Congress president Kharge taunted PM Modi's remarks on Rahul Gandhi's Rae Bareli nomination. PM Modi mocked Gandhi for dropping Amethi, alleging fear of defeat in Wayanad. Kharge retorted, accusing PM Modi of fleeing to Varanasi. Congress emphasized Rae Bareli as a responsibility, not just a legacy. BJP's Gautam mocked Gandhi's dual candidacies, suggesting lack of confidence.

Former cricketer Rashid Latif has came out in support of the Pakistan Cricket Board's thought behind sending the senior men's team for training at an Army camp.

Andrew Dudum, recently took to social media to encourage anti-Israel protesters on college campuses to persist in their efforts. He said that companies like his will be eager to hire them, drawing a contrast to other executives who have suggested that involvement in such protests could hinder employability. Students across numerous campuses in the United States have gathered or established encampments to protest against Israel's ongoing conflict in Gaza, which has now entered its seventh month.

In a heartwarming gesture, MS Dhoni presented his signed jersey to Chennai Super Kings pacer Mustafizur Rahman. Mustafizur shared his excitement on social media by posting a photo with the legendary cricketer and including a touching message. Chennai Super Kings are currently placed fifth in the points tally, with a balanced performance in the tournament so far.

Will Jacks, a rising batting star for the Royal Challengers Bengaluru, experienced an unbelievable moment when Virat Kohli rejoiced in his game-changing hundred against the Gujarat Titans. The young RCB prodigy's outstanding performance propelled his team to achieve the quickest successful pursuit of a target exceeding 200 runs in the IPL's history.

PM Modi criticizes TMC for mistreating Hindus, corruption, and appeasement in Bengal. He addresses various issues including Sandeshkhali apathy, CBI ammunition seizure, School Service Commission scam, and Calcutta High Court ruling on State Level Selection Test-2016.

Supreme Court to possibly hear Arvind Kejriwal's interim bail plea regarding Delhi elections on May 7, with the central agency possibly denying bail. Emphasis on liberty importance, ED alleging kickbacks, Kejriwal in Tihar Jail.

In a flurry of political reactions, Rahul Gandhi's shift to contest from Rae Bareli instead of Amethi sparked controversy. Prime Minister Modi mocked his decision, accusing him of fear and flight. Congress defended the move, calling it strategic. BJP leaders criticized Gandhi's moves, while Smriti Irani claimed he didn't belong in Rae Bareli. The absence of the Gandhi family in Amethi was seen as symbolic of Congress's defeat.

Election Commission warns against misusing surveys for voter details, potentially creating quid-pro-quo arrangements for post-election benefits. Caution against inducement for voting a certain way during General Elections 2024. Instructs District Election Officers to act within statutory provisions.

KKR is presently second in the standings thanks to Narine's scorching innings, which included a century, two half-tons, and almost a dozen wickets. If Narine's charismatic play holds true this season, the two-time winners have a good chance of ending their ten-year winning drought in the IPL. Co-owner Shah Rukh Khan claims that the club's philosophy depended heavily on Narine and his countryman Andre Russell, and that any injury to one of them was like a body blow to the side.

Australia leads ICC Test rankings with 124 points after World Test Championship victory. India continues to dominate white-ball cricket. Australia narrows the gap in ODI rankings. India maintains lead in T20I rankings.

A case has been filed against former Karnataka minister H D Revanna and his son Prajwal Revanna following allegations of kidnapping and sexual abuse. The case was filed after a video surfaced showing a woman allegedly raped by Prajwal.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi submitted his nomination papers for the Rae Bareli Lok Sabha constituency, a seat held by his mother Sonia Gandhi for two decades. He was joined by Congress leaders Mallikarjun Kharge, Sonia Gandhi, and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra. Earlier in the day, Rahul Gandhi arrived at Fursatganj airport and was warmly welcomed by a sizable crowd of local party workers at the collectorate, where he filed his papers. The voting for the Rae Bareli Lok Sabha seat is set for May 20.

Defence minister Rajnath Singh on Friday targeted Rahul Gandhi for shifting his Lok Sabha constituency to Rae Bareli. People like him want to lead the country, the senior BJP leader said in a swipe at the former Congress president at a public meeting in Rohtak, claiming that many Congress leaders wanted him to contest from Amethi but he chose to run away.

Sanjay Nirupam, a former member of the Congress party, declared his intention to become a part of the Shiv Sena on Friday. The announcement came as a surprise to many, given Nirupam's long-standing association with the Congress.

Union Minister and BJP's nominee from Amethi, Smriti Irani, asserted that the Congress had essentially acknowledged their loss in the constituency even before a single vote was cast. She pointed out that with the announcement of Rahul Gandhi as the Congress candidate for the Rae Bareli Lok Sabha seat, the opposition party's move to field a proxy candidate like Kishori Lal Sharma indicated a lack of confidence in their chances of winning.

Justices Sanjiv Khanna and Dipankar Datta observed that the road, which has been closed since the 1980s due to security concerns, has been opposed by both the central and Punjab governments. The court has issued a notice to the administration of Chandigarh, seeking their response by September 2, in response to a plea filed by the Punjab government. The bench acknowledged that the road was initially closed during the peak of terrorism in Punjab in the 1980s.

Former Indian fast bowler S Sreesanth and Australian all-rounder Tom Moody have endorsed Hardik Pandya's selection for India's T20 World Cup squad, citing his dynamic contributions and past performances. Sreesanth praised Pandya's ability to lead the country. Pandya's confidence was boosted by his recovery from an ankle injury and appointment as Mumbai Indians' captain.

'The Roundup: Punishment' dominates Korean box office with 6M moviegoers in 9 days. Detective Ma Seok Do fights online gambling. SEVENTEEN's 'Super' achieves 200M views, setting records.

Ongoing clashes between Meiteis and Kukis in Manipur stem from long-standing ethnic tensions and territorial disputes. The demand for ST status by Meiteis exacerbates conflicts, leading to violence, displacements, and mistrust among tribal communities.

The Delhi High Court has granted permission to Manish Sisodia, the former Deputy Chief Minister, to visit his sick wife once a week while in custody. Sisodia is currently detained due to his alleged involvement in the Delhi excise scam.

Rajiv Bajaj's Bajaj Auto gears up to launch a CNG motorcycle lineup on June 18, 2024, targeting cost-conscious customers with unique features like Glider, Marathon, Trekker, Freedom names and advanced braking systems.

Kishori Lal Sharma replaces Rahul in Amethi. Smriti Irani defeated Rahul. Nominations close on May 20 for the fifth phase of elections.

HD Revanna withdrew his anticipatory bail petition in the video case involving his son and Hassan MP Prajwal Revanna. The presiding officer dismissed the petition. Revanna, son of former PM HD Deve Gowda, represents Holenarasipura constituency.

The Jharkhand high court on Friday approved provisional bail for imprisoned former chief minister Hemant Soren. The bail is granted for him to participate in the funeral rituals of his late uncle, Rajaram Soren.

Before the Kolkata Knight Riders' IPL 2024 clash with the Mumbai Indians on Friday, Gautam Gambhir reminisced about his days as KKR captain, sharing insights on the batsman who caused him the most apprehension, even leading to restless nights. Gambhir is currently the mentor of KKR, who won IPL titles in 2012 and 2014 under Gambhir's captaincy.

Ajay Jadeja recommended Virat Kohli opening the innings and captain Rohit Sharma at three for T20 World Cup. Jadeja supported Hardik Pandya despite his poor form. India will play their opening match against Ireland on June 5 after announcing their squad of 15 players for the prestigious competition earlier this week.

Rohit Sharma's performance in IPL 2024 has been inconsistent, despite a promising start and a century against Chennai Super Kings. In his last three innings, he has struggled to reach double figures, raising concerns about his form ahead of the T20 World Cup. Former India opener Wasim Jaffer has provided an in-depth analysis of Rohit's struggle as a batter.

A police official reported that a helicopter pilot sustained injuries when the aircraft tilted during an attempted landing on a temporary helipad in Mahad, Raigad district, Maharashtra, at approximately 9:30 am on Friday.

Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah's Gurucharan Singh missing for 11 days. Delhi Police investigating his disappearance as reports suggest his involvement. Rumours of financial struggles and marriage plans circulating. Co-stars express concern.

Indira Gandhi contested from two seats in 1980 -- Rae Bareli and Medak in Telangana -- and chose to retain the Medak seat. Arun Nehru won the 1980 bypoll and subsequently in 1984. From Arun Nehru, who was late prime minister Rajiv Gandhi's right-hand man, to Sheila Kaul, another Gandhi kin, Rae Bareli returned several of the Gandhi family members and aides to the Lok Sabha. The seat was held by Congress' R P Singh in the 1960 bypoll after the demise of Feroze Gandhi, and by another Congress lead

For a while now, Virat has been batting as an opener for his IPL team, Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Continuing in the same position this season, he has already amassed 500 runs, which includes a century and four fifties. While he has always batted at the No. 3 postiion in T20Is, Kohli remains an option to open for India at the upcoming T20 World Cup.

India condemns Pakistan's 'dubious track record' while slamming the remarks made by Islamabad's envoy on Kashmir in the UN General Assembly. India's response came after Pakistan's UN envoy Munir Akram made negative remarks against New Delhi, including references to Kashmir, CAA and Ram temple in Ayodhya during his address in a UNGA meeting on 'Culture of Peace.'

NPPA committee faces conflict as industry reps reform pricing rules. Activists criticize the DoP's composition. Will the industry influence drug pricing reforms? Malini Aisola questions industry involvement in policy decisions.

Stock market today: BSE Sensex and Nifty50, the Indian equity benchmark indices, surged in trade on Friday. While BSE Sensex rose over 400 points to cross the 75,000 mark, Nifty50 was above 22,750.

BJP on Thursday had declared Dinesh Pratap Singh as its nominee for Rae Bareli, a constituency where he previously faced off against Sonia Gandhi in the 2019 Lok Sabha elections and was defeated by a margin of nearly 1.6 lakh votes. He, however, received a total of 38 percent votes, the highest number of votes among all BJP candidates in the history of Rae Bareli.

Congress on Friday declared its candidates for Amethi and Rae Bareli Lok Sabha constituencies of Uttar Pradesh. Rahul Gandhi has been fielded from Rae Bareli while Kishori Lal Sharma will be contesting from Amethi. Kishori Lal Sharma will be in the fray against BJP's Smriti Irani, who defeated Rahul Gandhi in the 2019 Lok Sabha elections.

Virat has touched the 500-run mark in this IPL, showcasing a remarkable performance with a century and four half-centuries, while maintaining a commendable strike rate of 147.49, which certainly cannot be deemed as subpar. The T20 World Cup, jointly hosted by West Indies and USA, will see India facing Ireland, Pakistan, Canada and USA in the initial group stage.

India's T20 World Cup strategy heavily relies on spinners, with a focus on middle-order power through Shivam Dube. Captain Rohit Sharma emphasizes the importance of team balance and versatility in the squad selection process. While Ravindra Jadeja and Axar Patel are the left-arm spinning allrounders in the squad, Kuldeep Yadav and Yuzvendra Chahal are the two wrist spinners.

Sunrisers Hyderabad won the match by one run against Rajasthan Royals in the Indian Premier League on Thursday, thanks to unbeaten performances by Nitish Kumar, Travis Head, and Heinrich Klaasen. Rajasthan Royals managed 200/7, after a missed full toss by Rovman Powell off Bhuvneshwar Kumar, which was resolved by an LBW decision.