CJP to back Jharkhand students’ protest over JPSC, JSSC exam irregularities, says Abhijeet Dipke

The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) will back the students who are protesting in Jharkhand over the alleged irregularities in the Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC), the Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission (JSSC) and other recruitment examinations across the state, said the movement’s founder Abhijeet Dipke on Sunday.

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Row over Nana Patole supporters washing his feet; BJP says it reflects ‘Congress culture’ | VIDEO

A row erupted in Maharashtra on Sunday after a video went viral on social media showing supporters of senior Congress leader Nana Patole purportedly washing his feet, with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) taking a swipe at the former Maharashtra Assembly Speaker.

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India appoint new fielding coach after T Dilip’s departure, to take over from Sri Lanka tour

India have appointed former Assam and Railways cricketer Subhadeep Ghosh as the new fielding coach of the men’s team. This comes after T Dilip departs from the position. Subhadeep’s first assignment will begin with India’s tour of Sri Lanka later this month.

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Aditi Sharma accuses husband Abhineet Kaushik and his family of domestic violence; FIR registered

Based on her complaint, an FIR has been registered at Mumbai’s Goregaon Police Station, and an investigation is currently underway. The FIR, lodged on July 31, names her husband, Abhineet Vidyanand Kaushik, his mother, Urmila Kaushik, and his sister, Kirti Kaushik. Aditi has often been in the spotlight for her personal life and is now making headlines over the domestic violence case.

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Jasprit Bumrah ruled out of Sri Lanka Test series due to knee injury

Star India pacer Jasprit Bumrah has been ruled out of the upcoming two-game Test series against Sri Lanka. It is worth noting that India will take on Sri Lanka across two Test matches, with the first Test being held at the Galle International Stadium on August 15. 

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8 dead, 13 injured as heavy rains batter Kerala; CM Satheesan says ‘stay vigilant’ | 10 Points

Rains in Kerala left eight people dead, 13 injured, and eight others missing as the downpour caused property damage, landslides and waterlogging in many parts of the state, Kerala Chief Minister V D Satheesan said on Sunday. The statement added that several houses have been destroyed while more than 5000 people have been shifted to relief camps due to the downpour.

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Raj Thackeray raises questions over Vivek Oberoi and R Madhavan’s decision to settle in Dubai

Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray has taken a swipe at actors Vivek Oberoi and R Madhavan, questioning why they have chosen to live in Dubai if they believe India has made significant progress under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership.

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Mountaineer Nirmal Purja’s body among five recovered in horror Broad Peak avalanche tragedy

The body of renowned Nirmal Purja was found on Sunday, three days after he and his team were swept away in a horror avalanche on Broad Peak, the mountain located in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir’s Gilgit-Baltistan. Purja’s body was found at an altitude of around 5,700 metres, the Alpine Club of Pakistan (ACP) said.

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Shivakumar urges pro-Kannada groups to call off Karnataka bandh: ‘Committed to protect state’s interests’

Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Sunday urged pro-Kannada organisations to call off their statewide bandh over Cauvery issue, while asserting that his government remains committed to protecting the interests of the state. He said the bandh would not benefit anyone, highlighting that the rainfall situation in the coastal state has improved. 

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Iran war to escalate? US urges citizens to ‘consider departing’ Middle East, avoid visiting military bases

In an apparent indication that the ongoing conflict with Iran could go deadlier, US embassies in the Middle East have urged American nationals to leave the region and avoid visiting American military bases, while directing them to follow the safety advice from local authorities.

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