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New Delhi: The INDIA bloc—minus the Trinamool Congress (TMC) and the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)—is set to head into a brainstorming session Saturday, in a bid to project Opposition unity ahead of the Monsoon Session of Parliament starting next week. While the initial plan was for the meeting to be held at Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge’s residence here, party general secretary (organisation) K.C. Venugopal clarified later Thursday that the meeting will be held virtually. While opposition parties hold meetings of their floor leaders during Parliament sessions, the last formal gathering of the INDIA bloc took place on 5 June last…

Gurugram: Protests are spreading across Haryana in the wake of a Dalit teenager’s suspicious death in Hisar, with angry family members ignoring the police’s 12-hour deadline to conduct the last rites. The Hisar episode from the night of 7 July has drawn sharp criticism from Congress leader and Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, who condemned the Nayab Saini-led Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government. In a lengthy post Thursday on X, Rahul described the incident as a “murder of the Constitution” and accused the Modi government of turning the police into “tools of oppression” against the…

Gurugram: Protests are spreading across Haryana in the wake of a Dalit teenager’s suspicious death in Hisar, with angry family members ignoring the police’s 12-hour deadline to conduct the last rites. The Hisar episode from the night of 7 July has drawn sharp criticism from Congress leader and Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, who condemned the Nayab Saini-led Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government. In a lengthy post Thursday on X, Rahul described the incident as a “murder of the Constitution” and accused the Modi government of turning the police into “tools of oppression” against the…

Former India wicketkeeper Wriddhiman Saha is being considered for a coaching role in the Bengal cricket structure, just six months after hanging up his boots. According to a PTI report, Saha has emerged as a strong contender to take up the position of head coach for the Bengal Under-23 team. The Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) is reportedly keen on bringing the 40-year-old on board, with discussions already taking place between the two parties. A CAB official confirmed the development, saying, “The CAB brass will be zeroing in on all the candidates for various teams by next week. Obviously, Wriddhi…

A troubling case of forced conversion transpired in Indore of Madhya Pradesh where Hindu transgenders charged their Muslim peers with pushing them to embrace Islam and stated that they were given injections infected with HIV after they refused to comply. As a result, 60 transgenders contracted HIV. Hindu transgender leader Sakina Guru took the names of Seema Haji also known as Farzana and Payal alias Naeem Ansari as the prime accused. Out of fear, many Hindu transgenders have become Muslims. Those who remained steadfast in their faith and refused to submit have been subjected to HIV-infected injections. Currently, over 100 such…

Indian pacer Mohammed Shami, currently embroiled in a legal tussle with estranged wife Hasin Jahan, took to Instagram to wish his daughter Aaira a heartwarming happy birthday. The post has since gone viral, showcasing the softer side of the fast bowler as he continues to navigate personal challenges off the field. A Father’s Love in Trying Times Despite the emotional toll of an ongoing legal battle that has gripped headlines for years, Shami made sure to mark his daughter’s special day with a public message that tugged at hearts. “Dear daughter, I still remember all those nights when we stayed…

The report, by the Federation of Hotel and Restaurant Associations of India (FHRAI), in collaboration with KPMG, showcased the country’s ambitious vision to become the global medical hub by 2035, rising at a CAGR of 12.3 per cent. The report also outlines a transformative national strategy that integrates India’s clinical expertise with its centuries-old wellness traditions, aiming to make the country the world’s most trusted destination for medical value travel (MVT). It showed that India is emerging as a cost-effective alternative offering both modern surgeries and natural recovery options like Ayurveda, Yoga, and Panchakarma. India ranks 10th in the Medical…

Chennai: DMK MP Tiruchi Siva’s claim that former chief minister K. Karunanidhi once told him that Congress stalwart K. Kamaraj would get an allergy if he did not sleep in an air-conditioned room has sparked unease between INDIA bloc allies Congress and DMK. While Tamil Nadu Congress Committee President K. Selvaperunthagai and Congress MP Jothimani condemned the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam Rajya Sabha MP for his comments, Opposition AIADMK and BJP latched on to his statement to drive a wedge between the two parties. At a DMK public meeting in Perambur 15 July, Siva purportedly said Karunanidhi told him that Kamaraj…

Two days after a realtor was hacked to death in Bengaluru, five people surrendered before the Bharati Nagar police on Thursday in connection with the murder case, in which former minister and BJP MLA Byrathi Basavaraj is also an accused. A court sent the people who surrendered–Kiran, Pradeep, Vimal, Madan, and Samuel–to 10 days’ police custody, an officer said. On Tuesday, more than eight people allegedly killed Shiva Kumar alias Bikla Shivu, a resident of Halasuru, when he was standing outside his home in Halasuru with his driver, Imran, and friend Lokesh. Story continues below this ad The murder allegedly…

The cricketing world has been abuzz with speculation surrounding Jasprit Bumrah’s participation in the crucial fourth Test against England. However, India’s assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate might have inadvertently given away the team’s plans, all but confirming the pace spearhead’s inclusion in the do-or-die encounter. This potential “spill” comes amidst fresh injury concerns for India as they prepare for the Old Trafford clash. Series at a Glance: India Trailing 2-1 The Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy series has been a captivating battle, with England currently holding a 2-1 lead after a thrilling 22-run victory in the third Test at Lord’s. India had leveled…