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MUMBAI: While the overall polling percentage in the state and the turnout in Mumbai was seen to be respectable, voting could have been even higher if a section of voters had not had problems locating their polling booths.However, it was the use of marker pens instead of indelible ink to identify those who had voted…
A resolution on general issues proposed at the CWC meeting invited a brief discussion after it blamed government for the situation in Bangladesh. However, CWC member Shashi Tharoor said the sentence needed to be rephrased as government or BJP could not be held responsible for the situation in the neighbouring country. Tharoor said government can…
Bangladesh police have given a stark account of how a Hindu garment worker was killed by a mob in Mymensingh, admitting that a furious crowd and a massive traffic jam prevented officers from reaching the spot on time, and suggesting that a delayed call for help may have cost him his life.Also read: ‘Hostility towards…
NEW DELHI: Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, on Friday called for an urgent, cross-party debate on the country’s worsening air pollution. The central government signaled its readiness to hold the discussion.“Most of our major cities are living under a blanket of poisonous air. Millions of children are getting lung disease. Their…
Bill Gates warns President Trump that slashing US global health funding could cause the first rise in childhood deaths this century. New projections indicate millions more children may die if cuts persist. While the Gates Foundation is increasing its own spending, it cannot replace government support, leaving vulnerable nations struggling to achieve self-sufficiency. Bill Gates…
Ravi Shastri and Gautam Gambhir NEW DELHi: Former head coach Ravi Shastri has delivered one of his most pointed critiques yet of India’s dramatic fall in Test cricket, declaring that both players and the team management must take responsibility for the decline. The former India head coach, who oversaw the team’s successful run alongside Virat…
France’s President Macron criticizes Brussels for slow enforcement of EU digital laws, blaming US pressure, not Russian interference. He highlighted stalled investigations under the Digital Services Act, citing fear among officials of an “American offensive.” This comes as the US reportedly uses trade tariffs as leverage to influence the EU’s tech regulations, prompting accusations of…
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi with Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah and RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav during the ‘Voter Adhikar Yatra’ (PTI) NEW DELHI: Disproportionate focus on SIR/vote chori at the cost of crucial local issues of cost of living, migration and corruption was cited by some senior functionaries as a reason for the decimation of Congress in…
Aishwarya Rai slams street harassment victim-blaming: “Don’t blame your dress or lipstick—it’s never your fault.” She urges facing it boldly: “Look directly in the eyes, hold head high.” Aishwarya Rai is known for her straightforward stance, especially on women’s issues. She recently addressed the problem of street harassment, making it clear that women shouldn’t be…
Sunil Gavaskar and Gautam Gambhir NEW DELHI: India’s 2-0 Test series capitulation to South Africa has triggered a wave of frustration among fans, much of it directed at head coach Gautam Gambhir. With the team clearly in transition and struggling for consistency, Gambhir’s methods, credentials and lack of red-ball coaching experience have all come under…
