after Brian Bennett's brave fifty and Sikandar Raza's cameo briefly threatened. India made two tactical changes, bringing in Sanju Samson and Axar Patel replacing Rinku Singh and Washington Sundar respectively. Zimbabwe, who won the toss and opted to bowl first, now face an uphill and near-impossible battle to salvage any respectability from the chase. (PC: News18)

Zimbabwe are fighting hard in their chase of 257 against India at Chennai, reaching 105/2 after 14 overs in the T20 World Cup Super 8 clash. Brian Bennett brought up a gutsy fifty off 34 balls, audaciously hitting Jasprit Bumrah for a six to reach his milestone, earning applause from the Chepauk crowd. Captain Sikandar Raza has also been fluent, dispatching Varun Chakravarthy for a wristy six. However, with 152 still needed off just 6 overs, India remain firmly in control. Axar Patel completed his four-over spell with figures of 1/35, also impressing in the field with a full-length diving stop to prevent a certain boundary. (PC: India Today)

In a significant diplomatic shift, the Canadian federal government has stated it no longer believes India is linked to violent crimes in Canada. The announcement came during a media briefing ahead of Prime Minister Mark Carney's upcoming nine-day visit to India, which includes stops in Mumbai and New Delhi for talks with PM Narendra Modi. Senior Canadian officials confirmed that robust diplomatic engagement between national security advisers had resolved concerns about foreign interference. Relations between both nations had severely deteriorated following the June 2023 killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar in British Columbia, leading to diplomat expulsions and a prolonged standoff. Ottawa's reset signals a shift toward pragmatic foreign policy and deeper economic engagement with India. (PC: The Hindu)

India posted a record-breaking 256/4 in 20 overs against Zimbabwe in the T20 World Cup Super 8 clash at Chennai as their highest-ever total in T20 World Cup history. After Abhishek Sharma's 55 and Sanju Samson's explosive start, Tilak Varma and Hardik Pandya stitched a blazing fifty-plus partnership in just 20 deliveries to seal a mammoth total. Tilak was exceptional in the death overs, smashing sixes over long-on and midwicket while Hardik provided crucial support. India crossed 200 in the 17th over before accelerating dramatically. The 19th over alone yielded massive runs as Tilak's ruthless hitting powered India past their previous T20 World Cup best, thrilling a packed 26,602-strong Chepauk crowd. (PC: X)

Indian-origin paediatrician Dr Neha Gupta, 37, from Oklahoma, has been charged with murdering her four-year-old daughter Aria Talathi in Florida in June 2025. US authorities released her chilling 911 call, in which she claimed her daughter fell into a pool at a short-term rental home while they slept. Gupta told dispatchers she couldn't swim and was unable to rescue the child. However, autopsy results proved Aria was already dead before being placed in the pool as no water was found in her lungs or stomach. Investigators believe she was smothered. Aria's father, who was seeking full custody and had concerns about Gupta's mental state, was unaware his daughter had been taken to Florida. Gupta's next court appearance is in May.

Abhishek Sharma departed for a brilliant 55 off 30 balls, caught by Maposa off Sikandar Raza's bowling, as India reached 161/3 after 14 overs against Zimbabwe in the T20 World Cup Super 8 clash at Chennai. Sharma's explosive innings had set a strong platform before Raza finally provided Zimbabwe a much-needed breakthrough. Hardik Pandya walked in to consolidate India's position. India, desperate to bounce back after their Super 8 loss to South Africa, needed a commanding total to boost their Net Run Rate and semifinal prospects. Zimbabwe, similarly under pressure after being hammered by West Indies, briefly found joy through skipper Raza's timely intervention to peg India back momentarily. (PC: PTI)

India delivered a sharp rebuttal to Pakistan at the 61st Session of the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva, asserting that Jammu and Kashmir's development budget is more than double Pakistan's recent IMF bailout package. India's representative Anupama Singh categorically rejected allegations by Pakistan and the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation, accusing them of running an "echo chamber." Singh reaffirmed J&K as an integral part of India, calling its 1947 accession legally irrevocable. She cited the Chenab Rail Bridge, the world's highest railway bridge as proof of J&K's progress, mocking Pakistan's denials as "La-la-land" thinking. She also dismissed Pakistan's democracy lectures, highlighting its history of incomplete civilian government terms.

India posted a dominant 80/1 in the powerplay against Zimbabwe in the T20 World Cup Super 8 clash at Chennai. Sanju Samson blazed an explosive start before throwing his wicket away, picking out deep square-leg. Abhishek Sharma then took charge, finishing the powerplay on a high with a stunning six, racing to 33 off just 13 balls. India, reeling after a heavy loss to South Africa, desperately needed a strong batting performance. The opening stand delivered before Samson's dismissal opened a brief window for Zimbabwe. With Group 1 qualification at stake, India need not just a win but a commanding statement against rivals England, South Africa, and New Zealand watching closely. (PC: HT)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's two-day Israel visit yielded landmark outcomes, elevating India-Israel ties to a "Special Strategic Partnership for Peace, Innovation, and Prosperity." A major highlight was the agreement to introduce UPI digital payments in Israel, alongside progress on a mutually beneficial Free Trade Agreement. Both nations signed multiple agreements covering trade, agriculture, energy, cyberspace, and defence, including joint development and production of military hardware. Modi strongly backed the Gaza Peace Initiative, asserting humanity must never fall victim to conflict. India and Israel also announced a critical and emerging technologies partnership spanning AI, quantum computing, and critical minerals. Discussions also covered the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor and I2U2 framework cooperation.