C Joseph Vijay was sworn in as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister after his party, TVK, emerged as the single largest in the assembly. Vijay secured the required majority with support from Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi and Indian Union Muslim League, unseating traditional Dravidian parties. He will seek a vote of confidence by May 13.

Virat Kohli is on the cusp of another IPL record, needing just 28 runs against Mumbai Indians to become the first batter to score 1,000 IPL runs against them. This achievement would mark the fifth team he has surpassed this milestone against in his illustrious IPL career.

Hardik Pandya has excelled for India in crunch T20 situations since 2024 but struggled to replicate that impact for Mumbai Indians. His bowling economy and batting strike rate dip sharply for MI, especially in death overs. Questions resurfaced after MI’s record 103-run loss to CSK, where Hardik avoided bowling late despite having overs left, highlighting his contrasting performances for franchise and country.

App developer Rave has sued Apple in a US federal court. Rave alleges Apple removed its app from the App Store to reduce competition. This action allegedly harmed consumers by limiting cross-platform viewing. Rave seeks reinstatement and significant damages. Apple denies the claims, citing guideline violations. This case adds to Apple's ongoing App Store legal challenges.

Karnataka's Planning and Statistics Minister, D. Sudhakar, a senior Congress leader and MLA from Hiriyur, passed away early Sunday at 66 after a prolonged lung infection. His demise, confirmed by the Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences, has deeply saddened Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar, who lauded Sudhakar's exemplary public service as a cabinet colleague and legislator.

Global oil inventories are rapidly depleting due to the Iran war disrupting crude flows from the Persian Gulf, leading to concerns of price spikes and shortages. Asia faces immediate pressure, with some nations potentially experiencing shortages within a month as reserves hit multi-year lows. Strategic reserves are being deployed, but this further weakens the global safety buffer.

Congress is deliberating on its Kerala chief minister choice, with V.D. Satheesan, Ramesh Chennithala, and K.C. Venugopal as top contenders. Meetings with the high command are ongoing, with a decision expected imminently. The party is also addressing internal indiscipline following public demonstrations supporting individual leaders.

Central Mali is reeling from a brutal wave of jihadist attacks, with at least 70 lives lost in recent days. The Al-Qaeda-linked JNIM has claimed responsibility for the coordinated assaults, which targeted villages that resisted their control. This escalating violence follows earlier deadly incidents and a prison raid, highlighting the persistent threat in the region.

Gujarat Titans crushed Rajasthan Royals by 77 runs after posting 229/4, powered by Shubman Gill’s 84 and Sai Sudharsan’s 55. Rashid Khan starred with 4/33 as Rajasthan collapsed for 152 despite a quickfire 36 from teenager Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. Gill later mocked Rajasthan online, posting: “Pink city, blue result. Khamma Ghani.”

Passengers from the hantavirus-affected MV Hondius will disembark in Tenerife on Sunday. Three passengers have died, and five others tested positive after leaving the ship. The Andes virus strain, which can spread person-to-person, was detected. Spanish authorities confirmed the deceased and their belongings will not be unloaded.

Gujarat Titans surged to second place with a dominant 77-run victory over Rajasthan Royals, significantly boosting their playoff chances to 72.52%. Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan starred with the bat, while Rashid Khan impressed with the ball. Despite the loss, Rajasthan Royals maintain a higher overall playoff probability due to their easier remaining schedule.

Iran's IRGC has warned of a "heavy assault" on US military assets and ships if Iranian oil tankers or commercial vessels are attacked in the Strait of Hormuz. This follows US forces disabling two Iranian oil tankers in the Gulf of Oman and an earlier exchange of fire near the strait.