Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu criticised French President Emmanuel Macron over his recent statement suggesting France could recognise a Palestinian state within months.
In a strongly worded statement on Sunday, Netanyahu said, “President Macron is gravely mistaken in continuing to promote the idea of a Palestinian state in the heart of our land, a state whose sole aspiration is the destruction of Israel.”
Macron had told France 5 television on Wednesday that France might officially recognise Palestine during a UN peace conference planned in New York this June. Macron said the move was aimed at triggering a broader regional peace initiative, stating, “We must move towards recognition, and we will do so in the coming months.”
He added that recognition should lead to “a collective dynamic” and eventually, reciprocal recognition of Israel by Arab nations.
In response, Netanyahu accused Palestinian leaders of staying silent after the October 7, 2023 Hamas-led attack, calling it “the worst massacre of Jews since the Holocaust.” He said, “We will not endanger our existence over illusions detached from reality, and we will not accept moral lectures about establishing a Palestinian state that would threaten Israel’s survival, especially not from those who oppose granting independence to Corsica, New Caledonia, French Guiana, and other territories, whose independence would pose no threat to France whatsoever.”
His son, Yair Netanyahu, took to social media to express his anger. In a Saturday night post on X, he wrote in English, “Screw you!” and called for independence for several French territories including Corsica and French Polynesia, while mistakenly referring to “French Guinea” instead of French Guiana.
The younger Netanyahu also accused France of “neoimperialism in West Africa,” a remark that tapped into ongoing tensions in former French colonies.
France has long supported a two-state solution, including after the October 2023 Hamas attack.
However, formal recognition would mark a significant policy shift. Nearly 150 countries currently recognise Palestine, and recent moves by Ireland, Spain, Norway and Slovenia were largely driven by outrage over Israel’s military operations in Gaza.
Macron later clarified his remarks on Friday, stating on X, “I support the legitimate right of Palestinians to a state and to peace, just as I support the right of Israelis to live in peace and security.” He added, “Yes to peace. Yes to Israel’s security. Yes to a Palestinian state without Hamas.”
Macron stressed that France’s recognition aims to strengthen peace and oppose actors like Iran, who deny Israel’s right to exist. He also reiterated that Gaza is “not a real estate project,” countering US President Donald Trump’s earlier suggestion of turning the region into a tourism hub.

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Panel turns down road ministry proposal for 2 tunnels in Jammu & Kashmir | India News

Apr 13, 2025

NEW DELHI: The proposal to build two tunnels — Singhpora-Vailoo and Sudhmahadev-Dranga — on the Anantnag-Chenani corridor in J&K has hit hurdles, with the expenditure secretary-headed Public Investment Board (PIB) recently turning down recommendation for their construction, citing multiple reasons, including cost. Earlier, the bid for the Singhpora-Vailoo tunnel was scrapped.
Besides the huge cost of around Rs 8,900 crore and that there being an existing road connecting the origin and destination in respect of each of the two packages, the board also recorded that these did not fall under strategic roads of the defence ministry, though officials from the National Highway and Infrastructure Development Corporation Ltd (NHIDCL) under the road transport ministry made such a claim in the March 22 meeting.
Last year, the home ministry had not given clearance to the foreign contractor, which had quoted the lowest amount for the Singhpora-Vailoo tunnel project, resulting in termination of the tendering process. Bids for the project were invited in 2023.
The PIB, which took up the projects proposed by NHIDCL, also recorded that the agency did not provide traffic details on the existing and proposed road between the origin and destination. Sources said the inter-ministerial panel, which appraises all public-funded projects before these are placed before the Cabinet for approval, also took note that there was no evidence of direct benefit out of the two projects.
The PIB also noted that there is a good quality alternative road.
Now, with the PIB turning them down, there is uncertainty of the projects taking off any time soon. Since the finance ministry directed the road transport ministry not to approve any fresh project under Bharatmala, all highway works costing beyond Rs 1,000 crore need to go to the Cabinet for approval after appraisal by the PIB and the Public Private Partnership (PPP) Appraisal Committee in case of fully public-funded and PPP projects, respectively.
“The recent development and observation of PIB has shown how there may be many cases where projects not deserving to be taken up might have been cleared under Bharatmala. If this project had been bid out, these facts wouldn’t have come out,” said a source.

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Ignored India Star Karun Nair Slams IPL Fifty After 7 Years. Internet Says “What A Story”

Apr 13, 2025

Karun Nair smashed his first IPL half-century in seven years, taking Jasprit Bumrah to the cleaners in the process, as Delhi Capitals (DC) aimed to chase 206 against Mumbai Indians (MI). Brought in as an impact player and playing his first game of the season, Karun slammed his fifty in just 22 balls. He hit two boundaries off Bumrah in the latter’s first over, before thrashing him for two sixes and 18 runs in his second. Nair’s innings propelled DC to 72 in the powerplay alone.

Nair had been in excellent form for Vidarbha in domestic cricket, and seems to have translated his form into the biggest T20 league in the world.

His incredible knock sent social media into a frenzy.

What a story Karun Nair is making a statement.

Continuing his form from domestic #DCvMI https://t.co/w6OLxj8ufh pic.twitter.com/Ioz8LxFWT8

– Aditya (@NameisAditya_) April 13, 2025

Karun Nair is showing all of us why playing domestic cricket & current form is so so important

– Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) April 13, 2025

“Spare a moment to salute Karun Nair. Shouldn’t we acknowledge his relentless hard work and dedication?” #KarunNair | #DCvMI pic.twitter.com/ONSBl8UwJx https://t.co/0E5hihLduU

– Harsh 17 (@harsh03443) April 13, 2025

The way Karun Nair Cameback from this situation is outstanding.

What a player. Toying Bumrah like a gully cricket bowler #KarunNair #DCvsMI pic.twitter.com/E7rfhbsTyz

– (@Naneyidupakka) April 13, 2025

A relieved Hardik Pandya credited ‘impact sub’ Karn Sharma for showing a lot of heart to fashion Mumbai Indians’ 12-run win against Delhi Capitals here on Sunday, a result that helped the visitors get their IPL campaign back on track.

DC were cruising at 119 for one just after the halfway stage but were eventually bowled out for 193 in 19 overs, with spinner Karn playing a pivotal role by taking three wickets for 36 runs.

It was skipper Rohit Sharma who suggested to coach Mahela Jayawardene to bring Karn into the attack and also requested a ball change after the 11th over.

“Absolutely. Winning is always special. Especially in games like this. You have to keep fighting and it means a lot,” said Pandya at the post-match presentation when asked if he felt relieved after MI secured only their second win of the season.

“(Karn was) Fantastic. Coming in and bowling the way he bowled, showed a lot of heart, especially at a small ground like that.” Karun Nair’s whirlwind 89 went in vain, and Pandya admitted the knock took them by surprise.

“We were running out of options regarding what to bowl at him. The way he took on our bowlers, took his chances, and the way he executed — it shows the hard work he has put in. I think he took us by surprise.” DC batters suffered a dramatic collapse that included three successive run outs, ending their chase at 193.

“I always believe fielding is something that can change the game upside down. We were switched on, didn’t give up, and they got the chances and converted.”

(With PTI inputs)

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Gang Sold Babies To Rich Families In Delhi-NCR, Busted; Mastermind On Run

Apr 13, 2025

New Delhi:

The Delhi Police have busted a human trafficking network that sold newborns to rich families in the national capital and nearby cities.

Three members of the gang were arrested in Delhi’s Dwarka, the police said. The gang was active in Gujarat, Rajasthan, and Delhi-National Capital Region (NCR).

A four-day-old newborn was also rescued, the police said, adding the mastermind of the gang is on the run and police teams are looking for her.

The gang has sold over 30 children to rich families in Delhi-NCR so far, the police said. The gang members often kidnapped children from poor families from the Gujarat and Rajasthan border.

The three arrested people have been identified as Yasmin, Anjali, and Jitendra.

The police said the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) earlier arrested Anjali in another human trafficking case. She returned to the criminal world after coming out on bail, the police said.

During the investigation, the Delhi Police team analysed the call detail records (CDRs) of over 20 suspicious mobile numbers.

“The team worked on classified information for 20 consecutive days after which they arrested the three people in Uttam Nagar on April 8,” Dwarka DCP Ankit Chauhan said.

During interrogation, they said they brought newborns from Rajasthan and Gujarat on the instructions of a 40-year-old woman named Saroj, the gang leader, and sold the babies to rich families in Delhi-NCR for Rs 5 to Rs 10 lakh per child.

Saroj allegedly dealt directly with the rich families.

Most of the children were stolen from the tribal community in Pali, an area on Gujarat and Rajasthan border.

Saroj gave the task of stealing children to Yasmeen, after which she used to steal children from the Gujarat-Rajasthan border. After the children reached Saroj, she would tell Anjali the location of the ‘delivery’.

Saroj would then collect money directly and everyone would be given their share. Anjali and Yasmeen have previously donated their eggs illegally. The families to whom the children were sold are also being identified, Delhi Police said, adding legal action will be taken against them.

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Karun Nair, Jasprit Bumrah Involved In Heated Spat During IPL Clash. Rohit Sharma’s Reaction Viral – Watch

Apr 13, 2025

Jasprit Bumrah and Karun Nair involved in a heated spat© X (Twitter)

Karun Nair and Jasprit Bumrah were involved in a heated on-field spat during the IPL 2025 encounter between Delhi Capitals and Mumbai Indians on Sunday. Karun looked in stunning form as he slammed a 22-ball half-century and dominated proceedings against Bumrah. He was ultimately dismissed for a 40-ball 89 but his performance earned him a lot of praise. Nair had a small collision with Bumrah while running behind the wickets and that was the start of the argument between the two players. Bumrah was absolutely fuming and after Karun explained his side, things settled down a bit. Karun even had a conversation with Hardik but Rohit Sharma‘s reaction to the entire situation has already gone viral.

Leave Argument…Look for Rohit reactionpic.twitter.com/8J7rvFGZjG

— Paglu (@CrickitPaglu) April 13, 2025

Coming to the match, Mumbai Indians beat Delhi Capitals by 12 runs.

Sent in to bat, Tilak Varma hit a 33-ball 59 to power Mumbai Indians to 205 for five.

Ryan Rickelton (41 off 25 balls), Suryakumar Yadav (40 off 28 balls) and Naman Dhir (38 off 17 balls) also made useful contributions.

In reply, DC were all out for 193 in 19 overs, despite Karun Nair’s 40-ball 89.

Karn Sharma (3/36) claimed three wickets, while Mitchell Santner (2/43) took two wickets.

For DC, Vipraj Nigam (2/41) and Kuldeep Yadav (2/23) snapped two wickets each, while Mukesh Kumar (1/38) took one.

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Delhi Capitals vs Mumbai Indians Highlights, IPL 2025: Karun Nair’s Heroics In Vain As MI Register Thrilling 12-Run Win Over DC

Apr 13, 2025

Delhi Capitals vs Mumbai Indians Highlights, IPL 2025: Karun Nair’s 89 off 40 went in vain as Mumbai Indians registered a thrilling 12-run win over Delhi Capitals at Arun Jaitley Stadium on Sunday. Chasing 206, DC were bundled out for 193, losing last three wickets as run-out. Earlier, Tilak Varma scored a gritty fifty as MI posted 205 for 5 after getting an invitation to bat first. Tilak slammed 59 off 33 balls with the help of 6 fours and 3 sixes. Ryan Rickelton (41), Suryakumar Yadav (40) and Naman Dhir (38 not out) also helped MI’s cause. For Delhi, Kuldeep Yadav was the pick of the bowlers with figures of 2 for 23 in four overs. Vipraj Nigam (2 for 41) also claimed two wickets. (Scorecard)

Here are the Highlights of IPL 2025 match between DC and MI –

April13202523:28 (IST)

DC vs MI Live: Mumbai Indians win!!!

Yet another run-out and that is the game for Mumbai Indians!!! They have won it by 12 runs. Mohit hit the ball on the leg side and tried to steal a single but Mitchell Santner effected a terrific run-out to seal the game for MI. He ran, jumped and hit the bulle’s eye as Mohit was found well short of his crease at non-striker’s end.
April13202523:22 (IST)

DC vs MI Live: Another run-out!

Kuldeep Yadav has been run-out! Another attempt to take a couple and another run-out! Delhi Capitals are nine down. They need 13 runs in 7 balls to win, while Mumbai Indians need just one wicket. This game has turned on its head.
April13202523:20 (IST)

DC vs MI Live: OUT!

Run-out! Ashutosh Sharma has been run-out! He hit the Jasprit Bumrah delivery on the off-side and tried to steal a couple but fell short of his crase while returning for the second run. Delhi Capitals need 15 runs in 8 balls.
April13202523:17 (IST)

DC vs MI Live: Santner leaks runs!

Mitchell Santner picked a wicket in the over but leaked 15 runs in it. Delhi Capitals need 23 runs in 12 balls.

DC 183/7 (18)
April13202523:14 (IST)

DC vs MI Live: OUT!

Smart bowling from Mitchell Santner. Vipraj Nigam danced down the track but he bowled it way wide from the batter’s reach on the off-side. MI wicketkeeper Rickelton collected the ball easily and cleaned up the bails. Delhi Capitals need 26 runs in 14 balls.

DC 180/7 (17.4)
April13202523:12 (IST)

DC vs MI Live: SIX! FOUR!

Trent Boult conceded only three runs in the 17th over of the innings before Mumbai Indians decided to come up with Mitchell Santner. Vipraj Nigam has slammed the spinner for a six and a four.

DC 173/6 (17.2)
April13202523:03 (IST)

DC vs MI Live: What a spell from Karn Sharma!

Karn Sharma has brought Mumbai Indians back in the game. He returned figures of 3 for 36 in his quota of four overs. Delhi Capitals need 42 runs in 24 balls. Trent Boult has the ball in hand. Here we go…

DC 164/6 (16)
April13202522:57 (IST)

DC vs MI Live: OUT!

KL Rahul is gone! And Delhi Capitals are in some sort of trouble now. He tried to play a sweep shot on the bowling of Karn Sharma and top-edged the ball high in the air. Karn took the catch quite comfortably. Delhi Capitals need 46 runs in 27 balls.
April13202522:55 (IST)

DC vs MI Live: Mumbai Indians back in the game!

Seven runs came off the Mitchell Santner over. Only 18 runs have come off the last three overs and Mumbai Indians have claimed three wickets in it. They are back in the game. Delhi Capitals need 48 runs in 30 balls.

DC 158/5 (15)
April13202522:48 (IST)

DC vs MI Live: 2 quick wickets for Mumbai Indians!

Jasprit Bumrah removed Axar Patel on the fourth ball of the 13th over while Karn Sharma dismissed Tristan Stubbs on the third ball of the very next over. Mumbai Indians are back in the game. Delhi Capitals need 61 runs in 39 balls.

DC 145/5 (13.3)
April13202522:39 (IST)

DC vs MI Live: Karun Nair misses ton!

Karun Nair got out at the score of 89 off 40 balls. He was dismissed by Mitchell Santner on the fourth ball of the over. 12 runs came off the over and a wicket. Delhi Capitals need 66 runs in 48 balls.

DC 140/3 (12)
April13202522:30 (IST)

DC vs MI Live: OUT!

Karn Sharma has dismissed Abhishek Sharma and that is a really good catch from Naman Dhir at square leg. He ran to his right and took the catch on the edge of the boundary line. Porel fell for 33 off 25 balls. Delhi Capitals need 87 runs in 58 balls.

DC 119/2 (10.2)
April13202522:28 (IST)

DC vs MI Live: What a knock from Karun Nair!

Karun Nair continues to punish the Mumbai Indians bowlers. He is thrasing every bowler without any respect. The right-handed batter now slammed Hardik Pandya for a six and a four in the over. A total of 13 runs came in it.

DC 113/1 (10)
April13202522:21 (IST)

DC vs MI Live: Mumbai lose a review!

8.3 – It was a loud shout for LBW against Karun Nair but umpire was unconvinced. Mumbai Indians then decided to go upstairs. Karun Nair went for a reverse-sweep and the ball hit his pad. While the impact was on the line of the stumps, ball-tracking suggested that it would missed the off-stump. MI lost a review.
April13202522:18 (IST)

DC vs MI Live: Catch dropped!

Abhishek Porel is lucky there. He had hit the Karn Sharma delivery towards the deep mid-wicket where Will Jacks dropped the catch. The fielder ran forward and dived but failed to take the catch.

DC 90/1 (8.1)
April13202522:15 (IST)

DC vs MI Live: SIX!

Hardik Pandya tried to bowl to yorker and Karun Nair was ready for it. The batter went across the stumps and played a ramp shot on it for a six over fine leg. Nair is playing flawlessly! Delhi Capitals need 117 runs in 74 balls.

DC 89/1 (7.4)
April13202522:07 (IST)

DC vs MI Live: Fifty for Karun Nair!

What an incredible comeback this is for Karun Nair! He made a comeback to IPL after three years and scored a 22-ball fifty. What makes it more intersting that he slammed India’s ace pacer Jasprit Bumrah for 18 runs in the over. Sensational stuff!
April13202521:59 (IST)

DC vs MI Live: Runs keep coming for DC!

Deepak Chahar too was hit for 10 runs in his third over. Karun Nair is looking simply flawless. He seems to be enjoying the field restrictions of the powerplay.

DC 54/1 (5)
April13202521:56 (IST)

DC vs MI Live: FOUR!

A slower short ball from Deepak Chahar outside off-stump and Abhishek Porel pulled it away for a four through the deep mid-wicket. Good batting this is from Porel as he is playing calculated shots with good game awareness.

DC 48/1 (4.1)
April13202521:54 (IST)

DC vs MI Live: Bumrah goes expensive!

Deepak Chahar gave 9 runs in his second over and then Jasprit Bumrah was introduced into the attack and the veteran pacer leaked 11 runs. Delhi Capitals need 162 runs in 96 balls. The asking rate for them is slightly over 10.
April13202521:46 (IST)

DC vs MI Live: Poor from Trent Boult!

This is extremely poor bowling from Trent Boult. He was hit for three fours by Karun Nair in the over and to add insult to injury, the left-arm pacer even bowled a wide that ran away for a four down the leg side. A total of 18 runs came off the over.

DC 24/1 (2)
April13202521:41 (IST)

DC vs MI Live: Enough swing for Chahar!

There was enough swing for Deepak Chahar in the first over. He picked up the wicket of Jake Fraser-McGurk and then also troubled Karun Nair in the over. Six runs came off the over. Mumbai Indians are off to a good start in first over.

DC 6/1 (1)
April13202521:37 (IST)

DC vs MI Live: OUT!

What a start for Mumbai Indians! Deepak Chahar has got the wicket of Jake Fraser-McGurk on the first ball of the innings. It was a length delivery that swung away from the batter. He ended up hitting it into the hands of the fielder at cover.

DC 0/1 (0.1)
April13202521:34 (IST)

DC vs MI Live: Is Mumbai Indians’ total good enough?

“It was a bit sticky upfront, lucky to get a few away. We’ve got a competitive score on the board now. Nice to get a bit of confidence to get going. Hopefully our bowlers can stick at it and defend it. Hopefully it doesn’t change too much, there isn’t much dew, it should only get slower and lower. We need to target the stumps and target both edges. Bumrah is obviously a world class player, great to have him back. Little nervous to keep to him with the pace and swing,” said Ryan Rickelton at innings break.
April13202521:22 (IST)

DC vs MI Live: Mumbai Indians post 205 for 5!

11 runs came off Mukesh Kumar’s final over. Mumbai Indians have got a 200-plus total on the board. This pitch looks good to bat on, but given MI’s solid bowling attack, Delhi Capitals need to start well in the chase.

MI 205/5 (20)
April13202521:17 (IST)

DC vs MI Live: OUT!

19.4 – That is the end of Tilak Varma’s knock. He departs after scoring 59 off 33 balls. He played a slog-sweep but found the fielder there at deep mid-wicket. Mukesh Kumar gets a wicket.
April13202521:13 (IST)

DC vs MI Live: SIX!

That is a fantastic shot from Naman Dhir for a six. He went across the stumps and slammed the full toss from Mohit Sharma for a six over the long-leg. 14 runs came off the eventful over from Mohit. Last over coming up. MI should go past 200.

MI 194/4 (19)
April13202521:09 (IST)

DC vs MI Live: A collison!

Ashutosh Sharma and Mukesh Kumar collided with each other while trying to go for a catch inside the circle in between the short third man and backward point. Both of them have now been taken out of the ground after attending by the physio.

MI 184/4 (18.2)
April13202521:06 (IST)

DC vs MI Live: FOUR!

A fuller ball outside off stump from Mitchell Starc and Tilak Varma threw is bat to it. The ball went fine to the third man fence for a four. It was a really expensive over from Starc as he leaked 13 runs in it. Naman Dhir had slammed consecutive fours in it.

MI 180/4 (18)
April13202521:00 (IST)

DC vs MI Live: Good review!

Tilak Varma raced to his fifty in the over before a good review saved him. A fuller ball from Mohit Sharma hit the pad of Tilak. Umpire raised his finger over the LBW appeal but Tilak decided to go upstairs. Ball-tracking revealed that it was pitched outside leg stump.

MI 167/4 (17)
April13202520:52 (IST)

DC vs MI Live: What an spell from Kuldeep!

Kuldeep Yadav ends his quota of four overs with figures of 2 for 23. On a good batting track, this is a superb spell from Kuldeep. He kept all the Mumbai Indians batter in check and even dismissed set batters Ryan Rickelton and Suryakumar Yadav.

MI 154/4 (16)
April13202520:47 (IST)

DC vs MI Live: Good bowling!

Vipraj Nigam gives just 8 runs in his final over and picks a wicket. He has returned figures of 2 for 41 in his quota of four overs. Delhi Capitals have managed to pull things back in the past couple of overs from Kuldeep and Vipraj. Mumbai Indians’ hopes rely on set batter Tilak Varma.

MI 146/4 (15)
April13202520:42 (IST)

DC vs MI Live: WICKET!

Hardik Pandya is gone! Vipraj Nigam gets the wicket and Mumbai Indians are now losing the plot. They have lost two wickets in quick succession here. Both Suryakumar Yadav and Hardik are back to the hut in span of just 7 balls.

MI 138/4 (14.1)
April13202520:40 (IST)

DC vs MI Live: OUT!

Kuldeep Yadav dismissed Suryakumar Yadav on the first ball of his third over. Suryakumar danced down the track but ended up hitting the delivery into the hands of the fielder at long-off. He departed for 40 off 28 balls.

MI 138/3 (14)
April13202520:38 (IST)

DC vs MI Live: Catch dropped!

12.4 – Vipraj Nigam trapped Tilak Varma as the batter ended up hitting the ball high in the air but a miscommunication between the fielders at long-on and deep mid-wicket saw the catch getting dropped eventually.

MI 135/2 (13)
April13202520:32 (IST)

DC vs MI Live: SIX!

Wow! That is a stunning shot from Tilak Varma for a six. The southpaw slammed it down the ground over the bowler’s head for a biggie. 14 runs came off the over. Mumbai Indians are going well in this game.

MI 118/2 (12)
April13202520:20 (IST)

DC vs MI Live: Impressive from Kuldeep!

Kuldeep Yadav is bowling really well. He conceded only 6 runs in his second over. He even troubled an experienced batter like Suryakumar Yadav in the over. Both Tilak Varma and SKY were really cautious in their batting approach against the spinner.

MI 94/2 (10)
April13202520:16 (IST)

DC vs MI Live: Timeout!

9 runs came off Axar Patel’s first over. Mumbai Indians are off to a good start but Delhi Capitals have still kept the team in check. Tilak Varma, who has come to the crease after the wicket of Ryan Rickelton, is looking in great touch tonight. Suryakumar Yadav, on the other hand, is also looking solid.

MI 88/2 (9)
April13202520:09 (IST)

DC vs MI Live: What a ball!

That was a sensational delivery from Kuldeep Yadav to get rid of Ryan Rickelton! It was a perfect wrong’un from the left-arm wrist spinner. Rickelton failed to read and was simply outplayed. The southpaw fell for 41 off 25 balls.

MI 75/2 (7.4)
April13202520:07 (IST)

DC vs MI Live: Expensive over from Vipraj!

Vipraj Nigam has leaked 14 runs in his second over. Suryakumar Yadav started the over with a four before Ryan Rickelton slammed the fifth ball for a six. Mumbai Indians’ scoring rate is over 10. Not a bad start for the side!

MI 73/1 (7)

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Donald Trump undergoes first medical exam since White House return: 5 key points

Apr 13, 2025

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The White House said on Sunday Donald Trump is “fully fit,” as it released results from the US president’s first annual medical check-up of his second and final term, which began in January.
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“President Trump exhibits excellent cognitive and physical health and is fully fit to execute the duties of the Commander-in-Chief and Head of State,” read a physician’s letter shared by the White House.
The MAGA leader was examined by Capt. Sean Barbabella of the US Navy on Friday. Later that day, the billionaire had told reporters he felt “in very good shape.”
Drop in weight
The results showed Trump weighs 224 pounds (101.6 kg), down 20 pounds from his last physical as president, in 2020, when he was found to weigh 244 pounds (110.7 kg).
Continued Improvement in cholesterol levels
Trump’s cholesterol level improved to 140 (167 in 2020, 196 in 2019 and 223 in 2018). Ideally, total cholesterol ;evel should be less than 200.
‘Elevated’ blood pressure
The 78-year-old’s blood pressure is 128 over 74, or “elevated.” Such individuals are likely to develop high blood pressure unless steps are taken to control the condition.
Heart rate
The Republican has a resting heart rate of 62 beats per minute, in line with the earlier tests. For an adult, a normal resting heart ranges from 60 beats to 100 beats per minute. Generally, a lower rate implies better cardiovascular fitness.
A few ‘abnormalities’
The exam summary noted only a few “abnormalities,” including minor damage to Trump’s skin due to sun, as well as a scarring on his right ear from a gunshot wound after he was shot at in an assassination attempt in July 2024.
The summary also noted Trump previously had cataract surgery, a common procedure among aging people. The surgery typically involves removal of a cloudy eye lens; an artificial lens is used as replacement to help clear up vision.
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Rajasthan Royals vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru LIVE Scorecard, IPL 2025 LIVE Updates: RCB Star Phil Salt Departs After Stunning Knock; Onus Now On Virat Kohli

Apr 13, 2025

Rajasthan Royals vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru LIVE Score, IPL 2025: RCB Star Departs After Stunning Knock; Onus Now On Virat Kohli

Rajasthan Royals vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru LIVE Updates: RCB opener Phil Salt departed after smashing a scintillating half-century as they chase 174 against RR in their IPL 2025 clash. RCB have reached 101/1 after 10 overs, with Virat Kohli and Devdutt Padikkal at the crease. Kohli was dropped by Riyan Parag. Earlier, Yashasvi Jaiswal slammed an excellent 75 as Rajasthan Royals (RR) posted a first innings score of 173 against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in their IPL 2025 clash. RCB dropped two catches in the outfield, including a sitter by Kohli himself. Dhruv Jurel gave a late flourish to the RR innings, slamming 35 off 23. RCB captain Rajat Patidar had won the toss and opted to bowl against RR in their crucial IPL 2025 match in Jaipur. (LIVE SCORECARD)

IPL 2025 LIVE Updates – Rajasthan Royals vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru LIVE Score

April13202518:11 (IST)

RR vs RCB LIVE: 100 up!

100 up for RCB! It has come in just 9.3 overs. They’re going at well over 10 runs an over, and require just 7 runs per over from hereon to win the game. The ever-reliable Virat Kohli is still at the crease to marshall the innings.

RCB 100/1 (9.3)
April13202518:08 (IST)

RR vs RCB LIVE: OUT!

Phil Salt departs! He had hit a six off the last ball over mid-wicket, tries to go for the same region again but this time picks out the fielder at long-on. Good catch taken by Yashasvi Jaiswal, who had dropped him earlier.

Much-needed wicket for RR.

RCB 92/1 (8.4)
April13202518:02 (IST)

RR vs RCB LIVE: 50 for Salt!

Half-century for Phil Salt! It has come off just 28 balls. Tricky target in front, but this has been a superb innings to relieve pressure. First 50 of IPL 2025 for Phil Salt. RCB are well on their way towards chasing this down.

RCB 74/0 (7.2)
April13202517:59 (IST)

RR vs RCB LIVE: Kumar Kartikeya in

Kumar Kartikeya has come in to the attack for Rajasthan Royals. The left-arm spinner has been brought on as an impact sub, with Nitish Rana going out. RR need to find a solution soon, and end this opening stand. Bowls a tidy over. Just 5 off it.
April13202517:55 (IST)

RR vs RCB LIVE: Powerplay done

65 runs in the powerplay for RCB. No wicket lost. They’ve made the perfect start to the run chase. Phil Salt has gone berserk at one end, Kohli has been steady. Both batters have been given a lifeline each with RR dropping catches.

RCB 65/0 (6)
April13202517:53 (IST)

RR vs RCB LIVE: Dropped!

Yashasvi Jaiswal has put Phil Salt down! Needed to be a sharp, low catch but Jaiswal cannot hang on. And then a run out chance is squandered at the non-striker’s end! Had it hit, Salt was gone by a mile. Sandeep Sharma not there to collect and dismiss.

Salt survives twice on the same ball. Drama.

RCB 59/0 (5.3)
April13202517:51 (IST)

RR vs RCB LIVE: 6 more

Phil Salt into the 40s! Another maximum. He’s going at a strike rate of 200. Comes down the track, cleanly hits it over long-off for 6. What a shot, off Sandeep Sharma. Today seems to be Salt’s day, RR need to stop this onslaught.

RR 58/0 (5.2)
April13202517:46 (IST)

RR vs RCB LIVE: 4, 6 Salt!

Phil Salt continues the rampage! Samson has handed the ball to Theekshana, but nothing seems to be able to stop the Englishman at the moment. He got out after a good start in the previous game, can this be the match he converts it to a big score?

50 up for RCB in 5 overs.

RCB 50/0 (5)
April13202517:42 (IST)

RR vs RCB LIVE: Dropped!

Virat Kohli has been put down by Riyan Parag! No timing on it, went up very high, Parag got both hands to it, but the ball bobbles out! Kohli responds with a boundary in the next ball. Huge lifeline handed to Kohli.

RCB 36/0 (3.2)
April13202517:37 (IST)

RR vs RCB LIVE: 4, 6 Salt!

PHIL SALT IS IN THE MOOD! Jofra Archer is being taken to the cleaners. First a boundary through mid-wicket, and then handsomely hit over deep square-leg for a maximum. What a hit. RCB off to a superb start in this chase.

RCB 29/0 (2.3)
April13202517:34 (IST)

RR vs RCB LIVE: 4!

Virat Kohli is up and running. Chipped over mid-wicket, he gets 4. Great timing by the ‘chasemaster’, first boundary of the innings for him. Deshpande had bowled a decent over until then, but overall concedes 8.

RCB 18/0 (2)
April13202517:32 (IST)

RR vs RCB LIVE: Deshpande takes new ball

We have seen Rajasthan Royals hand Maheesh Theekshana the new ball a couple of times this season, but not today. Tushar Deshpande takes that responsibility from the other end.

RCB 11/0 (1.1)
April13202517:28 (IST)

RR vs RCB LIVE: SIX!

Phil Salt is taking full advantage of Jofra Archer’s pace. Pitched short, and Salt plays it back over the wicket-keeper’s head, all the way for a maximum. Might have gloved it even. Salt will be itching to do well today.

RCB 10/0 (0.4)
April13202517:25 (IST)

RR vs RCB LIVE: Perfect game for the ‘Chasemaster’?

Virat Kohli has hit two half-centuries in IPL 2025, while Phil Salt hasn’t even managed that. With a tricky chase of 174 on the cards, could this bring out the best in Kohli? RCB have won 3 of their first 5 games, and a win is necessary to stay in touch with the leading group.

First ball, inside edge for 4! Salt against Archer.

RCB 4/0 (0.1)
April13202517:24 (IST)

RR vs RCB LIVE: Under par score?

The average first innings score at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium is 180. RR have fallen 7 runs short of that. How do Virat Kohli and Phil Salt go about this run chase now? Onus on them to make a difference. They’ll be up against the ferocious Jofra Archer now, who’s in great form.
April13202517:16 (IST)

RR vs RCB LIVE: Great knock by Jaiswal

Yashasvi Jaiswal played very well today. No RR batter seemed to be free-flowing, so a knock of 75 off 46 is an excellent one by the southpaw. Started well when Samson struggled, and scored big for his highest score of IPL 2025.

Dhruv Jurel was put down by Kohli, and he played a valuable 23-ball 35 too!
April13202517:14 (IST)

RR vs RCB LIVE: RR end on 173

Nitish Rana slaps a boundary off the final ball, as Rajasthan Royals post a total of 173. Good bowling by RCB, and it will be interesting to see how Virat Kohli and co. go about this run chase. Should be a tight affair!

RR 173/4 (20 overs)

RCB Target: 174
April13202517:10 (IST)

RR vs RCB LIVE: OUT!

Shimron Hetmyer departs on the penultimate ball of the innings. This has been a top over from Bhuvneshwar, who picks up his first wicket of the innings. Good catch at deep mid-wicket!

RR 169/4 (19.5)
April13202517:05 (IST)

RR vs RCB LIVE: 1 to go

One over to go for Rajasthan Royals. Can they have a mighty final over and finish with a total of 180+? Jurel will be on strike. Bhuvneshwar Kumar has been entrusted with the responsibility. Bowled very well in the powerplay today.

RR 162/3 (19)
April13202517:01 (IST)

RR vs RCB LIVE: SIX!

Dhruv Jurel smashes Yash Dayal for 6 on the first ball of the penultimate over. And the next ball is pummelled for 4! Remember, he was dropped by Virat Kohli. Jurel now on 25 off 17, and breaking loose. Rajasthan Royals cross 150.

RR 157/3 (18.2)
April13202516:59 (IST)

RR vs RCB LIVE: 4!

Boundary for Shimron Hetmyer! The West Indian has been in good form off late, and these can be some valuable runs for Rajasthan Royals. Well-timed through mid-wicket on this occasion, placed between two fielders.

RR 147/3 (18)
April13202516:56 (IST)

RR vs RCB LIVE: Kohli drops!

Dhruv Jurel, big shot! Into the crowd, over mid-wicket. He has timed the slog sweep to perfection. Oh, and has Kohli put a catch down? That is a sitter put down at long-off! Kohli sinks his head. Big chance goes begging.

Suyash Sharma wicketless in 4 overs.

RR 137/3 (17)
April13202516:49 (IST)

RR vs RCB LIVE: OUT!

BIG WICKET FOR RCB! Yashasvi Jaiswal is out! Josh Hazlewood was smashed for a 6 and 4 earlier in the over, but now he has trapped Jaiswal plumb. LBW, no question. He goes up with a DRS review, but that doesn’t work either.

RR 126/3 (16)
April13202516:43 (IST)

RR vs RCB LIVE: 5 overs to go!

We have just 5 overs left in the Rajasthan Royals innings. They have wickets in hand, but the run-rate is under 8. It is high time for the men in pink to go hard now. And Jaiswal seems to have got the message. Ramp shot for 6 off Hazlewood!

RR 120/2 (15.1)
April13202516:39 (IST)

RR vs RCB LIVE: 4!

Jaiswal starts the 15th over with a boundary. Tried to go over cover, doesn’t get the perfect timing but it still runs away for 4 through deep point. Jaiswal into the 60s now! He will have to take responsibility if RR want a score of 180.

RR 111/2 (14.1)
April13202516:32 (IST)

RR vs RCB LIVE: OUT!

Yash Dayal delivers! Is he one of the most underrated bowlers in IPL right now? Parag with the shot, straight at Virat Kohli at short cover. He departs for 30 runs off 22 balls. RR’s vice-captain is on his way back.

RR 105/2 (13.2)
April13202516:30 (IST)

RR vs RCB LIVE: What an effort!

Phil Salt, almost! That could’ve been the catch of the tournament. Jaiswal hit it very hard, was surely going for six, but Salt prevents it with an excellent piece of fielding. Times his jump perfectly and had he held on, what a catch it could’ve been.

RR 104/1 (13)
April13202516:28 (IST)

RR vs RCB LIVE: Jaiswal 50!

50 for Yashasvi Jaiswal! Took the run-scoring charge early on, and has completed a patient half-century. Comes off 35 balls. Jaiswal is now very well set, and has the chance to go berserk in the final overs. And he ramps Krunal for 4! 100 up for RR.

RR 103/1 (12.5)
April13202516:22 (IST)

RR vs RCB LIVE: Boundary!

Reverse sweep! Cheeky, but brilliantly timed. Pre-meditated it, and executed it to perfection. Suyash Sharma going for some runs here. Jaiswal is up to 47, he’s held his end and played well on a two-faced pitch.

RR 90/1 (11.1)
April13202516:20 (IST)

RR vs RCB LIVE: SIX!

Riyan Parag, that is excellent! Krunal comes in for his third over, and Parag clears the ropes with an excellent shot over deep mid-wicket. The right-hander is in good rhythm now, as RR’s run-rate climbs up.

RR 85/1 (11)
April13202516:17 (IST)

RR vs RCB LIVE: 4, 4 Parag!

Dropped chance? Riyan Parag is getting into the runs now. First timed well through extra cover, and then it was going straight at Yash Dayal but he can’t grab it! Should’ve done a lot better on that occasion.

RR 77/1 (10)
April13202516:11 (IST)

RR vs RCB LIVE: Four!

First boundary for Riyan Parag. Like Samson, he’s taking his time to settle in, but times it beautifully through third man. Late cut, placed between the fielders and it runs away for 4. Rajasthan Royals are barely going over 7 runs an over, though.

RR 65/1 (9)
April13202516:07 (IST)

RR vs RCB LIVE: 4!

Yashasvi Jaiswal continues the onslaught from his end. Pitched short by Liam Livingstone, and hit back hard by the left-hander. He is up to 37 off 24 balls now, and carrying the RR momentum. He’ll be hoping to convert this to a big score today.

RR 57/1 (7.4)
April13202516:04 (IST)

RR vs RCB LIVE: OUT!

Krunal Pandya makes the difference! First over of spin for Royal Challengers Bengaluru, and the tactic has worked. Samson has had a terrible stay at the crease, and he gets stumped by Jitesh on this occasion. 15 runs off 19 balls for RR’s captain.

RR 49/1 (6.5)
April13202516:01 (IST)

RR vs RCB LIVE: Powerplay ends

Samson finally gets the boundary, as Rajasthan Royals muster up 45 in the powerplay. Jaiswal has been the reason for most of the runs, but RR would hope their captain can get going soon. Krunal Pandya now brought in.

RR 45/0 (6)
April13202515:56 (IST)

RR vs RCB LIVE: Miscue!

Sanju Samson trying to break free, doesn’t get the timing but it goes beyond the chasing fielders and lands safely. Samson really struggling, on 8 runs off 13 balls now. Jaiswal, on the other end, is on 30 off 20.

RR 40/0 (5.3)
April13202515:51 (IST)

RR vs RCB LIVE: SIX!

First maximum! Yashasvi Jaiswal comes down the track and clobbers it back over the bowler’s head for 6. Impressive shot. Two balls later, cut away for 4! Exquisitely placed. He’s doing the bulk of the work here for RR early on.

RR 34/0 (4.3)
April13202515:50 (IST)

RR vs RCB LIVE: Samson struggling

Sanju Samson has not got going in the early overs here. Just 5 runs off 10 balls for the right-hander. Jaiswal is dealing in boundaries at the other end, but the RR captain has been kept quiet by the RCB pacers so far.

RR 24/0 (4)
April13202515:46 (IST)

RR vs RCB LIVE: Big shout!

Josh Hazlewood is into the attack and he’s creating problems straight away. A mishit for Jaiswal earns him a boundary on the first ball of the over, but Hazlewood comes back sharply with a big appeal for caught-behind. Umpire shakes his head.

Replays show it hit the pad! Could that have been LBW if they took a review?

RR 23/0 (3.2)
April13202515:45 (IST)

RR vs RCB LIVE: Good comeback by Bhuvneshwar

Economical from Bhuvneshwar Kumar in the early stages. Has given away just 11 runs in his first two overs. Only 19 runs in the first three overs for RR, they’ll hope to get rolling soon. Samson particularly cautious at the beginning.

RR 23/0 (3.1)

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