LIVE India News updates on March 23: IPL 2025, CSK vs MI: Rohit Sharma joins Glenn Maxwell and Dinesh Karthik in unwanted list after 4-ball duck

former MI skipper Rohit Sharma achieved an unwanted record after being dismissed for a duck in the IPL 2025 match against CSK.

Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) dominated T20 cricket by achieving a massive record, surpassing Surrey, in the IPL 2025 match against Rajasthan Royals (RR).

A woman was found hanging from a tree with her hands tied in Uttar Pradesh's Ballia district. Police have launched an investigation, forming four teams to probe the mysterious death. A post-mortem is ordered to be conducted with videography.
 

BJP MP Jagadish Shettar condemned the six-month suspension of 18 BJP MLAs from the Karnataka Assembly, calling it undemocratic. The suspension followed protests over the 4% Muslim quota bill and a honey-trap scam controversy.

Security forces are engaged in an ongoing encounter with terrorists in Kathua's Hiranagar sector, Jammu and Kashmir. Acting on intelligence, a joint operation was launched, reflecting persistent infiltration challenges in the region's dense forested areas.​
 

Elon Musk's fork-and-spoon balancing act at Trump's exclusive Mar-a-Lago dinner has gone viral, showcasing his playful side. The $1 million-per-seat event supported Trump's 2024 campaign, drawing mixed reactions online to Musk's impromptu display.​

The Karnataka honeytrap scandal exposes the exploitation of women, often depicted as culprits or victims. Despite serious allegations involving 48 politicians, women's rights organizations have remained notably silent, prompting criticism of their inaction amid these systemic issues. ​

Matthew Hayden praises Virat Kohli's chasing prowess in RCB's victory over KKR in IPL 2025.

The autopsy of Merchant Navy officer Saurabh Rajput revealed multiple stab wounds, deep cuts, and severed limbs. His body was brutally dismembered, confirming a gruesome murder. Police continue investigating his wife and her lover’s role in the crime.
 

Matthew Hayden calls Mumbai Indians vs Chennai Super Kings the IPL’s biggest rivalry. He highlights CSK’s spin advantage at Chepauk and expects Ravichandran Ashwin to be crucial. MI and CSK, both five-time champions, battle for supremacy tonight.
 

The All India Muslim Personal Law Board has launched a nationwide protest against the proposed Waqf Amendment Bill, planning mass demonstrations in multiple states. Leaders from various communities and opposition parties are expected to participate.

Ishan Kishan scored a brilliant century on his IPL debut for Sunrisers Hyderabad against Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2025.

Police have arrested Zafar Ali, Shahi Jama Masjid president, for allegedly inciting riots during the November 24 clashes over a court-ordered mosque survey Sambhal violence case. Authorities claim he played a key role.

Sanitation workers have said they have found burnt pieces of currency notes near the official residence of Delhi High Court judge Justice Yashwant Varma who is facing a probe over cash allegedly recovered from his residence.

BJP member of Parliament Ravi Shankar Prasad has accused Lok Sabha's Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi of "disregarding" the rules of the merit system and questioned the qualification of the Congress MP to be appointed as LoP.

Sunil Gavaskar dismisses MS Dhoni's IPL retirement rumors, emphasizing his ability to prove critics wrong.

Pope Francis, who has been in hospital for more than five weeks, has appeared in public for the first time, waving and giving thumbs up from the balcony of the Gemelli Hospital where he was being treated.

The Assam State School Education Board (ASSEB) has announced the cancellation of remaining subjects in the ongoing Higher Secondary First Year examination, 2025 due to reports of question paper leak and breach of protocol.

Prashant Kishor has called for Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar to resign stating that the Janata Dal (United) chief's ability to govern has been compromised due to both physical exhaustion and mental unfitness.
 

Amid the rumours of his retirement from IPL after the ongoing season, MS Dhoni broke his silence about his future ahead of the CSK's opening match against MI in Chennai..

Gaza's health ministry has said that reports that 41 people have been confirmed killed and 61 injured by Israeli attacks in the last 24 hours. This brought the total number of Palestinians killed since the war began 17 months ago to 50,021.

The Budget session of the Eighth Delhi Legislative Assembly will commence on Monday, and the first budget of the newly elected Delhi government will be presented a day later.
 

A CLPR report reveals significant gender disparities in India's higher judiciary, with women judges facing delayed appointments and shorter tenures, limiting their rise to senior positions. Experts advocate for transparent, merit-based reforms to promote judicial diversity.
 

CCTV footage shows self-styled Christian prophet Bajinder Singh assaulting employees, including women, amid ongoing sexual harassment allegations. Despite an FIR against him, no action has been taken, sparking outrage and demands for his arrest.

'Larry', the iconic blue bird logo, that once adorned Twitter’s former San Francisco headquarters has been sold for a staggering $34,375.

Eight people were killed in twin attacks in Balochistan as gunmen ambushed a police van in Nushki, killing four personnel, and later shot dead four Punjabi labourers in Kalat. Authorities have launched investigations amid rising security concerns.
 

Protests erupted in Balochistan following the arrest of Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) activists, including Mahrang Baloch. The crackdown and alleged police violence have drawn condemnation from human rights organizations, leading to postponement of planned sit-in protest.

An Indian national has been detained by Qatari authorities, the sources said on Saturday adding that Indian Embassy is closely monitoring the situation.

Ahead of the IPL 2025 clash between CSK and MI, Suryakumar Yadav, standing in for Hardik Pandya, gave a funny response to a question about controlling MS Dhoni.

At least 4 people, including 3 tourists, have died in Gund area of Kangan in Kashmir. The accident left at least seventeen others injured.

Days after a 27-year-old man died by suicide while live on social media, police have arrested his wife and mother-in-law for abetment to suicide in Madhya Pradesh's Rewa district.

A temple chariot collapse in Bengaluru’s Madduramma festival killed a 24-year-old man and injured four. Authorities cite heavy rain and winds as possible causes, as investigations continue. Past chariot-related tragedies raise safety concerns.
 

KSRTC employees are suspended after a snake was found being transported on a Scania bus between Bangalore and Thiruvananthapuram. The vigilance department acted on a tip about illegal parcels and handed the case over to the police.

After Himachal Pradesh buses were vandalized in Punjab with pro-Khalistan graffiti, locals in Shimla retaliated by pasting ‘Bharat Mata’ posters on Punjab Roadways buses and chanting patriotic slogans.

A poster targeting Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar appeared outside the residence of former Chief Minister Rabri Devi in Patna. The poster reads, "The non-serious Chief Minister, Jan Jan Man Adhinayan Jay Hai, Nahi Kursi Kursi Kursi Kursi Jay Hai."

Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar criticized Tamil Nadu BJP president K Annamalai's delimitation comments, deeming him unimportant and uninformed. This follows Annamalai's criticism of TN CM Stalin for discussing delimitation with Kerala CM instead of addressing Tamil Nadu's issues.

India's experienced fast bowling all-rounder Shardul Thakur is set to join Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) as a replacement for left-arm fast bowler Mohsin Khan.

Two 17-year-olds, a boy and a girl were found hanging on a tree branch in the Hauz Khas area under the SJ Enclave Police Station on Sunday, Delhi police officials said.

Actor Rhea Chakraborty's lawyer Satish Maneshinde on Saturday welcomed the filing of the closure report by the CBI in the alleged suicide case of actor Sushant Singh Rajput, for which she had been put through testing waters many times.

Rajeev Chandrasekhar, a former Union Minister of State and prominent entrepreneur, is set to become the BJP's Kerala state president. With over two decades of political experience and a strong focus on development, he represents the party's new strategy for Kerala.