RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav has accused the BJP-led central government of hijacking constitutional institutions since 2014, echoing Rahul Gandhi's concerns about the Election Commission. Yadav referenced the 2020 Bihar elections, alleging irregularities in vote counting. Gandhi has accused the EC of “match-fixing” in Maharashtra polls, demanding transparency and raising concerns about electoral integrity.
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Housefull 5 is a box office success. The comedy film stars Akshay Kumar, Abhishek Bachchan, and Riteish Deshmukh. It has earned close to Rs 160 crore. The movie was released on June 6, 2025. The film maintains strong collections. The movie features a star-studded cast. It includes Sanjay Dutt, Jackie Shroff and others. The film attracts audiences to cinema halls.
US Vice President JD Vance has commented on the public dispute between Donald Trump and Elon Musk, expressing concern over the implications of their disagreement. Vance believes Musk made a mistake by attacking Trump and hopes he will "come back into the fold." He acknowledged Trump's frustration but noted his restraint.
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Byju's has sold its US subsidiaries, Epic and Tynker, through US bankruptcy proceedings as part of its asset liquidation after a financial downturn. Epic was acquired by TAL Education Group for $95 million, while CodeHS purchased Tynker for $2.2 million. These sales aim to help lenders recover losses from a $1.
On Bakrid in Deoria, Uttar Pradesh, a 60-year-old man named Ish Mohammad allegedly slit his throat in a self-sacrifice. He left a suicide note stating his intention to offer himself to Allah, similar to sacrificing a goat. He bled for nearly an hour before being discovered and later died from his injuries at a hospital.
SpaceX has postponed the Axiom-4 mission launch to the International Space Station due to a Liquid Oxygen (LOx) leak discovered during post-static fire booster inspections. The launch, which was scheduled for Wednesday at 5:30 pm IST, was delayed to allow SpaceX teams time for repairs. A new launch date will be announced pending the completion of repairs and range availability.
Following RCB's triumph in the IPL final, captain Rajat Patidar announced that the win was dedicated to RCB's trusted talisman Virat Kohli, who has been with the team since the start of the competition in 2008. The captain was also spotted breaking a tradition in the final and urged Kohli to take center stage in the celebrations.
Netflix is set to release a documentary series, 'America's Team: The Gambler and His Cowboys,' on August 19, chronicling Jerry Jones' acquisition and transformation of the Dallas Cowboys into an NFL powerhouse. The series features insights from key figures like Troy Aikman, Emmitt Smith, and Jimmy Johnson, alongside a special appearance by George W. Bush.