During Wednesday's Bihar Bandh protest against the Election Commission's electoral roll revision, Congress leaders Kanhaiya Kumar and Pappu Yadav were seemingly prevented from boarding a vehicle carrying Rahul Gandhi and other INDIA bloc leaders.
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Consumer spending increased on various goods in the June quarter. This signals a revival in demand after a period of sluggish urban consumption. Dabur experienced growth in the FMCG sector. Marico faced challenges due to high copra prices. Nykaa's beauty segment saw growth. Kalyan Jewellers' sales were boosted by wedding demand. Trent, however, indicated slower revenue growth.
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Larsa Pippen, Scottie Pippen's ex-wife, has revealed details about her relationship with Jeff Coby, a professional basketball player. She shared that they are on a positive path and hinted at engagement plans, discussing her preferred diamond cuts. Larsa was particularly touched by Coby's family-oriented nature, citing an instance where he was teaching his niece mathematics.
Sourav Ganguly believes Shubman Gill, currently thriving as India's Test captain, will face increasing pressure. He highlighted the continuous emergence of talent in Indian cricket, citing Gill's phenomenal form and record-breaking potential. Ganguly emphasized the importance of a fresh start at Lord's and suggested a lively pitch would favor India's chances of securing 20 wickets.
A ferry, KMP Tunu Pratama Jaya, sank in rough seas near Bali, Indonesia, shortly after departing from Ketapang port in East Java. The incident resulted in at least four fatalities, with many individuals still missing. The ferry was carrying 65 people and 22 vehicles. Search and rescue operations are ongoing, involving multiple boats amidst challenging wave conditions.
Amidst swirling speculation, sources indicate that Travis Kelce is unlikely to propose to Taylor Swift imminently. While their bond is strong, Kelce reportedly plans to wait until his NFL retirement before making it official, prioritizing his football career. Swift, meanwhile, is focusing on personal growth and enjoying downtime after her Eras Tour, spending quality time with Kelce and family.
Naveen Patnaik has appealed to the External Affairs Ministry for intervention following the suspected abduction of P Venkatramana, an Indian worker from Odisha, after an attack on a cement factory in Mali. The Ministry has confirmed the abduction of three Indian nationals, with the Indian embassy in Bamako coordinating with local authorities.
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