Times of India

Congress delays announcing Amethi and Rae Bareli candidates. Rahul may contest from Rae Bareli instead of Amethi. Priyanka is unlikely to run, as per the sources. Indecision due to Wayanad's victory and concerns about Kerala optics. Party leaders like KC Venugopal, and Kharge are said to have discussed the subject in Shimoga in Karnataka after a public rally Thursday afternoon

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) stated on Thursday that Prajwal Revanna, a suspended JD(S) politician accused of sexual harassment of several women, did not obtain political clearance from the ministry for his trip to Germany. The MEA also verified that he traveled using a diplomatic passport. The ministry had not issued any visa note for the Member of Parliament from Hassan.

In a thrilling encounter, Nitish Reddy's exceptional batting display stole the spotlight as he smashed an unbeaten 76 off just 42 balls, while Travis Head's composed 58 off 44 deliveries bolstered SRH's innings, propelling them to a formidable total of 201/3. SRH got off to a flying start as Bhuvneshwar struck early, claiming two wickets in a magnificent first over. Despite a spirited effort from the RR batsmen, including a valiant knock from Rovman Powell, Bhuvi's final delivery proved decisive as he dismissed Powell, securing victory for the hosts by the narrowest of margins in a dramatic finish.

Amit Shah affirms the start of the citizenship process under CAA this month. Opposition vows to repeal CAA. Shah explains reasons for lower turnout and defends the timing of Arvind Kejriwal's arrest and said that ED had sent numerous summons but he refused to come and that's the reason that he was arrested around this time.

Alert Border Security Force troops fired at a Pakistani intruder close to a forward post along the International Border in Samba district of Jammu and Kashmir late on Wednesday evening, potentially preventing a significant infiltration attempt. The troops noticed a suspicious movement near the border fence at around 8.15 pm and challenged the intruder.

Sikh Labour councillor Parbinder Kaur is under investigation by her party for reportedly sharing posts that endorse Khalistani terrorist groups and militants responsible for the assassination of public figures in India. According to the Daily Mail, she allegedly expressed admiration for Babbar Khalsa online, the Khalistan movement that was responsible for the bombing of an Air India flight.

With Rajasthan Royals needing two runs to win off the last delivery, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, who had already claimed two wickets, delivered a nerve-wracking full toss that trapped Rovman Powell (27), leaving Rajasthan Royals stranded at 200 for seven while chasing a target of 202. The ever-calm Bhuvneshwar categorically stated that he wasn't thinking much and kept his focus on process.

India’s Chandrayaan 3 landed while Pakistan prepares for a lunar mission on China's Change’6 orbiter. The mission involves ICube Qamar, IST’s faculty, and students, and aims to collect lunar material on the far side of the moon. The mission is a collaborative effort of IST’s faculty and students, Pakistan’s national space agency Suparco and China’s Shanghai Jiao Tong University (SJTU).

Pakistan army's Gen Munir emphasizes adherence to constitutional limits, warns against interference. Public discontent rises post Imran Khan's removal. Military's dominance and influence in non-military spheres are highlighted. Pakistan Supreme Court hears case involving ISI and judges. Gen Munir was quoted as talking about constitutional limits at a passing out parade at the Pakistan Air Force Academy in Risalpur, in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province.

The IPL 2024 match between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Rajasthan Royals showcased the thrilling essence of T20 cricket, with momentum shifting constantly throughout the game, keeping the outcome uncertain until the final ball was delivered.

Bhuvneshwar Kumar delivered a sensational final over to lead Sunrisers Hyderabad to a narrow one-run victory in a last-ball thriller against Rajasthan Royals, keeping their IPL playoff hopes alive on Thursday. With two runs needed off the last ball, Bhuvneshwar (3/41) trapped Rovman Powell (27) lbw with a full toss, leaving RR stranded at 200 for seven while chasing a target of 202.

Israeli cyber security startup Apex, backed by OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, secures $7M in funding. It addresses emerging AI threats, aiming to enhance security measures for AI adoption. Co-founder Tomer Avni highlights Israel's cybersecurity prominence and the critical role of AI security.

Speculations swirl around OpenAI's potential search engine, challenging Google with Microsoft Bing's support. Altman aims for innovation in information discovery. The tech world anticipates a significant shift in online information access.

Following AstraZeneca's acknowledgment in a UK court that its Covid-19 vaccine triggered a rare side effect—Thrombosis with Thrombocytopenia Syndrome (TTS), Hyderabad-based vaccine manufacturer Bharat Biotech emphasized the safety of its indigenous vaccine, Covaxin, aiming to alleviate public apprehensions regarding Covid vaccines. AstraZeneca’s vaccine Vaxzevria, which it developed in collaboration with Oxford University, was manufactured under the Covishield brandname in India.

"Congress is contesting these elections on two strategies. First, dividing society based on caste. Second, uniting their vote bank through politics of appeasement... Congress is now giving its all to its main motive in these elections. Congress wants to take away reservation from SC, ST, and OBC and give it away to Muslims based on religion, by changing the Constitution," said PM Modi.

In the alleged video, Chowdhury, the current MP and candidate from Baharampur, West Bengal, was seen addressing a public gathering and stating, "It is necessary for Congress and the Left to win. If they don't, secularism will be at stake. Voting for TMC means voting for BJP, so it's better to vote for BJP only. Don't vote for BJP, don't vote for TMC."