Jaipur, Aug 8 (IANS) Former Rajasthan Chief Minister, Ashok Gehlot, on Friday launched a scathing attack on the central government and the Election Commission of India (ECI), alleging that democracy in the country was ‘under threat’ and that all constitutional institutions are functioning under pressure.Speaking at a Press briefing in Jaipur, Ashok Gehlot said, “The kind of situation that has arisen in the country today is alarming. We have been repeatedly saying that democracy is in danger. T…

New Delhi, Aug 8 (IANS) A turbulent session in the Lok Sabha on Friday witnessed repeated appeals for order as Opposition members staged a protest in the well of the House, prompting the chair, presided over by Krishna Prasad Tenneti, to adjourn proceedings for the day. Despite the disruption, the House transacted brief business, with Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman formally withdrawing the Income Tax Bill 2025 as reported by the select committee. The withdrawal was cleared through a voice v…

Bhopal, Aug 8 (IANS) Cabinet and party colleagues till 2020, and now two political rivals – Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia and Congress Rajya Sabha member Digvijaya Singh – on Friday walked together during an event in Bhopal. The occasion was to inaugurate a co-educational British boarding school in Bhopal.As Singh, one of the guests, arrived close to the stage at the venue, Union Minister Scindia received him, and the duo walked together.Political rivalry between Singh, an erstwhile member…

Jaunpur, Aug 8 (IANS) Responding to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s call to embrace swadeshi, women from Self-Help Groups (SHGs) in rural Jaunpur on Friday have stepped forward to craft colourful, indigenous ‘rakhis’ for this year’s festival of Raksha Bandhan. These handmade creations will not only grace the wrists of brothers across the country but will also be sent to soldiers serving at the nation’s borders. The National Rural Livelihoods Mission (NRLM), a poverty alleviation programme imp…

Bengaluru, Aug 8 (IANS) Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s claim about a family of voters being fake has turned out to be false. Preliminary verification by the Election Commission in Bengaluru has confirmed that the individuals in question are genuine voters, sources revealed on Friday.Rahul Gandhi had alleged that a family of three — one male and two females — were fake voters based on the fact that he was unable to view their photographs. However, images of the three individuals, along with t…

Munich, Aug 8 (IANS) Harry Kane has hailed his former Tottenham Hotspur teammate Son Heung-min, calling their partnership “one of the best” in Premier League history after the South Korean’s departure from the club. Over nearly a decade together at Spurs, the duo combined for 47 league goals, forming one of the competition’s most prolific attacking pairings. Son completed a record-breaking move to Major League Soccer side Los Angeles FC on Wednesday.The 33-year-old South Korean captain j…

New Delhi, Aug 8 (IANS) The Indian Council of Medical Research’s (ICMR) nationwide SHINE initiative will help ignite scientific curiosity and foster innovation in students and next generation explorers, said Dr. Rajiv Bahl, Director General, ICMR on Thursday.The initiative S.H.I.N.E., which stands for Science, Health and Innovation for Nextgen Explorers, was launched by ICMR and the Department of Health Research (DHR) in line with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s call for students to “spend on…

Mumbai, Aug 8 (IANS) Punjabi sensation Ammy Virk has joined the cast of Godday Godday Chaa 2, the sequel to the Punjabi blockbuster which was feted at the 71st National Film Award for Best Punjabi Feature Film. Ammy added, “I’ve always admired the kind of cinema that entertains while making a strong statement and Godday Godday Chaa did exactly that.”“I want to congratulate the entire team on the well-deserved National Award and the love they’ve received from audiences everywhere. I’m…

Mumbai, Aug 8 (IANS) In the latest episode of “Chhoriyan Chali Gaon,” emotions ran high as Aishwarya Khare delivered a soulful rendition of the song “Tu Mera Humdard Hai.” Her heartfelt performance moved fellow contestant Erica Packard to tears, creating a touching moment that resonated with both the audience and the judges. As the girls moved from their village homes to their new ‘Basera,’ they were given the task of entertaining the local villagers to win the title of Miss Bamuliya…

Mumbai, Aug 8 (IANS) After Gautami Kapoor made an eyebrow-raising revelation that she wanted to give her 16-year-old daughter a “vibrator” as a birthday present, the actress received heavy trolling over her bold statement on modern parenting. In an interview Gautami said that when her daughter turned 16, she had to gift her something to her and that she was thinking, “should I gift her a sex toy? Should I gift her a vibrator? Should I gift her something?”The actress shared that she discu…