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- A Navi Mumbai banker had to cut short his vacation after police summons.
- The summons were tied to Kunal Kamra's controversial "traitor" joke targeting Eknath Shinde.
- Kamra apologized, offering to plan the banker's next vacation anywhere in India.
- The banker faced repeated police calls and threats, prompting his early return.
- Kamra's joke led to FIRs, venue vandalism, and political backlash from Shiv Sena members.
Harry Brook Replaces Jos Buttler as England's New White-Ball Captain
- Harry Brook, aged 26, succeeds Jos Buttler as England's white-ball captain.
- Buttler resigned after England's poor ICC Champions Trophy 2025 campaign, failing to win a match.
- Brook, vice-captain since 2024, led England in ODIs against Australia last September.
- Brook withdrew from IPL 2025 to focus on England duties, earning a two-year ban.
- His first assignment as captain will be against West Indies in May 2025.
Virat Kohli Becomes First Indian Batter to Reach 13,000 T20 Runs
- Virat Kohli became the first Indian to score 13,000 T20 runs during IPL 2025.
- He achieved the milestone in 386 innings, making him the second-fastest after Chris Gayle.
- Kohli is only the fifth player globally to cross the 13,000-run mark in T20 cricket.
- He smashed a fiery 29-ball fifty against Mumbai Indians in the milestone match.
- Kohli continues to shine at 36, showcasing consistency and dominance in T20 cricket.
Mom-to-Be Kiara Advani to Debut at Met Gala 2025
- Kiara Advani will debut at the Met Gala on May 5, 2025, in New York.
- Kiara, expecting her first child with Sidharth Malhotra, announced her pregnancy in February 2025.
- The theme for this year is "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style," celebrating Black fashion identities.
- Her Met Gala debut follows her Cannes appearance in 2024 at the Women in Cinema Gala Dinner.
- Kiara joins Indian stars like Priyanka Chopra, Deepika Padukone, and Alia Bhatt at this prestigious event.
Microsoft Engineer Vaniya Agrawal Protests Gaza Ties, Resigns After 50th Anniversary Outburst
- Vaniya Agrawal disrupted the event, accusing Microsoft of enabling violence in Gaza.
- Agrawal publicly criticized Satya Nadella, Bill Gates, and Steve Ballmer on stage.
- She claimed Microsoft's technology contributed to 50,000 Palestinian deaths in Gaza.
- Following the protest, Agrawal announced her resignation effective April 11, 2025.
- She referenced the employee-led group "No Azure for Apartheid" opposing Microsoft's Israel ties.
LPG Cylinder Prices Increased by ₹50; New Rates Effective April 8
- Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri announced a ₹50 hike in LPG prices.
- General users will pay ₹853 per cylinder; Ujjwala beneficiaries ₹553.
- The new rates will be applicable from April 8, 2025, nationwide.
- The hike affects over 90 million households amidst rising inflation and energy costs.
- Rising global LPG import costs and oil company losses necessitated the price adjustment.