New Delhi: Days after public disagreement with Aam Aadmi Party leadership, Lok Sabha MPs Raghav Chadha Quit the party. Chadha and two other Raja MPs, Sandeep Pathak and Ashok Mittal announced on Friday that the three would break away from the AAP and join the Bharatiya Janata Party (bjp).Chadha said at a press conference: “The ‘Aam Aadmi Party’ that I cultivated with my own blood and sweat and dedicated 15 years of youth to it has now completely deviated from its principles, values and core ethics. The party no longer works for the interests of the country or the nation, but for personal interests.”“Many of you have been telling me this for the past few years and I personally feel that I am the right man in the wrong party. I repeat, ‘I am the right man in the wrong party.’ So, today I am announcing that I will distance myself from the Aam Aadmi Party and reach out to the people,” Chadha said.“We, two-thirds of the members of the Aam Aadmi Party in the Union House, will implement the provisions of the Indian Constitution and merge with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP),” Chadha declared.
Watch: 50 points in three rounds! Shaheen and Rauf were taken to the PSL cleaners
New Delhi: Players are not common Khushdir Shahik stole the show in high-pressure T20 chases, especially against a top-order bowling attack. But that was not the case on Thursday as Khushdir Shah turned a tense match into a scintillating performance, winning the match by five wickets.Karachi Kings were in a slump for most of their innings as they chased 200 against Lahore Qalandars. The target was set by powerful knocks from Fakhar Zaman and Abdullah Shafique, with goals like Shaheen Afridi Also in the opposition is Haris Rauf, and Karachi’s odds of winning are very good.
David Warner He sealed the chase with a solid unbeaten 63 and held it all together as wickets fell around him. However, as the required pace climbs and the pressure reaches its peak, the game seems to be slipping away. That’s when Khushdil stepped in and flipped the script.Against some of Pakistan’s top fast bowlers, Khushdil didn’t hesitate. He scored 37 runs in the last 10 balls against Afridi and Rauf in the last game. His unbeaten 44 off 14 balls, which included a series of boundaries, ruined Lahore’s carefully laid plans at the death.watch:What makes this knock particularly striking is the context. Khushdil, who is not one who often grabs the headlines, performed brilliantly under intense pressure against elite bowlers who are known for delivering at crucial moments. It’s not just power. It’s timing, clarity, and fearless intention.For Karachi, the victory keeps their campaign alive. But beyond the result, the inning sparked a larger conversation. When a fringe player is able to dominate Pakistan’s best at the death, it raises questions about the unpredictability of the T20 format. Kushidil’s offense was more than just a game-winning cameo. It’s a reminder that in T20 cricket, reputation matters more than execution when it counts.
Jake Paul reacts to controversy: Jake Paul reacts to Malone and Jutta Riordan controversy and calls out Twitch streamer
A soccer tournament sparked an unlikely social media feud between Twitch streamer Marlon Lundgren-Garcia and a boxing star Jake Paul. The matter quickly escalated on X and Twitch, with the two influencers going back and forth. Essentially, the drama started a few days ago when Malone hosted an IRL live broadcast of the Celsius Football Championship. Jake Paul’s fiancée, Olympic gold medalist Jutta Leerdam, also attended the event.
Jake Paul criticizes Malone amid Jutta Leerdam controversy
A video of Malone’s Twitch stream went viral on X, in which Jutta Leerdam expressed her dissatisfaction with the amount of content created during the event. She said directly: “Too many vlogs! Put the camera away, focus on the ball and score.” Malone responded on air, acknowledging her status while standing her ground: “Like, you know, she’s an Olympic gold medalist, so I should probably listen to her. But I won’t listen to her either, because… I’m also an Olympic gold medalist. “The clip caught the attention of Jake Paul, who responded to a video posted by @yoxics on X, firing back at Malone. Paul wrote: “My daughter doesn’t do this for fun. We make content because our planes have fuel costs, but I’ve run this game once and quit on purpose because of weird things like this. I don’t need to make clips and have a ton of editors to make money to be famous. You just meet a real person who doesn’t give a shit about your stream. Man, let’s play ball. “
Malone fires back at Jake Paul
Malone responded to Paul’s comments in a subsequent live broadcast, objecting to what he said was an unnecessary escalation. He said: “I’ve always had a lot of respect for your girlfriend or whatever, because obviously you’re on a very strict plan, and by the way, I respect that as well. It’s that simple. So be it. Brother, what is the problem? ” He also took a sharp swipe at Paul’s current relevance, adding: “There’s no way a post on Instagram doesn’t get millions of likes every time you post something. I get it, bro. “Malone later doubled down, suggesting Paul’s reaction was more out of ego than genuine resentment: “You’re an adult and you always think it’s about you, but it’s not, that’s what it is, man.”The feud is now firmly in the social media courtroom, with both sides taking public shots at each other.
Secretary of the Navy’s last-ditch effort to save his job
John Phelan sat in the lobby of the West Wing for more than an hour Wednesday night, waiting to see if his old friend and neighbor, President Trump, would keep his job. He will leave disappointed.
That afternoon, Navy Secretary Phelan received a call from his boss, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, asking him to resign. Phelan spent much of Wednesday on Capitol Hill meeting with lawmakers to discuss Navy shipbuilding and Pentagon budget request.
Samrat Chaudhry govt wins confidence vote in Bihar Assembly
Patna: The Samrat Chaudhry-led NDA government in Bihar on Friday won a vote of confidence in the state Assembly.Chaudhry moved the motion during a one-day special session proposing that “the House of Representatives place confidence in the current Council of Ministers of the state”.
The motion was passed by voice vote in the 243-seat House of Representatives, in which the BJP-led NDA has an absolute majority of 202 seats.Chaudhry became the first BJP leader to lead the government in the state after JD(U) chief Nitish Kumar resigned earlier this month. Nitish Kumar gave up the top post after being elected to the Lok Sabha.Only two JD(U) leaders, Vijay Kumar Chaudhary and Bijendra Prasad Yadav, were inducted into the new cabinet and designated as deputy chief ministers.Apart from JD(U), the BJP-led alliance also includes Rashtriya Janata Dal (RV) led by Union Minister Chirag Paswan, HAM led by Union Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi and RLM led by Lok Sabha MP Upendra Kushwaha.The five-party alliance won 202 seats in last November’s election.
Japan’s Energy Saving Measures: Cool Business: Why are Tokyo workers ditching their suits for shorts?
The corporate world rarely loosens its grip on formal attire, such as crisp linen shirts, sharp tailoring and neat office attire. But Tokyo’s workforce may have found a way out. To beat the heat and reduce electricity use, the city government is now allowing employees to clock in in shorts as rising energy costs due to war in the Middle East add to pressure to save electricity this summer.The decision is part of the country’s “Cool Biz” program, an energy-saving initiative launched in 2005 by Japan’s Environment Ministry. The program initially focused on encouraging employees to wear light office attire, requiring employees to shed their formal jackets and ties during the hotter months, with some even opting for Okinawa-style collared T-shirts.The latest revision, introduced this month, further relaxes the dress code to include shorts, officials said. A Tokyo official who spoke on condition of anonymity said an expected energy crunch related to war in the Middle East was “one of the factors” behind the move.Pictures published by local media earlier this week showed the policy in effect, with some male staff at the Met office wearing T-shirts and shorts.Governor Yuriko Koike, who championed the original “Cool Business” initiative when she was environment minister, has also strongly supported the newer measures.“We encourage the wearing of comfortable, ‘cool’ clothing, including polo shirts, T-shirts and sneakers, as well as shorts depending on job duties,” she told reporters earlier this month, while warning of “a grim outlook for electricity supply and demand.”Koike also said the initiative will go beyond clothing choices and put more emphasis on remote working and earlier office hours.The measures come as Japan faces an increasingly harsh summer. The Japan Meteorological Agency recorded that last year was the hottest since records began in 1898. With temperatures regularly reaching 40°C or higher, the agency last week formally classified such conditions as “scorching” or “kokusho” days.Even before Japan’s move, Thailand had rolled out its own set of energy-saving measures for government workers, encouraging them to take the stairs instead of elevators, choose short-sleeved shirts instead of formal attire, and work from home when possible. Offices have also been asked to maintain air conditioning temperatures between 26°C and 27°C while ensuring that lights and electronic devices are turned off when not in use.Meanwhile, the war in the Middle East continues to escalate and is now approaching the two-month mark. The conflict began on February 28, when the United States and Israel launched a joint strike against Iran.
Kohli to Gill: Today’s IPL match between RCB and GT has 5 players watching the match
New Delhi: Royal Challengers Bangalore and Gujarat Titans will head into today’s IPL 2026 match after suffering defeats in their previous matches. Defending champions RCB lost to Delhi Capitals by six wickets at home in Bengaluru, while GT’s three-game winning streak was also ended by 99 runs at home to Mumbai Indians.As such, both teams will be looking to bounce back in Friday’s game to continue their push toward the playoffs.RCB will also play its final home match of the season in Bengaluru and will hope to end the campaign with a win at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium.Despite losing their last game, RCB is still among the top four teams in the standings, currently in third place with eight points from six games. GT lost their opening two games and scored a hat-trick before taking on MI, and currently sit seventh with six points from six games.Ahead of the crucial game in Bengaluru, here are five key player battles that could influence today’s outcome:Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Shubman GillIn this match, RCB’s veteran opener Bhuvneshwar Kumar was dominant, dismissing Shubman Gill four times in 11 overs. Gill scored just one six in 64 balls against Bhuvi at a strike-rate of 103.12.Virat Kohli and Kamuzeng RabadaRCB’s star batsman Virat Kohli had a below-par record against Kagiso Rabada, scoring just 36 runs in seven innings. Rabada has dismissed him thrice and has conceded six wickets to Kohli in 32 balls.Josh Hazlewood VS Jos ButtlerGT batsman Jos Buttler was dominant in this match as he struck at a strike rate of 146.87 against Josh Hazlewood. In four IPL games, Buttler scored 47 runs off 32 balls while Hazlewood dismissed him just once.Raja Patidar VS Rashid KhanRCB captain Rajat Patidar has been in excellent form this season, scoring 230 runs at a strike rate of 212.96 in six innings. He will face midfielder Rashid Khan, a spinner who remains a major threat despite a poor start to the season.Phil Salt VS Mohamed SirajGT pacer Mohammed Siraj dismissed Phil Salt twice in four IPL matches. However, Salter hit 200 runs against him, scoring 56 runs off 28 balls, including six maximums, and has his sights set on another big score.
Twitch star ExtraEmily takes indefinite break after viewbot controversy
Popular twitch streamer Emily “ExtraEmily” Zhang has announced that she will be taking an indefinite break live streaming. The decision comes amid the viewbot controversy, a scandal that has since attracted widespread attention. Reddit Moderators, platform administrators and thousands of viewers.
Controversial clip
In early April, a video of ExtraEmily’s live broadcast began to spread online. When she broadcasts, it shows a browser window called ViewBot.ai open.
The video went viral on Reddit and social media. Users start to wonder if the tab indicates viewbot usage.
An announcement posted by the mod team on r/LivestreamFail states that several moderators attempted to reproduce the popup in incognito mode on various browsers and on various mobile devices, but failed.
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The moderator who deleted the original post was later banned. The deleted moderator’s chat history shows that by early April alone, he had posted 6,464 messages in ExtraEmily’s Twitch chat. That’s about 380 messages a day – a number widely ridiculed on the Internet.
The reason behind the announcement
On April 21, ExtraEmily announced during a live broadcast that she was mentally exhausted and temporarily quit the live broadcast to take a rest in order to recover.
She did not respond directly to the browser’s accusations. The streamer claimed that she had been talking to other streamers such as Nick “Nmplol” Polom during this time to get advice.
According to reports, this is the first time she has taken more than a week off. ExtraEmily found the experience strange, but necessary.
Next steps for streaming
ExtraEmily clarified that she has no plans to stop being online, saying, “I don’t think I’m ever going to leave the internet because I love chatting so much.” She also said that until then, she could start a podcast or Patreon to stay connected with her fans.
a bigger problem on twitch
The incident points to broader problems with the platform. A report from Dexerto notes that Reed Duchscher, CEO of influencer talent agency Night Media, previously recommended that streamers purchase Viewbot because they were at a competitive disadvantage.
ExtraEmily has so far not released a statement regarding the specific allegations. The streaming community is still watching closely.
Bengal polls: PM Modi’s ‘jhalmuri’ stop draws Mamata’s ‘bhelpuri’ counteroffer
New Delhi: Chief Minister of West Bengal Mamata Banerjee Targeting Prime Minister on Friday Narendra Modi He recently took a “jhalmuri” break during a campaign visit, claiming that the incident was carefully planned.Addressing a poll rally in Bobazar, Mamata claimed that the arrangements for roadside stalls in Jhargram were pre-planned and included security checks and installation of cameras.“They had earlier installed TV cameras and CCTV cameras for security. For security reasons, they prepared jhal muri from home and gave Rs 10 to the shopkeeper. In fact, I did not bring any currency notes,” she said.Amplifying her attack with the word “jhalmuri”, Banerjee said, “We are used to eating spicy jhalmuri, but have you tried fish and chicken curry? I eat your dhokla, I eat dosa, I eat litti, I eat thekua, I eat sattu. On Eid I eat vermicelli and I eat halwa. Don’t teach me religion. ““They said if they win, they will eat jhal muri, but I said I will give you bhelpuri from Delhi. First, they showed ‘chai-wala’ and now they show jhalmuri to win the election,” Mamata said.Mamata also questioned the BJP’s confidence ahead of the next phase of voting, asking: “Have they fixed the electronic voting machines (EVMs)? Otherwise, how can they be so confident about the elections?”Earlier, Prime Minister Narendra Modi The same Jamuri language was also used against the Trinamul Congress during a rally in Krishna Nagar. “You have to wave the flag of the BJP-NDA victory with all your might. On May 4, the BJP’s victory celebrations will also be held in Bengal and sweets will also be distributed and jhal muri will be distributed. Jhalmuri also gives a thunderous shock to some people. I ate jhal muri but the jhal (spice) hit the TMC,” he said.Voting for the first phase ends on April 23 and voting for the second phase will take place on April 29. According to the Election Commission, voter turnout in Bangladesh increased significantly to 91.83%.Counting will take place on May 4.
Elon Musk: ‘Australians are becoming an endangered species’: Elon Musk highlights demographic issues from falling birth rates World News
Elon Musk Fresh debate has been sparked after blunt comments about Australia’s future demographic trends. The tech billionaire was reacting to recent data showing Australia’s fertility rate continues to decline. His comments calling Australians an “endangered species” quickly spread on social media and triggered a wave of criticism. Many users countered that the claim was exaggerated and disconnected from actual data. Others point out that falling birth rates are not unique to Australia. Similar patterns have emerged in several developed countries. Now, the discussion has moved beyond the social media din and toward a broader conversation about the cost of living, family planning and long-term population stability.
Elon Musk’s ‘endangered species’ comments about Australia’s birth rate spark online backlash
The controversy started when X (formerly Twitter), in response to data on Australia’s declining birth rate, wrote, “Australians are becoming an endangered species.” The wording quickly spread online, with some users calling it dramatic, while others said it ignored context. Some agreed with the general concerns but disagreed with the wording. This isn’t the first time Musk has spoken about declining birth rates. He has repeatedly warned that low birth rates could affect the economy and social system in the future. However, this specific comment about Australia became more pointed. Note.
Why rising spending is affecting Australia’s birth rate trends
The reasons behind the decline are multifactorial. The cost of living comes up again and again. House prices in major Australian cities are high. Rents are rising. Childcare costs are also a major stress point for young families. Groceries and general living expenses add to the stress. Some researchers believe people are also delaying getting married and having children because of changing career priorities and lifestyles. Others point to uncertainty about long-term economic stability.
social media reaction afterElon Musk comments on Australia’s birth rate
Musk’s comments sparked mixed reactions online. Some users agree that the declining birth rate is a serious problem. Others felt the language used was unnecessary and alarmist. Critics say calling Australians an “endangered species” is misleading. They note that the country’s overall population is still growing due to immigration.We also compared it to the United States, which has similar demographic problems. This has fueled debate, with some arguing that Musk’s framework ignores broader global patterns.
What is the fertility rate in Australia?
The Australian Bureau of Statistics reports that the country’s fertility rate is about 1.48 children per woman. This number has been declining for years. It is below the 2.1 level, often described as the replacement rate, the level at which a population can sustain itself naturally without migration. The United States isn’t far ahead, with nearly 1.5 children per woman, according to recent estimates. Many European countries have similar or even lower levels. Demographic experts often say the decline is linked to changes in development, urban life and social priorities.