Congress leader Rahul Gandhi initiated the 'Voter Adhikar Yatra' in Bihar, a 16-day march spanning over 1,300 km across 20 districts, joined by RJD leaders Lalu Prasad Yadav and Tejashwi Yadav. The campaign protests the Election Commission's voter list revision, labeled as "vote chori" by the Congress.
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India announce its 15-member squad for the Asia Cup 2025, retaining Suryakumar Yadav as captain and promoting Shubman Gill to vice-captain. The squad sees the return of Jasprit Bumrah and includes fresh faces like Harshit Rana and Jitesh Sharma. While a strong core from the victorious England series remains, notable omissions include Mohammed Shami, Shreyas Iyer and Yashasvi Jaiswal.
Rahul Gandhi launched the "Vote Adhikar Yatra" in Bihar, protesting alleged voter roll manipulation by the Election Commission ahead of state elections. The 16-day yatra, supported by Mahagathbandhan allies, aims to raise awareness and protect voting rights. Tejashwi Yadav emphasized ensuring no voter is excluded, while Gandhi accuses the EC of collusion with the BJP, a claim the EC denies.
Aakash Chopra defends Jasprit Bumrah's selective Test appearances, countering Sanjay Manjrekar's criticism. Chopra emphasizes the necessity of bowler rotation in lengthy series, highlighting India's bowling depth showcased by Akash Deep and Prasidh Krishna. He argues for prioritizing Bumrah's longevity, recognizing his exceptional value to the team, even with limited Test participation.
A 24-year-old woman from Delhi's Tilak Nagar has reported being allegedly raped by a group, including a woman, after attending a party in Civil Lines. She claims she was drugged, assaulted, and filmed, with threats made to release the video if she spoke out.
Arjun Tendulkar, son of cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar, is engaged to Saaniya Chandok, daughter of a prominent Mumbai business family. The intimate ceremony, attended by close family, marks the union of cricketing legacy and business prominence. Saaniya, involved in her family's Graviss Group and Mr.
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External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will meet Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on August 21. This meeting follows increased tariffs imposed by the US on Indian imports. National Security Advisor Ajit Doval recently met Russian President Vladimir Putin. Discussions during that meeting were not disclosed. Putin is expected to visit India before the end of 2025.