Election 'fraud' protest: Rahul Gandhi arrives in B'luru; tight security at State EC

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Bengaluru, Aug 8 (IANS) Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi arrived at HAL Airport in Bengaluru on Friday to take part in the protest at Freedom Park over the alleged election fraud. Karnataka State Congress President and Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar, along with AICC General Secretary and Karnataka in-charge Randeep Singh Surjewala, welcomed him at the airport. Party’s national President Mallikarjun Kharge also arrived with Rahul Gandhi.In light of the protest, tight secur…

Drone seized on India-Pakistan border in Jaisalmer ahead of I-Day

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Jaipur, Aug 8 (IANS) Days before Independence Day celebrations, security agencies have recovered a drone on the India-Pakistan border in Rajasthan’s Jaisalmer district.The drone was seized from a location just 20 km from the International Border, in an uninhabited area of Sector South of Jaisalmer, on Thursday evening.Sources said ‘Made in China’ is written on the drone, though no official statement has yet been issued by the BSF or local police, said sources on Friday.The discovery comes amid…

Sign declaration or apologise to nation: ECI sources on Rahul Gandhi

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New Delhi, Aug 8 (IANS) The Election Commission of India (ECI) has taken strong exception to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s allegations of large-scale voter list manipulation and challenged him to either stand by his claims under oath or apologise to the nation.Sources in the Election Commission said that if Gandhi truly believes in his allegations and the analysis presented to the media on Thursday, he should have no hesitation in signing the statutory declaration required under election rule…

Few areas in Hyderabad remain flooded following heavy rain

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Hyderabad, Aug 8 (IANS) A few low-lying areas in Hyderabad remained flooded on Friday following heavy rain on Thursday night. Residents in Yellareddyguda in the Ameerpet area and Picket colony in Secunderabad spent a sleepless night as the flood water entered their houses.Some roads in Kukatpally, Madhapur, Gachibowli and Raidurgam in information technology corridors remained submerged.Teams of the Hyderabad Disaster Response and Asset Protection Agency (HYDRAA) and the Greater Hyderabad Municip…

Bengal to go for Assembly elections next year with nearly 17 pc increase in polling booths

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Kolkata, Aug 8 (IANS) West Bengal will go for the crucial Assembly elections next year with an almost 17 per cent increase in the number of polling booths than during the 2024 Lok Sabha polls and the 2021 West Bengal Assembly elections.An insider from the office of the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) said that the polling in the previous two elections was conducted with a total network of 80,680 booths.However, insiders added that the 2026 Assembly elections will be with a network of a little over…

Will participate in 'Vote Bachao Adhikar Yatra': VIP's Sahani slams BJP, EC over SIR

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Patna, Aug 8 (IANS) Vikassheel Insaan Party (VIP) National President, Mukesh Sahani, on Friday said there is “no meaning in holding elections if votes are stolen,” pointing out that taxpayers’ money is being wasted when the electoral process is compromised.Speaking to reporters in Patna on Friday after attending an INDIA Bloc meeting in New Delhi, Sahani said the core agenda of the meeting was to “protect the Constitution from those attempting to steal votes” through the Election Commiss…

Impasse over SIR continues, Lok Sabha adjourned till 3 pm

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New Delhi, Aug 8 (IANS) The Lok Sabha was adjourned till 3 p.m. on Friday after repeated disruptions by Opposition members demanding a discussion on the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter lists in Bihar. Presiding over the proceedings, Krishna Prasad Tennati repeatedly appealed for order, admonishing members for banging on tables and disrupting the decorum of the House.“You cannot bang the table like a drum. This is not the way. The entire country is watching you,” Tennati said, visib…

Indian men's hockey team leaves for crucial four-match series in Australia

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Bengaluru, Aug 8 (IANS) The Indian men’s hockey team departed for Australia in the early hours of Friday from Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru, as they gear up for a crucial four-match series against the hosts. The series, set to take place at the Perth Hockey Stadium from August 15 to 21, will serve as vital preparation for the upcoming Hero Asia Cup 2025, scheduled in Rajgir, Bihar later this month. The tour is expected to provide the team with valuable match exposure against one …

Windies pacer Matthew Forde ruled out of Pakistan ODIs, Johann Layne named replacement

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Trinidad, Aug 8 (IANS) The West Indies have suffered an injury setback ahead of their three-match ODI series against Pakistan, with young pacer Matthew Forde sidelined due to injury.The 22-year-old pacer dislocated his left shoulder while attempting a catch during a training session on Wednesday and will be replaced by uncapped all-rounder Johann Layne in the West Indies squad.”West Indies Academy pacer Johann Layne will replace Matthew Forde in the squad for the three matches against Pakistan s…

’It’s a raider’s league now, and fans are in for a treat,’ says Pawan Sehrawat ahead of PKL 12

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New Delhi, Aug 8 (IANS) The stage is set for an electrifying start to the Pro Kabaddi League Season 12, with a southern derby between Tamil Thalaivas and Telugu Titans scheduled to kick off the league on August 29 in Visakhapatnam. With the league stage spanning Vizag, Jaipur, Chennai, and New Delhi, PKL’s return to these venues has players and fans brimming with anticipation.The league’s official Instagram saw a live with raiders Pawan Sehrawat of the Tamil Thalaivas and Telugu Titans’ Vija…