Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Saudi Arabia on April 22-23, 2025, at the invitation of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. This marks Modi's third trip to Saudi Arabia and follows the Crown Prince's visit to India in September 2023. The visit will focus on enhancing bilateral cooperation across key sectors including trade, energy, defense, and people-to-people ties. Additionally, the discussions will cover regional security issues, such as the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict and the broader security concerns in West Asia. (PC: AP)

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has declared the results for JEE Main 2025 Session 2 Paper 1 (BE/BTech). A total of 9,92,350 students appeared for the exam held in April 2025, out of 10,61,840 registered candidates. The final answer key was released earlier, with two questions excluded from the evaluation. Notably, 24 candidates achieved a perfect 100 percentile, including Sai Manogna Guthikonda and Devdutta Majhi. Students can now check their results and download their scorecards from the official website by entering their application number and password. (PC: The Indian Express)

Over the past 48 hours, Israeli airstrikes have killed at least 92 Palestinians, including women and children, in Gaza. The strikes hit residential homes, tent camps, and even a barbershop across the Gaza Strip, exacerbating the ongoing humanitarian crisis. Among the victims, 11 individuals were killed in Khan Younis, several of whom were in a designated humanitarian shelter. The violence is part of Israel’s military campaign against Hamas following the October 7, 2023, attack on southern Israel. Over 51,000 Palestinians have been killed in the conflict, with widespread hunger and a critical need for international aid. (PC: Reuters)

In a thrilling first innings at Ahmedabad, Delhi Capitals set a challenging total of 203/8 in their 20 overs against Gujarat Titans. Axar Patel top-scored with 39 off 32 balls, while Ashutosh Sharma contributed a quick-fire 37 off 19 balls. Despite a late surge, Prasidh Krishna starred with the ball for the Titans, taking 4 wickets for 41 runs. Kuldeep Yadav’s boundary off Sai Kishore’s final over ensured Delhi crossed the 200-mark. Gujarat Titans will feel they kept the total under control with disciplined bowling in the second half of the innings. (PC: IPL)

On April 19, 2025, a multi-storey building in Delhi's Mustafabad area collapsed, leaving at least four people dead. Over 12 individuals are still trapped under the rubble, and rescue operations are being led by agencies including NDRF, DDMA, and Delhi Fire Services. Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has called for an immediate investigation into the incident, pledging strict action against those responsible. The collapse, which occurred early in the morning, has also seen 14 people rescued, while the search continues for survivors amidst the rubble. (PC: Deccan Herald)

On April 19, 2025, Beijing’s Yizhuang district became the venue for a groundbreaking event: the world’s first half-marathon race between humanoid robots and human runners. A total of 21 robots, developed by top Chinese tech companies, raced alongside approximately 12,000 participants in the 21-kilometer race. These robots, designed to replicate human movement without the use of wheels, were challenged to complete the course. The standout performer, Tiangong Ultra, completed the race in 2 hours and 40 minutes, showcasing China’s advancements in robotics, artificial intelligence, and their integration into real-world applications. (PC: Mathurbhumi English)

KL Rahul, playing for Delhi Capitals, made IPL history by becoming the fastest Indian to hit 200 sixes, reaching the milestone in just 129 innings during a clash against Gujarat Titans at the Narendra Modi Stadium. With this achievement, he surpassed Sanju Samson’s record (159 innings) and became only the 11th player overall to cross the 200-six mark in IPL history. Globally, only Chris Gayle and Andre Russell reached the milestone faster. Rahul’s explosive 28 off 14 balls helped boost Delhi’s performance in the ongoing IPL 2025 season. (PC: IPL)  

Scientists have discovered a rare geological process called lithospheric foundering occurring beneath California’s Sierra Nevada mountains. This phenomenon involves the dense lower layer of Earth’s lithosphere detaching and sinking into the mantle—described as the crust "peeling off" from beneath. According to the study, this event happened between 4 and 3 million years ago, triggering major changes such as crustal uplift and increased volcanic activity. The findings offer new insight into how deep Earth processes shape the planet’s surface and mark the Sierra Nevada as a key location for geoscientific research. (PC: Getty Images)

India's space agency, ISRO, will send tardigrades—microscopic, resilient organisms often referred to as "water bears"—to the International Space Station (ISS) on the Axiom-4 mission. Scheduled for launch in May 2025, this mission will investigate the effects of microgravity on tardigrades' revival, reproduction, and gene expression. The research, conducted in partnership with NASA and the European Space Agency, aims to enhance our understanding of biological resilience in space, offering insights into long-duration space missions and potential space-based applications for Earth. Wing Commander Shubhanshu Shukla will be the pilot for this historic mission. (PC: News 18)

Elon Musk has announced plans to visit India later this year, following a conversation with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The discussion focused on potential collaborations in technology and innovation. Musk expressed his enthusiasm on social media, stating it was "an honour" to speak with PM Modi and that he looks forward to the visit. This development comes as Tesla prepares to launch its electric vehicles in the Indian market, with plans to begin sales in Mumbai, Delhi, and Bangalore by the third quarter of 2025. The visit is expected to further strengthen India-U.S. ties in the tech and clean energy sectors. (PC: India Today)