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New Delhi: Leaders of the INDIA bloc held a virtual meeting Saturday to plan their strategy for the upcoming Monsoon Session of Parliament, vowing to corner the Modi government over the Pahalgam terror attack and the sudden halt of Operation Sindoor. The meeting, which included representatives from 24 opposition parties, was attended by top Congress leaders, including party president Mallikarjun Kharge, Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi, and parliamentary party chairperson Sonia Gandhi.   It was the first meeting of the INDIA bloc in more than a year, albeit a virtual one. The alliance leaders last met at Kharge’s residence…

Union Minister Chirag Paswan on Saturday alleged that the detractors have hatched a “conspiracy” to blow him up “with a bomb,” reports news agency PTI. Paswan also added that he is a ‘sher ka beta,’ and it is impossible to scare him. He spoke of the Narendra Modi government while the founder’s son was forced to vacate the 12, Janpath bungalow in New Delhi, which had for years served as the residence of the late leader and the office of the LJP. The LJP has since ceased to exist, and splinter groups headed by the nephew and the uncle, whose…

Union Minister Chirag Paswan on Saturday alleged that the detractors have hatched a “conspiracy” to blow him up “with a bomb,” reports news agency PTI. Paswan also added that he is a ‘sher ka beta,’ and it is impossible to scare him. He spoke of the Narendra Modi government while the founder’s son was forced to vacate the 12, Janpath bungalow in New Delhi, which had for years served as the residence of the late leader and the office of the LJP. The LJP has since ceased to exist, and splinter groups headed by the nephew and the uncle, whose…

Arshdeep Singh is likely to miss the fourth Test match between India and England, set to be played at Old Trafford in Manchester starting July 23. According to a report by The Indian Express, the left-arm pacer suffered a cut on his bowling hand during a training session on Thursday. The injury occurred when Arshdeep tried to stop a shot played by Sai Sudharsan during his follow-through. The wound required stitches, which has now cast serious doubt over his availability. A source told The Indian Express, “He has stitches on his hand and is likely won’t be available for the…

The Karnataka government Saturday issued a draft notification for the formation of five municipal corporations under the proposed Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA).According to the draft, the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) area will be reorganised into five corporations – Central, East, North, South, and West. Each corporation will include a group of Assembly constituencies and the wards within them, with some partial exclusions. The Central Corporation will cover constituencies such as CV Raman Nagar (SC), Chamarajpet, Chickpet, Gandhi Nagar, Shanthi Nagar, and Shivaji Nagar, with all wards under them included. Story continues below this ad The East Corporation will comprise…

A Bengaluru special court Saturday told a close associate of BJP MLA Byrathi Basavaraj that it will wait for an investigation report from the police before taking up his plea for an interim bail in the July 15 murder of a city-based realtor.The special court for elected representatives refused to grant interim bail to Jagadish P alias Jagga, 35, the prime accused in the murder of realtor V G Shivaprakash alias Bikla Shiva, 44, before hearing the police version in the murder case. The special court’s order came on a day when the BJP K R Puram MLA appeared before…

The teaser of the Kannada film Congratulations Brother has gone viral, drawing attention for its unconventional presentation. Earlier, the film had created a buzz with its title, and the teaser continues that momentum. The teaser opens in a familiar format often seen in theatres before a movie begins—typically used for anti-smoking and health awareness messages. In place of that, the teaser shows emotionally intense visuals related to heartbreak and romantic struggles, ending with the line, “Give up on love… For more information, contact—” mimicking a public service announcement. The teaser, centered on a love story, was recently screened in theatres…

The Kamal Sridevi film team has conducted a character-based promotional photoshoot in Bengaluru’s K.R. Market and surrounding public spaces. The shoot follows the release of the film’s concept poster and a formal launch with a ritual at Bande Mahakali Temple. Actors Sachin Chaluvarayaswamy, Sangeetha Bhat, and Akshatha Bopayya were seen in costumes from the film, posing in-character at flower stalls, fruit and turmeric shops, bangle stores, and the rooftop of the K.R. Market building. The team also shot in front of and inside private buses, and interacted with the public in busy areas like K.R. Market and Kote Beedi. Scenes…

Bihar’s Additional Director General (ADG) of Police, Kundan Krishnan, issued a public apology on Saturday after his earlier remarks linking the rise in murders to the lack of farm work before the monsoon. In a fresh statement, Krishnan clarified that his comments were misinterpreted and not aimed at disrespecting farmers. The controversy erupted following his recent press briefing in which he claimed that the surge in murders in Bihar could be attributed to idleness caused by the gap in agricultural work before the monsoon. Addressing the issue, Krishnan said, “In the earlier press conference…a part of the speech given by…

The Kannada song “Just Married” has been released, featuring lyrics by Nagendra Prasad, music composed by B. Ajaneesh Loknath, and vocals by Sanjith Hegde. The song aims to portray the emotions around marriage. According to the makers, the song is intended for real-life celebrations rather than social media content. It is said to evoke a mix of feelings including joy, nostalgia, love, and excitement. The video features actors Ankita Amar and Shine Shetty. Their on-screen chemistry attempts to depict the bonding between newlyweds. The song is positioned as presenting a contemporary take on love and relationships. Listeners have noted that…