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Siddaramaiah has called for the dismissal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar due to allegations of misconduct. He claims that the Election Commission must uphold the Constitution and remain impartial. The senior Congress leader cited concerns raised by two Election Commissioners regarding Kumar's autocratic behavior. Siddaramaiah also criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi for allegedly coming to power through vote theft.

Virat Kohli announced his intention to retire from ODI international cricket after next year's World Cup. He emphasized his motivation to give everything to help India win the tournament. Kohli noted the challenges posed by the high intensity of the World Cup format, particularly in foreign conditions. Rohit Sharma expressed his excitement about participating in another World Cup campaign.

A toddler was found wandering in Waterbury, leading to a police search for her mother. Tragically, officers found the mother unresponsive within their Alder Street residence, and emergency responders confirmed her death with no indications of foul play.

Congress has raised serious questions about the investigation into the Ram temple donation theft. They demand a transparent inquiry under the Supreme Court's supervision to reveal the truth. Congress leader Jairam Ramesh emphasizes the need for accountability within the overseeing system. The investigation has seen evidence of multiple theft incidents and questioned the roles of specific individuals.

The chief organiser of the Asian Games has apologised for logistical issues caused by an unexpected influx of participants, which has created accommodation and transport challenges. Despite the complaints from athletes and officials, organisers are committed to improving services and ensuring that athletes can compete at their best amidst the difficulties.

The Indian men's cricket team has arrived in Nagoya ahead of their quarter-final match against Afghanistan. Shreyas Iyer leads a squad featuring established international players as they aim to defend their gold medal. India previously won gold in the last Asian Games after defeating Afghanistan in the final.

Sahariya tribal women in Rajasthan are transitioning from low-wage foraging to managing packaging units effectively. Mission Samarthya-Saksham Sakhi has successfully linked over 1,000 women to institutional markets. This initiative has increased their monthly income significantly, allowing many to earn Rs 8,000 to Rs 10,000. The focus on value addition and packaging has resulted in a promising economic turnaround.

Sahariya tribal women in Rajasthan are transitioning from low-wage foraging to managing packaging units effectively. Mission Samarthya-Saksham Sakhi has successfully linked over 1,000 women to institutional markets. This initiative has increased their monthly income significantly, allowing many to earn Rs 8,000 to Rs 10,000. The focus on value addition and packaging has resulted in a promising economic turnaround.

First ladies Peng Liyuan and Melania Trump opened a new front in US-China exchanges this week, with their unusually frequent and spontaneous interactions putting a more personal face on ties during the presidential summit in Washington. The pair charted a parallel path of soft power diplomacy – sharing conversations, cultural outings and moments of apparent warmth during a visit otherwise shadowed by trade tensions, and artificial intelligence and other strategic issues. According to US-China...

Abhay Singh guaranteed India a medal in the men’s singles squash event with a commanding straight-games win against Pakistan’s Muhammad Irfan to reach the Asian Games final.

The 18-year-old kept her composure after trailing 0-2, winning three straight games to bag the biggest win of her career and move within one victory of a historic title.

Bangladesh and the United States have signed an MoU to expand strategic cooperation in the peaceful use of nuclear energy as Dhaka seeks to diversify its long-term energy sources. The agreement covers nuclear safety, security, safeguards and non-proliferation, with Bangladesh developing its first nuclear power plant at Rooppur.