This week saw the total number of districts in the country most affected by Naxalism come down to 6 from 12

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) triumphed over Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) by 80 runs in IPL 2025, powered by Venkatesh Iyer’s explosive 60 off 29 balls and Vaibhav Arora’s 3-wicket haul. KKR set a formidable total of 200/6 and dismissed SRH for 120, showcasing strong teamwork and a dominant performance at Eden Gardens, Kolkata.

Tamil Nadu CM M K Stalin has strongly opposed the Waqf Amendment Bill, claiming it threatens religious harmony and minority rights. He plans to challenge the Bill in the Supreme Court. The DMK’s loud opposition to the Bill seems to be a strategic political move ahead of the upcoming state assembly elections.