Congress received yet another jolt when many of its councillors, former councillors and workers joined the BJP on Thursday who were part of the team of former Congress MLAs Sanjay Shukla and Vishal Patel. Both the former Congress MLAs had joined the BJP earlier this year.
Europe could die, says Macron
President Emmanuel Macron appealed on Thursday for stronger, more integrated European defences and said the continent must not become a vassal of the United States, as he outlined his vision for a more assertive European Union on the global stage.
Russia warns NATO nuclear facilities in Poland
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov on Thursday warned that NATO nuclear facilities, if permanently located on the Polish territory, will become a military target for Russia.
Taiwan reports Chinese military incursions near island
Amid escalating tensions in the Taiwan Strait, the island nation’s Ministry of National Defence reported the detection of Chinese military aircraft and vessels operating near Taiwan.
Greek frigate shoots down Houthi drone in Gulf of Aden
A Greek navy frigate fired on two drones approaching the ship in the Gulf of Aden on Thursday morning – one was shot down.
The second unmanned aerial vehicle then turned away, as reported by Greek radio (ERT), citing the Ministry of Defence in Athens. The frigate is continuing its mission, it added.
Prannoy finding his way back after stomach disorder
Seasoned Indian shuttler H S Prannoy has revealed that he has been battling a chronic gastrointestinal disorder for the past four months which has not just hampered him physically but also taken a mental toll as he had fought these health issues not so long ago.
Bismah Maroof announces international cricket retirement
Pakistan all-rounder Bismah Maroof on Thursday announced her retirement from all forms of cricket with immediate effect.
Archery WC: Indian men’s secures spot in final
With three consecutive wins, the Indian men’s recurve team of Dhiraj Bommadevara, Tarundeep Rai, and Pravin Ramesh Jadhav, secured a spot in the final of the Archery World Cup here on Thursday.
Dhawan to miss KKR game
Punjab Kings skipper Shikhar Dhawan, who is nursing a shoulder injury, was ruled out of their Friday’s IPL match against Kolkata Knight Riders and the team is hoping for his return against Chennai Super Kings on May 1.
RCB beats SRH by 35 runs
Royal Challengers Bengaluru posted their second win of the season at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad against hosts Sunrisers Hyderabad on Thursday in IPL 2024.
