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Initially, the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK), a key constituent of the INDIA bloc, desired a Tamil candidate to counter the political dividends that the BJP hopes to reap from Tamil Nadu by fielding Radhakrishnan. However, “there was a realisation that instead of merely coming across as reactive, the Opposition should exploit the fault lines in the NDA instead”, a senior MP told ThePrint.Following the announcement, DMK Lok Sabha MP Kanimozhi, who also attended the meeting debating the V-P choice at Kharge’s residence, said the Opposition had picked a face who valued the Constitution of India to fight against a person with…

Following incessant rain in the Cauvery river basin, 1.20 lakh cusecs of water had been released from the Krishnarajasagar (KRS) dam till Monday, resulting in a flood-like situation in parts of Karnataka’s Mandya district. The water had reached the brim of the 221-year-old iconic Wellesley Bridge in Srirangapatna town. The dam, whose full capacity is 124.80 ft, had water up to 123.25 ft on Monday morning, while the outflow stood at 91,330 cusecs and the inflow at 70,954 cusecs, according to Cauvery Neeravari Nigama Limited. By noon, as the inflow was increased, the authorities increased the outflow to 1.20 lakh…

TORONTO (AP) — Air Canada said Tuesday it will gradually restart operations after reaching an agreement with the union for 10,000 flight attendants to end a strike that disrupted the travel plans of hundreds of thousands of travelers. The union first announced the agreement early Tuesday after Air Canada and the union resumed talks late Monday for the first time since the strike began over the weekend. The strike is affecting about 130,000 travelers a day at the peak of the summer travel season.Canada’s largest airline said flights will start resuming Tuesday evening. Flight attendants walked off the job early…

Strong bones are not just about calcium, they need a balance of nutrients like vitamin D, magnesium, and phosphorus to stay healthy. But here’s the catch: certain foods that are staples in our modern diet can leach calcium from your bones, reduce bone density, and increase the risk of fractures and osteoporosis over time. What makes it more alarming is that many of these foods are things we eat every day, completely unaware of the silent damage they cause. Let’s dive into the 10 foods that could be secretly harming your bones and why you should rethink your relationship with…

India names its 15-member squad for the Asia Cup beginning September 9 in UAE. Suryakumar Yadav takes charge, but no Karnataka cricketer finds a place.The BCCI has unveiled Team India’s 15-member squad for the Asia Cup 2025, set to begin on September 9 in the UAE. The announcement, made at a press meet in Mumbai, confirms Suryakumar Yadav as captain with Shubman Gill as vice-captain.🚨 A look at #TeamIndia’s squad for #AsiaCup 2025 🔽 pic.twitter.com/3VppXYQ5SO — BCCI (@BCCI) August 19, 2025Also Read:Arjun Tendulkar reportedly engaged to Saaniya Chandhok- Granddaughter of hospitality tycoon Ravi GhaiThe squad blends youth with experience:Hardik Pandya,…

Asia Cup 2025: The suspense is finally over! The BCCI has unveiled India’s 15-member squad for the upcoming Asia Cup 2025. As expected, Suryakumar Yadav will lead Team India in the tournament, while Shubman Gill has been named vice-captain. Chief selector Ajit Agarkar announced the squad in Mumbai alongside T20I skipper Suryakumar Yadav, putting an end to speculation around Bumrah’s availability, Siraj’s return, and the battle for the deputy’s role. Suryakumar Yadav To Lead India In His First Major Tournament India’s T20 captain, Suryakumar Yadav, will lead the side in the Asia Cup. This will be SKY’s first major assignment…

HyderabadAugust 19, 2025 02:41 PM IST First published on: Aug 19, 2025 at 02:40 PM IST Share The Opposition INDIA alliance on Tuesday named retired Supreme Court judge B Sudershan Reddy its candidate for the September 9 Vice-Presidential elections. “All INDIA bloc parties have decided to have a common candidate; the decision has been taken unanimously. I am happy that all Opposition parties have agreed on one name. It is a big achievement for democracy,” Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge said, announcing Reddy’s candidature. “Whenever democracy and the Constitution are under attack, Opposition parties unite to fight against it. So we…

Karnataka Government’s flagship Shakti Scheme, which provides free bus travel for women across state-run transport corporations, has entered the Golden Book of World Records for catering to a record number of passengers. Between June 11, 2023, and July 20, 2025, the scheme facilitated over 500 crore ticketed journeys by women passengers across the state, according to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar, who formally announced the recognition in Bengaluru on Monday. They credited the programme for empowering women socially, economically, and educationally. Under the Shakti Scheme, implemented on June 11, 2023, women residing in Karnataka are…

Former India cricketer Karsan Ghavri has expressed his disappointment with Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Shubman Gill for not seeking advice from legendary batsman Sunil Gavaskar. Ghavri pointed out that while many cricket greats like Sachin Tendulkar, Sourav Ganguly, and Virender Sehwag regularly consulted Gavaskar for batting guidance during their careers, the current generation seems to overlook this valuable resource. Ghavri, who once played alongside Gavaskar, finds it unfortunate that today’s players tend to ignore the veteran’s expertise instead of benefiting from his advice. He noted that foreign players frequently approach Gavaskar for insights, but Indian players appear to have…

Asia Cup 2025 Squad Announcement: The highly-anticipated announcement of India’s squad for the Asia Cup 2025 faced an unexpected disruption as heavy rainfall in Mumbai forced the BCCI to postpone the press conference. Selection committee chief Ajit Agarkar and skipper Suryakumar Yadav were scheduled to address the media at 1:30 PM, but extreme weather conditions in the city led to uncertainty around the event. Why the Press Conference Is Delayed The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a red alert for extremely heavy rainfall in Mumbai on Tuesday. Following this, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) declared the closure of all government,…