BJP president JP Nadda has criticized Rahul Gandhi's "vote chori" claims, sharing a video alleging it's a "scripted PR" stunt. The video features a woman retracting her complaint about missing names from the voter list. Amit Malviya also attacked Rahul after a psephologist admitted to incorrect voter data, demanding an apology for targeting the Election Commission.
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Indian mobility to the UK is witnessing a steep decline, with Home Office data showing work visas for Indians halved to 81,463 in 2024 and student visas dropping 42% from the previous year. Policy shifts, including salary hikes and restrictions on dependants, are reshaping choices, pushing Indian students and professionals to reconsider Britain as a destination.
Following the successful launch of the NISAR satellite, ISRO is preparing to launch the US-built Block-2 BlueBird communication satellite. This satellite, weighing 6,500 kg, boasts advanced communication arrays for direct-to-smartphone broadband connectivity, eliminating the need for specialized terminals.
Pakistan cricket has announced its squad for the upcoming Asia Cup 2025 and the T20I tri-series in the UAE, surprisingly excluding Babar Azam and Mohammed Rizwan. Salman Ali Agha will captain the team, which includes a mix of experienced players like Fakhar Zaman and Shaheen Afridi, alongside promising youngsters.
Anish Shah, Mahindra Group's CEO, revealed that disagreeing with Anand Mahindra early in his career taught him the importance of constructive dissent. This experience highlighted the company's open culture, where diverse views are valued and decisions are based on merit, not hierarchy. Shah emphasizes that effective leadership involves empowering individuals at all levels to contribute their insights.
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