Alifa Ahmed of the Trinamool Congress won the Kaliganj Assembly bypoll by a significant margin, surpassing her late father's previous victory. The election, triggered by Nasiruddin Ahmed's death, saw a peaceful voter turnout. Inspired by Mahua Moitra, Alifa left her IT career to pursue politics.
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In a politically motivated attack, two Minnesota lawmakers were shot in their homes early Saturday. Former House Speaker Melissa Hortman was killed, while State Senator John Hoffman was wounded. Authorities are conducting a statewide manhunt for the suspect, who may have impersonated a police officer. The shootings have shocked the political community amid rising threats against elected officials.
England's Test pitches have transformed over the past five years. Once known for seam and swing, they now offer flatter decks, higher scoring, and more results. Run rates are up, draws are down, and Bazball has redefined tempo. With fewer grind-fests and more fourth-innings drama, Test cricket in England feels faster, fresher, and far more entertaining.
India embark on a new Test era against England at Headingley, fielding a team without Virat Kohli, Rohit Rohit, Cheteshwar Pujara, Ajinkya Rahane, and R Ashwin for the first time since 2011. Shubman Gill captains the side as they begin their World Test Championship cycle.
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India's school education performance gap narrowed from 51% to 42% between 2018 and 2024, signaling progress across states. The Education Ministry's PGI 2.0 reveals that while no state reached the top grades, Chandigarh led with the highest score. Punjab, Delhi, and Gujarat followed, while several states need improvements.
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Union home minister Amit Shah credited Prime Minister Modi for a stern message to the world following Operation Sindoor, which retaliated against the Pahalgam terror attack. Speaking in Lucknow, Shah highlighted the Modi government's strong response to terrorism compared to the Congress era.