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NEW DELHI: Despite a forgettable outing with the bat, Rohit Sharma gave fans a reason to smile during Mumbai Indians’ clash against Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the Wankhede on Monday.
While the game ended in heartbreak for MI, with RCB clinching a 12-run win and breaking their Wankhede jinx, it was Rohit’s light-hearted moment that went viral across social media.
As the ‘Impact Player’ substitution was signaled by the umpire during RCB’s batting, Rohit mimicked the iconic ‘X’ gesture, drawing laughter from fans across social media platforms.
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Entering the field as an impact sub for Vignesh Puthur, Rohit received a raucous ovation from the home crowd, chants of “Rohit, Rohit” echoing around the stadium.
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However, the joy didn’t last long with the bat.
Chasing a mammoth 222, Rohit looked in good touch early, smashing a six and two crisp boundaries.
But just as it seemed he was settling in, Yash Dayal cleaned him up with a brilliant inswinger for 17, continuing Rohit’s underwhelming IPL 2025 run.
With scores of 0, 8, 13, and now 17, the MI stalwart is still searching for rhythm.

Still, fans found solace in Rohit’s infectious humour.
The match itself was a rollercoaster.
Tilak Varma (56) and Hardik Pandya (42 off 15) led a fiery counterattack, but Krunal Pandya’s final-over heroics denied MI a dramatic win.
Earlier, Kohli and Patidar’s half-centuries powered RCB to 221, a total just beyond Mumbai’s reach.
In a game full of high drama, Rohit Sharma’s comic timing stole a moment for himself.

KKR vs LSG IPL 2025 Live: Here are the XIs!

KKR XI: Quinton de Kock (wk), Sunil Narine, Ajinkya Rahane (capt), Venkatesh Iyer, Rinku Singh, Andre Russell, Ramandeep Singh, Vaibhav Arora, Spencer Johnson, Harshit Rana, Varun Chakravarthy

LSG XI: Mitch Marsh, Aiden Markram, Nicholas Pooran, Rishabh Pant (capt, wk), Ayush Badoni, Abdul Samad, David Miller, Shardul Thakur, Akash Deep, Avesh Khan, Digvesh Rathi

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MUMBAI: Former Indian cricketer Kedar Jadhav is all set to embark on a new journey into the political arena. TOI has learnt that the 40-year-old will formally join the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) at the party headquarters here at the Marine Drive at 3pm on Tuesday, marking the start of his political career.
Jadhav, who played for Maharashtra in domestic cricket and Chennai Super Kings in the IPL, will be welcomed into the party fold in the presence of Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and BJP’s state president Chandrashekhar Bawankule.
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While there has been no official confirmation from the party or Jadhav himself, a reliable source tracking developments confirmed the news as true.
Born on March 26, 1985, in Pune, Maharashtra, Jadhav, a prolific middle-order batter, made his One Day International (ODI) debut for India in 2014 against Sri Lanka and went on to represent the country in 73 ODIs, scoring 1,389 runs at an average of 42.09. and picking up 27 wickets at an economy rate of 5.15 with his effective part-time off-spinners.
While he played a few crucial knocks for India, Jadhav is best remembered for his magnificent 120-run knock off just 76 balls against England in the Pune ODI in 2017, during which, rescuing India from 63 for four in the 12th over, he shared an epic 200-run partnership with the then Indian captain Virat Kohli to help India chase down 351 and carve out a thrilling victory.
Jadhav was a mainstay in the Maharashtra side and had a prolific 2013-14 Ranji Trophy season, during which he amassed 1223 runs@87.35, including six hundreds, to force his way into the national team.
Jadhav played for four franchises in the IPL – Delhi Daredevils, Royal Challengers Bangalore, Chennai Super Kings, and Sunrisers Hyderabad. Jadhav also played for the now-defunct Kochi Tuskers Kerala in 2010.
On June 3, 2024, Jadhav officially announced his retirement from all formats of cricket, closing a chapter that had spanned almost 17 years-2009 to 2024.

Five Palestinian detainees released as part of the Israel-Hamas ceasefire before it collapsed have described the inhumane treatment meted out to them. Arrested from Gaza in the months following the Hamas attack that killed roughly 1200 Israelis, these men were held under Unlawful Combatants Law, which allows Israel to arrest people for an indefinite period without any charge.  

Speaking with the BBC, they said they were stripped, blindfolded, cuffed and beaten. The torture also included electric shocks and being menaced by dogs, they said.

Mohammad Abu Tawileh, 36, said he was covered with chemicals and set on fire. “I thrashed around like an animal in an attempt to put the fire out [on my body],” he told BBC.

Mr Tawileh, a mechanic, said the Israeli prison staff poured acid on him, and that he spent around a day and a half washed with it.

Pictures posted by the BBC show Mr Tawilah’s back covered in red welts.

Abdul Karim Mushtaha, 33, another detainee now out, said the Israeli prison authorities cuffed the Palestinians and hit them. The poultry slaughterhouse worker said nobody gave them even a drop of water.

A third Palestinian detainee said the Israeli soldiers stood and spat on him, calling them “sons of pigs” and “sons of Sinwar”.

The 33-year-old, referred to as Omar (not his original name), said they were forced to listen to a voice recording that said: “What you did to our children, we will do to your children”.

The detainees also alleged they were denied medical care and they witnessed the deaths of fellow Palestinians. At least one, Omar, claimed to have witnessed sexual abuse, according to the BBC report.

They took the clothes off some of the guys and “would do shameful acts,” Omar said. The Israeli authorities forced them to “perform sex acts on each other”.

“He would tell one guy to suck another guy. It was obligatory.”  

The Israeli soldiers targeted heads and sensitive areas like eyes and ears, said Hamad al-Dahdouh, another detainee, now out as part of the ceasefire deal.

According to Ahmed Abu Seif, who was 17 at the time of his detention, the Israeli prison staff stormed their cells regularly and sprayed inmates with tear gas. They felt suffocated and struggled to breathe after each tear gas attack, he said.

“There was no consideration of us being children, they treated us like the militants of 7 October.”

When the BBC reached out to the Israeli Defence Forces (IDF), the allegations went unaddressed but they rejected accusations of “systematic abuse of detainees”.

The IDF added that specific complaints about “inappropriate behaviour by detention facility staff or insufficient conditions” were to the concerned authorities and dealt with.

The disciplinary actions follow against the staff members and criminal investigations are opened, should charges merit it, they said.

Economists and market analysts widely expect the RBI to cut the repo rate by 25 basis points.

RBI MPC meet date, time: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) governor Sanjay Malhotra-led Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) is meeting this week to deliberate on repo rate, liquidity conditions in the economy, CPI inflation and GDP growth outlook for the Indian economy.
The central bank commenced its bi-monthly monetary policy assessment on Monday, with analysts anticipating a 25 basis points reduction in interest rates, considering the easing inflation and necessity to boost growth amidst economic challenges posed by US President Donald Trump’s trade barriers.
The United States has levied a 26 per cent duty on imports from India, which is projected to impact India’s GDP growth for FY 2025-26, reducing it by 20-40 basis points. This could bring the growth rate down to approximately 6.1 per cent from the RBI’s previous projection of 6.7 per cent.
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The outcome of the six-member MPC will be disclosed on Wednesday. Apart from the RBI governor, the committee comprises two senior officials from the central bank and three government appointees.

RBI MPC Meeting: Date, Time

RBI Monetary Policy Meeting: When & Where To Watch

The Reserve Bank of India’s Monetary Policy Committee statement, delivered by Governor Sanjay Malhotra, will be broadcast live on April 9, 2025, starting at 10:00 AM through RBI’s official Youtube channel. Viewers can access the governor’s media address directly through the streaming platform.
Additionally, Times of India will provide comprehensive coverage and analysis of the MPC meeting’s implications for the economy and loan borrowers through their Live blog.

RBI MPC Meet Outcome: Repo Rate cut likely?

Economists and market analysts widely expect the RBI to cut the repo rate by 25 basis points from 6.25% to 6%. In February, the MPC reduced the repo rate by 25 basis points to 6.25 per cent, marking the first decrease since May 2020 and the first adjustment after a thirty-month period.
Global economic growth is expected to encounter substantial challenges arising from the interconnected challenges of trade barriers, volatile currency movements, and disrupted capital flows, affecting all nations, according to an SBI research analysis.
The report indicates that whilst central banks maintain an accommodative stance, their approach towards interest rate decisions might remain unclear.
“We expect a 25-basis point rate cut in April 2025 policy. Cumulative rate cut over the cycle could be at least 100 basis points, with 2 successive rate cuts over February and April 2025. With an intervening gap in June 2025, the second round of rate cuts could start from August 2025,” said the research report from the State Bank of India’s Economic Research Department – ‘Prelude to MPC Meeting: April 7-9, 2025’.
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A lot was expected from Mumbai Indians icon Rohit Sharma as he returned to the team after missing the previous Indian Premier League (IPL) game due to an injury. Rohit, who has featured as an Impact Substitute from the bench since the start of the campaign, continued his poor run of form, scoring just 17 runs from 9 balls before being dismissed by Royal Challengers Bengaluru pacer Yash Dayal. When asked about MI’s concerns at the top of the batting order and Rohit Sharma’s dismissal, coach Mahela Jayawardene refused to mince words.

The Mumbai Indians head coach admitted that the team is struggling in the powerplays, both from the batting and bowling standpoint at the moment.

“The powerplay is a concern for us with the ball and the bat. In the last few games as well, we were leaking too many runs with the ball in the powerplay as well. We got an early wicket today as well – first over – but then they counter-punched, played some good shots, and we just did not react well to that. These are the margins and then they had a big sixth over, which really hurt us in that powerplay,” Jayawardene said in the press conference after the match.

Since IPL 2024, Rohit has struggled a lot against left-arm pacers in the IPL. In fact, he has been dismissed most times by a left-arm pacers over this period. As for statistics, the Hitman was dismissed seven times out of the 17 innings against left-arm seamers.

Jayawardene, when asked about concern around Rohit’s dismissal and the lack of runs, decided to credit Dayal more for the delivery he bowled.

“Obviously for right-handed batsman left armers, it is a natural thing for a lot of opening batsman and a lot of the right-handed batsman. It’s been there for many years, I can remember many teams doing the same thing, so it’s just a natural angle and then creating that space. But yeah, I’m sure Rohit’s been working on it, he’s been practicing hard and he’s a very experienced player,” said Jayawardene.

“I’m sure that’s not the thing, he was trying to give us a good start and he played some really good shots. Yash bowled a good ball, it was late swing and fuller got through Rohit’s defence. So I think when you have played the game for that long, I think you need to sometimes keep to the bowlers as well. I wouldn’t read into that too much, but yeah, I mean it’s something that I’m sure that he will work hard on it,” the Sri Lanka great asserted.

Stock markets in the Asia-Pacific region seem to regain some calm after Monday’s “bloodbath” amid fears about worsening consumer finances following US President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs. Japan’s Nikkei, South Korea’s Kospi, and Australia’s ASX 200 all opened in green on Tuesday morning, although they only regained a fraction of yesterday’s mega losses.

Tokyo’s Nikkei index jumped nearly 6 per cent in early trade on Tuesday after plunging an eye-watering 7.8 per cent the previous day. The benchmark Nikkei 225 index was up 5.81 percent, or 1,809.92 points, to 32,946.50 yen, while the broader Topix index gained 6.20 percent, or 141.82 points, to 2,430.48 yen.

Seoul’s Kospi index was also up nearly 2 per cent. However, Taiwan’s benchmark Taiex index plummeted more than 5 per cent, adding to an almost 10 per cent plunge on Monday.

Australian stocks also surged as banking and mining shares rose, driven by reassurance from the Treasurer Jim Chalmers. The S&P/ASX 200 index gained 1.1 per cent to 7,423.40 points. The benchmark had finished 4.2 per cent lower on Monday.

Indian markets also opened in green. Sensex jumped over 550 points, while Nifty was up at 22,440 in pre-open session.

The market in Hong Kong crawled back some of the massive losses suffered the day before after China retaliated in kind against US tariffs, though Shanghai dropped further.

The Hang Seng Index added 1.66 percent, or 329.22 points, to 20,157.52, but the Shanghai Composite Index dipped 0.07 percent, or 2.31 points, to 3,094.26.

The effect of Yesterday’s bloodshed was again seen in Vietnam, where stocks are down more than 3.5 per cent after the trading holiday, while Indonesian shares have also plummeted over 9 per cent at open.

Thailand’s stocks also fell more than four percent at the opening on Tuesday, after escaping the turmoil that hit global markets a day earlier because of a national holiday.

Investors took the opportunity to buy up beaten-down stocks after Monday’s 13.2 percent rout wiped trillions off company valuations as US President Donald Trump’s trade war ramps up recession worries.

US-China Trade War

Trump on Monday threatened to impose an additional tariff of 50 per cent on Beijing’s imports to the US will affect the stocks, after China announced a tit-for-tat 34 per cent tariff on the United States. 

In retaliation, China’s commerce ministry on Tuesday vowed to fight US tariffs “to the end” and also threatened to take “countermeasures” to defend its “rights and interests” should Trump go ahead with his threat.

“The US threat to escalate tariffs against China is a mistake on top of a mistake, which once again exposes the US’s blackmailing nature,” a ministry spokesperson said.

“China will never accept this,” they said.

“If the US insists on going its own way, China will fight it to the end. If the US escalates its tariff measures, China will resolutely take countermeasures to safeguard its own rights and interests,” the spokesperson added.

Trump upended the world economy last week with sweeping tariffs that have raised fears of an international recession and triggered criticism even from within his own Republican Party. As the trade war escalates, Beijing — Washington’s major economic rival — unveiled its own 34 percent duties on US goods to come into effect on Thursday.

China’s commerce ministry also on Tuesday reiterated that it sought “dialogue” with the United States, and that there were “no winners in a trade war”.

‘Hint Of Optimism’

Analysts believe that Asian markets are showing a ‘hint of optimism’ after the US futures market showed an ascent.

What is currently happening is “something of a natural market bounce following Monday’s calamities,” Tim Waterer from the KCM Trade brokerage told the BBC.

“US futures markets have been moving higher, which has given a hint of optimism for Asian markets,” he added.

Vishnu Varathan from Mizuho Securities Singapore told the British publication that what investors are seeing is “some scope for a rebalancing” after several “rather ugly” market sessions.

“It’s just a case of waiting it out to determine which way [tariff threats] swing,” Varathan added.

The current stock market downward trend in India stems primarily from the widespread weakness observed across global markets. (AI image)

What has US President Donald Trump unleashed on the world economy? That’s the question in the minds of global market experts and economists as the world enters a period of heightened volatility and uncertainty due to Trump’s reciprocal tariffs and the possibility of a trade war due to retaliatory measures by other countries.
China has already announced 34% tariffs as a counter – a step that Trump has warned may invite another 50% tariffs on the world’s second largest economy.
Asian financial markets experienced sharp declines on Monday, following the significant crash on Wall Street in the previous week. Trump maintained his stance on comprehensive import tariffs affecting most nations, stating he would continue unless countries balanced their trade relationships with the U.S.
The Japanese market witnessed severe turbulence, with the Nikkei 225 index recording an initial decline of nearly 8% at opening. By midday, the index stabilised at a 6% decrease. Other regional markets showed substantial losses, with Hong Kong’s Hang Seng falling 9.4%, whilst the Shanghai Composite declined 6.2%, and South Korea’s Kospi reduced by 4.1%.
Indian stock markets have not been spared either. BSE Sensex and Nifty50 crashed around 5% in trade on Monday, before making a smart recovery in the last hour of trading.
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Market analysts indicate that this year’s unprecedented market decline has compelled investors to exercise heightened caution whilst dealing with the present difficult conditions.
The current stock market downward trend in India stems primarily from the widespread weakness observed across global markets, significantly impacting investor confidence.
“However, any signs of stabilization or improvement on the global front are likely to ignite a powerful recovery in the Indian markets, revitalizing confidence and sparking renewed optimism among market participants,” said Rajesh Bhosale, Technical Analyst, Angel One.
April 7 Stock market crash amongst the worst in history
The day’s sell-off left investors poorer by Rs 14.2 lakh crore with BSE’s market capitalisation now at Rs 389.3 lakh crore.
The April 7, 2025 crash in the Indian stock markets is the third biggest market cap loss in a single day. It’s also the sixth biggest single-day crash on the BSE Sensex in terms of points.
The US exposure – businesses taking the maximum hit
Investors are heavily offloading shares of companies that have substantial business interests in the US, as concerns mount over a potential recession in the largest economy and a worldwide business slowdown
In India’s stock market, share prices have declined considerably across various sectors including automobile and components, metal manufacturing, information technology, pharmaceutical, textile manufacturing, and precious stones & ornaments.
Among major business houses, the Tata Group, which has significant US market presence, has witnessed the largest decline in total market value since the fresh tariff proposals were announced late on April 2. The group’s market capitalisation has reduced by approximately Rs 2.4 lakh crore to Rs 25.5 lakh crore. The Mukesh Ambani-controlled Reliance Industries group follows with a market value reduction of about Rs 1.3 lakh crore.
FIIs bail out – $1 billion gone in a day!
The market decline on Monday was primarily driven by overseas investors who offloaded shares valued at Rs 9,040 crore. Foreign institutional investors withdrew more than Rs 9,000 crore ($1.04 billion) from Indian equity markets, marking the second-largest divestment of Indian shares by value in the current year.
In contrast, domestic institutional investors demonstrated confidence by making net purchases amounting to Rs 12,122 crore.
The Big Global Recession & Stagflation Risk

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Indian Markets in ‘unknown’ territory, but there’s a silver lining
Top fund managers and strategists said world markets were in unknown territory, and hence risks are high. However, they said given India’s small share in global trade, the impact could be limited.
Narendra Solanki, who leads Fundamental Research – Investment Services at Anand Rathi Shares, expresses a positive long-term perspective regarding the Indian economy
He maintains a 12-month target of 26,000 for Nifty50. Recent market volatility has emerged following the tariff announcement by former US President Donald Trump, raising concerns about global trade patterns and capital movements.
However, he considers this disruption to be temporary. Whilst these short-term disturbances may temporarily affect investor confidence, corporate earnings visibility and asset price returns, they are unlikely to impede India’s fundamental growth trajectory, he told TOI.
In today’s unpredictable global environment, India maintains a relatively protected and insulated position, according to A Balasubramanian, MD & CEO, Aditya Birla Mutual Fund.
“India’s domestic fundamentals remain strong, with a large economy and minimal direct impact from the tariff changes. Additionally, falling oil prices could help reduce inflation, potentially leading to rate cuts that would support growth.”
India’s resilience against worldwide disruptions stems from its robust internal economic framework, whilst policymakers actively implement stabilising measures and ensure effective policy execution, he indicated.
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