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)

Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah are set to clash in a blockbuster IPL 2025 match at Wankhede. Bumrah, returning from a 4-month injury break, will lead Mumbai Indians’ bowling attack against Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Shane Watson, now a JioStar expert, believes Bumrah might struggle initially due to match rustiness, giving Kohli an edge. Kohli was dismissed by Bumrah for just 3 runs in their last IPL 2024 encounter. Meanwhile, Watson expressed confidence that Chennai Super Kings will bounce back under young captain Ruturaj Gaikwad, despite their poor start this season with 3 losses in 4 matches. (Pc: Hindustan Times)

Stock markets in Asia and Europe crashed on Monday after China responded to U.S. tariffs with its own trade measures. Analysts described the crash as “historic” and a “bloodbath,” comparing it to past market collapses. The drop reminded investors of the 2008 financial crisis, the 2020 pandemic crash, and the 1929 Great Depression. Major stock indexes fell sharply as panic spread. Experts say the market reaction was triggered by fears of an economic slowdown. Governments and central banks are now monitoring the situation closely to prevent further financial instability. (PC: NDTV)

Russian President Vladimir Putin supports a ceasefire in Ukraine but says many issues need to be resolved. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Monday that several questions remain unanswered. He blamed Ukraine’s leadership for the delay in peace talks. The United States has also pushed for a ceasefire, but no agreement has been reached. President Donald Trump has spoken to both Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy but expressed frustration over the slow progress. Russia rejected a U.S.-Ukraine ceasefire plan in March. Talks are ongoing, but it is unclear when a peace deal will be reached. (PC: AFP)

The government has increased the price of cooking gas by ₹50 per cylinder. Oil Minister Hardeep Singh Puri announced the hike on Monday. The price of a 14.2-kg LPG cylinder will now be ₹853 for regular users and ₹553 for Ujjwala scheme users. The minister said prices are reviewed every few weeks. He also clarified that the recent excise duty hike on petrol and diesel will not affect consumers. The government said oil companies will adjust fuel prices based on global crude oil rates. The new cooking gas prices take effect immediately. (PC: Hindustan Times)

US President Donald Trump denied inflation concerns on Monday, despite global markets plummeting following a US-China tariff clash. Trump blamed past US leaders and called China “the biggest abuser,” accusing it of exploiting America for decades. He defended existing tariffs, claiming they bring in billions weekly, and criticized China’s retaliatory 34% tariff hike. Major indices like S&P 500 fell nearly 2%, and Asian markets saw steep drops—Japan’s Nikkei down 7%, Korea’s Kospi by 4.8%. Trump insisted tariffs were “a very beautiful thing” and dismissed inflation fears, urging the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates amid continued economic uncertainty. (PC: Reuters)

R Ashwin's YouTube channel has decided to halt coverage of Chennai Super Kings (CSK) matches for the remainder of the IPL 2025 season. This decision follows controversy stemming from comments made by guest Prasanna Agoram, a former data analyst for South Africa and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB). Agoram criticized CSK's acquisition of Afghan spinner Noor Ahmad for ₹10 crore, suggesting the team should have prioritized a batsman instead. The ensuing social media backlash led to the removal of the video. An official statement from the channel emphasized their commitment to maintaining the platform's integrity and clarified that guest opinions do not reflect Ashwin's personal views. (PC: The Quint & The Week)