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The increased participation in the Lok Sabha elections in Kashmir is being celebrated as a historic feat against the Valley’s troubled history of frequent poll boycotts. The turnout in the latest election is an indication of reposed faith in democracy as people exercised their constitutional right without fear. This was the first major election after the abrogation of Article 370 in 2019, and it meant different things for different people, based on which side of the political divide they were on. Rashid Defeats Omar Abdullah, Sajad Lone The Baramulla result, for instance, has triggered a fierce debate about whether the…
Telugu Desam Party’s Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani, who is the richest candidate to win the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, has been named in the new Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led cabinet. Chandrababu Naidu’s party colleague won from Andhra Pradesh’s Guntur constituency and has assets worth Rs 5,700 crore. He defeated his nearest rival, YSRCP’s Kilari Venkata Rosaiah, by over 3.4 lakh votes in the 2024 Lok Sabha polls. ALSO READ | “Why Focus On Money? Elections Are Expensive”: Country’s Richest Candidate According to TDP leader Jayadev Galla, Mr Pemmasani will be named the Minister of State in the Modi 3.0 cabinet, which is…
Mr & Mrs Mahi has crossed the ₹27 crore mark at the box office. On day 9, the sports-drama earned ₹2.15 crore, according to a Sacnilk report. So far, the film, headlined by Janhvi Kapoor and Rajkummar Rao, has collected ₹27.90 crore at the domestic box office. Following an impressive first week, the numbers has dipped a bit. Directed by Sharan Sharma, the film also features Zarina Wahab, Kumud Mishra, and Rajesh Sharma in prominent roles. Mr & Mrs Mahi narrates the story of a married couple, Mahendra and Mahima, who share the nickname Mahi. Upon discovering Mahima’s love for…
Former Bihar Chief Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi will likely be part of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s cabinet as he takes oath for his third consecutive term today, sources told NDTV. The Hindustani Awam Morcha (HAM) leader was Bihar’s chief minister between 2014-2015. The Dalit leader was the first chief minister from the state’s Musahar community. An MLA since 1980, Mr Manjhi was elected the Lok Sabha MP from Bihar’s Gaya. Over the years, he has been affiliated with multiple parties including close ally Nitish Kumar’s Janata Dal (United). Jitan Ram Manjhi entered politics in 1980 as an Congress candidate. Between…
Mr & Mrs Mahi has crossed the ₹27 crore mark at the box office. On day 9, the sports-drama earned ₹2.15 crore, according to a Sacnilk report. So far, the film, headlined by Janhvi Kapoor and Rajkummar Rao, has collected ₹27.90 crore at the domestic box office. Following an impressive first week, the numbers has dipped a bit. Directed by Sharan Sharma, the film also features Zarina Wahab, Kumud Mishra, and Rajesh Sharma in prominent roles. Mr & Mrs Mahi narrates the story of a married couple, Mahendra and Mahima, who share the nickname Mahi. Upon discovering Mahima’s love for…
A man from Long Island in the United States has donated around 29 gallons of blood (approximately 110 litres) in 49 years. Henry Bickoff, aged 68, started the noble deed in 1975. His blood has helped 693 people, according to the New York Blood Center. He has donated the equivalent of 870 single-serve ice cream scoops, 310 Coke cans or almost six-gallon office water cooler bottles. “I’ve been doing it for a while,” he told the New York Post. “It’s something I’ve committed to, and it’s actually nice to get a little bit of recognition for it,” he added. The…
The ‘mother of all rivalries’ is here as India and Pakistan gear up for the high-profile clash in the T20 World Cup 2024. The cricket world rarely sees these two neighbours toying with each other on the 22-yard strip. The T20 World Cup clash between them, this time, become ultra special as the contest will be held in New York, a territory that has never seen such a contest unfold on its soil. As India and Pakistan square off on Sunday, one eye would also be on the weather conditions which can impact the proceedings of the match. According to…
Still baffled by the Nassau County ground’s unpredictable pitch, India captain Rohit Sharma on Saturday said he has no idea what to expect from it in the T20 World Cup clash against Pakistan as even the curator is “confused” about the drop-in wickets being used. The matches in New York have seen low scores, including in India’s first match against Ireland when the latter was bowled out for a sub-100 total. The ICC had to issue a statement acknowledging the inconsistent nature of the tracks. “New York is not our home ground. We have played two matches here but we…
India captain Rohit Sharma lavished praise on Virat Kohli and has asked his team to step up for their marquee clash against their arch-rival Pakistan in the ongoing T20 World Cup. Enthusiasm among fans is at a high as they prepare to witness one of the oldest rivalries appear on the same field after almost eight months. India and Pakistan will step into New York’s Nassau County International Cricket Stadium to add a new chapter to their historic rivalry. In the previous edition of the tournament, India needed magic from Kohli’s bat to seal a thrilling win at the iconic…
Up against Uganda in a T20 World Cup 2024 Group C match, co-hosts West Indies created history on Saturday as they secured a mammoth 134-run victory to boost their Super 8 qualifications hopes. Uganda were of no match for the T20 giants, managing to score just xx before being bundled out, with Windies’ Akeal Hosein securing a 5-wicket haul. In the process, West Indies registered their name in history books, bundling out Uganda for the lowest total in the history of T20 World Cups. The previous worst was the Netherlands’ 39 against Sri Lanka in 2014 and now Uganda matched…