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Rajasthan Royals will look to settle scores when they host Sunrisers Hyderabad in a crucial IPL clash at Jaipur. RR, in good form this season, aim to avenge their earlier defeat as both teams chase important points

An India-bound container vessel, Epaminondes, was seized by Iran’s Revolutionary Guard in the Strait of Hormuz. Among the 21 crew members is vice-captain Sanjay Mahar from Rajasthan’s Sri Ganganagar. His family reported that the crew faced gunfire but remained safe inside the ship.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru chased down 206 to defeat Gujarat Titans by five wickets, powered by Virat Kohli and Devdutt Padikkal. Sai Sudharsan’s century helped Gujarat post 205, but RCB held their nerve to seal a crucial IPL victory

Sreenidi Deccan FC registered a dramatic 2-1 win over Rajasthan United FC in the IFL Championship Stage opener. Late goals from Hadi Idrissou and David Castaneda sealed victory after Isaac Nortey gave the hosts an early lead

The Supreme Court has quashed criminal proceedings against the parents-in-law and sister-in-law of a woman in a dowry harassment and bigamy case, ruling that vague and general allegations without specific acts cannot justify prosecution under Section 498A IPC. T

Despite expanding health insurance coverage, the government’s promise of a financial safety net is eroding due to spiralling medical costs and persistently low public health spending 

Telangana Cheriyal artist Dhanalakota Saikiran was honoured by President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan during the ‘Artist-in-Residence’ programme. Representing the State along with NP Gnaneshwar, he received national recognition for his contribution to traditional Cheriyal painting

The Indian Navy’s sail training ship INS Sudarshini reached Las Palmas, marking its first Canary Islands visit, as part of Lokayan 26 deployment, boosting maritime ties and preparing for a trans-Atlantic voyage to US events

Paytm Payments Bank has been barred from conducting any banking business, and the RBI will move the high court to initiate its winding up

Police told a court that four accused in a case at Tata Consultancy Services’ Nashik unit allegedly forced a colleague into religious acts and harassment, as a wider probe into multiple complaints of coercion and misconduct continues

A fresh controversy has emerged in Bengaluru after a CET candidate was allegedly asked to remove his sacred thread before entering the exam hall. The BJP has criticised the Karnataka government, calling it an attack on Hindu religious practices

The Enforcement Directorate conducted searches at multiple locations in Andhra Pradesh, Hyderabad and Tirupati in connection with a multi-crore liquor scam. The probe has revealed a money trail of over Rs 1,048 crore linked to alleged kickbacks and illegal operations

At least three people were killed in fresh clashes between Kuki and Naga armed groups in Manipur’s Ukhrul district, with both sides trading blame, houses burnt, and tensions escalating amid a continuing cycle of ethnic violence and retaliation

India and New Zealand are set to sign a Free Trade Agreement on April 27, aimed at boosting trade, reducing tariffs and improving market access. The deal is expected to enhance economic growth, exports and bilateral ties between the two countries

Paris airport operator’s stake in the airports business arm of the GMR Group to drop from 32.3 per cent to 25 per cent after deal completion

India said the Iran situation remains serious, with the Ministry of External Affairs confirming over 2,400 evacuations, while embassy staff in Tehran continue assisting nationals amid a fragile ceasefire extended by Donald Trump

Annalena Baerbock will visit India on April 28 to meet S. Jaishankar for discussions on multilateral issues, AI governance, and global challenges, while also paying tribute at Rajghat during her official programme

Just as firm enforcement transformed examinations, traffic discipline, and anti-corruption efforts, a similar approach can reinvigorate classroom teaching and restore public trust in government schools

The Enforcement Directorate conducted multi-state searches over alleged misuse of foreign debit cards linked to “The Timothy Initiative,” involving large cash withdrawals in India, suspected FCRA violations, and possible routing of funds through a coordinated cross-border network

Noida International Airport appointed CFO Nitu Sarma as interim CEO after BCAS rules required an Indian national for the role, while outgoing CEO Christoph Schnellmann moves to the Board as Executive Vice Chairman following the airport’s recent inauguration

Activist Gurjeet Singh Khalsa was safely brought down from a BSNL tower in Punjab after over 18 months of protest demanding stricter anti-sacrilege laws. He ended the agitation following the notification of a new law addressing his demands

Investigations into the murder of an IRS officer’s daughter in Delhi reveal the accused had a history of aggressive behaviour and addiction to online gaming. Police are planning psychological analysis to understand his motives and mental condition

Political parties in Tamil Nadu, including DMK and AIADMK, have decided to maintain round-the-clock vigil at strong rooms storing EVMs ahead of vote counting. Security has been tightened with CCTV monitoring and deployment of armed forces across the state

Six people were injured in an exchange of fire between armed groups near Sinakethei and Mullam villages in Manipur’s Ukhrul district, amid ongoing ethnic tensions, while internally displaced persons in Churachandpur staged protests demanding equal relief and government support