Rahul Gandhi has accused the Election Commission of acting as an "election theft wing" for the BJP in the upcoming Bihar elections. He shared a video alleging voter fraud by government officials. Gandhi questioned the EC's neutrality, referring to past concerns raised about the Maharashtra election results.
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Delhi University is set to remove several critical texts from its postgraduate Political Science and History syllabi, including works by Christophe Jaffrelot and Amita Baviskar. The proposed changes, which follow the exclusion of courses on Pakistan and China, have sparked concerns over political influence and shrinking academic freedom under the guise of curriculum restructuring.
At a sweltering Lord's, Jasprit Bumrah, with a fifer, put his name on the iconic Honours Board at Lord's. Reluctant to celebrate before the job was done, Bumrah was nudged by Mohammed Siraj to acknowledge the crowd and raise the ball. With skill over swing, he dismantled England, proving once again that class needs no conditions.
Farokh Engineer has voiced concerns about Karun Nair's form in the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, citing his inability to convert starts into significant scores. With Nair averaging just 21.83, pressure mounts ahead of the Manchester Test. Engineer emphasized the need for substantial runs from the No. 3 position.
Mark Epstein has refuted the FBI and DOJ's conclusion that his brother, Jeffrey Epstein, committed suicide, dismissing their findings as "stupid" and indicative of a potential murder. He criticized Kash Patel's assertion of suicide, questioning his expertise. Mark Epstein also highlighted discrepancies in autopsy reports and the unavailability of surveillance footage, further fueling his suspicion of foul play.
Amidst discussions about Kuldeep Yadav's absence, Kevin Pietersen advocates for his inclusion in India's playing XI for the Lord's Test, emphasizing the need for variation in the bowling attack. Pietersen, who mentored Yadav at Delhi Capitals, shared insights into their discussions about bowling tactics in England.
Radhika Yadav, a former national-level tennis player, was fatally shot by her father, Deepak Yadav, in Gurugram. Deepak confessed, stating he was humiliated by villagers' taunts about living off his daughter's earnings from her tennis academy. This mockery, coupled with accusations against Radhika's character, drove him to commit the heinous act using his licensed revolver.
A senior adviser to Iran's Supreme Leader joked about a potential micro-drone strike targeting Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago, raising concerns amid escalating tensions. The remark follows reported US-Israeli airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities and a rising online campaign seeking revenge for perceived threats against Iran's leader.
US Senators Graham and Blumenthal are pushing for sanctions on countries like India, China, and Brazil for trading with Russia, potentially imposing tariffs up to 500%. This comes at a time when US President Trump has announced that he will impose 100 percent "secondary tariffs" on Russia if President Vladimir Putin does not agree to end the war in Ukraine within 50 days.
Ahead of the third Test at Lord's, Jasprit Bumrah fine-tuned his bowling with subtle adjustments to his run-up, focusing on easing the load on his body. After being wicketless in the previous Test, Bumrah appeared upbeat, benefiting from workload management and the strong performances of fellow pacers Mohammed Siraj and Akash Deep.