Zimbabwe won the toss and chose to bat first against South Africa in their T20 World Cup Super 8 match. Zimbabwe is out of the tournament, while South Africa has already qualified for the semi-finals.
Iran has strongly denied reports of the deaths of its top leaders, including Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and President Masoud Pezeshkian, following missile strikes by Israel and the United States. International calls for de-escalation and mediation are growing amidst rising regional tensions.
Pakistan’s T20 World Cup 2026 campaign has ended despite a thrilling five-run victory over Sri Lanka. A strong batting performance by Sri Lanka, led by Dasun Shanaka, narrowly missed a record chase, securing semi-final spots for England and New Zealand.
An air ambulance crashed in Jharkhand’s Chatra district, killing all seven people on board. The plane was flying from Ranchi to New Delhi and reportedly requested a route change due to bad weather before losing contact. Officials are investigating the cause, with poor weather being the primary suspect.
US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee’s statement suggesting Israel’s right to large parts of the Middle East has sparked widespread anger. Arab and Muslim nations have strongly condemned the remarks, calling them inflammatory and a violation of international law.
President Trump has imposed a 10% global tariff on all imported goods, effective immediately. This move follows a Supreme Court ruling that limited his previous tariff powers. The President stated the new tariff order enhances his authority to protect the nation.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh witnessed new AI technology for the Indian Army at the AI Impact Summit. The exhibit showcased AI applications for border security, disaster prediction, and accident prevention. India is rapidly becoming a global leader in AI.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with AI and Deeptech CEOs. Meanwhile, the Indian Youth Congress protested at an AI summit, drawing condemnation. Globally, French President Macron thanked India, and the US Supreme Court ruled against Trump’s tariff powers.
The Election Commission is preparing to conduct a Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter lists in 22 states, including Delhi and Haryana. This process will begin after the conclusion of board examinations in April. The commission has instructed state CEOs to finalize all necessary preparations, focusing on voter mapping.
The Bihar government is reviewing its policy to cover the repatriation of migrant workers’ bodies, including those who die of natural causes. Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary confirmed the consideration following an assembly debate.
