Thiruvananthapuram: A case has been registered and investigation launched over a social media post by a member of Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan’s security team allegedly threatening him with consequences if the UDF comes to power, officials said on Sunday. According to news agency PTI, the Thiruvananthapuram City Cyber ​​Police registered the case following a complaint by Sandeep Sasidharan, a member of the chief minister’s security staff. The Congress had earlier accused Sandeep, along with another official Anil Kumar, of allegedly using a flower pot on two Youth Congress-KSU workers during a protest against the chief minister at the Navakerala Sadas program in Alappuzha in 2023. The incident was later investigated and the crime branch later gave a clean chit to both the officers. Recently, after the conclusion of the state assembly elections on April 9, several social media posts, reportedly by Congress, Youth Congress and KSU workers, claimed that revenge would be taken after the LDF government is ousted and the UDF takes power. Police said cases have been registered against Facebook accounts named Arun Rajendran, Tom Kuriakose, Yasser KP, Soni Panamthanam, Sarath Pillai, KSU Kanjiramkulam, Rahul John C and Youth Congress Battle. According to the FIR, the complainant’s name and photograph were used in several posts, which allegedly threatened her of consequences and also included abusive language. Police said the account holders have been identified and will soon be summoned as part of the investigation.The case has been registered under sections 296 (B) (uttering obscene words causing public nuisance), 351 (2) (criminal intimidation), and 3 (5) (acts committed by several persons) of the Indian Justice Code.

TOI correspondent from Washington: US President Donald Trump was quickly evacuated from the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner at the Washington Hilton Hotel on Saturday night when gunshots were heard outside the banquet hall moments before he was to deliver his speech. The US Secret Service said in a statement soon after that it was investigating the shooting near the main magnetometer screening area at the hotel, the same hotel where John Hinckley Jr. tried to assassinate President Ronald Reagan in 1981. It also said that a person is in custody. While some eyewitness reports stated that a suspect was shot in the melee, the Secret Service stated that “the condition of those involved is not yet known, and law enforcement is actively assessing the situation,” suggesting that others may have been involved.Follow live updates: ‘Shotgun, handgun and several knives’ with him – Trump calls shooting suspect a ‘lone wolf’ The Secret Service also said that the President and First Lady are safe, as well as all other protected individuals present at the event, including Vice President J.D. Vance and several Cabinet members. The WHCA dinner is an annual roast and toast that Trump has avoided since becoming president, apparently because he believes most of the media is hostile toward him. But this year he made an exception, and instead of a well-known comedian or late-night host who would normally headline the gathering, he had to deliver the keynote address himself, with a “psychic expert” providing entertainment for the evening.Also read: Who was the shooter at Trump’s White House dinner? first image emergesBut about half an hour into the evening when dinner was about to be served, several popping sounds were heard outside the banquet hall while Trump and the first lady were seated on the stage. Secret Service agents stormed down the aisle shouting “Get down, get down”, while other agents swarmed around the President and First Lady and escorted them out. The security detail attached to various cabinet members also excluded him.About half an hour after the event, President Trump, while still at the hotel, said that he wanted the show to go on, but that he would heed the advice of law enforcement, and that if they insisted on cutting the program short, he would like to do it again. In fact, after WHCA president CBS White House reporter Weijia Jiang said the event would go on, most guests remained in anticipation of Trump’s return. Trump apparently wanted to return, but security officials advised him not to do so, as he indicated in a social media post shortly thereafter. “The DC Secret Service and law enforcement did a fantastic job one evening. They acted swiftly and bravely. The shooter has been captured, and I have recommended that we ‘let the show go on’ but be guided solely by law enforcement. They will make a decision soon. Despite that decision, the evening will be very different from planned, and we will just, frankly, have to do it all over again,” he said in a post, after which the event concluded — without dinner.Also read: Trump wanted ‘the show to go on’ after shooting at White House correspondents dinnerTrump’s message earned praise from many of his supporters, who characterized the incident as a third assassination attempt on him and praised his courage for willing to return to deliver his speech. Some supporters blamed the “radical left” for the alleged assassination attempt, while preliminary details were emerging.

Is MS Dhoni playing today? (Image: X)

As Chennai Super Kings As we prepare to host Gujarat Titans at the iconic MA Chidambaram Stadium, the biggest talking point is not just the clash, it is the ongoing suspense around MS Dhoni’s return.CSK is ahead in this match on the basis of its excellent performance against Mumbai Indians. In what turned out to be a one-sided affair, CSK won by a massive 103 runs, which shows their growing confidence. Sanju Samson’s brilliant century took CSK to a strong total, while the bowling unit performed brilliantly to dismantle MI’s batting lineup with ease.This comprehensive win not only boosted CSK’s net run rate but also cemented their credentials as serious contenders this season.During that match, CSK batting coach Mike Hussey had given a status update on Dhoni. “He is progressing really well. He is working hard to get back as soon as possible. I know all the fans would like to see Dhoni playing there as well. We hope, maybe in the coming few matches. Even we want him back as soon as possible. But obviously, he needs to be 100 per cent fit, ready to give his best. He is batting really well in the nets, he looks good in the nets, just getting him between the wickets as well. Need to work hard,” he said. Said.Dhoni has been out of the field for almost four weeks due to a calf injury. While the experienced wicketkeeper-batsman has completed rehabilitation and has also passed the fitness test, his absence from the playing eleven has raised questions. However, this is not a case of long-term injury concerns. According to the Indian Express, Dhoni is match-fit but has deliberately delayed his return. The reason? He doesn’t want to spoil a combination that has started clicking for CSK.On Saturday, head coach Stephen Fleming still said that Dhoni was being closely monitored. Without revealing much about when Dhoni is expected to take the field, Fleming said, “He is making good progress. He is on the road to recovery and is doing everything that is being asked of him.”csk vs gt in chepaukThe upcoming encounter promises to be a fascinating contest between two sides at different stages of their campaign. After two consecutive matches, CSK has returned to its fort in Chennai with confidence and momentum. Their batting unit has found form, and the bowling attack, especially the spinners, look suitable for the Chepauk conditions.Shubman Gill-led GT, on the other hand, is still looking for stability. Although they have a strong team on paper, their performances have been up and down, making this match important to regain momentum. The Chepauk pitch is expected to help the spinners, which may tilt the balance slightly in favor of CSK. With both teams hovering around the mid-table region, this game could play a crucial role in shaping their playoff ambitions.

Kolkata: Union Home Minister Amit Shah Reply to CM on Saturday Mamata BanerjeeThreatening to drag him to court for his “ulta latka denge (will hang you upside down)” remarks at public rallies, he said BJP’s victory in Bengal will end the “fear of goons” after May 4.After “success” in the election, Shah said he would feed PM Narendra Modi the famous sitabhog (a sweet speciality) of Burdwan.“Didi gets angry when I threaten goons. Should I hug her?” Shah, in his two rallies at Jamalpur in East Burdwan and Shyampur in Howrah, asked the CM to “rein in his goons”.“Didi accused me of scolding her goons. Should I show love towards them? I am asking didi to lock her goons in the garage. We will not spare anyone if they touch our mother,” he said, adding that no Bahubali was seen on the streets during the first phase of voting. “I am again warning them to stay indoors on April 29,” he said.“In every election, Trinamool-backed goons disrupt the elections through violence,” Shah said. “Therefore, in every rally, I warn these goons to face dire consequences. I am now just issuing a note of warning. If the goons do not mend their ways, their place will be behind bars.”Shah’s words came when Banerjee, while addressing a rally in Hooghly, said, “We are going to file a legal case against Amit Shah for his violent comments. As the Union Home Minister, he cannot make such comments.”The CM targeted Shah’s comments as a warning to TMC workers and said the BJP’s “coercive approach” would fail to impress Bengal voters. He said, “To say that you will hang people upside down after the elections is unacceptable. With this mentality, you will never be able to win Bengal.”Shah reiterated the issue of women’s safety and said that no CM has ever issued restrictions on women’s movement in BJP-ruled states. He said, “BJP has chief ministers in 20 states. No one said women should not come out of their homes after 7 pm. In Bengal, a girl can ride a scooter even at midnight after May 5, and no goon will dare to look into her eyes.”Shah emphasized on Aam Janata Unnayan Party chief Humayun Kabir’s plan to establish Babri Masjid. Shah said, “Mamata didi wants her colleague Kabir to build Babri Masjid. There is no place for it in Bengal. If we come to power, we will build a Durga temple in the state.”

Punjab Kings completed the most successful run chase in IPL history by chasing down 265 against Delhi Capitals in Delhi on Saturday, but for Karun Nair, it turned out to be a night of missed chances and heartbreak on the field.Nair looked close to breaking down after dismissing Punjab Kings skipper Shreyas Iyer twice in the space of four balls, these mistakes proved costly as PBKS ended their chase of the record in IPL 2026.The first chance came on the last ball of the 15th over when Vipraj Nigam mistimed Iyer on a shot bowled straight towards long-off. Nair took a few steps forward, sat under the ball and looked ready to complete an easy catch, but the ball slipped out of his hand.Vipraraj was stunned by this mistake. He sat on the ground holding his head in disappointment as Delhi missed a crucial chance to get back into the game.Exactly four balls later, Iyer was saved again.On the second ball of the 16th over, Kuldeep Yadav bowled a length ball and Iyer went for the pull. It was Kuldeep’s mistake and the ball took the top edge before going towards long-on.Once again Nair was under it and once again the catch was missed.After the second drop, Nair looked clearly shaken and on the verge of breaking down as Delhi saw another big chance slip away.Iyer ensured that those mistakes hurt DC. After getting two lives, he remained calm and scored 71 runs in 36 balls, leading Punjab’s chase and leading his team to victory with seven balls to spare.Earlier in the innings, Punjab openers Prabhsimran Singh and Priyansh Arya had already laid the groundwork for chasing the target.Prabhasimran scored 76 runs in 26 balls with the help of nine fours and five sixes, while Priyansh scored 43 runs in 17 balls with the help of two fours and five sixes.The pair added 126 runs in just 6.5 overs for the opening wicket and took PBKS to 105/0 in the powerplay, the highest powerplay score of the season.After this, Punjab lost three wickets quickly, but Iyer took charge of the innings and took full advantage of the missed opportunities.His innings helped Punjab Kings chase 265 runs, which is the most successful run chase in IPL history.