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Opposition leaders slammed the Election Commission, calling it “compromised” and accusing the BJP of “vote chori.” Congress MP K C Venugopal highlighted the freezing of party bank accounts and the EC’s inaction on PM Modi’s alleged poll code violations. NEW DELHI: Dubbing the Election Commission as “compromised” and accusing BJP of “vote chori”, Congress MP…

‘Dhurandhar’ starring Ranveer Singh, Akshaye Khanna, R Madhavan, Arjun Rampal and more, has been hogging the limelight for several reasons, one of which is its impressive box office collection. In just six days of its theatrical run, it has surpassed the lifetime box office score of several previous releases. According to the latest trade report,…

US President Donald Trump unveiled the long-awaited Gold Card visa at the White House on Wednesday, billing it as a million-dollar fast track to US citizenship and a tool for companies to retain foreign graduates. He said it was “somewhat like a green card, but with big advantages,” adding that firms could “go to any…

The United States seized an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela, President Donald Trump announced Wednesday, marking a dramatic escalation in his administration’s pressure campaign against Nicolás Maduro, the leader of Venezuela. “As you probably know, we have just seized a tanker off the coast of Venezuela, a large tanker, very large, the largest…

NEW DELHI: The three-member selection committee headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi that met on Wednesday to appoint the new Chief Information Commissioner (CIC), eight information commissioners (ICs) and a vigilance commissioner is learnt to have finalised the names. However, Leader of Opposition (LoP) in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi is learnt to have registered his…

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi criticized Home Minister Amit Shah’s response on electoral reforms as “defensive,” asserting that key opposition questions went unanswered. Gandhi highlighted concerns regarding transparent voter lists, EVM architecture, and alleged dual voting by BJP functionaries, noting Shah’s silence on these points and the removal of the Chief Justice from the EC selection…

BJP leaders Ravi Shankar Prasad and Kangana Ranaut strongly defended Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) in Lok Sabha, dismissing calls to return to ballot papers as a move backward to booth capturing. They highlighted court validations for EVMs and the Election Commission’s challenge for parties to hack them. Ranaut criticized the opposition’s defeatist attitude and disruptive…

President Murmu emphasized ensuring human rights for everyone, highlighting India’s shift from entitlement to empowerment and charity to rights over the past decade. She noted government efforts to provide essential services like clean water, electricity, and healthcare, securing dignity for all households. NEW DELHI: Emphasising that human rights must be ensured for all, including the…

Speeding remains the primary killer on Indian roads, responsible for nearly 70% of the 1.2 lakh road deaths in 2024. Non-usage of helmets and seatbelts also contributed significantly to fatalities. Despite some dips, these dangerous behaviors continue to pose a major challenge to road safety across the nation. NEW DELHI: Speed kills – and it…

Oklahoma City Thunder vs Phoenix Suns (Image via Getty) The NBA is 2 months into the 2025-26 season, and teams are grappling to topple one another in their bid to reach the playoffs. The next game features the reigning champions, the Oklahoma City Thunder, who will be facing the Phoenix Suns – a team that…