Write to EC formally: Poll panel sources on Rahul seeking reply on election rigging claim

New Delhi, 8/6,: As Rahul Gandhi sought its response on “serious questions” raised by him on Maharashtra rather than issuing “unsigned, evasive” notes, Election Commission sources on Sunday said the poll body will respond only if the Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha formally writes it. With the Congress leader demanding CCTV footage of…

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Coco Gauff beats world No 1 Sabalenka to win her first French Open women’s title

Paris, 8/6: In a major development, American tennis star Coco Gauff rallied from a set down to defeat world number one Aryna Sabalenka 6-7(5), 6-2, 6-4 in a thrilling French Open final on Saturday, clinching her maiden Roland Garros title and second Grand Slam crown. With this victory, the 21-year-old became the first American woman…

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CID begins probe into Chinnaswamy Stadium stampede

Bengaluru,8/6: The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) officials on Saturday began the investigation into stampede incident at the Chinnaswamy Stadium. The investigating officers visited the various entry gates where the incident took place and also inspected the KSCA stadium and the office. The state government had transferred the case to CID. “The CCB and the Cubbon…

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Tejashwi Yadav escapes unhurt as his convoy hit by truck in Bihar, 3 security personnel injured

Vaishali, 7/6: RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav escaped unhurt as a speeding truck hit two vehicles of his convoy, injuring three security personnel in Bihar’s Vaishali district early on Saturday, police said. The vehicle of the leader of the opposition was not hit by the truck, a senior officer said. The accident took place around 12.30…

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Rahul makes fresh match-fixing barb over Maharashtra polls, poll body calls allegations affront to rule of law

New Delhi, 7/6-: With Rahul Gandhi once again raising questions about Maharashtra election calling it ‘match-fixing’, the Election Commission officials on Saturday said raising “unsubstantiated” allegations on electoral rolls is alaw” and the attempt to defame the poll body after any “unfavourable” verdict was “completely absurd”. Any misinformation being spread, by anyone, is “not only…

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Five Naxalites gunned down in encounters in Chhattisgarh’s Bijapur

Bijapur, 7/6: Five Naxalites were killed in two encounters with security forces in an ongoing operation in the Indravati National Park area of Chhattisgarh’s Bijapur district, police said on Saturday With the latest casualties, seven Naxalites, including top leaders Sudhakar and Bhaskar, were neutralised in the operation in the last three days, they said.  

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Chinnaswamy stampede: A Shankar and E S Jairam resign as secretary and treasurer of Karnataka State Cricket Association

Bengaluru, 7/6: A Shankar and E S Jairam have resigned from their respective posts as secretary and treasurer of the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA), taking moral responsibility for the stampede that led to the death of 11 people during RCB’s IPL trophy celebration. In a joint statement, Shankar and Jairam said they had submitted…

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