The Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) team defeated five-time champions Mumbai Indians by 18 runs in Match 20 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) on Sunday at Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium thanks to outstanding, scorching half-centuries from Phil Salt (78) and Rajat Patidar (53), along with some excellent tight bowling.

As they pounded sixes en route to half-centuries, Salt and Patidar gave a fantastic demonstration of power-hitting, and RCB scored a tough 240/4 in their 20 overs, with Virat Kohli adding a quiet fifty.

After former captain Rohit Sharma sustained a hamstring injury and was forced to retire hurt for 19 off 13 balls, the Mumbai Indians’ attempt to break a record-high target at Wankhede fell apart. Ryan Rickelton (37) and Hardik Pandya (40) had earlier given the hopes a bit of a boost, but Sherfane Rutherford smashed nine sixes in the final few balls of the game to score an undefeated 71 off 31 balls. In the end, the Mumbai Indians were 18 runs shy of winning, as they suffered their third consecutive loss after finishing at 222/5 in 20 overs.

The Rajasthan Royals (8) and Punjab Kings (7) are now ahead of RCB, who have six points and are third in the points table after winning their third match in four games.

The game was bizarre in that it continued for a long time, with players leaving the field with injuries after requesting lengthy treatment breaks on the ground, and both teams going for review for no-balls and wides, which further extended the process, which grew boring near the conclusion.

With Ryan Rickelton beginning with a six off Jacob Duffy in the first over and Rohit Sharma scoring 50 runs for the side in the fifth, the Mumbai Indians began their chase of 241 on a high note. The five-time winners scored 62 without losing in the six overs of the power play, but the dugout wasn’t all that pleased because Rohit Sharma, the former captain, was forced to retire hurt with a hamstring ailment that was treated on the field. In the sixth over, he chose to head back to the dugout for further therapy after scoring 19 runs.

Rickelton smashed Duffy for four and six and blasted the experienced Bhuvneshwar Kumar for a six over the long-leg boundary. When he attempted to hit a Suyash Sharma googly, he only managed to top-edge it to Bhuvneshwar at short third, making him the first to fall. Rickelton was dismissed after scoring 37 runs off 22 pitches, including three fours and three sixes.

Tilak Varma (1) only faced three pitches before trying a sweep off Suyash Sharma, which resulted in a simple catch for Duffy. The Mumbai Indians’ pursuit was almost derailed by the leg-spinner’s double strike.

After beginning with a four off Impact player Rasikh Salam on the second ball he faced, Suryakumar Yadav hit Krunal Pandya for a four and then took back-to-back boundaries off Suyash Sharma in the 10th over, bringing Mumbai to 99/2 at the midway point, slightly behind RCB, who were 115 for no loss at the same moment. However, SKY was unable to hit a match-defining long innings, as he only managed to score 33 runs off 22 deliveries before hitting it directly down to Rasikh Salam at backward square leg.

Suyash Sharma’s first delivery was smashed for a six by Hardik Pandya, who then followed up with a four a few balls later. Two boundaries off Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s 11th over, followed by two fours off Suyash, kept Mumbai’s hopes alive. However, the Mumbai Indians’ pursuit seemed shaky after Rohit left the game with an injury, and Hardik’s heroics were short-lived as he misjudged Duffy to Romario Shepherd 41, leaving Mumbai needing 93 from the final five overs as MI fell to 145/4 in the fifteenth over.

Rutherford then continued the battle, hitting one four and nine huge sixes as he stayed undefeated on 71 off 36 balls, reaching his half-century in 26 balls.

Phil Salt had earlier been asked to bat first, and he came out with guns blazing as he and Virat Kohli scored 100 runs for the first wicket partnership. With Salt hitting a four and Kohli hitting a six off Trent Boult’s first over, they scored 13 runs.

Phil Salt hit a hat-trick of sixes off Mitchell Santner (first a heave over deep square leg, the next clubbed over wide long-on, and third smashed over deep square leg) after consistently scoring runs off Hardik Pandya, Jasprit Bumrah, and Boult, then followed up with a four off his first four deliveries of the match, totaling 22 runs from the over.

Salt, on the other hand, continued to operate in the third gear, hitting Mayank Markande for a hat-trick of boundaries as he raced to his fifty in 25 balls, while Kohli scored at a sedate pace. Salt raced to 61 off only 27 deliveries after hitting a six in the eighth over to commemorate his 50 off Markande. After hitting a simple catch directly to Pandya at extra cover, he finally succumbed to Shardul Thakur in the eleventh over. Salt hit 78 runs on 36 deliveries, including sixes and half a dozen fours.

However, Rajat Patidar took over as the Mumbai Indians’ power-hitter, giving them no respite. Patidar began by hitting four off Thakur, then went on to hit a hat-trick of sixes off Markande in the 12th over. In the 13th over, they scored 23 runs off Thakur by hitting a six and two fours. In the 11th over, he hit a four and a six off Boult as he threatened to break the record for the quickest fifty in IPL history, reaching 44 off 11 balls.

While Kohli labored through a slow fifty off 37 balls, Patidar sped to his half-century from 16 balls, hitting Santner for a streaky four. As the RCB fell from 185/1 to 194/3 in the space of eight balls, the Mumbai Indians put on the brakes, and both Kohli and Patidar were out soon after they reached their fifties.

While Patidar fell to Santner, who tried to shank him over long-on but miscued it to Tilak Varma, Kohli ended his suffering by holing out to Suryakumar Yadav at long-on off Pandya for 50 (38 balls, 5×4, 1×6). In his 20-ball fifty-three, Patidar hit five maximums and four boundaries.

After that, things were a little quiet, but Tim David helped them reach fifty runs in the final five overs by hitting Pandya for a six off a free hit. After reaching 115/0 at the midway point and 201/3 in 17 balls, RCB was threatening to surpass 250, but David stayed undefeated on 34 off 16 balls, reached with a six off the final ball bowled by Boult.

Brief scores:
Royal Challengers Bengaluru 240/4 in 20 overs (Phil Salt 78, Rajat Patidar 53, Virat Kohli 50, Tim David 34 not out; Shardul Thakur 1-32, Hardik Pandya 1-39)
Mumbai Indians 222/5 in 20 overs (Sherfane Rutherford 71 not out, Hardik Pandya 40; Suyash Sharma 2-47, Krunal Pandya 1-26)

By implementing digital-only toll collection at all fee plazas on National Highways throughout the nation, the Union government made a significant stride on Saturday toward increasing transparency and efficiency.

An official statement from the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways stated that all user fees at highway toll plazas are now being processed only through digital methods like FASTag and Unified Payments Interface (UPI), with effect from April 10.

But because the Model Code of Conduct is in effect during the current election process, the Ministry stated that the rollout has been paused in Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Assam, West Bengal, and the Union Territory of Puducherry.

The Ministry also stated that the transition to complete digital toll collection should result in better revenue collection transparency, less traffic at toll plazas, and more efficient operations.

The way tolls are collected across the nation has undergone a major transformation thanks to FASTag, which has a penetration rate of over 98%.

The majority of toll transactions are currently conducted electronically via Radio Frequency Identification-enabled FASTag, which is attached to cars and enables smooth, contactless movement across toll plazas.

The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) reports that UPI payment facilities have also been implemented at National Highway toll plazas, providing commuters throughout the nation with quick and convenient digital payment alternatives.

If payment is made in cash at a fee plaza, vehicles entering without a valid and working FASTag are now subject to twice the applicable user fee.

In the interim, the FASTag Annual Pass has gained over 5 million users, with over 265. 5 million transactions taking place in the six months following its debut.

For a one-time charge of Rs 3,000, the yearly pass is valid for one year or up to 200 toll crossings, negating the necessity for regular recharges.

The cost of the FASTag Annual Pass has also been changed by NHAI for the financial year 20.

In light of the tenuous truce between the US and Iran and the ongoing questions surrounding the conclusion of the peace discussions, finance ministers and central bankers from the 191 member nations will convene at the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank‘s spring meetings, which will be held in Washington, DC, from April 13–18, to assess the uncertainties surrounding the global economy.

The new economic predictions, which are scheduled to be released on Tuesday, as well as a report on the state of the global financial system, are likely to be revised lower as a result of the economic disruptions caused by the Middle East conflict, according to IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva.

In January, global output was projected to increase by 3. 3% this year, with growth rates of 2. 1% in the United States, 1. 4% in the euro zone, and 5. 4% in emerging Asia. When the new estimates are released, these are expected to be reduced.

The war in the Middle East is putting the resilient global economy to the test once more, according to Georgieva. Significant hardship has resulted from the conflict worldwide.

“Our priority at our Spring Meetings next week, when we welcome ministers and central bank governors, will be on how best to weather this latest shock and ease the pain on economies and people. This necessitates comprehending the magnitude of the shock, the channels through which it impacts the economy, its nature, and the policies that can lessen its effects, she added.

As a result of the reduction of the world’s daily oil flow by 13% and its LNG flow by 20%, there have been price increases and supply chain interruptions all over the world.

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank Group hold annual and spring meetings every year, which bring together finance and development ministers, central bankers, private sector leaders, academics, and members of civil society to address important international issues like the global economy’s health, financial stability, and poverty reduction.

Each of the 191 member nations is represented on the Board of Governors by a senior official, usually the finance minister, the head of the central bank, or the minister of development. The Governors attend a plenary session during the Meetings and address the difficulties facing the world economy.

Additionally, they make decisions on important policy matters pertaining to the future operations of the two institutions, which are then put into practice by their respective Executive Boards.

Furthermore, the International Monetary and Financial Committee (IMFC) of the IMF and the joint IMF-World Bank Development Committee (DC) convene to assess the accomplishments of the two institutions.

The filmmakers of Daadi Ki Shaadi had announced its title and release date for the upcoming family drama starring Neetu Kapoor and Kapil Sharma.

The film, which is billed as a wholesome family amusement with drama and excitement, will hit theaters on May 8 of this year.

Daadi is breaking the internet — and the rules! This was the caption on social media when the release date was announced. Is the family supporting or opposing her? Daadi Ki Shaadi will be released on May 8th. Everyone, from Gen D to Gen Z, is invited (sic).

In addition to Neetu and Kapil playing the major roles, Daadi Ki Shaadi also introduces Neetu’s daughter, Riddhima Kapoor Sahni, who is Ranbir Kapoor’s sister and an actor, to Bollywood.

Sadia Khateeb will also have a significant part in the eagerly awaited drama’s ensemble cast.

The producers also revealed a feel-good poster from the film, which announced the release date and odd title, offering viewers a sneak peek at this delightfully funny, unexpected, and irresistibly moving family entertainment.

Ashish R. Mohan wrote and directed Daadi Ki Shaadi, which Rtake Studios, BeingU Studios, and Shimla Talkies Production made.

Riddhima wrote a touching letter in May of last year, when the filming was finished, detailing her initial experience working in a Bollywood movie.

“Firsts are always special, because it’s those very ‘firsts’ that form the blueprint of the learnings we will carry for the rest of our lives,” she wrote.

More than 200 individuals collaborated for 52 days to create this moving, amusing, and gorgeous movie. We laughed, we danced, we cried, and we laughed, and I’m so excited for you to join in the festivities when this movie releases on your television. she continued, “DKS. ”

Prior to this, Riddhima had a cameo role in Netflix’s Fabulous Lives vs Bollywood Wives, where she shared the screen alongside Maheep Kapoor, Seema Sajdeh, Neelam Kothari, and Bhavana Pandey.

In the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, Rajasthan Royals defeated Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) by six wickets in Match 16 at the Baraspara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati on Friday, thanks to a strong start from batting prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, who smashed 78 runs off 26 balls, and a consistent 81 runs off 43 balls from wicketkeeper-batter Dhruv Jurel.

Sooryavanshi began the Rajasthan Royals’ chase with a strong attack on the bowling, easily breaking down RCB’s bowling with aggressive strokes. He began his innings against Bhuvneshwar Kumar with a powerful drive that nearly yorked him for four, and he finished it with a high stroke over cover-point.

As he targeted Hazlewood, he didn’t let up, instead slamming consecutive boundaries that demonstrated his intention to go after anything within his strike zone. Sooryavanshi maintained his ability to score even as RCB varied its lengths, displaying remarkable talent in his hitting.

Yashasvi Jaiswal (13) provided some aid at the other end of the wicket before edging a cross-seam delivery, but it had little impact on RR’s momentum. Sooryavanshi matched his previous record by quickly scoring an amazing fifty in just 15 balls.

He arrived there with consecutive sixes: one was a strong hit over long-on, while the other was a top-edge pull that cleared the boundary. RCB was left scratching their heads by his capacity to control both quick and bouncing deliveries.

Dhruv Jurel joined in, effortlessly smashing boundaries and maintaining the pressure, as the onslaught went on. Abhinandan Singh’s overs proved especially expensive for RR, who set a new Power-play record of 97/1, their greatest performance in IPL history.

They carried this momentum into the middle overs, reaching 100 in just 6. 2 overs, which was the quickest in their IPL history.

After scoring a useful 78 off 26 balls, the young left-handed batter handed it straight to Virat Kohli at deep mid-wicket as Krunl Pandya finished Sooryavanshi’s stint with a pace-up delivery. On the very next ball, Shimron Hetmyer gave Hazlewood an easy catch at short third man after Sooryavanshi.

The Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) got off to a thrilling start when Jofra Archer caught Phil Salt off guard with a hard bouncer on the very first delivery. In a 17-ball blitz, Virat Kohli and Devdutt Padikkal struck back with a quick 45-run stand, but Rajasthan responded with force.

Ravi Bishnoi turned the game around by taking two quick wickets, bowling Kohli and dismissing Krunal Pandya, while Archer took out Padikkal. Shimron Hetmyer’s excellent fielding made things worse for RCB. Shortly after, Jitesh Sharma also departed, leaving RCB in a difficult position at 76/5 after 8. 4 overs.

Romario Shepherd hit a quick 22 in a short counterattack before being taken out by Ravindra Jadeja. The tide turned when debutant Venkatesh Iyer teamed up with Rajat Patidar. After a cautious start, Patidar scored a quick half-century with many sixes.

But in the end, Sandeep Sharma beat him. In their 20-over allotment, a late push by Iyer (29 off 15) and Bhuvneshwar Kumar helped RCB score a respectable total of 201/8.

In the middle overs, RCB staged a brief recovery. They put the Rajasthan Royals under pressure by delivering a series of accurate deliveries that included wickets and dot balls, which helped to slow down their momentum.

By stopping boundaries and lowering the required run rate to around seven runs per over, Krunal Pandya did a good job of leading the charge. Before Ravindra Jadeja broke the drought with a fortunate inside edge to fine leg, he even brought an end to a boundary drought that lasted 24 balls.

But throughout the slowdown, Dhruv Jurel maintained composure. In 25 deliveries, he scored his half-century after setting the chase with a well-timed knock. Despite RCB’s tenacious comeback, RR maintained on course thanks to Jurel’s strong performance and wickets in hand.

Rajasthan Royals pursued 202 with two overs to spare, and Jurel ended undefeated with a fantastic 81 off 43 deliveries—his best score in T20s.

Jurel and Ravindra Jadeja maintained the innings steady with a cool 68-run partnership off 50 balls, even though there was a small blip in the middle overs, guaranteeing that there were no last-minute scares as RR secured a convincing victory.

Brief scores:
Royal Challengers Bengaluru 201/8 in 20 overs (Rajat Patidar 63, Virat Kohli 32; Ravi Bishnoi 2-32, Jofra Archer 2-33)
Rajasthan Royals 202/4 in 18 overs (Dhruv Jurel 81, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi 78; Krunal Pandya 2-40, Josh Hazlewood 2-44)

With the four-person crew of Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Jeremy Hansen safely splashing down after a historic ten-day trip around the Moon on the Orion spacecraft, NASA’s Artemis II mission has come to a successful conclusion, marking a significant step toward humanity’s return to deep space exploration.

“Welcome home Reid, Victor, Christina, and Jeremy! ” NASA tweeted on X. At 8:07 p. m. ET (0007 UTC April 11), the Artemis II astronauts landed, completing their groundbreaking 10-day journey around the Moon.

In an earlier piece, the agency emphasized the spacecraft’s descent, saying, “Orion’s main parachute has deployed. ” The spacecraft will slow down from roughly 300 mph to 20 mph in preparation for splashdown, thanks to a mechanism of 11 chutes.

The crew was getting closer to Earth after a trip of over 690,000 miles, according to NASA, before they arrived.

The mission has gained worldwide recognition because it is the first time in more than 50 years that mankind has resumed deep space exploration beyond low Earth orbit. Highlighting its importance in paving the way for future lunar missions, NASA characterized the trip as one that transported astronauts farther than anyone had ever traveled before.

The crew covered 248,655 miles from Earth during the voyage, establishing a new distance record, and ultimately arrived to around 252,756 miles at the furthest point.

With this, a new standard for human space travel is established, exceeding the prior record established during the Apollo 13 mission.

The purpose of the expedition, according to officials, was to thoroughly evaluate the Orion spacecraft and the Space Launch System rocket in a deep-space setting with astronauts on board. A crucial phase in the process of confirming the systems that will enable future operations targeted at bringing people back to the Moon was the lunar flyby.

According to Dr. Lori Glaze, acting associate administrator of NASA’s Exploration Systems Development Mission Directorate, the accomplishment demonstrates the agency’s dedication to breaking barriers. Hansen stated from orbit that this historic moment marks the legacy of earlier space explorers and the beginning of a new age of discovery.

Many consider Artemis II to be a significant advancement in NASA’s long-term aim of creating a continuous human presence on the Moon, paving the way for future, more ambitious missions.

On Thursday, according to an official statement from the Ministry of Railways, Several steps were taken to improve the safety and convenience of rail travel, including installing composite sleepers at bridge approaches, points, and crossings.

In addition, the ministry stated that inspection vehicles would be equipped with an AI-enabled track monitoring system that makes use of a unique AI-enabled gadget.

The new composite sleepers will be lighter, have a higher load capacity, and provide better cushioning than the current heavy iron and concrete sleepers. The statement stated that laying and fixing composite sleepers is simpler.

Depending on the particular circumstances of where these sleepers will be utilized, they may be planned and installed. Using them will enhance the passenger experience, particularly when traveling through points & crossings and bridges.

These composite sleepers are made of mixed materials and have superior durability compared to iron and concrete. They may support loads of up to 700 kg per square centimeter. The Railways anticipates that the mover will lower the cost of maintaining its current sleepers.

To evaluate the condition of the tracks with the help of AI, inspection vehicles will be equipped with ground penetration radar equipment. Additionally, the ministry chose to implement Magnetic Particle Testing in order to detect minor flaws in welded joints and enhance the quality of railway track welding.

The statement emphasized that the Indian Railways family continues to be committed to offering passengers safe and pleasant journey and that the judgments demonstrate Indian Railways’ awareness of public safety.

In order to maintain low prices, the Indian Railways is focusing on inexpensive travel by increasing the number of non-AC general and sleeper cars and offering an average discount of around 45% each passenger, according to an official release from March.

According to the announcement, railways offers a passenger subsidy of around Rs 60,000 crore every year, plus a further Rs 3,000 crore subsidy for suburban areas like Mumbai.

According to an official statement released on Thursday, home LPG cylinder deliveries are still unaffected, with over 51. 5 lakh cylinders delivered on April 8 despite supply interruptions caused by the West Asia crisis.

Approximately 98% of LPG bookings are made online, and distributorships have not reported any dry-outs. To prevent diversion at the distributor level, the percentage of shipments using the Delivery Authentication Code method has increased to roughly 92%.

In addition to the daily average of 77,000 in February of this year, more than 1. 06 million 5 kg LPG cylinders, used mostly by migrant workers, were also sold nationwide.

Approximately a million 5 kg LPG cylinders have been sold since March 23. According to the statement, the state-owned oil businesses have increased surprise inspections, given out over 1,870 show-cause notices, punished 189 LPG distribution outlets, and put 53 distribution outlets on hold.

To arrange the commercial distribution of LPG, a three-member committee of Executive Directors from Indian Oil Corporation Limited, Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited, and Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited is working with industry organizations and state governments.

The public sector oil companies have strengthened surprise inspections and issued over 1,870 show-cause notices, imposed penalties on 189 LPG distributorships, and suspended 53 distributorships, the statement said.​

A three-member committee of Executive Directors from Indian Oil Corporation Limited, Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited, and Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited is coordinating with State authorities and industry bodies to plan commercial LPG distribution.

According to the announcement, the total amount of commercial LPG sold since March 14 was 99,796 metric tons, with about 6,711 metric tons sold on Wednesday (equivalent to more than 350,000 19 kg cylinders).

Over 18,000 users of piped natural gas have given up their LPG connections via the MYPNGD. in website. Additionally, governments have been urged to support the establishment of new PNG connections for residential and business customers.

Every refinery has a sufficient supply of crude oil and is currently operating at full capacity. The nation is also preserving enough gasoline and diesel supplies. According to the announcement, domestic LPG production from refineries has been increased in order to meet domestic demand.

All refineries are operating at high capacity and have adequate crude inventories.The country is also maintaining sufficient stocks of petrol and diesel.Domestic LPG production from refineries has been increased to support domestic consumption, the statement said.​

The government is working hard to ensure the availability of gasoline, diesel, and LPG, and the public is urged not to buy fuel out of fear or schedule LPG reservations that are not necessary. The statement also urged citizens to use digital methods for scheduling LPG cylinders and avoid going to LPG distributors unless absolutely necessary. The Government has also stated that the increase in the commercial LPG limit to 70% of the pre-March 2026 bulk consumption level will be extended to industrial units in the pharmaceutical, food, polymer, agriculture, packaging, paint, uranium, heavy water, steel, seed, metal, ceramic, foundry, forging, glass, and aerosol industries.

The Government has also announced that the increase in the commercial LPG limit to 70 per cent of the pre-March 2026 bulk consumption level will be extended to industrial units in the pharma, food, polymer, agriculture, packaging, paint, uranium, heavy water, steel, seed, metal, ceramic, foundry, forging, glass, and aerosol sectors.