Protests erupted outside the Jammu and Kashmir BJP office after the party announced a list of 15 candidates for the first phase of assembly polls. Party workers expressed dissatisfaction with the selection process, accusing the party of overlooking longtime supporters. The first phase of elections will take place on September 18, with nominations due...
Read MoreBangladesh’s 10-wicket thrashing of Pakistan was their first victory over the Asian rivals after 14 Tests. Former England captain Kevin Pietersen emphasised that Pakistan has always been a formidable force in cricket, and their current struggles are concerning. Pakistan’s recent struggles in international cricket have been further compounded by their loss, which saw them...
Read MoreFormer Haryana chief minister Manohar Lal Khattar expressed confidence that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) would secure victory in the upcoming Haryana elections, slated for October 1. In response to Jannayak Janta Party leader Dushyant Chautala’s refusal to rejoin BJP, Khattar stated, “Who invited him?” The vote counting will be on October 4.
Read MoreThe BJP faced unexpected protests in Jammu after releasing its first list of candidates for the J&K assembly elections. This dissent led the party to withdraw its original list and issue new ones. The party’s third term under PM Modi has seen several policy reversals, reflecting the pressures of coalition politics and the need...
Read MoreFormer Jharkhand chief minister Champai Soren, a JMM leader, met with Union Home Minister Amit Shah and will join the BJP on August 30. Soren had a brief tenure as chief minister, stepping down after Hemant Soren was released on bail. On August 18, feeling sidelined within his party, Champai Soren publicly expressed his...
Read MoreA statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, unveiled by PM Modi at Rajkot fort in Sindhudurg last year, collapsed due to strong winds. Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde termed the incident unfortunate and promised to reinstall it. Opposition parties criticized the government for allegedly neglecting the quality of work. Experts will determine the exact cause of...
Read MoreThe only scheduled presidential debate between Trump and Harris faced uncertainty after Trump questioned ABC News’ integrity, and Harris’ campaign sought an open mic setup. Trump’s reluctance stemmed from his belief that the debate would be biased. Meanwhile, Harris’ team argued Trump would falter without mic controls, sparking discussions on debate formats.
Read MoreJapan on Monday deployed fighter jets after a Chinese Y-9 intelligence plane briefly entered Japanese airspace near the Danjo Islands in Nagasaki Prefecture. This marked the first publicly acknowledged violation by a Chinese military aircraft. Japanese fighter jets intercepted the plane and issued warnings. Experts suggest these incursions test Japan’s response times and abilities.
Read MoreFormer Pakistan captain Rashid Latif lamented the decline in Pakistan’s fast-bowling speed from 145 kmph to 130 kmph, following their first-ever home Test defeat to Bangladesh. He attributed the loss to inadequate support from trainers and physios. Latif also critiqued Pakistan’s decision to declare their innings early, allowing Bangladesh to capitalize on the conditions.
Read MoreSebi has issued show-cause notices to Paytm founder Vijay Shekhar Sharma and other board members. The notices allege misrepresentation and non-compliance with shareholder classification norms.
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