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UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met India's National Security Advisor Ajit Doval in Abu Dhabi. India's NSA Doval is conducting outreach to Gulf countries. The meeting occurred amid evolving tensions in the region following the Israel-Iran war.
BRICS officials' meeting in Delhi failed to agree on a joint statement regarding the West Asia conflict. Differences between Iran and the UAE blocked consensus, with India's plans to dilute language on the Israel-Palestine issue also contributing. BRICS is an association of five major emerging national economies: Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa.
Angkrish Raghuvanshi was controversially dismissed for obstructing the field during an IPL 2026 match. Obstructing the field is a rare mode of dismissal in cricket where a batter is out for willfully obstructing or distracting the fielding side. The incident has ignited significant debate and backlash among fans, players, and commentators.
MS Dhoni's calf injury has been aggravated, delaying his return to play. MS Dhoni has missed all eight games for Chennai Super Kings in IPL 2026. CSK head coach Stephen Fleming revealed a setback during a warm-up game.
Prime Minister Modi slammed the TMC government in West Bengal during a rally, accusing it of lawlessness and failing to protect women. West Bengal is preparing for upcoming state elections. Prime Minister Modi's remarks come as part of election campaigning in West Bengal.
The Mumbai-Pune Expressway 'missing link' project is scheduled to open on May 1. The 'missing link' is a 13.3-kilometer section of the Mumbai-Pune Expressway. The project is set to be inaugurated on Maharashtra Day, May 1.
Mali's Defence Minister Sadio Camara was killed. Mali is experiencing ongoing fighting with armed groups. The death of a key figure in Mali's military government follows coordinated attacks on military sites and his home.
Nrug Patel won the Men's Singles title at the Sportify Dink Masters 2026 in Anand, Gujarat. Punji Rawal defeated Mahi Trivedi for the Women's Singles title. Rawal and Paras Kotwal won the Open Mixed Doubles.
Rakul Preet Singh responded to Jackky Bhagnani's remark about their marriage being a 'situationship'. Jackky Bhagnani and Rakul Preet Singh are a married celebrity couple. The remark and response have sparked social media chatter. "Gen Z Banane Ki Jaroorat Nahi Hai" was attributed to Rakul Preet Singh.
Sebastian Sawe of Kenya became the first man to run a marathon in under two hours, shattering the previous world record at the London Marathon. Tigst Assefa of Ethiopia retained her women's crown.
Amit Shah predicted the BJP will win 110 seats in the first phase of West Bengal polls. The West Bengal Assembly elections are a key political contest between the ruling Trinamool Congress and the BJP. The prediction comes after the first phase of polling and amid campaigning for the second phase.
Amit Shah asserts the BJP will win 110 seats in the first phase and form the next West Bengal government, promising a local Chief Minister and an end to 'goonda raj'. In response, Mamata Banerjee vows legal action against Shah for his remarks, intensifying the electoral battle.
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has vowed legal action against Union Home Minister Amit Shah, criticizing his 'violent remarks' and questioning his language. Shah had confidently projected the BJP to win 110 of 152 seats in the first phase and declared Banerjee would not be re-elected. This move sets up a direct legal and political confrontation over the BJP's assertive election predictions.
AAP workers protested against party MPs who joined the BJP, defacing homes and burning effigies. Several Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MPs have recently switched allegiance to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Protests erupted following the merger of several AAP MPs with the BJP.
Seven Aam Aadmi Party Rajya Sabha MPs, including Raghav Chadha, have defected to the BJP, delivering a significant political setback to the AAP. This move substantially boosts the NDA's strength in the Upper House. The defections occur ahead of crucial state elections, reshaping the parliamentary landscape.
India and New Zealand signed a Free Trade Agreement (FTA). The FTA aims to enhance bilateral trade and investment between the two nations. The agreement was signed on April 27.
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) defeated Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in a Super Over. The outcome of this match has directly impacted the IPL 2026 points table. Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) gained two spots in the IPL 2026 points table after their win against LSG.