Maratha-vs-OBC polarisation growing deeper in Maharashtra ahead of Assembly polls | Mumbai News

As political parties gear up for the upcoming Maharashtra Assembly polls, the Maratha-versus-OBC dispute over reservation shows no signs of abating. To the contrary, the process of polarisation, which started last year, is gaining momentum. In Jalna district’s Antarwali Sarathi village, the OBC community took to the streets to celebrate the victory of BJP leader Pankaja Munde as a member of the Legislative Council. The election for eleven council seats took place on Friday and the results were declared the same evening. All the nine candidates fielded by the ruling…

Attempted assassination of Donald Trump shows the deep rot in American democracy

The United States of America is witnessing a moment of deep reckoning. The assassination attempt by 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks of Pennsylvania of the presumptive Republican Presidential candidate, Donald Trump, has revealed to the world a stench-filled and septicaemic American political system, and the gangrene eating away into the body politic of American democracy. The real road to making America great again, at this moment of truth-telling, will only be navigated if the silent majority of its people act with unprecedented alacrity to reclaim the American dream and work together…

Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli radiate joy at Krishna Das’ kirtan in London. Watch | Bollywood News

While most Bollywood stars, musicians, and sports personalities attended Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant’s wedding in Mumbai, Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli were enjoying some quiet time in London. Recently, a video of the couple at a kirtan by Krishna Das at Union Chapel has been circulating on social media. Krishna Das, originally named Jeffrey Kagel, is a disciple of Neem Karoli Baba. Both Anushka and Virat are devotees of Neem Karoli Baba and have also visited him in Vrindavan. Krishna Das began his spiritual journey in the 1960s after…

CBSE Class 10, 12 supplementary exams begin tomorrow; check guidelines | Education News

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) will be conducting the supplementary exam of classes 10 and 12 from tomorrow (July 15). Students who still haven’t downloaded the admit cards may download it from the official website – cbse.gov.in.  The exam timings for the supplementary exams of class 10 is from 10:30 am to 1:30 pm for all subjects except for the computer applications and information technology which is 10:30 am to 12:30 pm. Class 12 supplementary exam will be held from 10.30 am to 1.30 pm for all subjects.…

Madras HC Orders Reconsideration of Unprocessed GST Refund Flagged by DGRAM

The Madras High Court remanded the IGST refund case for reconsideration as the refund was not processed because of the alert raised by the Director General of Data Analytics & Risk Management ( DGRAM ). As per the impugned GST order, the court remarked that the IGST refund claim was that the dealer had not uploaded supporting documents. Under Section 54 of applicable GST legislation, a GST order rejecting the refund was contested by the taxpayer, Colors of Rainbow before the High Court in the way of the writ petition.…

Donald Trump shooting: PM Modi condemns attack, says ‘violence has no place in politics’ | India News

Prime Minister Narendra Modi Sunday condemned the attack on former US President Donald Trump and said that violence has no place in politics and democracies. “Deeply concerned by the attack on my friend, former President Donald Trump. Strongly condemn the incident. Violence has no place in politics and democracies. Wish him speedy recovery. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family of the deceased, those injured and the American people,” Modi tweeted and tagged @realDonaldTrump. Trump was rushed to a hospital on Saturday after a possible assassination attempt at his…

India vs Pakistan: Ambati Rayudu, Yusuf Pathan drag India Champions to World Championship of Legends title | Cricket News

India vs Pakistan: The India Champions team defeated Pakistan Champions by five wickets in the final of the World Championship of Legends 2024 at Edgbaston on Saturday in what turned out to be a thrilling clash. The Indian team, led by Yuvraj Singh, secured the coveted title in a match that went down to the wire. Pakistan Champions, opting to bat first after winning the toss, posted a competitive total of 156 for 6 in their 20 overs. Here is how the India vs Pakistan match played out Kamran Akmal…

‘No place for this kind of violence in America’: Biden, Obama condemn shooting at Trump rally in Pennsylvania | World News

Political leaders across the United States expressed horror Saturday night over reports that gunshots were fired during Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump’s rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. Republican and Democratic leaders, including Trump’s political rival and President Joe Biden condemned the incident. Biden conveyed relief over the former President’s safety, saying there’s “no place for this kind of violence in America” and he’s “grateful to hear that Trump is safe”. “I’m praying for him and his family and for all those who were at the rally, as we await further information….…

Kerala cricket coach ‘sexually abused minor girls for years, clicked nude photos under guise of fitness check’; parents approach High Court | Thiruvananthapuram News

Parents of five minor girls who were being trained by a Kerala Cricket Association coach have moved the High Court seeking a fair probe into the sexual abuse allegations against him. The coach was arrested last month on charges of sexually abusing a girl in 2019. After his arrest came to light, five other girls have made similar allegations against the coach, who used to work at the district cricket academy in Thiruvananthapuram. On Friday, the KCA recommended cancellation of his certification from the BCCI-affiliated National Cricket Academy and directed…

2 arrested, juvenile held for trying to extort Rs 50 Lakh from gym owner: Police | Delhi News

Two men were arrested and a juvenile apprehended after they allegedly attempted to intimidate a gym owner in Burari to extort Rs 50 lakh from him. Police said during questioning, one of them allegedly confessed they were acting on instructions from a gangster who’s jailed in Tihar. On July 5, Rohit (who goes by one name), was sitting in his friend’s car when he noticed two young men, with their faces covered, approaching him on a bike. One of them was carrying a pistol, he told police. The men allegedly…