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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un personally greeted a top Chinese official in Pyongyang and called for stronger ties with Beijing, state media said on Sunday (April 15), as the traditional allies seek to heal battered relations. Kim is expected to hold summits with South Korean President Moon Jae-in this month and US President Donald Trump in the following weeks.

Mahela Jayawardene, Mumbai's head coach, has stated that cricketers like Hardik Pandya need to be more consistent. Pandya and co. are yet to perform well. "Every year you can't bat the same way, if people don't evolve and improve, there is no progress. Young guys like Hardik will learn that and need to work harder, the talent alone will not get you," he said.

Amazon has launched its Echo Spot today in India. A small Echo device which will come with a 2.5-inch circular display. Echo Spot features four microphones, acoustic beam-forming technology, and enhanced noise cancellation.

Echo Spot is available in black and white for Rs 12,999 and ships immediately. Interested ones can order it from Amazon India.

Veteran defender and former Chelsea and England skipper John Terry could stay at Aston Villa next season if they secure promotion to the Premier League.The Chelsea legend's contract expires at the end of the campaign with no news on whether the veteran will seek an extension of contract at Villa Park.