Morning news wrap: RCB, Virat Kohli win IPL, ending 18-year wait; Mass shooting in Toronto & more

Today's news roundup covers sports, international, and national updates. RCB defeated Punjab Kings in Ahmedabad to win the Indian Premier League for the first time. At least one person died and five others were injured following a shooting in Canada's Toronto. The three Indian nationals who went missing in Iran recently, have been rescued, the Iranian embassy in India announced. The man whose FIR led to the arrest of Instagram influencer Sharmistha Panoli is "untraceable". Elon Musk has initiated his first public clash with Donald Trump following the billionaire's sudden departure from the US government last week.

IPL 2025: Virat Kohli end his 18-year wait, courtesy Krunal Pandya, Rajat Patidar, Liam Livingstone and Jitesh Sharma
In a high-pressure game, RCB stuck to their strengths and defeated Punjab Kings (PBKS) by six runs. The win ended RCB’s — and Virat Kohli’s — 18-year wait for the elusive silverware. Kohli, who has been with the franchise since its inception, finally lifted the IPL trophy. RCB had lost three previous IPL finals. A common theme in those defeats was their reliance on two or three individual performances. This time, however, they built a team — instead of just banking on their superstar. Read full story


Mass shooting in Toronto: At least one dead, 5 hospitalised; probe on
Toronto police and paramedics responded to reports of gunfire just after 8.30 pm (local time) near Flemington and Zachary Roads, in the area of Ranee Avenue and Allen Road. Police said one man was pronounced dead at the scene, while the other five were taken to hospital with gunshot wounds. Their injuries are unknown at the time. Mayor Olivia Chow said she is “disturbed” by the incident and confirmed her office is in contact with police. Read full story

Found & released: 3 Indians missing in Iran rescued by cops in Tehran
According to the Iran's Mehr news agency, the men, who are from Punjab, were stopped in Iran on May 1 while on their way to Australia. A local travel company had promised them lucrative jobs in Australia. The group was "freed" in a police operation against the hostage-takers in south Tehran's Varamin. "Three missing Indian citizens freed by Tehran police. Local media in Iran say police have found and released three Indian men who had gone missing in Iran," the Iranian embassy in India said. Read full story

Sharmishta Panoli row: Wazahat Khan Qadri, who filed plaint against Instagram influencer ‘untraceable’
Multiple FIRs have been lodged against Qadri in Kolkata, Assam, and Delhi. In Kolkata, an FIR has been lodged at Golf Green PS. KP cyber cell is probing another plaint filed in Garden Reach PS for denigrating Hindu deities. A case has been registered in Assam against Qadri for allegedly denigrating several Hindu deities, including Goddess Kamakhya. Assam Police have not made any official statement regarding the case till now. Read full story

Elon Musk calls Donald Trump's 'Big Beautiful Bill' a 'disgusting abomination'
Musk took to his social media platform X and stated: "This massive, outrageous, pork-filled Congressional spending bill is a disgusting abomination. Shame on those who voted for it: you know you did wrong." The White House, however, appeared unperturbed by his remarks, with press secretary Karoline Leavitt stating that Musk's position hasn't altered the president's stance. Read full story