A 23-year-old patient at a community health centre in Satna allegedly opened fire at a doctor after being caught drinking on his hospital bed. The patient, identified as Shivam Dwivedi, then fled the scene on a bike. The incident has raised serious security concerns at the facility.
Kolkata Knight Riders have received a significant boost with the arrival of Sri Lankan pace sensation Matheesha Pathirana, who has cleared fitness tests. Despite his presence, the team management might be cautious about his immediate inclusion. KKR, struggling with six winless matches and tactical questions, faces a strong Rajasthan Royals side.
Two Indian-flagged tankers, Bhagya Lakshmi and Sanmar Herald, were denied passage and reportedly fired upon by Iranian gunboats in the Strait of Hormuz. Crew members of Bhagya Lakshmi were told to turn back, while Sanmar Herald reported being fired upon despite prior clearance. India has raised concerns with Iran over the safety of merchant shipping.
A TCS employee accused of religious harassment in Nashik has sought anticipatory bail, citing pregnancy and other grounds. The IT giant stated its internal review found no prior complaints on its official channels. The case has led to multiple arrests and a high-level probe ordered by the Maharashtra Chief Minister.
Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh are expecting their second child, with Deepika sharing a cute social media post hinting at her baby bump. The couple, married in 2018 in Italy, already welcomed daughter Dua in 2024, and fans are thrilled as their family grows once again.
India and Russia have activated a logistics pact allowing each to station up to 3,000 troops, five warships and ten aircraft in the other’s territory for five years, extendable by mutual consent. The agreement enhances military cooperation, supports equipment servicing, enables joint exercises and missions, and grants reciprocal access to bases, strengthening interoperability in the Indo-Pacific and Arctic regions.
Today is Akshaya Tritiya, an auspicious day in the Hindu calendars, believed to bring lasting prosperity and good fortune. Buying gold on this day is considered auspicious. Experts believe that returns on gold over the last few years reinforce its role as a long-term wealth preserver.
A 15-year-old survivor bravely came forward to record her statement in the Amravati sexual abuse case. This is a significant breakthrough for the special investigation team. Police are actively searching for seven other identified survivors. The main accused and others are already named in the FIR. Authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward to ensure justice.
WrestleMania 42 Night 1 featured a packed card with The Vision and IShowSpeed defeating The Usos and LA Knight, and Jacob Fatu besting Drew McIntyre in an unsanctioned bout. Paige returned to partner Brie Bella and win the WWE Women’s Tag Team titles, while AJ Lee lost the Intercontinental title to Becky Lynch.
In fact, IMF’s latest World Economic Outlook (April 2026) sees India sitting at the sixth spot this financial year too. What has led to the sudden fall? Why has India dropped to the sixth position, falling behind the UK, instead of overtaking Japan to become the fourth largest economy?
North Korea launched multiple ballistic missiles into the sea from its east coast on Sunday, prompting South Korea to heighten surveillance and convene an emergency meeting. Japan also detected the launches, protesting the violation of UN resolutions and the threat to regional peace.
