Pope Leo XIV's Vatican is signaling a nuanced approach to LGBTQ+ Catholics, embracing dialogue while maintaining traditional stances on same-sex blessings. A recent Vatican report highlighted testimonies from gay Catholics, emphasizing social justice over sexual morality. This move has drawn praise from advocates and criticism from conservatives, underscoring the ongoing internal church debate.

C Joseph Vijay will be sworn in as Tamil Nadu's Chief Minister on Sunday at 10 am. He secured the required majority with support from Congress, CPI, CPM, VCK, and IUML. The governor has directed Vijay to seek a vote of confidence in the assembly by May 13.

Krunal Pandya reflects on his 11-season IPL journey, crediting adaptability, fitness and constant reinvention for his longevity and success with Royal Challengers Bengaluru. The left-arm spinner discusses refining his bowling for bounce and deception, embracing challenges, and staying driven by an ambition to return to India’s national team. Gratitude, resilience and evolution remain central to his career and mindset.

The Supreme Court emphasized its reluctance to direct arrests, prioritizing evidence collection and witness protection. While monitoring investigations, the bench declined to comment on the merits of the Anil Ambani Group (ADAG) case, citing past collateral damage to reputations. The CBI has filed nine FIRs totaling Rs 27,337 crore against ADAG entities.