Royal Challengers Bengaluru defeated Mumbai Indians by 12 runs in a last-over thriller in IPL 2025 at Wankhede Stadium. Batting first, RCB posted 221/5, powered by Virat Kohli’s 67 and skipper Rajat Patidar’s 64. Mumbai’s chase saw momentum swings, with Tilak Varma and Hardik Pandya reviving hopes before Krunal Pandya’s final-over brilliance sealed the game. Krunal, Hardik's brother, took 3 wickets in the 20th over, crushing MI's chase. This marks RCB’s third win in four matches, boosting their playoff hopes. Kohli said post-match, “We believed till the end.” MI, despite showing fight, are still struggling for consistency this season. (PC: X/@RCBTweet)

Hong Kong’s stock market had its worst day in nearly 30 years, falling over 13% on Monday. The Hang Seng Index dropped after U.S. President Donald Trump announced new tariffs, and China responded with its own. Investors panicked, selling stocks fast. Markets in China, Japan, and other Asian countries also fell. Experts say Hong Kong's stock drop shows how serious the trade fight is. The U.S. market is also expected to fall when it opens. Since Trump’s tariff news, global markets have lost trillions of dollars. Many fear worse losses ahead. (PC: AFP)

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) posted a commanding 221/5 against Mumbai Indians (MI) in their IPL 2025 match. RCB stars Virat Kohli (67) and skipper Rajat Patidar (64) led the charge with fluent half-centuries, while Devdutt Padikkal and Jitesh Sharma added quick cameos. Mumbai Indians’ pace ace Jasprit Bumrah, returning to competitive cricket, struggled for impact, finishing wicketless with figures of 0/29 in four overs. Despite his economic bowling, Bumrah couldn't break RCB's momentum. RCB's strong batting performance now puts pressure on MI to chase a steep target at home. The clash remains crucial in the IPL 2025 points table. (PC: X/@IPL)

A mother dog named Shakti in Mumbai’s Aarey Colony was caught on CCTV being dragged away by a leopard in front of her 10 puppies. Miraculously, she escaped the predator and returned, injured, to feed her pups. Despite a torn neck and a punctured food pipe, Shakti's maternal instinct prevailed. She was rescued by the NGO World For All and underwent surgery at Top Dogs Pet Clinic in Andheri. Tribal residents are caring for her puppies. “Food was dripping from her neck wound,” said Dr Makarand Chousalkar. Her bravery has gone viral online, earning widespread admiration and support. (PC: TOI/Facebook)

Wall Street indices plunged Monday as President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariff policies sparked fears of a looming recession. The S&P 500 fell over 20% from its February peak, entering official bear market territory, while Dow Jones dropped 1,212 points and Nasdaq slid 4%. Though a brief recovery followed reports Trump may pause tariffs for 90 days — excluding China — the White House later denied such claims. Major tech stocks like Apple and Nvidia suffered steep losses. Analysts say Trump’s firm stance on the trade gap with China is intensifying market uncertainty and increasing recession risk across global financial markets. (PC: India Today)

Thousands gathered on Miami Beach’s Ocean Drive on Sunday for the annual Pride Parade, celebrating LGBTQ+ unity with vibrant floats, rainbow flags, and joyful crowds. This year’s event, expected to surpass last year’s 180,000 attendees, was blessed with sunshine and a lively breeze. “It’s a beautiful day,” said Pride chairman Bruce Horwich. Grand marshal and social media star Raeshanda Lias expressed gratitude: “It shows I’m a voice people connect with.” Since 2009, Miami Beach Pride has championed love, inclusivity, and community spirit, becoming a cornerstone event in Florida’s LGBTQ+ calendar. NBC6 and Telemundo 51 sponsored the celebration. (PC: X/@JCRCofMJF)

Delhi recorded its highest temperature of the season at 40.2°C on Monday, 5.1°C above normal, triggering a yellow alert. The Indian Meteorological Department warned of a heatwave across northwest and central India, with Delhi’s maximum temperature expected to reach 42°C by Wednesday. “We are facing unusually high temperatures for early April,” said a senior IMD official. Palam recorded 39.5°C, while air quality remained in the ‘poor’ category. Heatwave conditions are also likely in Himachal Pradesh, Haryana, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, and Madhya Pradesh. Around 21 cities in Rajasthan, Gujarat, Odisha, and Maharashtra may face extreme temperatures in the coming days. (PC: AFP)

Virat Kohli struck a scintillating 29-ball fifty to stabilize Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) after the early loss of Phil Salt against Mumbai Indians (MI) at Wankhede. Kohli showcased aggressive intent, sweeping Vignesh Puthur for a six to bring up his half-century. Supported by Devdutt Padikkal, who scored 37 off 22 balls, the duo added 91 runs before Padikkal was dismissed. The MI crowd enjoyed light moments between Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah, who returned after a 92-day injury break. Bumrah even jokingly attempted a run-out at the non-striker’s end, triggering a friendly exchange with Kohli that delighted fans. (PC: X/IPL)

Jaguar Land Rover (JLR), the UK-based luxury carmaker owned by India’s Tata Motors, announced a one-month pause in vehicle shipments to the US following President Donald Trump’s new 25% import tariff. “As we work to address the new trading terms with our business partners… we are taking some short-term actions,” the company said. JLR emphasized the importance of the US market, which accounts for 25% of its sales. Trump’s tariff plan includes a 10% baseline on all imports and customized tariffs for countries with steep duties on US goods. JLR is now reassessing its mid- to long-term strategy. (PC: Reuters)

Suchir Balaji, the 28-year-old Big Tech whistleblower, was found dead in California with two gunshot wounds to his head. Though authorities labelled it a suicide, his parents insist it was murder. “How can someone shoot themselves twice in the head?” asked his father, adding, “The second bullet missed. That’s clear in the autopsy.” Balaji, who had reportedly raised concerns over artificial intelligence practices, particularly at OpenAI, had returned from India just weeks before his death. His family alleges his knowledge made him a target. U.S. police continue to investigate the case, but his parents are demanding a deeper federal probe. (PC: LinkedIn)