Times of India

Sunrisers Eastern Cape have maintained a stunning 6-0 record in the SA20 playoffs over three seasons. They won the Eliminator and Qualifier 2 to book a spot in the final, defeating Paarl Royals by 8 wickets. Tony de Zorzi and Jordan Hermann played crucial roles in this victory, achieving a significant second-wicket partnership.

Dennis Schroder commented on the recent trade of Luka Doncic to the Lakers, describing NBA trades as 'modern-day slavery'. He highlighted the power imbalance between players and teams, stating that players are treated more like assets than people. This conversation has sparked discussions about player rights and the power dynamics within the league.

The death toll due to Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) in Pune rose to six as a 63-year-old patient passed away due to complications. Health officials confirmed the presence of Campylobacter jejuni in water samples from a GBS cluster. The total number of GBS cases reached 173.

A Russian woman tourist caused an accident on Raipur's VIP Road late Wednesday night, injuring three youths. The woman, who was drunk, hit a scooter with her car and was detained after creating a scene. Police are investigating, and charges will be filed against her for high-speed negligent driving.

A four-year-old girl in Moradabad called her grandmother, showing her mother's lifeless body on a video call. The father, Rohit Kumar, is accused of murdering his wife Ruby Rani and staging it as a suicide. Police are investigating financial disputes and have gathered forensic evidence. Rohit is currently in custody for questioning.

India condemned the vandalism of Sheikh Mujibur Rehman's residence in Dhaka, regrettable as it symbolizes Bangladesh's resistance against oppression. Demonstrators damaged the residence and nearby Awami League offices, set ablaze Wajed Mian's house, and destroyed properties of Sheikh Hasina’s relatives. Hasina urged for justice, emphasizing history's resilience despite the vandalism.

Haryana minister Anil Vij defended US President Donald Trump's decision to deport illegal immigrants, stating every country has the right to expel those who enter illegally. His comments followed the deportation of 104 Indian immigrants to Amritsar. Vij suggested India should also address its own illegal immigration issue. Punjab's NRI affairs minister Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal urged PM Modi to discuss the matter with Trump to address the deportation concerns.

Leopards roaming freely in Bahraich, Uttar Pradesh, have injured five people in Bargadwa village. The forest department advises not to go alone into sugarcane fields or leave meat or livestock outside. Villagers previously dealt with wolf attacks, which led to significant incidents before being controlled. Financial assistance will be provided to the injured.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's speeches in Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha, made a day before and after the Delhi assembly elections, had distinct focuses. In Lok Sabha, he took veiled digs at AAP and its leaders over governance and corruption issues, besides attacking Congress. In Rajya Sabha, the entire focus was on Congress, attacking its policies and historical decisions.