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Sony Pictures Networks India unveiled a new teaser featuring Indian cricket star Rohit Sharma ahead of a major entertainment debut. The campaign will be promoted across Sony Entertainment Television, Sony LIV and the network’s broadcast, digital and social media platforms.

Indian shooter Shapath Bharadwaj scored 71 out of 75 to lead the country’s challenge on the opening day of the ISSF World Cup Shotgun in Almaty. Manisha Keer emerged as the best Indian woman shooter with a score of 69 in trap

Teen golfer Anshul Mishra secured a commanding eight-shot victory at the IGU Andhra Pradesh Amateur Golf Championship in Visakhapatnam. The 17-year-old carded a final-round 71 to finish at six-under 282 and claim his second amateur title of the season

Indian golfer Pukhraj Singh Gill retained the lead at the ADT Players Championship in Kuala Lumpur despite a brief mid-round slump. Gill carded a two-under 70 to move to 13-under, staying one shot ahead of Filipino golfer Sean Ramos after the second round

India defeated Lebanon 4-0 in the AFC U-17 Women’s Asian Cup to keep their quarter-final hopes alive. Pritika Barman scored twice, while Alva Devi Senjam and Joya added goals as the Young Tigresses secured their first victory in the tournament since 2005

Bangladesh pacer Nahid Rana, Oman captain Jatinder Singh and UAE seamer Ajay Kumar were shortlisted for the ICC Men’s Player of the Month award for April. Laura Wolvaardt, Imesha Dulani and Laura Cardoso earned nominations in the women’s category

Kolkata Knight Riders outclassed Delhi Capitals by eight wickets after their spinners restricted DC to 142/8. Finn Allen then smashed an unbeaten 100 off 47 balls, helping KKR register a fourth consecutive win and keep their IPL playoff hopes alive

The Congress’ fallout in Tamil Nadu could finally push the long-discussed ‘Federal Front’ from theory into political reality

One year after Operation Sindoor, India’s precision strikes on terror infrastructure in Pakistan continue to redefine regional security dynamics

At a public gathering in Gurugram, Rahul Gandhi alleged that the BJP has created a system to manipulate polls by deleting and adding voter names, claiming elections in states like Madhya Pradesh, Haryana, and Maharashtra were compromised. He warned that public anger is mounting against such practices.

At least five people died in Bihar following lightning strikes and falling trees caused by heavy rain and strong winds. Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary announced ₹4 lakh compensation for victims’ families and urged residents to remain cautious

Authorities worldwide are preparing to manage passengers from the hantavirus-hit cruise ship MV Hondius, headed to Tenerife. With three deaths reported and several infections linked to the Andes virus strain, officials are tracing exposures and organising repatriation amid continuing uncertainty

A Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam member movd the Supreme Court of India seeking directions to Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar to invite TVK chief Vijay to form the government, arguing the single-largest party must get the first opportunity

Vijay met Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar after securing Left party support to stake claim for government formation. With backing from Congress and Left allies, TVK’s tally has risen close to the majority mark

United States Central Command said American forces disabled two Iranian tankers in the Gulf of Oman after they allegedly attempted to breach a US blockade. A Navy fighter jet reportedly targeted the vessels’ smokestacks as they tried reaching an Iranian port

Kinjarapu Ram Mohan Naidu said India is set to become the world’s third-largest aviation market by 2035 with around 2,250 aircraft. He highlighted GIFT City’s growing role in aircraft leasing and financing, aiming to reduce dependence on foreign jurisdictions

Third-gender candidates failed to secure victories in the recent Assembly elections, with only two contesting in Kerala and Tamil Nadu and both forfeiting deposits. However, voter participation among third-gender electors remained notable, especially in Puducherry and West Bengal, according to Election Commission of India data

Rahul Gandhi alleged that the BJP has built a system to “steal elections” across states including Haryana and Maharashtra. Speaking during a yatra in Gurugram, he accused the ruling party of controlling institutions and warned of public backlash

Amit Shah announced that infiltration and cattle smuggling would end in West Bengal under the BJP government led by Suvendu Adhikari. He hailed the electoral victory as a national security milestone and criticised the outgoing TMC regime’s governance

China has, for the first time, acknowledged providing on-site technical support to Pakistan during last year’s four-day conflict with India. An engineer from Aviation Industry Corporation of China described assisting operations involving J-10CE fighter jets under extreme conditions

Two Indian nationals aboard cruise ship MV Hondius are under observation after probable hantavirus cases were reported. The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, India is coordinating with WHO as eight cases, including five confirmed and three deaths, have been reported onboard

Air India CEO Campbell Wilson urged employees to cut discretionary spending and defer non-critical costs amid financial pressures from global conflicts and rising fuel prices. The airline ruled out layoffs while adjusting pay timelines under its ongoing transformation plan

Union Home Minister Amit Shah said infiltration and cattle smuggling would become impossible in West Bengal under a BJP government. After announcing Suvendu Adhikari as the BJP legislature party leader, Shah linked the party’s electoral victory to national security and democratic restoration

The Enforcement Directorate arrested three founders of Gameskraft in a money laundering case linked to alleged fraud and suicides. The agency also conducted raids and seized documents amid an investigation under the PMLA