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Gujarat Titans skipper Shubman Gill said Washington Sundar will be starting in the playing XI. GT 11: Shubman Gill (capt), Sai Sudharsan, Jos Buttler (wk), Washington Sundar, Sherfane Rutherford, Shahrukh Khan, Rahul Tewatia, Arshad Khan, Rashid Khan, Sai Kishore, Mohammed Siraj. Impact subs: Prasidh Krishna, Mahipal Lomror, Nishant Sindhu, Anuj Rawat, Jayant Yadav.
Bihar Legislative Assembly polls are scheduled for November 2025, with all 243 seats up for grabs. The ruling NDA, led by CM Nitish Kumar’s JD(U), is preparing to contest under his leadership. The opposition INDIA bloc, comprising the Rashtriya Janata Dal and the Congress party, is also gearing up for the assembly polls.
UPI services suffered a major outage across India today, marking the third disruption in 20 days. Thousands reported failed transactions on platforms like Google Pay and Paytm. The cause remains unclear, and UPI has yet to respond. The repeated glitches have alarmed users who depend on the platform for routine digital payments and transfers.
Tamannaah, a top southern actress, stars as a Naga Sadhu in the upcoming supernatural thriller “Odela 2,” releasing April 17. Producer D Madhu praised her dedication, revealing she worked barefoot under intense April-May heat. He said she chose the right script and delivered a brilliant performance with unmatched commitment throughout the shoot.
“Chhorii 2” packs enough horror and thrills to engage newcomers, with Nushrratt’s well-crafted character arc standing out. However, fans of the original might feel let down by its sluggish pace and repetitive second half. Despite that, it remains a fairly decent horror watch if approached with moderate expectations and an open mind. #Rating: 2.75/5.
Former English right-arm fast bowler James Anderson has received ‘knighthood’ award for his services to cricket for around 20 years. The 42-year-old pacer had made his debut for England in an ODI against Australia in Dec 2002 before making his Test debut in May 2003. Notably, Anderson is England’s leading wicket taker in Tests.
Hanuman Jayanti is celebrated twice a year due to regional differences in beliefs. In many states, it’s observed during Chaitra Purnima (March-April) as Hanuman’s birth anniversary. Also, especially in states like Tamil Nadu, it’s celebrated during Margashirsha (Dec-Jan), believing that was when Hanuman first met Lord Rama.
Donald Trump said he felt “in very good shape” after his annual medical checkup, which included cardio and cognitive tests. He claimed to have answered every cognitive question correctly. A full health report will be released Sunday. Despite previous secrecy, the White House confirmed Trump’s strong health. He appears slimmer and remains alcohol-free.
★1961: Yuri Gagarin, a Soviet pilot and cosmonaut, became the first human to travel into space. ★1917: Birth of former Indian cricketer Vinoo Mankad. ★1962: Death anniversary of top engineer Mokshagundam Visvesvarayya. ★2006: Death of Kannada star actor Dr. Rajkumar. ★1997: Birthday of actor Akash Puri.
KKR bowlers restricted CSK to a measly 103/9 in 20 overs. Batting first, Ravindra (4), Conway (12) failed to give a good opening to CSK. Tripathi (16), Vijay Shankar (29) couldn’t make use of their starts. Dube (31*) failed to fire. Ashwin (1), Jadeja (0), Hooda (0), Dhoni (1), Noor Ahmed (1) failed. KKR’s Narine […]
Railways has made key changes in Tatkal bookings with the aim of streamlining the ticket reservation process. From April 15, Tatkal bookings will have to be made one day in advance. However, AC bookings start at 11 am, non-AC/sleeper at 12 pm, and premium tatkal at 10:30 am. The payment deadline has been hiked from […]
China has officially revealed a sudden hike in tariffs on US goods from 84% to 125%. The US-China tariff war is escalating day by day, and the Dragon country is not paying any attention to Trump’s tariff threats. When the US increased tariffs on Chinese products by 145%, the Dragon country got the same reaction.
Mahatma Jyotiba Phule, born on April 11, 1827, was a pioneering social reformer who fought against caste discrimination. He founded the Satyashodhak Samaj to challenge social injustices. His contributions to the education movement and social equality laid the foundation for modern India’s progressive reforms.
PM Modi slammed opposition parties for prioritizing family interests over national welfare due to their hunger for power. He made these remarks while laying the foundation for 44 development projects worth ₹3,880 crore in Varanasi. He also emphasized that the NDA govt is committed to the theme of inclusive development.
★World Parkinson’s Day, ★National Submarine Day, ★National Safe Motherhood Day, ★National Pet Day, ★2016: Airtel Payments Bank launched in India, ★1919: International Labour Organization founded, ★1827: Birth of Social reformer Jyotirao Phule, ★1869: Birth Anniversary of Kasturbai Gandhi, wife of Mahatma Gandhi.