A night meant for baseball glory turned tragic when Kavan Markwood, a 20-year-old former college football player, fell 21 feet from the stands at PNC Park during the Pirates vs. Cubs game on Wednesday. The terrifying moment, caught on video, has gone viral across social media platforms, drawing concern and sympathy from fans nationwide.
The incident unfolded just as Andrew McCutchen delivered a clutch two-run double in the bottom of the seventh inning, giving the Pittsburgh Pirates a 4–3 lead. As cheers erupted, cameras and spectators captured the moment Markwood tumbled from above the iconic Clemente Wall, landing on the warning track in right field.
The game was paused for about 10 minutes while EMS, police, and on-field staff rushed to assist. Markwood was quickly transported to Allegheny General Hospital, where he remains in critical condition. Officials have said the fall is being treated as accidental.
The viral video has since stunned sports fans and raised questions about stadium safety. While authorities have not released the footage officially, clips circulating online show the immediate shock in the stadium as the crowd realized what had happened.
Later identified by the South Allegheny School District, Markwood is a McKeesport native and a former linebacker for Wheeling University. He played five games in 2023 and was known for his grit, strength, and leadership.
“He’s a fighter. He’s touched a lot of lives at South Allegheny,” said school spokesperson Laura Thomson. “We’re a small community. He’s a household name here.”
Pirates Chairman Bob Nutting called the fall a “terrible accident” and said the organization was heartbroken: “It was one of the most difficult moments many of us have ever experienced… Pirates baseball is a community, and our fans are like family.”
Though the Pirates snapped their three-game losing streak with McCutchen’s seventh-inning heroics, the night was defined not by the win, but by the horrifying scene that played out in real time — and online.

NEW DELHI: Home minister Amit Shah Thursday said terrorists are mistaken if they believe that by killing innocent civilians in Pahalgam, they have won the war, as he publicly vowed a targeted response against each and every one involved in the atrocity and pledged to uproot every act of terrorism from Indian soil. He added that those responsible for the attack will be held accountable and given appropriate response.
“Today, they should not think that by killing 27 citizens, they have won the war. I want to tell all the perpetrators of terrorism that this is not the end of the fight but only a turning point… ek makam hai, har vyakti ko chun-chun kar jawab milega, jawab bhi liya jayega (each one involved will be given a fitting response and will be held accountable too),” Shah said in his first public speech after the slaughter of tourists at Pahalgam.
Shah, who was addressing a meeting after the unveiling of the statue of Upendranath Brahma, a leading figure among the Bodos, in Delhi, asserted that the fight against terrorists and their backers would continue until each one of perpetrators is punished.
Shah said BJP govt, under PM Modi’s leadership, has effectively tackled terror threats everywhere – be it in the northeast, areas impacted by left-wing extremism, or in Kashmir – and has given befitting responses. “If anyone thinks that a cowardly attack is their big victory, they must remember this is Narendra Modi’s India – none will be spared. Our resolve is to uproot terrorism from every inch of India, and it will become a reality,” he added.
Soon after the terror attack, the home minister had rushed to Srinagar and visited Baisaran meadow in Pahalgam. He met the grieving families and vowed that the “culprits of this dastardly terror attack will not be spared”.
Last week, the PM in his first remarks at a public event in Bihar, had issued a similar warning. “We will go to the ends of the earth to find the perpetrators,” he had said.
Shah, in his address, said no Bodo should have an inferiority complex; they have the same rights in the country as the home minister himself.
Recalling the signing of Bodo Accord in 2020 after nine months of discussions, Shah said everyone dropped their weapons and joined the mainstream. “I want to tell all tribes that BJP govt honours the pacts it signs. We are implementing several agreements that were signed before us. They (earlier govts) did not follow them. We have cleared 96% of issues that were part of Bodo Accord. We will resolve 100% issues before next election in Assam,” he added.
The home minister said that Modi govt has signed over 20 accords in the northeast and over 10,000 people have surrendered and integrated inro the society. “On an average, 78% of the issues have been resolved in the past four years… This shows what we do what we say,” he added.
Earlier, Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sharma highlighted the progress made in the state under BJP rule and said that the state, which previously used to see violence, now hardly reports any incidents.

After removing Mike Waltz from the position of National Security Advisor, the Trump administration appointed secretary of state Marco Rubio, but as an “interim.” And Mike Waltz is still in the administration.
On Thursday, US President Donald Trump said that in the interim, Rubio will serve as national security advisor while continuing his strong leadership at the state department.
“I am pleased to announce that I will be nominating Mike Waltz to be the next United States Ambassador to the United Nations. From his time in uniform on the battlefield, in Congress and, as my National Security Advisor, Mike Waltz has worked hard to put our Nation’s Interests first. I know he will do the same in his new role,” Trump said in his Truth Social account.
” In the interim, Secretary of State Marco Rubio will serve as National Security Advisor, while continuing his strong leadership at the State Department. Together, we will continue to fight tirelessly to Make America, and the World, SAFE AGAIN. Thank you for your attention to this matter!” he added.
Earlier, reports came that Mike Waltz and several staff members have been dismissed from the national security council.
Fox News has confirmed that both Waltz and his deputy, Alex Wong, were removed from their positions on Thursday. Sources indicate that additional staff dismissals are anticipated, with President Donald Trump expected to address these changes publicly.
Waltz, a former Florida congressman and distinguished combat Green Beret, has faced criticism from Democrats since March, following The Atlantic magazine’s Editor-in-Chief Jeffrey Goldberg’s publication of his personal account.
Goldberg detailed being included in a Signal group chat with senior national security officials, including Waltz, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and CIA Director John Ratcliffe, during their discussions about strikes against Yemen terrorists.

NEW DELHI: Rohit Sharma lit up the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur — not just with his bat, but with his reaction — after a dramatic moment during the Mumbai Indians vs Rajasthan Royals IPL 2025 clash on Thursday.
In the second over of the match, Rohit was given out LBW off Fazalhaq Farooqi, only for the Decision Review System (DRS) to flip the script at the very last second.
The incident happened on the fifth ball of the second over.
Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!
Farooqi bowled a slower one that drifted into the pads. Rohit, completely outfoxed by the pace, missed his shot and was hit on the back leg.
It looked plumb in real time, and the umpire raised his finger immediately. Rohit looked uncertain but decided to review the decision with just a second left on the DRS timer.
To everyone’s surprise, the ball-tracking replay showed the delivery pitched just outside the leg stump.
The decision was reversed, and Rohit burst into laughter — his reaction perfectly captured by cameras and quickly going viral on social media.
It was a moment of comic relief in a high-stakes game, and fans couldn’t get enough of it.
At the toss earlier, Rajasthan Royals’ stand-in skipper Riyan Parag had opted to bowl first, citing potential dew later in the evening.
Meanwhile, Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya said he would’ve bowled first too but remained confident in his side’s approach and form.
Mumbai came into the match riding high with five consecutive wins and sitting third on the table, while RR struggled in eighth place with only three wins from ten games.
In a tournament filled with intensity, it’s these little moments, like Rohit’s laugh, that bring joy to cricket lovers everywhere.

NEW DELHI: Union defence minister Rajnath Singh conducted discussions with US counterpart, Pete Hegseth, on Thursday, as confirmed by defence ministry officials.
The defence ministry later made a statement on X, confirming the meeting. The US Secretary of Defence @PeteHegseth
spoke to Raksha Mantri Shri @rajnathsingh earlier today and expressed his deepest sympathies for the tragic loss of innocent civilians in the dastardly terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu & Kashmir. Secretary Hegseth said that the US stands in solidarity with India and supports India’s right to defend itself. He reiterated the strong support of the US government in India’s fight against terrorism,” said the ministry.
“During the conversation, RM told the @SecDef that Pakistan has a history of supporting, training and funding terrorist organisations. He further said that it is important for the global community to explicitly and unequivocally condemn and call out such heinous acts of terrorism,” it further added.
The dialogue occurred amid escalating tensions with Pakistan following the April 22 terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, which resulted in 26 casualties.
This comes after India’s and Pakistan’s directors general of military operations engaged in hotline communications on Tuesday regarding Pakistan’s unprovoked ceasefire breaches. Defence sources, quoted by ANI reported on Wednesday that India cautioned Pakistan about these violations along the Line of Control (LOC) and International Border.
The Indian Army provided an effective response to Pakistan Army’s unprovoked small arms fire across the Line of Control (LoC) during April 27-28 in regions opposite Kupwara and Poonch districts in Jammu and Kashmir (J-K), according to officials.
On Wednesday, external affairs minister S Jaishankar also conversed with US counterpart Marco Rubio, addressing the terrorist attack.
Jaishankar emphasised the necessity for justice saying, “Discussed the Pahalgam terrorist attack with US @SecRubio yesterday. Its perpetrators, backers and planners must be brought to justice.”
Rubio reaffirmed US commitment to anti-terrorism cooperation with India. US State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce stated that Rubio expressed condolences for lives lost in the “horrific terrorist attack” in Pahalgam, whilst encouraging Indo-Pakistan dialogue to reduce tensions.
The bilateral discussions occurred as Pakistani ceasefire violations increased along the LoC following the April 22 Pahalgam attack. India has implemented several measures against Pakistan, including suspending the Indus Water Treaty, closing the Attari Integrated Check Post, and reducing High Commission staff numbers.
On April 29, Prime Minister Narendra Modi led a meeting with Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, CDS Gen. Anil Chauhan, service chiefs, and NSA Ajit Doval.
This followed a Cabinet Committee on Security meeting on April 23 post-Pahalgam attack. Reports revealed PM Modi granting Indian Armed Forces full operational autonomy regarding response methods, targets, and timing. The Tuesday meeting included Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi, Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, and Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh.

GST collections hit record high! The Goods and Services Tax (GST) revenue reached a record-breaking Rs 2.37 lakh crore in April, showing a 12.6 per cent year-on-year increase, according to official government statistics released on Thursday.This surpassed the previous second-highest collection of Rs 2.10 lakh crore recorded in April 2024, since the implementation of the indirect tax system on July 1, 2017. The collection in March 2025 stood at Rs 1.96 lakh crore.
The GST earnings from domestic transactions increased by 10.7 per cent, amounting to approximately Rs 1.9 lakh crore, whilst revenue from imported goods witnessed a 20.8 per cent growth, reaching Rs 46,913 crore.
The government issued refunds worth Rs 27,341 crore in April, marking a 48.3 per cent increase.
The net GST collection, after accounting for refunds, demonstrated a 9.1 per cent growth, totalling more than Rs 2.09 lakh crore in April.
Commenting on the record collections, Abhishek Jain, Indirect Tax Head & Partner, KPMG said, “The all-time high GST collections are a strong indicator of robust economic activity. While this reflects ongoing recovery and growth, a significant contributor is also the year-end reconciliation process, which typically results in additional tax payments by businesses to align their returns during the year”
GST revenue witnessed a 9.1% growth, reaching Rs 183,646 crore in February, primarily driven by substantial increases in domestic revenue collection. The January collections amounted to Rs 1.96 lakh crore, showing a significant year-on-year improvement of 12.3%.
The collections in December totalled Rs 1.77 lakh crore, indicating a 7.3% rise compared to the previous year. This growth rate was lower than November’s 8.5% increase, with the decline attributed to reduced post-festive season spending.
The government’s Budget forecasts anticipate an 11% rise in GST revenue, with projected collections of Rs 11.78 lakh crore, encompassing both Central GST and compensation cess components.
(This story is being updated)

In a photo going viral on the social media, Chennai Super Kings‘ (CSK) stand-in skipper MS Dhoni can bee seen having a chat with the franchise owners after their four-wicket loss against Punjab Kings at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on Wednesday.
With the loss, the Dhoni-led CSK are now eliminated from the playoff race. This was also CSK’s last match at their home venue.
It might be the last time Dhoni has played at the venue.
At the toss on Wednesday, commentator Danny Morrison has asked MS Dhoni, whether he will be playing for CSK next season or not.
“I don’t know, I’m coming for the next game,” Dhoni had said.
“One of the things is the pride factor. Majority of the games you play at home. Home advantage is very important which we haven’t been able to capitalise on.”

In the match, riding on Shreyas Iyer and Prabhsimran Singh made well-measured fifties after a splendid hat-trick by Yuzvendra Chahal, Punjab Kings’ knocked five-time champions Chennai Super Kings out of this season’s IPL play-off race.
Riding on the late four-wicket haul from Chahal (4/32), including a hat-trick, PBKS bowled out CSK for 190, and despite a little stumbling towards the end, the visitors got over the line with two of balls to spare scoring 194/6.
Who’s that IPL player?
Shreyas (72, 41b, 5×4, 4×6) and Prabhsimran (54, 36 balls, 5x4s, 3×6) were the architects of the victory.
Punjab Kings have moved up to second in the table with 13 points while CSK are on 10th with just four points, and their improbable play-off hopes too were eliminated with this result.