Top INDIA bloc leaders convened at Rahul Gandhi's residence for dinner, reinforcing unity amid parliamentary protests over electoral roll reviews. Rahul presented findings on voter list manipulation, while Tejashwi Yadav outlined plans for a statewide protest in Bihar. Discussions also covered Jammu & Kashmir's statehood and unfilled Rajya Sabha seats, highlighting alliance solidarity.
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Ben Stokes' shoulder injury sidelines him for the final Test against India, prompting him to criticise the series' demanding schedule and inconsistent gaps between matches. Stokes emphasised the physical and mental toll on both teams. He addressed the handshake controversy and praised the series' competitive spirit, while also commenting on the Oval's seam-friendly pitch.
In Hyderabad, police have filed a case against a 40-year-old man for allegedly marrying a 13-year-old girl. The incident surfaced after the minor confided in her teacher about being forced into the marriage by her mother in May. Authorities have booked the groom, the girl's mother, and attendees under the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act.
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RJD MLA Ritlal Yadav, facing multiple cases, pleaded for euthanasia in a Patna court, citing relentless legal pressure. He also requested a transfer to Beur Central Jail, expressing isolation in Bhagalpur. His plea follows scrutiny of his wife's employment and alleged involvement in a construction firm, adding to his legal woes after surrendering on extortion charges and subsequent jail transfer.
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