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Mumbai: Ahead of local body polls expected later this year or early next year, the BJP and Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis seem to be doubling down on leaders of the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena—like Sanjay Gaikwad and Sanjay Shirsat—who are seen to have embarrassed the Mahayuti government, but stopping short of taking any concrete action against them. In doing so, the BJP is trying to stay ahead in the perception battle, not taking responsibility for the controversies stirred by its ally. The Mahayuti government comprises the BJP, the Shinde-led Shiv Sena and the Ajit Pawar-led Nationalist Congress Party (NCP). Pulling…

New Delhi, Jul 15 (PTI) The TDP urged the Election Commission (EC) on Tuesday to give adequate time to the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral rolls in Andhra Pradesh, saying it should not be held within six months of a major poll and the voters already enrolled in the latest roll be not required to reestablish their identity. The suggestions offered by the BJP ally to the poll watchdog come amid a political row over the ongoing SIR in Bihar as its implementation close to the Assembly polls in the eastern state and the burden of proof on…

Patna, Jul 15 (PTI) RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav on Tuesday trained his guns at the ruling NDA in Bihar over the alleged mistreatment of Tushar Gandhi, a great-grandson of Mahatma Gandhi, who has been touring the state in support of Mahagathbandhan ahead of assembly polls. Gandhi was on Monday in East Champaran district, from where the Father of the Nation had launched his first ‘Satyagraha’. Yadav shared a video of Gandhi being talked down to by a supporter of the Nitish Kumar government, with the remark “with folded hands I apologise to Shri Tushar Gandhi on behalf of all the…

Amaravati: The Telugu Desam Party (TDP) submitted a detailed representation to the Election Commission of India (ECI) on Tuesday, proposing a series of reforms to improve electoral roll management and enhance transparency in the electoral process. The letter, addressed to Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, was written on behalf of the Telugu Desam Parliamentary Party. The TDP Lok Sabha floor leader, Lavu Sri Krishna Devarayalu, highlighted Andhra Pradesh’s strong democratic tradition and active voter participation, particularly during the recent general elections. “Andhra Pradesh registered a record voter turnout of 81.86 per cent, surpassing its 2019 figure of 80.38 per cent.…

The cricket tournament during the Los Angeles Olympics 2028 will kickstart from July 12 onwards, with the medal matches scheduled for July 20 and 29. The venue for the matches will be a temporary, purpose-built Fairgrounds Stadium, built in Pomona, about 50 kilometres from LA, reported ESPNCricinfo on Tuesday. Six teams in both men’s and women’s cricket and a total of 180 players, will be participating in cricket’s tournament to the Olympics for the first time since 1900 in T20 format. Each team can name a squad of 15 members for the tournament. Most matches will take place as double-headers,…

The monsoon season brings relief from the summer heat, but it also increases the risk of infections like cold, flu, diarrhea, and food poisoning. A strong immune system is your best defense against these seasonal illnesses. Your diet plays a crucial role in maintaining immunity, especially during the rainy season when humidity, bacterial growth, and water contamination are common. Here are 10 effective diet tips to help you stay healthy and boost your immunity this monsoon:- 1. Eat Seasonal Fruits Rich in Vitamin C Include citrus fruits like oranges, lemons, amla (Indian gooseberry), and guavas in your daily diet. These…

LONDON (AP) — Thousands of Afghans, including many who worked with British forces, have been secretly resettled in the U.K. after a leak of data on their identities raised fears that the Taliban could target them, the British government revealed Tuesday.The government said it is closing the program, which a rare court order had barred the media from disclosing.“To all those whose information was compromised, I offer a sincere apology today,” Defense Secretary John Healey said in the House of Commons. He said he regretted the secrecy and “have felt deeply concerned about the lack of transparency to Parliament and…

New Delhi: The Congress Tuesday took a swipe at External Affairs Minister S.Jaishankar for his forward-looking remarks during his meeting with Chinese counterpart Wang Yi, reminding him that China had given “total support to Pakistan” during Operation Sindoor. In the statement, shared by Congress general secretary (communications) Jairam Ramesh, the party also referred to Chinese restrictions on export of critical minerals such as rare-earth magnets, which has hit India’s automobile sector. Jaishankar raised the issue of “restrictive trade measures” in his meeting Monday. According to the Ministry of External Affairs, in his talks with Yi, ahead of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation…

Washington, June 6 (IANS) US President Donald Trump said that it might be better to let Russia and Ukraine keep on fighting for a while despite German Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s call for more US pressure on Russia. When meeting with Merz at the White House, Trump said that the “bad blood” and “hatred” between the sides would make it hard to reach a ceasefire any time soon, marking a shift from his earlier proclamation that the conflict would end quickly. “They fight, fight, fight,” Trump said. “Sometimes you let them fight for a little while. You see it in hockey.…

Washington, June 6 (IANS) US President Donald Trump said that it might be better to let Russia and Ukraine keep on fighting for a while despite German Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s call for more US pressure on Russia. When meeting with Merz at the White House, Trump said that the “bad blood” and “hatred” between the sides would make it hard to reach a ceasefire any time soon, marking a shift from his earlier proclamation that the conflict would end quickly. “They fight, fight, fight,” Trump said. “Sometimes you let them fight for a little while. You see it in hockey.…