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BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) — Serbia’s President Aleksandar Vucic on Sunday announced tough measures against anti-government protesters following days of riots in the streets throughout Serbia that have challenged his increasingly autocratic rule in the Balkan country.In one of his frequent TV addresses to the public, Vucic accused the anti-government demonstrators of “pure terrorism” and reiterated his claims that months of persistent protests against his rule have been orchestrated in the West and aimed at destroying Serbia.“Our country is in grave danger, they have jeopardized all our values, normal life, each individual,” Vucic said, alleging an elaborate scheme that would eventually…

 A war of words has erupted between the Congress party and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) following a recent press conference by Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar. The CEC addressed allegations of “vote theft” and irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar, prompting a sharp reaction from the Opposition. Congress Raises Concerns Over ECI’s Approach Reacting to the briefing, Congress leader Shama Mohamed accused the poll body of acting more like a political outfit than a constitutional authority. Speaking to news agency ANI, she said, “I don’t think we got all the answers. The…

Ahead of the start of the 12th season of the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL), Puneri Paltan star Aslam Inamdar has opened up on his journey. Notably, kabaddi has been more than just a sport – it has been a lifeline for Aslam Inamdar, who will lead Puneri Paltan in the upcoming PKL 2025, which will be held across four cities from August 29. From humble beginnings helping his mother make ends meet by washing tea glasses at a stall, to lifting the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) trophy in Season 10, Aslam’s story is one of grit, resilience, and self-belief. “My…

New Delhi: Hitting back at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over his ‘vote chori (theft)’ allegations, Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar Sunday called the usage of such words an “insult to the Constitution”. Kumar was addressing a press conference along with Election Commissioners Dr Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Dr Vivek Joshi, at the National Media Centre in New Delhi.  Earlier this month, Lok Sabha Leader of the Opposition Gandhi had alleged during a press conference that ECI was colluding with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) to “steal” elections. Since then, the Chief Electoral Officers (CEOs) of several states have sought a…

Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar on Sunday responded to the question about the EC giving notice to Rahul Gandhi over his claim of vote theft. Addressing a press conference on Sunday, Kumar said that it cannot send notices to 1.5 lakh voters over the accusation of vote theft raised by the Congress MP. “If a complaint comes in view of a voter, the ECI examines, but if accusation is about 1.5 lakh voters, then should we sent notices to 1.5 lakh voters without any evidence, or affidavit? Will voters not ask for evidence? Without any evidence, names of valid voters…

South Korean electronics giant Samsung has started laptop production at its Greater Noida factory in India, marking a significant expansion of its manufacturing portfolio in the country. This development, reported by PTI, aligns with India’s push to become a global hub for electronics manufacturing under the ‘Make in India’ initiative. “Samsung has expanded its manufacturing portfolio. It has started manufacturing laptops in India at its Greater Noida factory. It has plans to start manufacturing more devices in the country,” a source told PTI. Samsung’s Greater Noida facility, established in 1996, has long been a cornerstone of the company’s operations in…

In its 94-year existence, North Block has seen a lot. It was the seat of power of the colonial British government, the site of spontaneous celebrations when India became Independent in 1947, and, ever since, has been a witness to successive governments shaping policy for the nation.These days, however, the corridors of the building are nearly deserted, with sections roped off, and locks hanging on doors that till recently hid a flurry of activity. The building is in the process of being emptied as part of the government’s plan to redevelop the Central Vista area – the stretch from India…

Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar on Sunday clarified the concerns raised about duplicate EPICs and voter roll discrepancies, stressing that the Election Commission of India (ECI) “stands like a rock with the voters.” Addressing the issue of duplicate EPICs, Kumar said, “Duplicate EPICs can happen in two ways. One, that a person who is in West Bengal, who is a different person, has one EPIC number and another person who is in Haryana has the same EPIC number. When this question came up around March 2025, we discussed it and we solved it across the country. About three lakh…

The thyroid. A tiny gland, but its control is massive. It decides how fast you burn food, how much energy you feel, and even how quickly you drop fat. For anyone chasing that lean look, the talk about Tiromel and Tiromel T3 is everywhere. Some call it a shortcut. Others call it dangerous. Truth sits in between. Used right, it’s powerful. Used wrong, it’s trouble. What Are Tiromel and Tiromel T3? Let’s make it simple. Tiromel is a brand name. Inside it is liothyronine sodium. That’s the T3 hormone. Your thyroid makes it naturally. Along with T4. But here’s the…

Young tennis star Carlos Alcaraz reached the final of Cincinnati Open 2025 after beating an ailing Alexander Zverev in the semi-final. It’s the seventh consecutive tour-level final for Alcaraz, who has been in sensational form in the ongoing season.  Alcaraz’s 6-4, 6-3 victory against Zverev set up a final showdown with Jannik Sinner, a rematch of the Rome, Roland Garros and Wimbledon title matches this season.  Notably, the sweat-drenched Zverev began to struggle physically in the second set. The German player, who was treated by the physio in his dominant quarter-final win against Ben Shelton, left the court for a…