The Champions Trophy is one of the top cricket tournaments conducted by the International Cricket Council. ✦ 1998 – South Africa ✦ 2000 – New Zealand ✦ 2002 – Sri Lanka & India ✦ 2004 – West Indies ✦ 2006 – Australia ✦ 2009 – Australia ✦ 2013 – India ✦ 2017 – Pakistan
Megastar Chiranjeevi’s lineup includes “Vishwambhara,” a socio-fantasy film directed by Vassishta Mallidi, with Trisha as the female lead. He is set to shoot a song today composed by Oscar winner MM Keeravaani. Details about co-stars in the sequence remain undisclosed. The film is expected to release on May 9, 2025, though official confirmation is awaited.
Chef Margarita Fores, renowned for popularizing Filipino cuisine internationally, passed away at 65 in Hong Kong. Her son, Amado Fores, announced her sudden death on Instagram, asking for prayers. Fores was found unresponsive in her hotel room on February 11, 2025, with the cause of death yet undisclosed.
➢1809: Birth of Charles Darwin, who proposed the biological evolutionary doctrine, ➢1809: Birth of former US President Abraham Lincoln, ➢1824: Birth of Swami Dayananda Saraswati, who was the founder of Arya Samaj, ➢1962: Birthday of top villain artist Ashish Vidhyardhi, and ➢1962: Birthday of Tollywood actor Jagapathi Babu.
DMK MP Kanimozhi criticized Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s budget reply, claiming she ignored key issues raised during the Lok Sabha debate. She said the response was politically motivated, focusing on specific state govts rather than addressing pertinent questions, and failed to answer many important concerns raised by MPs.
Andhra Pradesh government has approved ₹9.2 crore for 10 new bulletproof Toyota Fortuner vehicles to enhance VIP security, including CM N. Chandrababu Naidu. The move addresses safety concerns as high-profile officials frequently travel statewide. These vehicles will strengthen the current security fleet, providing enhanced protection for dignitaries during their visits.
Supreme Court asked the Election Commission not to erase EVM data and let someone examine it. The court also asked ECI respond on plea seeking the poll panel to include checking and verification of burnt memory of EVMs in their Standard Operating Procedures. The court sought the response within 15 days. The plea was filed […]
While speaking at the AI Summit 2025, PM Modi addressed concerns about AI and job loss, emphasizing that technology transforms jobs rather than eliminates them. He highlighted AI’s role in reshaping economies and security, breaking language barriers, and ushering in the AI age, marking a new era in global development.
Around 150 guests fell ill after eating carrot halwa at a wedding in Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh. Attendees complained of stomach aches and vomiting after dinner, with many rushed to hospitals. Authorities suspect adulterated mawa in the dish caused food poisoning. Despite the scare, all victims’ conditions are reportedly stable. The wedding had about 400 guests.
Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal, on Tuesday highlighted India’s technological progress at the India-Israel Business Forum. He announced that by the end of 2026, the country will transition fully to 5G. He also shared plans for developing indigenous 6G technology for future telecom connectivity.