A senior UN diplomat, Mohamad Safa, abruptly resigned, claiming the United Nations may be preparing for possible nuclear weapon use against Iran amid the US‑Iran conflict. In his letter and social post, he criticised senior officials for suppressing dissent and alleged internal plans for such a strike, calling it a crime against humanity.
At the innings break in Match 3 of IPL 2026 at ACA Stadium, Guwahati, Chennai Super Kings posted 127 runs in 19.4 overs, with a run rate of 6.46. Rajasthan Royals are yet to bat and require 128 runs from 120 balls to win, needing a steady 6.4 runs per over.
The Enforcement Directorate has approached the Delhi High Court to challenge the acquittal of former Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal in two cases over failure to respond to ED summons in the excise policy probe. The appeal seeks to overturn the lower court’s January ruling that found insufficient evidence of intentional non‑compliance.
Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and FM Ishaq Dar will visit China tomorrow to discuss bilateral ties, trade cooperation, and regional developments. Invited by Chinese counterpart Wang Yi, the trip aims to enable in-depth talks on regional issues, as well as bilateral and global matters of mutual interest, the Foreign Office said.
Karnataka Deputy CM D.K. Shivakumar announced that all state MLAs will receive three complimentary Indian Premier League (IPL) match tickets for games at Bengaluru’s M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, resolving a ticket allocation dispute. The decision followed complaints from legislators about ticket access and VIP treatment, sparking debate over perks for elected officials.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah alleged that Rahul Gandhi shared the stage with Naxal sympathizers and supported pro-Hidma chants. Speaking during a discussion on combating Naxalism, Shah targeted the Opposition, criticizing its stance on the issue and accusing it of indirectly endorsing extremist elements in affected regions.
ASHA workers in Telangana intensified their protest by forming a human chain demanding better wages and benefits. They called for minimum pay, regularisation, and improved working conditions. Demonstrators said essential frontline services are undervalued and urged the government to address their concerns promptly. The protest drew broad participation across districts.
Mizoram CM Lalduhoma said a “divine transformation” is underway, with many unmet aspirations from the previous government being fulfilled. Speaking at a party function in Aizawl, he highlighted major progress in pension settlements, central funding, and grassroots development since the Zoram People’s Movement came to power.
In a major Pakistan Super League controversy, Shaheen Afridi expressed disappointment after umpires penalised Lahore Qalandars with a five‑run award for alleged ball tampering, which influenced their loss to Karachi Kings. Batter Fakhar Zaman denied the charge at a disciplinary hearing, and Afridi said the team will review footage to understand what happened.
“Peddi,” starring Ram Charan, may miss its April 30 release amid reports of pending shoots and extensive CGI work. Strong buzz now suggests a new release date of June 25, 2026. Despite an earlier glimpse confirming the original date, the makers have yet to address the speculation, leaving fans anxious and eagerly awaiting official clarity […]