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- Donald Trump warned countries hit by Hormuz fuel disruptions to buy from the US and stop relying on Washington for protection.
- BJP released its manifesto ahead of Kerala polls, promising a Rs 3,000 pension, free water for households, and a mix of welfare and infrastructure measures.
- IndiGo has named aviation veteran Willie Walsh as CEO following Pieter Elbers’ exit after last year’s operational crisis.
- Fakhar Zaman has been banned for two matches after being found guilty in the PSL ‘ball-tampering’ controversy.
- A woman died after allegedly jumping from the 17th floor, minutes after discovering her husband dead inside their Bengaluru apartment.
Here are top 5 stories of the day
Trump says US won’t ‘help anymore’ in Strait of Hormuz crisis
Donald Trump said countries facing jet fuel shortages because of disruptions near the Strait of Hormuz should buy fuel from the US and do more to secure their own energy supplies. In a Truth Social post, he criticized allies such as the UK for not supporting military action against Iran and said they should no longer rely on the US for protection. Read full story
BJP releases Kerala poll manifesto, promises Rs 3,000 pension and free water
The BJP released its manifesto for the Kerala Assembly elections, promising a mix of welfare schemes, infrastructure development and temple-focused measures. The manifesto included a Rs 3,000 monthly pension for needy women, widows and senior citizens above 70, along with 20,000 litres of free water per month for every household in Kerala. Read full story
IndiGo appoints former British Airways chief Willie Walsh as CEO
IndiGo announced the appointment of former British Airways chief Willie Walsh as its new chief executive officer, following the resignation of Pieter Elbers earlier this month. The move comes months after the airline grappled with a significant operational crisis in December. Read full story
Fakhar Zaman suspended after PSL ‘ball-tampering’ incident
Pakistan’s opening stalwart Fakhar Zaman has been suspended for two matches over the PSL ‘ball-tampering’ controversy, following an incident during a tense finish between Karachi Kings and Lahore Qalandars. The controversy erupted at the end of the 19th over in the second innings, with Karachi requiring 14 runs from the last over before sealing victory with three balls remaining. Read full story
Techie couple from Telangana die minutes apart in Bengaluru apartment
A techie couple from Telangana died within minutes of each other at an apartment complex in Bengaluru. Bhanu Chander Reddy Kunta was found dead inside a locked room in the couple’s flat after his wife, Shaziya, raised an alarm when he did not respond. Minutes later, Shaziya allegedly jumped from the 17th floor of the building. Read full story
