Congress has accused the Election Commission (EC) of conspiring to remove two crore voters in Bihar, alleging a focus on migrant workers. This follows opposition parties' meeting with the EC to contest the special electoral list revision. Congress leaders claim the EC anticipates weeding out 20% of voters, a stance they deem a threat to the Constitution and marginalized communities.
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The fate of India's scheduled cricket tour to Bangladesh this August hangs in the balance, according to BCB President Aminul Islam. While the itinerary, featuring ODIs and T20Is in Mirpur and Chattogram, was announced earlier, the BCCI is awaiting government approvals before confirming the visit.
The Indian cricket team travelled to Birmingham from Leeds on June 25 for their next Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy match. KL Rahul's personal mattress highlighted players' preference for comfortable sleep. Head coach Gautam Gambhir and batting coach Sitanshu Kotak were seen exploring the city. Coffee runs and senior players mentoring youngsters marked their downtime, with training possibly resuming on Friday.
Shubman Gill etched his name in cricket history, becoming only the second Indian captain to score centuries in both the first and second Tests in England. Following his 147 at Headingley, Gill's unbeaten 114 at Edgbaston led India to 310/5, showcasing exceptional leadership under pressure.
Nasa has confirmed that the Axiom Mission 4 (Ax-4) to the International Space Station is now scheduled for launch on June 25, following earlier delays. Indian Air Force pilot Shubhanshu Shukla, representing Isro, will be the mission pilot, making him the second Indian in space after Rakesh Sharma. He will be accompanied by astronauts from Poland and Hungary.
Donald Trump has escalated his feud with Elon Musk, threatening to withdraw federal subsidies from Musk's companies and suggesting he return to South Africa. This stems from Musk's criticism of the "Big Beautiful Bill," which Trump supports, and Musk's threat to form a new political party. Musk, in turn, advocates for eliminating all subsidies, even those benefiting his own ventures.
A female law student was allegedly gang-raped inside her college in South Kolkata's Kasba area, sparking outrage and raising concerns about women's safety. Following the incident, police swiftly arrested three individuals, identified as former students or staff of the college. The arrests occurred within 12 hours of the complaint, prompting political reactions and demands for strict punishment.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi embarked on a five-nation tour from July 2-9, visiting Ghana, Trinidad & Tobago, Argentina, Brazil, and Namibia. The trip aims to strengthen India's ties with the Global South, focusing on enhanced cooperation in various sectors like investment, energy, and technology. Modi will engage with leaders and address parliaments, reaffirming India's commitment to multilateral platforms and partnerships.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that Iran's nuclear weapons program is significantly set back following recent US airstrikes, contradicting reports suggesting minimal impact. While President Trump hinted at regime change, Rubio clarified the US aims to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons, viewing regime change as a potential consequence of Iran's current trajectory.
In Jogulamba Gadwal, police arrested eight individuals, including a newly-wed woman and her lover, for the murder of land surveyor Ganta Tejeshwar. V Tirumala Rao, the lover, and Aishwarya, the wife, orchestrated the crime, hiring contract killers with promises of cash. The gang murdered Tejeshwar on June 17, dumping his body in a canal after befriending him under false pretenses.