In a groundbreaking medical achievement, Grace Davidson, 36, became the first woman in the UK to give birth after receiving a womb transplant from her sister, Amy Purdie. Born with Mayer-Rokitansky-Küster-Hauser syndrome, which meant she lacked a functioning uterus, Grace underwent the transplant in 2023. Following successful IVF treatment, she delivered a healthy baby girl, Amy Isabel, via Caesarean section on February 27, 2025, at Queen Charlotte's and Chelsea Hospital in London. This milestone offers hope to many women facing similar infertility challenges and highlights significant advancements in reproductive medicine. (PC: Hindustan Times)

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) captain Ajinkya Rahane won the toss and elected to field against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) at Eden Gardens. KKR made a strategic change, bringing in Spencer Johnson, their ₹2.8 crore acquisition, replacing Moeen Ali. LSG retained their previous lineup that secured a win against Mumbai Indians. Both teams have had a mixed start to IPL 2025, each recording two wins and two losses in their initial four matches. This encounter offers both sides a chance to improve their standings in the league. (PC: Wisden & Cricket Addictor)

A 36-year-old Indian-origin man, Bhaveshkumar Dahyabhai Shukla from New Jersey, has been indicted for allegedly sexually assaulting a fellow passenger on an American Airlines flight from Bozeman, Montana, to Dallas, Texas, on January 26, 2025. Charged with abusive sexual contact under U.S. aircraft jurisdiction, Shukla faces up to two years in prison, a $250,000 fine, and at least five years of supervised release if convicted. He is scheduled for arraignment on April 17, 2025. The FBI, ICE, and Dallas Fort Worth International Airport Police are investigating the case. (PC: The Telegraph & India Lawyers)

During Microsoft's 50th anniversary event, Indian-American software engineer Vaniya Agrawal confronted CEOs Satya Nadella, Bill Gates, and Steve Ballmer, accusing them of complicity in the deaths of 50,000 Palestinians in Gaza through Microsoft's technology. Labeling Microsoft a "digital weapons manufacturer," she criticized a purported $133 million contract with Israel's Ministry of Defense and the use of AI and Azure technologies in military operations. Agrawal announced her resignation, urging colleagues to hold the company accountable. Earlier, employee Ibtihal Aboussad similarly protested against AI CEO Mustafa Suleyman, accusing him of war profiteering. (PC: CNET & Mint)

A family in Kovaya village, Amreli district, Gujarat, experienced a harrowing encounter when a lion entered their home through the roof at night. The lion perched on a 12-foot-high kitchen wall, peering inside, as captured in a viral video. The intrusion caused panic among the residents, but prompt action from nearby villagers, who used torch lights and loud noises, successfully scared the lion away, preventing any casualties. Reports indicate that approximately five other lions have been spotted roaming the village market, suggesting increased lion activity in the area. (PC: Hindustan Times)

King Charles and Queen Camilla commenced a four-day state visit to Italy on April 7, 2025, marking Charles's 17th official visit to the country and his first overseas trip this year amid ongoing cancer treatment. The visit coincides with their 20th wedding anniversary. During the trip, Charles will become the first British monarch to address a joint session of the Italian parliament. The royal couple will meet with Italian President Sergio Mattarella and Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. A planned meeting with Pope Francis was postponed due to the Pope's recent health issues. They will also visit the Colosseum and travel to Ravenna to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the city’s liberation during World War II. (PC: Hello Magazine)

Chinese EV maker BYD has overtaken Tesla in global sales, challenging both Tesla and Detroit's Big Three automakers. Its success stems from cost-effective, vertically integrated production and innovations like fast charging and advanced driving tech. Though barred from the U.S. by tariffs, BYD’s low-cost EVs, some under $10,000, threaten U.S. automakers abroad. Trade tensions may further aid BYD's global rise, with expansion into Mexico, Brazil, and Southeast Asia and plans for a Mexican plant. While some doubt its fast-charging claims, BYD’s affordability and efficiency give it a strong competitive edge in the global EV market. (PC: Manufacturing Today, Forbes & The New York Times)

Top executives from Bank of America, Barclays, HSBC, Citi, and JP Morgan held emergency talks after Donald Trump's new tariffs caused sharp global market declines. The call, organized by the Bank Policy Institute, aimed to address escalating financial volatility. UK’s FTSE 100 fell 5%, Germany’s DAX dropped 6.5%, and France’s CAC 40 lost 5.3%. Asian stocks also plunged. Trump defended his policies, saying, “Sometimes you have to take medicine to fix something.” UK PM Sir Keir Starmer urged “cool heads” and called for trade unity, as the UK auto sector faces a 25% US tariff under Trump’s new rules. (PC: Daily Mail)

Lord Ram will be ceremonially crowned as King at Ayodhya’s Ram Mandir in May, according to The Indian Express. The coronation will follow the installation of Ram Durbar on the temple’s first floor. Unlike the grand January 22, 2024 pran pratishtha event, this ceremony will be more subdued. Sculpted in Jaipur from Makrana marble, the Ram Durbar features work by 20 artisans. Construction, led by Nripendra Misra, is nearly complete. A statue of Saint Tulsidas is also being added, and the International Ramkatha Museum nearby will showcase Ramayana-themed exhibits, including a holographic Lord Ram and artefacts from archaeological digs. (PC: ANI)

Colossal Biosciences has genetically engineered three pups resembling dire wolves, extinct for over 10,000 years. Using ancient DNA from fossilised remains and CRISPR technology, scientists modified grey wolf cells and implanted them into domestic dog surrogates. Though the pups mimic dire wolves physically, experts say their behaviour won't match the real thing due to lack of wild upbringing. The pups are currently housed in a secure U.S. facility. Colossal previously announced similar projects to recreate woolly mammoths and dodos. Independent scientists caution that these creatures are not true revivals, only visual replicas of extinct species. (PC: AP)