New Delhi, Aug 10 (IANS) The Office of the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), Maharashtra, has issued a formal reminder to Congress MP and Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, asking him to submit a signed declaration and details of electors in connection with his recent allegations regarding the state’s electoral rolls.The reminder, dated August 10, 2025, refers to statements made by Gandhi during a press conference on August 7, 2025, where he alleged the “inclusion of ineligibl…

Kolkata, Aug 10 (IANS) The first anniversary of the rape and murder of junior woman doctor of the West Bengal-run R.G. Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata was marred by massive violence following a scuffle between cops and protesters participating in “Nabanna Avijan (March to State Secretariat)” rally convened by the victim’s parents. The victim’s mother had to be hospitalised after she fell ill amid police action against the protesters.She alleged that she was beaten up by the policemen…

Indore, Aug 10 (IANS) Health and education, once held as noble pursuits of public service, have become increasingly distant from the lives of ordinary Indians, RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat said on Sunday, voicing concern over their growing inaccessibility and commercial drift. Speaking at the inauguration of the “Guruji Seva Nyas Cancer Care Centre” in Indore on Sunday, RSS chief Bhagwat lamented that institutions once guided by compassion and duty now operate under the weight of profit, leaving …

Memphis (USA), Aug 10 (IANS) Akshay Bhatia fired a modest even par 70 to be tied sixth and five off the lead after three days at the FedEx St. Jude Championship. Bhatia, 22, a two-time winner on the PGA Tour now has rounds of 62-69-70 and is 9-under and still in the picture for a good finish in the first of three FedExCup Play-off events.Bhatia, the Hero golfer, who set the course alight with a 62 on the first day, had two birdies and two bogeys on the third day, as Tommy Fleetwood survived some…

New Delhi, Aug 10 (IANS) The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has announced a reward of USD 25,000 for the U20 Women’s National Team following their outstanding performance, which secured India’s qualification for the AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup for the first time in two decades.The last time India qualified for the AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup was back in 2006.The India U20 women produced some fine performances, remaining undefeated in their Group D qualification campaign, where they pla…

Mumbai, Aug 10 (IANS) Ahead of the release of one of the most anticipated movies of 2025, “War 2”, starring Hrithik Roshan and NTR, the makers organized the film’s only promotional event in Hyderabad.Admirers of both Hrithik and NTR flooded from across states, creating an electric atmosphere with their energetic chants.Addressing the gathering, Hrithik heaped praises on his co-star, saying, “Tarak, I have not just observed you, but I have learnt from you”.Claiming that he sees a lot of himself…

Seoul, Aug 10 (IANS) The government and the ruling Democratic Party (DP) agreed on Sunday to deliberate on the Lee Jae Myung administration’s recent proposal to broaden the definition of large shareholders to increase capital gains tax revenues.The two sides held a high-level meeting presided over by Prime Minister Kim Min-seok at his official residence and discussed the controversial proposal to lower the threshold for being classified as a large shareholder from 5 billion won (US$3.59 million)…

Dhaka, Aug 10 (IANS) Three more people have died due to dengue in Bangladesh in 24 hours till Sunday morning, increasing the death toll from the mosquito-borne disease to 101 in 2025. The deaths have been reported in Chittagong division and Dhaka South City Corporation, the United News of Bangladesh reported, citing the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). During this period, 448 more patients were admitted to the hospital with the viral fever, raising the number of confirmed cases to …

Tel Aviv/New Delhi, Aug 10 (IANS) Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has defended his government’s controversial plan to take full military control of Gaza City, describing it as the “speediest and most effective way” to end the ongoing war. In a press conference, Netanyahu insisted that Hamas’ continued refusal to surrender its weapons has left Israel with no alternative but to press forward with its military campaign.“Given Hamas’ refusal to lay down its arms, Israel has no …

Washington, Aug 10 (IANS) Ahead of the much-anticipated summit meeting between the US and Russian Presidents in Alaska, US Vice President J.D. Vance said that negotiations to end the Ukraine conflict “should be based on the existing battle lines”, though admitting it will not make “anybody super happy”.Vance, speaking to Fox News, described this strategy as “a realistic, if imperfect, foundation” for a negotiated peace between Russia and Ukraine, RT reported.He also credited President Donald Tru…