The India bloc announced a march from Parliament to the Election Commission to protest the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in Bihar and alleged voter fraud in the 2024 elections. Delhi Police stated that no permission was sought for the protest. The opposition raised concerns about fake forms and discrepancies in voter lists, demanding electronic data for verification.
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Following a shocking ODI series defeat against West Indies, former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali has voiced concerns about the team's prospects in the upcoming Asia Cup. Ali fears a heavy loss against India and suggests that a defeat to Afghanistan would be less impactful than losing to their arch-rivals.
Rajiv Pratap Rudy secured another term as head of the Constitution Club, defeating Sanjeev Balyan in a high-profile election that saw significant participation from across the political spectrum, including Amit Shah and Sonia Gandhi. Rudy, celebrating his victory, emphasized the collective effort behind his win and the endorsement from parliamentarians.
Despite the recent 50% tariff imposed on Indian goods by the US, Apple iPhones are currently exempt under the national security clause of Section 232 of the US Trade Expansion Act. This shields India-manufactured iPhones from price hikes in the US market.
RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat voiced concerns about the increasing commercialization of healthcare and education, noting their reduced accessibility for the common person. He emphasized the need for affordable and easily accessible medical care, highlighting the limited availability of good cancer treatment in India. Bhagwat also advocated for personalized treatment approaches, recognizing the limitations of uniformly applying Western medical research.
Debate surrounds Jasprit Bumrah's absence from the fifth Test against England, despite Mohammed Siraj's impressive performance securing a 2-2 series draw. Questions arise about workload management versus national duty, fueled by Sunil Gavaskar's remarks. While Bumrah's past commitment, including playing through pain in Australia, is acknowledged, his IPL participation and future T20 World Cup aspirations add complexity.
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