Bihar's Election Commission (EC) defended its handling of electoral roll revisions, stating opposition parties' bulk objections weren't formally processed due to procedural non-compliance. While individual elector claims are being addressed, the INDIA bloc accuses the EC of bias and ignoring irregularities like voter roll deletions.
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Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi shared details about Operation Sindoor. It followed the Pahalgam attack. The government gave the army a free hand. Indian forces struck terror bases in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir. Air Chief Marshal AP Singh revealed the destruction of Pakistani assets. He credited the government's clear political will. The operation galvanised the nation.
Antonio Brown ignited controversy by targeting a Minnesota Vikings cheerleader amidst mixed reactions to the team's inclusion of male cheerleaders. This incident overshadowed the team's preseason buzz and sparked discussions about tradition, inclusivity, and evolving NFL culture. The Vikings' move towards gender equality faces resistance, highlighting the challenges in achieving universal acceptance within sports.
Former selector Devang Gandhi feels India’s next-gen stars are ready for all formats, raising doubts over Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli’s ODI futures. He urged selectors to plan early, noting Shubman Gill’s captaincy credentials. Gandhi stressed both veterans may need domestic one-day stints to prolong careers, though their willingness to endure the grind remains uncertain.
Mumbai grappled with heavy rainfall on Saturday, leading to waterlogged streets and a tragic landslide in Vikhroli that claimed two lives and injured two others. The IMD has issued a red alert for Mumbai and neighboring districts, forecasting continued intense rainfall. In Himachal Pradesh, the monsoon death toll has reached 257, with widespread disruptions to roads and essential services.
A gruesome discovery unfolded near Chimpaganahalli in Tumakuru as a stray dog was spotted carrying a severed human arm, leading to the discovery of mutilated body parts scattered across multiple locations. Police are investigating the chilling murder, deploying forensic teams and dog squads to piece together the crime scene.
Roston Chase and Justin Greaves propelled the West Indies to a five-wicket victory over Pakistan in the rain-affected second ODI, leveling the series 1-1. Chasing a revised target of 181, the West Indies reached 184/5 with Chase's unbeaten 49 earning him Player of the Match. Earlier, Pakistan posted 171/7, with Jayden Seales taking 3-23.
Inspired by a past bank heist, a thief in Aluva targeted a grocery store for its valuable coconut oil, now priced like a luxury due to soaring costs. The attempted floor-drilling failed, but the thief managed to steal 30 litres of coconut oil and other items, ignoring cash and a charity box.
To ease Diwali and Chhath rush, railways introduces a 'Round Trip Package' offering a 20% fare rebate on return journeys booked together. Bookings open August 14, 2025, for onward travel between October 13-26, 2025, and return travel between November 17-December 1. The scheme aims to manage passenger traffic, improve train utilization, and benefit passengers planning extended vacations.