IPL match today, RCB vs RR: Team prediction, head-to-head, pitch report, weather update

Royal Challengers Bengaluru will face Rajasthan Royals in their upcoming match. RCB aims to secure their first home win. The match is scheduled at Chinnaswamy Stadium. Sanju Samson will miss the game due to injury. Riyan Parag will lead Rajasthan Royals. The weather forecast predicts a hot day with gusty winds.

BSE Sensex opens 200 points down; Nifty50 below 24,300

Stock market today: Indian equity benchmark indices, BSE Sensex and Nifty50, opened in red on Thursday. While BSE Sensex went below 80,000, Nifty50 was below 24,300.

Pahalgam attack: Air India, IndiGo, EaseMyTrip offer free rescheduling, refunds

Following the tragic Pahalgam terror attack, airlines like Air India and IndiGo are offering complimentary rescheduling and full refunds for affected travelers. Special flights from Srinagar to Delhi and Mumbai have been added, with cancellation and rescheduling fees waived. EaseMyTrip has also extended waivers, coordinating with airlines and local authorities to provide updates amidst increased demand.

Reddit users blocked for posting about Pahalgam attack, complain of censorship

Reddit users allege censorship on India-focused subreddits. Moderators are reportedly deleting posts and banning users discussing the Pahalgam terror attack. Accusations include a moderator being a Pakistani operative. Frustrated users created r/delhiuncesnored for uncensored discussion. Similar patterns are emerging in other regional subreddits. Users report bans for questioning moderation. The controversy raises concerns about censorship on local digital forums.

NEET UG 2025 exam city intimation slip released, admit card expected by May 1

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the NEET UG 2025 city intimation slip on April 23, ahead of the May 4 exam. Over 23 lakh candidates can now check their allotted exam city at neet.nta.nic.in. The official admit card will be available by May 1. The offline exam will run from 2 PM to 5 PM in 566 cities. Candidates must carry valid ID and follow guidelines strictly. Results are expected by June 14, 2025.

From boom to bust: Pahalgam turns into ghost town overnight

Pahalgam, once bustling, turned desolate after a terrorist attack in Baisaran meadow, leaving businesses shuttered and tourists fleeing. Locals offered support as shocked visitors sought refuge in restaurants, receiving free food and reassurance. Despite the tragedy, some tourists remained, expressing sympathy for the Kashmiri people and their commitment to safety.

NIA links Rs 21,000 crore Gujarat drug haul to Pahalgam attack

Revise marksheets of CLAT UG 2025, republish result: Delhi HC

The Delhi High Court has directed the Consortium of NLUs to revise CLAT 2025 results for undergraduate courses, citing errors in four questions. The court instructed to republish the revised final list of selected candidates within four weeks.

Jharkhand HC yet to deliver verdicts reserved 3 years ago

J&K finds its voice against ‘murder of Kashmiriyat’, valley shuts down in protest

Following the tragic terrorist attack on tourists in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir observed a widespread shutdown as a powerful display of solidarity against the violence. Protests erupted across the valley, led by figures like Mehbooba Mufti, with Kashmiris expressing shame and condemning the act as a betrayal of their values.

Florida-based techie fails to prove he’s Muslim, gunned down in front of family

Hamas, Pak trying to link J&K terrorism to fight against Israel

Intelligence sources reveal increased Hamas activity in Pakistan, including visits by senior functionaries to Jaish-e-Muhammed headquarters and Pakistani Army facilities. These visits, along with gatherings in PoK, suggest an attempt to link the jihadi campaign in J&K with the Palestinian fight against Israel. Pakistan has also shown support for Hamas, with leaders addressing Parliament and hosting Palestinian prisoners.

Assam professor recites Islamic verse, wife wipes off sindoor to bluff terrorists

During a terror attack in Pahalgam, Assam University professor Debasish Bhattacharya, well-versed in Islamic scripture, recited the kalma when a gunman held him at gunpoint, saving his life. His wife quickly removed Hindu symbols to conceal their identity. The family witnessed the brutal killings of tourists before escaping through rugged terrain with the help of a local horseman.

11k fly out of Srinagar on Wednesday, 2k more than a normal day

Quit as minister or go back to jail: SC to Balaji

The Supreme Court has cornered DMK leader V Senthil Balaji, recently reinstated as a minister in Tamil Nadu after securing bail in a cash-for-job scam. The court presented Balaji with a choice: relinquish his ministerial post to maintain his freedom or risk having his bail revoked due to concerns about witness tampering.