April 2025: Your Quick Guide to All the Hot Stories

April was a roller‑coaster for anyone who follows sports, exams or just everyday news. From jaw‑dropping IPL moments to shocking earthquake coverage, here’s the roundup you need to stay up‑to‑date.

Cricket & IPL – Wins, Records and Controversies

India Women made headlines by beating South Africa in the Sri Lanka Women’s ODI Tri‑Series, thanks to a five‑wicket spell from Sneh Rana. On the men’s side, Sandeep Sharma became the talk of the town after he bowled an 11‑ball over that tied an unwanted IPL record against Delhi Capitals.

IPL 2025 kept the excitement high. Mumbai Indians chased down 144 with Rohit Sharma and Suryakumar Yadav leading the charge, while Gujarat Titans thrashed Sunrisers Hyderabad with a comfortable seven‑wicket win. Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) also showed firepower, beating Punjab Kings after Virat Kohli’s unbeaten 73.

Beyond the league, Bangladesh secured its first Test series win on Pakistani soil in Rawalpindi, and New Zealand edged Pakistan in a rain‑hit T20 in Dunedin. Meanwhile, Inter Milan faced Bayern Munich in a tense Champions League second leg, putting the German side under pressure.

Not all cricket news was about victories. Shahid Afridi sparked a firestorm by accusing the Indian army of staging the Pahalgam terror attack, prompting a wave of criticism across India. Mohammad Amir’s decision to favor the IPL over the PSL added another layer to the India‑Pakistan sports tension.

Education Results, Weather Alerts & Breaking News

Exam season hit a nerve in April. CGPSC announced 703 candidates moving to the interview stage, while CBSE’s Class 10 results were slated for early May, with online access through DigiLocker and UMANG. The UP Board dismissed rumors about an early April result, urging students to wait for the official date.

On the weather front, Delhi braced for an unprecedented heatwave, with temperatures projected to hit 44°C. The city also received alerts for thunderstorms and rains later in the month, a rare shift from the usual dry April climate.

International headlines weren’t quiet either. Bilawal Bhutto warned India after the suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty, raising fears over water security for Pakistan. A 6.2‑magnitude quake near Istanbul briefly stunned a live news anchor, highlighting lingering earthquake concerns in Turkey.

Lastly, a few lighter yet popular stories made the cut: Nagaland’s lottery announced a ₹1 crore jackpot, Delhi University’s odd cow‑dung cooling experiment sparked student protests, and Mahindra’s SUV demand continued to outpace supply, leaving buyers waiting up to 18 months.

That’s the pulse of April 2025 in a nutshell. Whether you’re a sports fan, a student waiting on results, or just someone who likes to stay informed, this archive gives you the essential takeaways without any fluff.