Rohit Sharma roared back to form with his first half-century of IPL 2025, smashing a 33-ball fifty to steer Mumbai Indians in a commanding chase against Chennai Super Kings at Wankhede. Chasing 177, MI reached 112/1 in 12 overs, with Rohit leading the charge with classy strokes and confident intent. Earlier, CSK managed 176/5, thanks to solid knocks from Ravindra Jadeja (53* off 35), Shivam Dube (50 off 32), and debutant Ayush Mhatre (32 off 15). Despite CSK’s recovery from a shaky start, MI’s dominant batting, powered by Rohit’s resurgence, gave them the upper hand in this high-stakes encounter. (PC: X/IPL)

Vaibhav Suryavanshi, just 14, made history as the youngest-ever player to debut in the Indian Premier League, replacing injured Rajasthan Royals captain Sanju Samson. In a dazzling entrance, the teen opener smashed his first ball for six and scored 34 off 20 balls against Lucknow Super Giants. Suryavanshi’s fearless innings included three sixes and two fours before he was stumped by Rishabh Pant. Recently signed for £105,000, he also holds the record as the first IPL player born after the league’s inception in 2008. His selection follows a 58-ball century for India U19s against Australia U19s in Chennai. (PC : Reuters)

Gujarat and Tamil Nadu have launched ambitious space tech policies aimed at bolstering India's private space sector. Gujarat's Space Tech Policy 2025-2030 projects 25,000 jobs, while Tamil Nadu's Space Industrial Policy aims for Rs 10,000 crore in investments and 10,000 jobs. Both states will offer financial and infrastructure support for satellite manufacturing, R&D, and startups. Gujarat plans a Centre of Excellence in Space Tech, while Tamil Nadu will create TNSpaceBays for MSMEs and deep-tech ventures. These efforts align with India’s liberalized space policy and reflect growing state-level focus on space tech-driven economic growth and global competitiveness. (Pc

The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) admitted that an “operational misunderstanding” and breach of orders led to the deaths of 15 emergency workers in Gaza on March 23. An internal inquiry found that IDF troops mistakenly fired on a convoy of ambulances, a UN vehicle, and a fire truck, suspecting hostile activity in low-visibility conditions. Video evidence later disproved the IDF’s claim that the vehicles lacked emergency lights. A deputy commander was dismissed for an inaccurate debrief, and another officer was disciplined. The incident has sparked calls for an independent probe from the Red Crescent and global humanitarian agencies. (PC: BBC)

Former Karnataka DGP Om Prakash, 68, was found murdered at his residence in Bengaluru's HSR Layout on Sunday. The retired IPS officer, who served as DGP from 2015 to 2017, was allegedly stabbed multiple times. His wife, Pallavi, and daughter are being questioned by police, although no arrests have been made. Authorities recovered the murder weapon and confirmed a 112 call was made before the police arrived. Sources say Pallavi confessed to another retired officer’s wife. The motive remains unclear, but investigators suspect domestic discord played a role. Om Prakash hailed from Champaran, Bihar, and had a distinguished policing career. (PC: News18)

Aamir Khan is set to return to the big screen with Sitaare Zameen Par, a spiritual sequel to Taare Zameen Par. Unlike the emotional tone of the original, this film leans into comedy while retaining its focus on differently-abled individuals. Aamir plays Gulshan, a rude, politically incorrect basketball coach who undergoes transformation through his interactions with a special needs team. The film, directed by RS Prasanna and co-starring Darsheel Safary and Genelia Deshmukh, is a remake of the Spanish film Champions. Fans can expect laughter, life lessons, and a fresh perspective on empathy and inclusion.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru delivered a commanding performance to defeat Punjab Kings by seven wickets in their IPL 2025 encounter. Chasing a target of 158, openers Virat Kohli (73*) and Devdutt Padikkal (61) put on a 103-run partnership, anchoring the successful chase with seven balls to spare. Earlier, RCB’s spinners Krunal Pandya (2/25) and Suyash Sharma (2/26) kept the Punjab batting in check, striking at crucial moments. Prabhsimran Singh was the top scorer for PBKS with a quickfire 33 off 17 balls. RCB’s all-round show has given them a crucial momentum boost in the tournament. (PC: BCCI)

The British royal family attended the annual Easter Sunday service at St George's Chapel, Windsor, on April 20. King Charles III and Queen Camilla led the gathering, joined by Princess Anne, the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh, and Prince Andrew, marking his second consecutive Easter appearance after stepping back from public duties. Absent were Prince William and Princess Kate, who chose to spend the holiday privately with their children in Norfolk. The Archbishop of York, Stephen Cottrell, led the sermon in place of Justin Welby. Crowds cheered as the royals exited, with children presenting flowers to Queen Camilla. (PC: AP)

Meenakshi Raghavan, 82, affectionately known as Meenakshi Amma, is the oldest known female practitioner and teacher of Kalaripayattu, India’s ancient martial art. Based in Vadakara, Kerala, she trains around 50 students daily at her Kalari school, founded by her husband in 1950. Amma began learning at age seven and has been a beacon of discipline, resilience, and empowerment ever since. Despite her age, she performs, teaches, and inspires students across Kerala, many of whom have gone on to open their own schools. She hopes to one day pass the torch to her eldest son, Sanjeev. (PC: Meenakshi Raghavan)

A sudden landslide in Pernote village, Ramban district, Jammu and Kashmir, has devastated over 50 homes, damaged four electricity towers, and severed the main road connecting Gool and Ramban. The disaster, which began Thursday evening, forced families to evacuate as their houses developed cracks. Deputy Commissioner Baseer-ul-Haq Choudhary assured affected residents of food, shelter, and medical aid, while geology experts investigate the cause. Local volunteers, alongside SDRF and NDRF teams, are assisting in relocating belongings. An alternate route via Sumber-Digdoal has been activated to restore connectivity. This incident echoes a similar event last year in Duksar Dalwa, where 16 houses were damaged due to land subsidence.