Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi on his 34th death anniversary. Congress leaders, including Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge, also offered homage at Veer Bhoomi. Rajiv Gandhi, who served as Prime Minister from 1984 to 1989, was assassinated in 1991. He was the country's youngest Prime Minister, assuming office at the age of 40.
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The Mumbai Cricket Association honoured Rohit Sharma by unveiling the Rohit Sharma Stand at Wankhede Stadium. His wife, Ritika Sajdeh, was visibly moved during the ceremony. A video captured her emotional reaction as the stadium stand was renamed. Tributes poured in, including a message from Suryakumar Yadav. Akash Ambani, MI owner, attended the event.
Sunrisers Hyderabad defeated Royal Challengers Bengaluru by 42 runs, propelled by Ishan Kishan's explosive 94 and valuable contributions from Heinrich Klaasen and Aniket Verman, setting a formidable target of 231. Despite Virat Kohli and Phil Salt's efforts, RCB's batting lineup collapsed after their dismissals, leading to a significant drop in their net run rate.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) has announced full refunds for ticket holders of the rain-abandoned match against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on May 17. Digital ticket holders will receive refunds within 10 working days, while physical ticket holders must return their original tickets at the point of purchase.
Rahul Gandhi's criticism of India's foreign policy under Modi sparked a political row, questioning India's global standing post Operation Sindoor. BJP retaliated, accusing Gandhi of undermining the nation and armed forces. The MEA refuted Gandhi's claim about warning Pakistan before the operation, clarifying it was during the early phase. Operation Sindoor was launched in response to the Pahalgam terror attack.
An official from Pakistan's High Commission in New Delhi, known as Danish, has been implicated in an espionage network. He allegedly recruited Indian nationals, including travel vlogger Jyoti Malhotra, to gather sensitive information and promote pro-Pakistan narratives online. Malhotra, who maintained contact with Pakistani intelligence operatives, is now facing charges under the Official Secrets Act.
Delhi Capitals are contemplating promoting KL Rahul to the opener position for their crucial IPL 2025 match against Gujarat Titans. Rahul is on the verge of becoming the fastest Indian to score 8000 T20 runs, needing just 33 runs to surpass Virat Kohli's record. However, Rashid Khan of Gujarat Titans could pose a threat to Rahul's milestone.
Rahul Gandhi's surprise visit to the Delhi University Students' Union (DUSU) office sparked controversy. University officials, including Proctor Rajni Abbi, criticized the unscheduled visit, citing a lack of notification and security cordons. The ABVP-backed student representatives protested, while the DUSU secretary was allegedly barred from entering her office by NSUI students.
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