Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has accused the Election Commission of enabling electoral fraud in Karnataka, claiming to possess “100% proof” of voter manipulation. He alleged voter deletions, unauthorized additions, and suspicious new voters. Gandhi also targeted the Standardisation of Electoral Rolls drive in Bihar, warning the Election Commission of consequences.
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Jatin Paranjape revealed that Rohit Sharma played through a hamstring injury during India's victorious ICC Champions Trophy campaign. Despite the injury, Rohit led the team to victory. Following his T20I retirement after the 2024 T20 World Cup, he also retired from Test cricket, though Paranjape felt he could have continued playing longer.
A Virgin Australia flight from Sydney to Hobart experienced a fire caused by a power bank in carry-on luggage, prompting an emergency response. The cabin crew quickly extinguished the flames, and all passengers disembarked safely. Virgin Australia is now reviewing its lithium battery policies in coordination with safety authorities following the incident.
Top stock market recommendations: Aakash K Hindocha from Nuvama Professional Clients Group suggests Hero Motocorp and Tata Power as top buys, citing bullish patterns and breakouts. He recommends selling Solar Industries India, anticipating profit-taking after a significant rally, targeting a correction to the 13700-800 range.
During a tour of the Federal Reserve, President Trump publicly clashed with Chair Jerome Powell over renovation costs, alleging a $3.1 billion overrun. Powell refuted the claim, clarifying that Trump was including a separate, completed building in the calculation. Despite Powell's explanation, Trump maintained his stance and criticized the Fed's interest rate policy, while White House officials downplayed the dispute.
Mumbai experienced heavy rainfall on Friday. Local train services faced delays. Traffic congestion occurred on major roads. Central Railway reported train delays on Main and Harbour lines. The IMD issued a warning for intense rain in Mumbai, Thane, Raigad, and Pune. Several areas recorded significant rainfall. The Andheri subway closed again due to waterlogging. Commuters are advised to travel cautiously.
The Australian athletics community mourns the sudden demise of Tommy Oswald, a 33-year-old runner, father, and community leader. Known as 'Australia's nicest bloke,' Oswald's unexpected passing has deeply affected many. He gained recognition for his compassion, notably welcoming his pregnant cousin into his home. Oswald founded Athletes Australia, a large online community, fostering connection among athletes.
Following the US designation of The Resistance Front (TRF) as a Foreign Terrorist Organization after the Pahalgam massacre, China condemned the attack and advocated for increased regional counterterrorism cooperation. China's foreign ministry spokesperson Lin Jian voiced strong opposition to all forms of terrorism and supported US efforts to combat such acts, emphasizing the need for regional stability.
The Supreme Court expressed strong displeasure with the Karnataka High Court's handling of actor Darshan's bail in the Renukaswamy murder case. Justice Pardiwala questioned the High Court's approach. He suggested the bail order resembled an acquittal. The Karnataka government sought cancellation of Darshan's bail. Renukaswamy was allegedly abducted and murdered in Bengaluru.
Stock market crash today: Nifty50 and BSE Sensex, the Indian equity benchmark indices, crashed in trade on Friday. While Nifty50 went below 24,850, BSE Sensex was down over 700 points.