Speculation surrounds Parameshwara’s ‘friendly’ meeting with Mallikarjun Kharge
Bengaluru: A recent meeting between Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara and All India Congress Committee president Mallikarjun Kharge, along with another gathering in Davangere, has sparked political speculation.
Despite the growing buzz, Parameshwara dismissed any political discussions, insisting that the meeting with Kharge was purely social. "We are family friends, and meet often, but we never discuss politics," he stated.
When asked about his upcoming trip to New Delhi to meet the party’s high command, Parameshwara responded, “Yes, I am going to New Delhi. But if I discuss anything related to politics, I will reveal it. There’s nothing to hide in such meetings, and there is no need for speculation.”
Meanwhile, Parameshwara slammed Union Minister for Commerce and Industries Piyush Goyal for referring to tax refund demands as "petty thinking." Parameshwara expressed his disapproval, saying, “The Union minister should be ashamed of himself. We have made these demands based on the tax share norms set in the federal structure. Such statements from responsible ministers reflect the kind of administration this country is under.”
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RCB beat MI by 18 runs after batters fire
Mumbai (PTI): Royal Challengers Bengaluru skipper Rajat Patidar, Phil Salt and Virat Kohli blasted half-centuries as the defending champions beat Mumbai Indians by 18 runs in an Indian Premier League match here on Sunday.
Salt (78 off 36 balls) and Kohli (50 off 38 balls) stitched together a 120-run stand for the opening wicket before Patidar scored a rapid 53 off just 20 balls as RCB posted 240 for 4.
In response, Mumbai Indians were restricted to 222 for 5, with RCB spinner Suyash Sharma (2/47) putting the skids on the home side with a double strike in the eighth over, from which they could not recover.
Sherfane Rutherford top-scored for MI with an unbeaten 71 off 31 balls.
While opener Rohit Sharma appeared to be struggling with a hamstring issue and had to retire hurt on 19, his partner Ryan Rickelton made 37, while Suryakumar Yadav (33) and Hardik Pandya (40) were the other contributors for MI.
Brief scores:
Royal Challengers Bengaluru 240 for 4 in 20 overs (Phil Salt 78, Virat Kohli 50, Rajat Patidar 53, Tim David 35 not out).
Mumbai Indians: 222 for 5 in 20 overs (Sherfane Rutherford 71 not out, Ryan Rickelton 37, Hardik Pandya 40; Suyash Sharma 2/47).
