Rahul Gandhi, Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha, on Saturday paid homage to Babu Jagjivan Ram on his birth anniversary, which is also observed as Samta Diwas across the country.

The day commemorates the life and contributions of the veteran freedom fighter, socialist icon, and champion of social justice.

Marking the occasion, LoP Rahul Gandhi, along with several senior Congress leaders, visited the Babu Jagjivan Ram memorial to offer tributes to the former Deputy Prime Minister.

Taking to X, LoP Gandhi posted, "Respectful tributes to Babu Jagjivan Ram ji on his birth anniversary. Babu ji dedicated his entire life for the rights of the deprived, the exploited and Dalits. He strengthened the democratic and constitutional values of the country by strengthening their rights and participation."

One intruder was killed after the Border Security Force (BSF) foiled an infiltration bid on the International Border (IB) in Jammu, the force said on Saturday.

"In the intervening night of 04 April/05 April 2025, the alert BSF troops observed a suspicious movement across the IB in Jammu border area and an intruder was observed crossing the IB. He was challenged by the alert BSF troops but paid no heed and kept on moving," the BSF said in a statement on Saturday.

"BSF troops, sensing a threat, neutralised the intruder. The identity and motive of the intruder is being ascertained," the statement added.

The BSF further said that after its vigilant troops thwarted an infiltration attempt, a strong protest was being lodged with Pakistani Rangers.

There have been a series of encounters between terrorists and security forces across Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in the recent past, in which many terrorists and their commanders have been eliminated even as Pakistan is trying to step up infiltration at the Line of Control and send consignments of weapons.

Lucknow Super Giants captain Rishabh Pant and young spinner Digvesh Singh were both penalised for separate breaches of the IPL Code of Conduct after a thrilling 12-run win over Mumbai Indians on Friday night, at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium.

Pant was fined Rs 12 lakh for his team’s slow over-rate during Match 16, marking LSG’s first such offence of the season under Article 2.22 of the IPL Code of Conduct. The regulation mandates teams to complete their overs within the stipulated time frame, and Pant, as captain, was held responsible for the lapse.

"Rishabh Pant, Captain, Lucknow Super Giants has been fined after his team maintained a slow over-rate during Match 16 of the IPL 2025 against Mumbai Indians at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow on Friday," read the IPL statement.

Global brokerages and economists have warned an impending US recession after factoring in the impact of reciprocal tariffs announced by the Donald Trump administration.

According to JPMorgan Chase & Co, “We now expect real GDP to contract under the weight of the tariffs, and for the full year (4Q/4Q) we now look for real GDP growth of -0.3 per cent, down from 1.3 per cent previously,”

The bank’s chief US economist Michael Feroli said in a note to clients that the forecast contraction in economic activity is expected to depress hiring and over time to lift the unemployment rate to 5.3 per cent.

Feroli expects the US Federal Reserve to begin cutting its benchmark interest rate in June and proceed with rate cuts at each subsequent meeting through January next year.

Hyundai Motor will freeze prices of all new vehicles sold in the United States through early June, a move aimed at easing consumer concerns over rising costs following Washington's imposing of 25 per cent duties on all imported vehicles, the automaker's American subsidiary said.

Hyundai Motor America (HMA) said that any new Hyundai vehicle purchased until June 2 will be protected from Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) increases regardless of changes in market conditions under the company's Customer Assurance programme, reports news agency.

Washington's measure of imposing 25 per cent tariffs on imported cars went into effect this week, part of U.S. President Donald Trump's aggressive drive to reduce America's trade deficits and bolster domestic manufacturing.

"We know consumers are uncertain about the potential for rising prices and we want to provide them with some stability in the coming months," Jose Munoz, president and chief executive officer (CEO) of Hyundai Motor, said. "Our MSRP commitment is just one part of our multifaceted effort to provide great vehicles to American consumers."

The new financial year (FY26) has commenced on a subdued note, largely driven by the imposition of higher-than-anticipated tariffs by the US, market experts said on Saturday, adding that any constructive developments arising from the ongoing India–US bilateral trade negotiations could serve as a supportive catalyst for the market.

Sectors like IT and metals have underperformed relative to the broader market, reflecting growing concerns over the outlook for the US economy and potential retaliatory trade actions by other countries.

According to Vinod Nair, Head of Research, Geojit Investments Limited, investors are expected to closely monitor any countermeasures implemented by global trade partners, which could further exacerbate geopolitical and economic uncertainty.

This cautious sentiment is reflected in the sustained rally in gold and bond prices, underscoring a pronounced shift toward safe-haven assets.

In an effort to address the harms and criminalities being committed through widespread circulation of misinformation and deepfakes powered by AI, the government has once again advised social media platforms on countering unlawful content, including malicious “synthetic media” to curb deepfakes and promptly remove harmful content online.

The IT Ministry has conducted multiple consultations with industry stakeholders/social media platforms to discuss the challenges identified in combating deepfakes and has issued advisories time to time, through which the intermediaries were reminded about compliance with their due-diligence obligations outlined under the IT Rules, 2021.

“The policies are aimed at ensuring a safe, trusted and accountable cyberspace for users in the country,” said Minister of State for Electronics and IT, Jitin Prasada, as a written reply in the Rajya Sabha.

In a tragic incident, five people were killed and 11 others were injured after a mini-bus rammed into a parked truck in Kalaburagi district of Karnataka in the early hours of Saturday.

The accident occurred near Nelogi Cross, close to Jevargi town.

The deceased have been identified as Wajid, Mehaboobi, Priyanka, Mehaboob, and one person whose identity is yet to be confirmed.

All the deceased were residents of the Navanagara locality in Bagalkot district.

South Korea's presidential office has suspended its official website following the Constitutional Court's ruling on former President Yoon Suk Yeol's removal from office, a notice on the site showed on Saturday.

The website said that the service was "temporarily unavailable" as it is "undergoing maintenance," apologising to the public for causing inconvenience, news agency reported.

The notice appears to be a step taken following Friday's court decision to uphold the impeachment of Yoon and dismiss him as President over his martial law attempt last December.

On the same day, the presidential office in Yongsan lowered the flag bearing the official presidential emblem in front of the building, while ministries also removed photos of Yoon.

An Indian national was stabbed to death in the Rockland area near Ottawa, Canada, prompting a swift response from local authorities. The Indian Embassy in Canada confirmed the incident early on Saturday morning, stating that a suspect has been taken into custody.

The Indian Embassy released a statement expressing deep sorrow over the incident, offering support to the victim's family.

"We are deeply saddened by the tragic death of an Indian national in Rockland near Ottawa, due to stabbing. Police has stated a suspect has been taken into custody. We are in close contact through a local community association to provide all possible assistance to the bereaved kin," the Embassy wrote in a post on X.

While the details of the stabbing are still unclear, local media reports indicate that the incident occurred early in the morning in the Clarence-Rockland area.