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BengaluruJul 30, 2025 16:02 IST First published on: Jul 30, 2025 at 15:53 IST Share THE CONGRESS Wednesday announced a protest in Bengaluru on August 4, culminating with a submission to the Election Commission, over its claims of “vote theft” in a constituency in Karnataka in last year’s Lok Sabha polls. Rahul Gandhi, who has been raising the issue of alleged vote fraud, will be part of the protest. Addressing reporters recently, Gandhi had said: “In Karnataka, we have found ‘bhayankar chori (massive theft)’. I will show it in black and white to you and the Election Commission.” He said…

PARIS (AP) — A summer camp counselor has accused Spanish law enforcement officers of using brute force against her during the removal of a group of French Jewish teenagers from a plane bound for Paris from Spain, French government ministers and her lawyer said Wednesday. Ministers Aurore Bergé and Benjamin Haddad met with the counselor on Tuesday after French authorities last week contacted the CEO of the Spanish low-cost airline Vueling and the Spanish ambassador to France to determine whether the youngsters had been discriminated against on the basis of their religion.Forty-four minors and eight adult French passengers were kicked…

The highly anticipated fifth and final Test of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy 2025 at The Oval is set for a dramatic turn, with England captain Ben Stokes officially ruled out due to injury. This is a significant blow for the home side, given Stokes’ impactful all-round performances throughout the series. In his absence, Ollie Pope will step up to lead England. England’s Squad for the 5th Test:Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope (C), Joe Root, Harry Brook, Jacob Bethell, Jamie Smith, Chris Woakes, Gus Atkinson, Jamie Overton, Josh Tongue.   BEN STOKES RULED OUT OF THE 5th TEST vs INDIA England…

20th Century Studios Cinema was forever changed the first time Darth Vader stepped onto the silver screen in 1977’s “Star Wars.” The imposing figure of the all-black, Dark Lord of the Sith stepping into the hallway of the Tantive IV in search of the Death Star plans made the audience instantly aware of how truly dangerous Vader is. On top of that, he holds a man up by the throat, using only one arm, and kills him. That’s not something your average person can do, even in a galaxy far,…

Bengaluru-based Neblio Technologies Private Limited, the parent company of cryptocurrency exchange platform CoinDCX, said it has lost Rs 384 crore due to hacking, in one of the biggest cyber crimes reported in the country. In a police complaint on July 22, Hardeep Singh, Vice-President, Public Policy and Government Affairs, Neblio Technologies, said that someone hacked into the company’s wallet to transfer cryptocurrency worth $44 million (Rs 384 crore) at around 2.37 am on July 19 to six different accounts. During an internal investigation, the company found that the laptop of an employee, Rahul Agarwal, was hacked, and Rs 15 lakh…

In a significant move towards community-focused policing, the Karnataka Police have rolled out the Mane Manege Police initiative, which involves beat officers visiting households across the state to directly engage with citizens. The program, launched on July 18, is designed to foster trust, gather concerns, and strengthen ties between law enforcement and the public.Also read: Karnataka govt adds three new police divisions to boost Bengaluru’s law and order frameworkUnder this initiative, beat officers are expected to visit 40 to 50 homes per beat, operating in 15-day cycles. Senior officers also join these interactions every second Saturday. These visits prioritize listening over…

Legendary Indian cricketer Sunil Gavaskar has once again voiced strong criticism against the England team, this time for their conduct during the final day of the Manchester Test. The match ended in a draw, but tensions flared when Indian batters Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar opted not to accept Ben Stokes’ proposal to settle for a draw with 15 overs remaining. Both batters were approaching personal milestones and were determined to score centuries, a decision that reportedly irritated the England side. In response, England captain Ben Stokes brought in part-time bowlers Harry Brook and Joe Root. As Jadeja and Sundar…

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — A Russian missile hit a Ukrainian army training ground, killing three soldiers and wounding 18 others, authorities said, in the latest attack to embarrass military officials as they struggle to make up a severe manpower shortage in the nearly 3½-year war.The Russian Defense Ministry said that the strike killed or wounded about 200 Ukrainian troops. The ministry said that Ukraine’s 169th training center near Honcharivske in the Chernihiv region was hit with two Iskander missiles, one armed with multiple submunitions and another with high explosives. Meanwhile, Russia continued its stepped-up aerial campaign against Ukrainian civilian targets,…

The Gujarat Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) has arrested a woman on Wednesday, 30th July, from Bengaluru for her suspected involvement with Al-Qaeda in the Indian Subcontinent (AQIS), a banned terrorist group. She is the fifth person to be held in the ongoing investigation. ATS officials said the woman, identified as Shama Parveen, was “highly radicalised” and was running an online terror network. According to ATS officials, data recovered from her phone showed that she was in contact with several people in Pakistan. The ATS collaborated with Bengaluru police to identify and locate Parveen. A joint team conducted a raid at Parveen’s…

For many, morning coffee is more than just about the caffeine kick to get them going, its about routine and comfort. But if you’re looking for something lighter, caffeine-free, and good for your health, then lemon and clove water is definitely worth trying. It’s simple and inexpensive and it actually comes with a few real benefits. Benefits of Consuming Lemon and Clove Water Daily: 1. Boosts Immunity Cloves contain antimicrobial properties, and lemon adds vitamin C. Together, they help your immune system stay a bit more resilient, especially during weather changes or flu season. 2. Supports Digestion Cloves helps…