Times of India

PM Narendra Modi said "rampant nepotism" in SP and Congress was like an "evil" that must be destroyed in the Samajwadi Party's stronghold of Etawah on Sunday. "Some consider Mainpuri, Kannauj and Etawah as their fief, while others treat Amethi and Rae Bareli as theirs," he said, contrasting it with how he and UP CM Yogi Adityanath had no familial bonds to nurture other than with the people, especially the underprivileged.

Campaigning for the third phase of Lok Sabha elections on May 7 ended Sunday in a blaze of high-decibel sound across 93 seats in 12 states and UTs, including all 25 seats of Gujarat and key constituencies with prominent contestants such as home minister Amit Shah in Gandhinagar, Jyotiraditya Scindia in Guna, Dimple Yadav in Mainpuri and Supriya Sule in the Pawar family stronghold of Baramati.

Defence minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday said if elected to govern again, the NDA govt will implement the "one-nation-one-election" policy in the next five years. He accused the YSRCP govt of leading the state into a debt trap with its "corrupt" practices, adding that Andhra Pradesh's debt has skyrocketed to Rs 13.5 lakh crore during the current regime.

SVPP had no visible activity but had received a Rs 55.5 crore in donation when it was raided by tax officials in 2022, according to income-expense details submitted to the Election Commission that year. All three candidates of SVPP have shown nil income in poll affidavits; they do not own any vehicle, and two of them have submitted that they do not even have a house.

SVPP had no visible activity but had received a Rs 55.5 crore in donation when it was raided by tax officials in 2022, according to income-expense details submitted to the Election Commission that year. All three candidates of SVPP have shown nil income in poll affidavits; they do not own any vehicle, and two of them have submitted that they do not even have a house.

In the past one year, half the new customers that we have added are all pure play quick commerce customers, who often do not make planned purchases and end up buying 4-15 times a month from our platform,” said Seshu Kumar Tirumala, chief buying and merchandising officer at BigBasket. Goldman Sachs said Blinkit's implied valuation - estimated at $13 billion - is now higher than that of parent Zomato's core food delivery business, indicating the rapid growth of the segment.

Toddy, the fermented sap of coconut flowers, is a favourite of Kerala tipplers, who are mostly men. As are most toddy tappers. Till C Sheeja (40) joined the trade in 2019. A resident of Panniyode, near Koothuparamba, she got a toddy tapping licence from Koothuparamba Excise Range in Kannur. She climbs around 10 palm trees every day, each tree thrice, early morning and late evening, to extract toddy. That's not all. At noon every day, she climbs again to prune overhanging palm fronds.

In a scintillating display, Sunil Narine's explosive knock of 81 runs off just 39 balls powered Kolkata Knight Riders to a dominant victory over Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) by 98 runs, catapulting them to the top of the IPL table on Sunday. Narine's blistering innings, adorned with six fours and seven sixes, steered Kolkata to a formidable total of 235-6 after they were put in to bat first in Lucknow's final home game of the season.

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) continued their stellar batting display in the IPL, matching Mumbai Indians (MI) by notching up a total of six scores of 200 or more runs in a single season, a remarkable achievement in the history of the tournament. KKR achieved this milestone during their clash against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) at the Ekana Stadium in Lucknow.

The directive to hold special prayers came from the archbishop of Goa and Daman, Felipe Neri Cardinal Ferrao. "This has been interpreted as a message to vote for Congress," said one observer. CM Pramod Sawant welcomed the church's message and said BJP, in the true sense, is a secular party. Catholics constitute nearly 25% of Goa's population and make up 2 lakh out of 6 lakh voters in South Goa.

Canadian PM Justin Trudeau doubled down on the arrests last week of three Indian nationals for the murder of pro-Khalistan terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar, saying Canada was a “rule of law” country with a fundamental commitment to protecting all its citizens. Police in Canada arrested and named the three individuals who have been charged with first degree murder and conspiracy to commit murder.

The victims, who were allocated the plots in 1995 due to their 'backward and Scheduled Caste status', had built their homes on these lands with their names registered in govt records. However, in 2003, the DMC claimed ownership of land and threatened demolition, leading the victims to obtain a stay order from the court. Despite the pending case, the corporation proceeded with the demolition, prompting the victims to demand reconstruction and compensation.

In the match against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), Kolkata Knight Riders skipper Shreyas Iyer lost his eighth toss in 11 games, yet this did not deter KKR's performance. After being put into bat by LSG, KKR posted an imposing total of 235 for six. Their batting prowess was complemented by a strong bowling display, as they restricted the hosts to a mere 137 runs, securing another crucial win on their journey towards the playoffs.

Sunil Narine's brilliant fifty, combined with a strong collective performance from the bowlers, led to Kolkata Knight Riders' commanding 98-run victory over Lucknow Super Giants in the IPL on Sunday. LSG's decision to bowl first backfired as KKR became the first team to surpass 200 runs at the Ekana stadium. Narine showcased his batting prowess once again, scoring an explosive 81 off 38 balls. His onslaught included seven sixes and six fours, propelling KKR to an imposing total of 235/6.

Raging fires in several forest ranges of Uttarakhand have claimed the life of a 28-year-old woman — the fourth casualty in the past three days — even as the Adi Kailash helicopter darshan service, which began last month, has been suspended for the second day in a row. Flight arrivals at the Naini-Saini airport in Pithoragarh have been stopped due to low visibility in fire-induced haze.

The third phase of Lok Sabha elections witnessed intense campaigning, with 92 seats across 11 states and UTs at stake. Key contests include Gujarat, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and Karnataka. PM Modi challenged Congress on reservations, while BJP criticized them on anti-national activities. The phase also saw allegations against JD(S) leader Prajwal Revanna. Modi visited Ayodhya, emphasizing governance for future generations.

Former Punjab chief minister Charanjit Singh Channi's controversial remarks on the recent terror attack in Poonch have stirred a political debate. Channi alleged that the attack was a pre-election tactic by the BJP, drawing strong reactions from Union Minister Anurag Thakur.

Ruturaj Gaikwad continues to find himself on the wrong side of the toss coin as the Chennai Super Kings captain lost another toss against Punjab Kings in Dharamsala on Sunday. It was the 10th time in 11 matches for Gaikwad when the coin did not land in his favour.

Google employees filed NLRB complaint over Israel protests, TCS CEO disputes AI job cuts, Microsoft VP email drove OpenAI investment, Apple CEO hinted at AI features, praised India, Indian cyber threat alert, Vivo V30e launched in India.