The powerful earthquake, measuring 7.4 in magnitude, struck just south of Hualien County, the worst-affected area, resulting in at least 10 deaths and injuring over 1,000 people

PM Modi and CM Mamata engaged in a heated Lok Sabha campaign in Cooch Behar as they clashed over CAA, corruption, and central schemes. Hitting out at the opposition alliance INDIA, Modi said, “The opposition alliance is busy indulging in politics of lies and deceit.” Mamata, who also held a rally in the district, lashed out at the BJP and asserted that one can trust a poisonous snake but not the BJP.

Punjab Kings won a thrilling match against Gujarat Titans by three wickets in the Indian Premier League, thanks to Shashank Singh’s impressive knock. Gujarat Titans’ 199 for four was aided by Shubman Gill’s unbeaten 89, Sai Sudharsan’s 33 and Rahul Tewatia’s 23 not out. Ashutosh Sharma’s 31 off 17 was crucial for Punjab too.