Myanmar on Tuesday observed a one-minute silence to honour the victims of the devastating earthquake that has claimed over 2,000 lives.

A powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake, followed by a 6.4 magnitude aftershock minutes later, struck Myanmar’s Mandalay region on Friday, causing massive casualties and damage.

Myanmar announced on Monday a week-long mourning period following the earthquake that struck Myanmar, which wrought widespread destruction,
News Agency reported.

Music maestro AR Rahman is all set to kick off his much-awaited 'Wonderment' worldwide tour in Mumbai.

The tour promises to be a one-of-a-kind musical experience, bringing together AR Rahman’s iconic compositions and captivating performances. Celebrating 30 years in the global film and music industry, AR Rahman is ready to redefine the concert experience with the global premiere of his highly ambitious musical production, ‘Wonderment - The Tour’. The groundbreaking event has been created in collaboration with Percept Live and Fair Game Entertainment.

The inaugural concert of ‘Wonderment - The Tour’ will take place on May 3 at DY Patil Stadium in Mumbai. Speaking about the tour, Rahman said, “With wonderment, our aim was to convey the aspect that every note, every rhythm, tells a story. I hope to merge tradition with innovation, bringing together the past and the future in a celebration of music. Mumbai’s energy and spirit are unmatched, and it’s a joy to bring this unique musical experience to the heart of the city.”

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national leader and Punjab in-charge Manish Sisodia praised the Punjab government’s campaign ‘Yudh Nasheyan Virudh’ (War Against Drugs) and stated that under the guidance of AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal and the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, they will completely eliminate drugs from Punjab.

On Tuesday, in Ludhiana, Manish Sisodia, along with AAP Punjab President Aman Arora, addressed a press conference on this issue. He outlined Punjab government’s 360-degree strategy against drugs and said that in today’s meeting with Arvind Kejriwal and AAP leaders, it was decided that now both the Punjab government and the Aam Aadmi Party organization will jointly run a campaign against drugs to ensure that Punjab is completely drug-free as soon as possible.

Er Munish Bhardwaj has been promoted as Officiating Superintending Engineer (Electrical)/OSD to CMD, PSPCL, Patiala, against a vacant post with immediate effect, according to an official order issued by PSPCL.

Previously, he served as Additional SE/Chairman-cum-Managing Director, PSPCL, Patiala.

On this occasion, Er Kamal Joshi, Advisor/Litigation, PSPCL, Patiala, congratulated Er Munish Bhardwaj by presenting him with a bouquet and extending his best wishes. He said, "This promotion is a testament to his dedication and expertise. I am confident he will continue to serve PSPCL with the same commitment and excellence."

Er Kamal Joshi said, “This promotion is a well-deserved reward for the honesty, dedication, and hard work of Er Munish Bhardwaj.”

At least 18 workers were killed following an explosion at a firecracker factory located on Dhunwa Road in Deesa town of Gujarat’s Banaskantha district. The death toll may further rise as rescue operations are underway.

The blast caused a massive fire, leading to chaos in the area as emergency teams struggled to douse the flames and recover survivors from the rubble.

Reacting to the tragedy, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi called for strict enforcement of safety regulations in firecracker factories. In a statement on social media, he expressed condolences to the affected families and demanded a thorough investigation to hold those responsible accountable.

“Such accidents frequently occur in these factories, and poor workers lose their lives while earning their livelihood. Safety rules must be strictly enforced, and clear accountability must be established to prevent such tragedies,” he wrote on X.

Zomato, the popular online food delivery platform, has reportedly laid off up to 600 customer support employees, just a year after hiring them.

The reported layoffs came as the company faces challenges in its core food delivery business and rising losses in its quick commerce subsidiary, Blinkit.

According to reports, the company had hired nearly 1,500 employees last year through its Zomato Associate Accelerator Program (ZAAP) to fill customer support roles.

However, in recent weeks, many of these employees have been let go without any prior notice or opportunity to improve their performance, the report added.

The employees who were fired received one month's salary as compensation, but the layoffs were reportedly based on issues like poor performance and punctuality.

Punjab Kings have won the toss and elected to bowl first against Lucknow Super Giants in match 13 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season, here at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow.

For Punjab, New Zealand pacer Lockie Ferguson is making his debut for the franchise.

Punjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer said, “We are going to bowl first. It's a new ground, new pitch, dew could be a factor as well and this being a red-soil pitch, we want to chase. The players have the freedom to express themselves. You have to play the situation, the important goal is to win. We try to keep things simple. We don't know how the pitch is going to play but we have to adjust quickly. Lockie comes into the team.”

On the other hand, Lucknow are fielding the same 11 which won against Sunrisers Hyderabad.

Lucknow Super Giants captain Rishabh Pant said, “We wanted to bowl first but there are things which are not under our control so happy to bat first. There are a lot of people who have come to support us, we are definitely going to give our best. No changes for us.”

WhatsApp on Tuesday said that it has banned over 9.7 million accounts in India during February 2025, citing violations of its Terms of Service.

According to its latest monthly safety report, a significant portion of these bans, over 1.4 million accounts, were proactively removed by WhatsApp before any user complaints were even made.

The company, which has more than 500 million users in India, explained that the bans were the result of its ongoing investment in AI-driven moderation and advanced reporting tools.

"Over the years, WhatsApp has consistently invested in Artificial Intelligence and other state-of-the-art technology, data scientists and experts, and in processes, in order to keep our users safe on our platform," a WhatsApp spokesperson said in a statement.

India’s motorcycle industry witnessed strong growth in the final month of the just-concluded fiscal year 2024-25, with leading manufacturers reporting impressive sales figures.

Royal Enfield and Suzuki Motorcycle India Private Limited (SMIPL) showcased remarkable achievements in March, according to their sales data.

Royal Enfield, the world’s largest maker of middleweight motorcycles, marked a significant milestone by selling over one million units for the first time in a financial year.

In FY 2024-25, the Bullet maker sold a total of 10,09,900 units, an 11 per cent increase compared to the previous year. Of this, domestic sales stood at 9,02,757 units, while exports surged by 37 per cent, reaching 1,07,143 units, according to the company.

The bodies of a woman and her two children were discovered in a village in Jharkhand's Giridih district on Tuesday, officials said.

The deceased have been identified as Renu Tudu and her six-year-old son, Sachit Hembram, who were found hanging from a tree near the pond in Bardauni village in Tisri block of Giridih. The body of her eight-year-old daughter, Sarita Hembram, was found floating in the pond’s water.

Police said they have detained the woman’s husband, Charo Hembram, in connection with the case.

The incident came to light when villagers noticed the bodies hanging from a tree. As the news spread, a large crowd gathered at the scene. Soon after, the body of the girl was spotted floating in the pond, and the villagers themselves retrieved it.

Upon receiving the information, Lokai-Nayanpur police reached the site and later detained Charo Hembram for questioning.