Decisive mandates in Haryana and J&K diminished the relevance of smaller regional parties like JJP, INLD, AAP, PDP, Jamaat-e-Islami, and AIP. JJP was decimated, INLD saw key defeats, and PDP struggled to retain its influence, highlighting major shifts in voter preferences.
Read MoreAIBA has requested CJI D Y Chandrachud to establish guidelines for judicial conduct following Justice R Subramanian’s unprofessional outburst at senior advocate P Wilson. AIBA also called for a Supreme Court judge-led monitoring committee to review virtual court proceedings, highlighting the need for complaint redressal mechanisms.
Read MoreBJP secures 29 seats in Jammu region in the J&K assembly elections, with nearly 26% vote share but fails to form a government. Significant winners include Shagun Parihar and Shakti Raj Parihar, amidst challenges from Pakistan-backed terrorism and violence affecting various constituencies.
Read MoreBJP’s Shagun Parihar won the Kishtwar seat in Jammu and Kashmir by 521 votes, defeating Sajjad Ahmed Kichloo of the National Conference. Parihar aimed to unify the region’s communities impacted by terrorism. BJP’s decision to nominate Shagun Parihar as their candidate was a strategic move to garner support from the district’s diverse religious demographics.
Read MoreBJP’s Shehzad Poonawalla criticises Congress for shifting from celebrating Haryana election victory to questioning the Election Commission’s credibility over voter data discrepancies. Congress leaders Pawan Khera and Jairam Ramesh allege inconsistent vote counts and data reporting delays, suggesting attempts to influence local administration.
Read MoreMayank Yadav made his T20I debut for India against Bangladesh but didn’t hit his usual 150 kph speed due to caution post-injury. Aakash Chopra noted Mayank’s control and potential despite the lower speed. In his impressive debut, Mayank had figures of 4-1-21-1 as India secured a 7-wicket win, leading the series 1-0.
Read MoreIndia’s T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav is close to equalling Virat Kohli’s record to become the second-fastest player to score 2500 T20I runs. With 2461 runs in 72 matches, he needs 39 more runs in the second T20I against Bangladesh. India’s strong performance in the first T20I sets the stage for Suryakumar’s potential milestone.
Read MoreThe New York Jets owner Woody Johnson has dismissed head coach Robert Saleh, with reports indicating that he was escorted out by security personnel. This sudden decision has raised questions about the stability of the team’s coaching staff and management. Saleh’s tenure, which started in 2021, aimed at rebuilding the struggling franchise.
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