The Mahagathbandhan alliance in Bihar launched a "Bihar Bandh" to protest the Election Commission's special intensive revision of electoral rolls. Opposition leaders like Rahul Gandhi and Tejashwi Yadav led rallies, alleging the revision disenfranchises marginalized voters ahead of upcoming elections.
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Riyan Parag, the emerging Indian all-rounder, considers Virat Kohli his cricketing inspiration, fondly calling him "The king who gave me my India cap." Kohli presented Parag with his ODI cap in August 2024, acknowledging his potential as a match-winner. Despite a modest debut, Parag's IPL performances and Kohli's encouragement have fueled his international aspirations.
Zohran Mamdani, a democratic socialist, secured a decisive victory in the Democratic mayoral primary, surprisingly garnering support from young professionals in tech and finance. While some Wall Street figures express alarm, others see an opportunity to reshape the city's power dynamics.
Stock market today: Nifty50 and BSE Sensex, the Indian equity benchmark indices, opened in green on Friday. While Nifty50 was above 25,400, BSE Sensex was up over 50 points.
Mark Butcher urges India to prioritise winning the Edgbaston Test over managing Jasprit Bumrah's workload, emphasising the importance of leveling the series after England's Headingley victory. Despite Bumrah's desire to play at Lord's, Butcher believes his presence is crucial at Edgbaston. Captain Gill confirms Bumrah's availability, with a decision pending pitch assessment.
India's diaspora sent a record $135.46 billion home in the last fiscal year, solidifying its position as the world's top recipient of remittances for over a decade. This surge, a 14% increase, is fueled by skilled workers migrating to the US, UK, and Singapore.
Tensions flared on Day 3 of the Edgbaston Test when Yashasvi Jaiswal was given out LBW, prompting a late review. England captain Ben Stokes contested the timing of the DRS call, leading to a heated discussion with the umpires and KL Rahul. Despite the drama and crowd's reaction, the review confirmed Jaiswal's dismissal.
Himachal Pradesh is under alert due to heavy monsoon rains. Ten districts are affected. Roads are blocked and power outages are occurring. The Shimla-Kalka railway is suspended. Landslides and rising river levels are reported. Tourists are warned to stay indoors. More rainfall is expected. Travellers are urged to postpone their visit. Authorities are working to restore essential services.
Amidst internal discord within the Karnataka Congress, the central leadership has dismissed rumors of a change in leadership. Deputy CM DK Shivakumar affirmed that leadership transitions were not under discussion, emphasizing the importance of the 2028 elections. The party has warned against public statements that fuel speculation, prioritizing the strengthening of CM Siddaramaiah's government.
Uddhav Thackeray criticized BJP regarding the Pahalgam terror incident. He questioned the whereabouts of the terrorists. Thackeray's remarks followed BJP leaders comparing the Hindi-Marathi row to the Pahalgam attack. Ashish Shelar equated the pain of the terror attack with the violence against Hindi speakers. Sanjay Raut condemned Shelar's comparison. Nishikant Dubey likened opposition parties to terrorists amid the language controversy. Dubey's statements further fueled the ongoing debate.