LIVE India News updates on April 14: Number 3 is the new No. 1: Top-order batters redefine T20 in IPL 2025

IPL 2025 has seen a surge in high scores, driven by explosive number-three batters like Pooran and Iyer. Top-order batters are outperforming openers in average and strike rate, dominating the season's batting charts.

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh accused Punjab’s AAP government of intimidating Opposition leader Pratap Singh Bajwa over his "50 bombs" remark, calling CM Bhagwant Mann insecure and alleging governance in Punjab has completely collapsed.

A video of a man in Andhra Pradesh riding a bike with two kids seated inside a poultry crate has gone viral. Shared by Roll Rida, it sparked both laughter and emotional reactions online.

A girl was targeted in a UPI scam attempt. However, understanding the fraudster's trick, she outsmarted him.

Behind the immediacy of this "encounter justice" lies a far more troubling reality: while some officers act with bravery, Karnataka’s police system is plagued by allegations of deep-rooted corruption, privilege abuse, and institutional failure.

Babara Jarabica, the woman who has been described as Mehul Choksi’s “girlfriend” or the “honey trap” which helped his abduction, has once again become a person of keen interest following Choksi's arrest.

During a visit to Shirdi, MI owner Nita Ambani responded to a fan's request to reinstate Rohit Sharma as captain, as the five-time IPL champions have had a shaky start to their IPL 2025 campaign, winning just two matches in their six outings and are currently sitting at the 7th spot with four points.

Robert Vadra said he is open to joining politics if the Congress party asks him to, citing support from his family. He also called for recovery of public money after Mehul Choksi’s arrest in Belgium.

Robert Vadra said he is open to joining politics if the Congress party asks him to, citing support from his family. He also called for recovery of public money after Mehul Choksi’s arrest in Belgium.

A 16-year-old girl was allegedly gang-raped by ten men in Uttar Pradesh's Kasganj district when she was out with her fiance at a picnic spot.

Prime Minister Modi laid foundation stones for major projects in Haryana on Ambedkar Jayanti, including a power plant upgrade and airport terminal. He also slammed Congress over the Waqf Act, accusing it of vote-bank politics.

A team from India is set to travel to Belgium ahead of fugitive diamantaire Mehul Choksi’s bail plea hearing scheduled later this month.

CSK head coach Stephen Fleming discusses the team's strategy with MS Dhoni to overcome their five successive losses, while emphasizing the skipper's influence in the team's efforts to improve in all aspects of the game and break their losing streak against LSG.

PM Modi, while laying a power project foundation in Haryana’s Yamunanagar, warned against returning to blackout-prone Congress rule. Citing Ambedkar's industrial vision, he underlined electricity’s role in nation-building and highlighted new development projects.

The WHO has extended travel restrictions on Pakistan for three months due to ongoing polio concerns. Despite anti-polio initiatives, the spread of the virus, especially in key provinces, remains a significant threat to global eradication efforts.

A woman was stripped of her hijab and a Hindu man accompanying her assaulted in Muzaffarnagar. Six accused have been arrested after the incident was caught on video and sparked widespread outrage across social media.

Mohammad Shuhaib, CEO of MS Solutions, claims innocence in the Christmas exam paper leak case in a new YouTube video. He alleges being wrongly implicated and points to personal vendettas and his stance against drug involvement in schools as potential motives.

A leaked caste census recommending increased OBC and Muslim quotas has triggered backlash in Karnataka, dividing the Congress. Critics call the report 'unscientific', ahead of a crucial cabinet meet on April 17 to discuss its fate.

Chennai Super Kings have reportedly found a replacement for Ruturaj Gaikwad, who is ruled out of IPL 2025 due to injury. Gaikwad’s absence brought an imbalance in their batting line-up during the clash against Kolkata Knight Riders, where they were restricted to mediocre total of 103/9 in 20 overs.

A video of a porter delivery agent narrating an unusually short-distance delivery has triggered a debate on social media, leaving users divided.