After Ab de Villiers' induction into the ICC Hall of Fame, close friend and former Royal Challengers Bangalore teammate Virat Kohli writes a heartfelt letter praising his "freakish" talent. Kohli recalls a match in 2016 when de Villiers' unconventional slogging against Sunil Narine left him in awe and speaks of his ability to perform under pressure in red ball cricket. Despite being known for his exploits in limited overs cricket, de Villiers has also shown his grit and determination in saving Test matches for South Africa.
Bangalore South MP Tejasvi Surya has reached out to the public for suggestions on improving metro travel in the city. With the aim of making it smoother and more accessible for all, Surya has asked for feedback on issues like easy access to metro stations and additional feeder buses. He plans to take these suggestions to BMTC and BMRCL and push for the necessary improvements in the city's commute system. This comes after his recent tweet highlighting the traffic woes in Bengaluru and urging officials to take action.
Popular Kannada stars Tharun Sudhir and Sonal Monteiro are all set to tie the knot in a grand function at the Poornima Palace near Kengeri, Bangalore, with many A-list celebrities from the South film industry and political dignitaries in attendance. The groom has personally invited famous personalities such as KGF star Yash, director Prashant Neel, and Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah, among others. Sonal's family also surprised her with a bachelorette party, as shown in a heartwarming video shared by the actress on Instagram.
In the highly contested Bangalore South constituency, BJP candidate Tejaswi Surya has held onto his lead in the fourth round of vote counting. With a margin of over 50,000 votes, Surya has consistently maintained his position ahead of opponent Soumya Reddy. This race is being closely watched as it could potentially have a significant impact on the outcome of the overall election.
The Congress party has accused BJP MP Tejaswi Surya and his uncle, Basavanagudi MLA Ravi Subramaniam, of involvement in the 'Guru Raghavendra Bank Scam'. In protest, the party has launched a campaign called 'Don't Bank on Surya' and distributed ATM card models featuring the accused's photo to voters in South Bangalore. Despite the scam coming to light in 2020, over 15,000 depositors remain uncompensated. In the upcoming Lok Sabha elections in Uttar Pradesh, eight seats will cast their ballots on April 19, with a total of 80 candidates in the fray.
The Chief Electoral Officer of Karnataka announced that a case has been registered against the BJP's sitting MP and candidate for Bengaluru South, Tejasvi Surya, for violating the election code of conduct by soliciting votes on the ground of religion. This comes amidst polling in the state for the second phase of the Lok Sabha elections. The Bangalore South seat is a closely contested one between BJP's Surya and Congress's Sowmya Reddy. Meanwhile, Kolkata Knight Riders will face Punjab Kings at Eden Gardens in an IPL 2024 match, with all eyes on Mitchell Starc's performance.
The Election Commission has taken action against BJP MP and Bangalore South candidate Tejasvi Surya for a controversial video he posted on social media, which allegedly solicited votes on religious grounds. This action comes as he goes head-to-head with Congress candidate Sowmya Reddy, who is the daughter of Karnataka's Transport Minister. The Chief Electoral Officer of Karnataka took to 'X' to inform the public of this development.
In the second phase of polling for the Lok Sabha elections, 88 seats across 13 states and Union Territories are underway. Popular candidates such as Rahul Gandhi, Tejasvi Surya, Hema Malini, and Shashi Tharoor are contesting in key constituencies like Wayanad, Bangalore South, and Thiruvananthapuram. Stay informed about the latest updates and voting trends in regions like Kerala, Karnataka, Noida, and West Bengal through News18's real-time coverage.
In an exclusive interview on his YouTube channel, former South Africa batter AB de Villiers hinted that he could join the Royal Challengers Bangalore camp as a mentor for the upcoming season of the Indian Premier League. He also revealed that skipper Virat Kohli had expressed interest in having him help out the team's batsmen during the tournament. However, the final decision will be made by the management and for the time being, de Villiers will also be involved in commentary for the initial weeks of the IPL.
The Congress party is considering fielding Sowmya Reddy, daughter of senior minister Ramalinga Reddy, against the BJP's stronghold in Bangalore South for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. Sources say that the party is relying on Reddy's opinion and internal survey results to decide on the candidate. While some sources suggest that Reddy is not entirely convinced about nominating his daughter, other names under consideration include party spokesperson Niketh Raj Mourya. The BJP has not yet announced its candidate, but incumbent Tejasvi Surya is expected to be re-nominated.