Shubman Gill reached a milestone in the 3rd ODI of the series against England in Ahmedabad, scoring a century in his 50th match. His seventh ODI century also became the fastest by an Indian batter in 50 innings. Gill's 112-run innings off 102 balls, adorned with 14 fours and 3 sixes, also became the fifth player to score centuries in all formats at the same venue. He is continuing to expand his stellar ODI career, having also reached the fastest to 2,500 runs.

Kilauea volcano on Hawaii's Big Island erupted again Tuesday, sending lava into the air. The volcano, active since Dec. 23, has had nine eruptive episodes, with lava flowing into Halemaumau Crater. No residential areas are threatened. The latest eruption started at 10:16 a.m., with a vent launching lava up to 330 feet high. Visitors have been flocking to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park for views. Previous eruptions have lasted between 13 hours and eight days with pauses in between.

Elon Musk joked about claims that 150-year-olds are receiving US Social Security. "I think they're probably dead, is my guess, or they should be very famous, one of the two," he said. The US Social Security program supports retired and disabled people, but living to 150 is extremely rare. Musk is leading a government team under US President Donald Trump to cut spending. Trump plans to reduce the federal budget by $1 trillion. The US debt has reached $36.2 trillion. Critics argue the cuts are extreme, but Musk's team is reviewing payments and jobs to reduce waste.  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, visiting Marseille, France, paid tribute to freedom fighter VD Savarkar’s 1910 escape attempt from a British ship. “The bravery of Veer Savarkar continues to inspire generations!” Modi posted on X. He also thanked French activists who opposed Savarkar’s extradition. Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron visited the Mazargues War Cemetery to honour Indian soldiers who died in World Wars. They also toured ITER, a nuclear fusion project. In Paris, Modi addressed an AI summit, stressing ethical AI development. “AI must be about people-centric applications,” he said.

Harshit Rana's unexpected selection to replace Jasprit Bumrah for the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy has raised eyebrows. Despite being inexperienced, Rana was chosen over established players like Mohammed Siraj, sparking fan outrage on social media. Some critics allege favoritism, citing Indian coach Gautam Gambhir’s ties to Kolkata Knight Riders, as both Rana and Varun Chakravarthy are KKR players. Fans questioned whether Rana’s selection was influenced by Gambhir's connections, noting Siraj’s strong ODI record. The debate has fueled claims of bias and "politics" in team selection.

The Supreme Court of India criticized the culture of announcing freebies before elections, stating it discourages people from working. A bench of Justices B R Gavai and Augustine George Masih, hearing a case on urban homelessness, observed, “People are getting free rations and money without working.” The court suggested integrating them into society for development. Attorney General R Venkataramani informed that the Centre is finalizing an urban poverty alleviation mission. The court directed the Centre to specify its timeline and scheduled the next hearing in six weeks.

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu and US President Trump have warned Hamas that the ceasefire is terminated if they do not release Israeli hostages by Saturday. Netanyahu stated that they will resume hostilities if the hostages are not freed. Trump also threatened that there would be severe consequences if the hostages are not freed. The warning comes after Hamas announced that it would delay the release of more hostages, accusing Israel of breaching the ceasefire deal. The two leaders made it clear on the deadline, and Israel is preparing for possible violence if Hamas does not comply.

President Donald Trump has paused enforcement of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), a law restricting U.S. companies from bribing foreign officials. Trump, critical of the FCPA, believes it harms American business interests. This move follows accusations from the Biden administration against India's Adani Group for allegedly bribing officials, which the group denies. Trump’s executive order directs a review of ongoing FCPA cases. Following the pause, Adani stocks surged. U.S. Congress members also criticized the Biden administration’s pursuit, claiming it jeopardized U.S.-India relations without national security justification.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has proposed swapping Kursk, a Ukrainian-held Russian region, for territories occupied by Russia in Ukraine—if US President Donald Trump brokers a peace deal. Zelenskyy emphasized security guarantees, rejecting any agreement without US involvement. He also invited American firms to aid Ukraine’s reconstruction. Trump has sent special envoy Keith Kellogg to discuss ceasefire terms. Ukraine fears any weak agreement would allow Russia to regroup. “For us, it’s about survival,” Zelenskyy told The Guardian, underscoring Ukraine’s strategic resources.

Acharya Satyendra Das, the chief priest of Ayodhya’s Ram Janmabhoomi Temple, passed away at 83 after suffering a brain stroke. He was undergoing treatment at SGPGIMS Lucknow. A spiritual figure since age 20, Das played a key role in temple affairs, including relocating idols before the Babri Masjid demolition in 1992. He recently celebrated the Pran Pratishtha anniversary. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath had visited him in the hospital. Das was widely respected for his insights on religious matters and featured in the 2024 documentary The Battle of Ayodhya.