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How can there be a fair delimitation when it is a fraud: TNCC president

How can there be a fair delimitation when it is a fraud: TNCC president

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TNCC president B. Manickam Tagore and Congress Rajya Sabha member Praveen Chakravarthy at a march to oppose delimitation Bill, in Chennai. | Photo Credit: Special arrangement Tamil Nadu Congress Committee (TNCC) president B. Manickam Tagore on Sunday said there could be no “fair delimitation”, and criticised certain political parties “for changing their tune in their opposition to the delimitation Bill in just a matter of months”. Speaking at the anti-delimitation march held at Medavakkam in Chennai, Mr. Tagore said, “When Mahatma Gandhi, Jawaharlal Nehru, Kamarajar, and Vallabhbhai Patel called for the Quit India Movement on August 8, 1948, two groups did not take part in it: one, sanghis, and the other, everyone knows who they are.” He further said those who did not participate in the meeting of MPs from Tamil Nadu were now “talking about fair delimitation”. The DMK, AIADMK, and their allies had stayed away from the delimitation discussion meeting chaired by Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay on Saturday. “This is a fraud — how can there be a fair and an unfair delimitation when …

US Vice President Vance dials PM Modi, discusses strategic partnership

US Vice President Vance dials PM Modi, discusses strategic partnership

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday received a phone call from the US Vice-President JD Vance; both discussed ways to further deepen India-US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership across key areas. PM Modi also congratulated JD Vance and his wife, Usha Vance, on the birth of their son and conveyed best wishes to the family. “Received a phone call from US Vice-President JD Vance. We discussed ways to further deepen India-US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership across key areas. Warmly congratulated him and the Second Lady on the birth of their son and conveyed best wishes to the entire family,” PM Modi said on social media platform X. According to a statement by the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO), PM Modi and J.D. Vance noted the sustained momentum in the high-level engagements and reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthening cooperation in various sectors. “They noted the sustained momentum in the high-level engagements and reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthening cooperation in trade, defence, critical and emerging technologies, energy security and critical minerals. They also exchanged views on regional …

US Vice President JD Vance dials PM Modi, discusses deepening India-US strategic ties

US Vice President JD Vance dials PM Modi, discusses deepening India-US strategic ties

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US Vice President JD Vance on Saturday dialled Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and both leaders discussed ways to deepen India-US strategic ties. Prime Minister Narendra Modi got a phone call from JD Vance (@narendramodi) Vance’s call with the prime minister came just days after Turkiye, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan signed a mutual defence pact, widely viewed as a sign of a shifting regional alliance amid the West Asia conflict. PM Modi JD Vance review India-US partnership “Received a phone call from US Vice President JD Vance. We discussed ways to further deepen India-US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership across key areas. Warmly congratulated him and the Second Lady on the birth of their son and conveyed best wishes to the entire family,” PM Modi wrote on X. Also Read: ‘Modi understands language of votes only’: Kejriwal reveals plan to pressure Centre over E20 policy As per a press release by PIB Delhi, Prime Minister Modi received the telephone call from Vice President Vance on August 8. During the call, the two leaders reviewed progress in the …

Arun Vasu elected president of Asian Surfing Federation

Arun Vasu elected president of Asian Surfing Federation

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Arun Vasu, president of the Surfing Federation of India (SFI), has been elected as the new president of the Asian Surfing Federation (ASF), marking a significant milestone for Indian surfing. Vasu was elected after a vote by ASF’s member national federations, with the process supervised by the International Surfing Association (ISA). He succeeds Japan’s Atsushi Sakai, who had served as the federation’s president since 2011. Indian surfing chief takes continental role A lifelong windsurfer and surfer, Vasu has led the Surfing Federation of India since 2021. During his tenure, Indian surfing has made notable strides, with the country securing qualification for the Asian Games and winning its first-ever medal at the Asian Surfing Championships. Speaking after his election, Vasu acknowledged the contribution of the outgoing administration while outlining his vision for the future of the sport in Asia. “I want to begin by acknowledging Japan’s leadership over these many years, and everything built under it. That legacy is real, and this Federation stands on it,” Vasu said. He added that the federation would focus on …

Jharkhand protest: Man throws ink at AISA President Neha for being ‘anti-national’, detained

Jharkhand protest: Man throws ink at AISA President Neha for being ‘anti-national’, detained

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 All India Students’ Association president Neha Bora addressed the gathering in Ranchi after the ink-throwing incident on August 7, 2026. Credit: X/ANI screengrab A man threw ink at All India Students’ Association president Neha Bora during a protest march to the Jharkhand Assembly in Ranchi on Friday (August 7, 2026) over alleged irregularities in recruitment exams in the State, accusing her of being “anti-national”. He has been detained, the police said. The incident occurred near Birsa Chowk when the protesters led by two students’ organisations — AISA and AISF — were marching towards the Assembly. Speaking to the media while being taken away, the man said he does not like Ms. Bora because she is a “supporter of Umar Khalid.” “I don’t like her. She is an anti-national,” he added. Reacting to the incident, Ms. Bora said, “I am not going to be scared by throwing of ink. On July 20, we faced faced pellet-gun fire and baton charge during the Delhi protest. In comparison, this normal ink is nothing” #WATCH | Ranchi, Jharkhand | Ink …

President Murmu clears anti-paper leak Bill; Opposition says debate was rushed

President Murmu clears anti-paper leak Bill; Opposition says debate was rushed

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President Droupadi Murmu on Friday, gave her assent to a law raising the punishment for unfair means in public examinations, days after the Bill was pushed through the Lok Sabha by voice vote amid repeated disruptions, without proper debate on its provisions. President Murmu’s assent came within days of Parliament clearing the Bill. (Rashtrapati Bhavan/PTI) The Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Act, 2026 which has now been published in the official gazette rewrites section 10 of the 2024 Act, replacing a punishment scale of “three years but which may extend to five years and with fine up to ten lakh rupees” with a steeper term of “five years but which may extend up to ten years and with fine up to fifty lakh rupees.” The Bill’s passage on July 29 was overshadowed by opposition protests over alleged police action against students demonstrating over National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) paper leaks, with Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi raising the issue before the debate on the Bill itself even began. …

CINTAA President Poonam Dhillon asks producers to pay junior actors on time

CINTAA President Poonam Dhillon asks producers to pay junior actors on time

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Actor and CINTAA (Cine and TV Artistes’ Association) President Poonam Dhillon has appealed to producers to ensure fair treatment and timely payments for actors, especially those doing smaller roles. Speaking to ANI, she said many junior actors struggle because of delayed payments and urged producers to be more sensitive towards them Dhillon said big stars often receive special treatment, while actors with smaller roles continue to face several challenges on film and television sets. She urged producers to pay actors working for a day or two at the end of each working day and ensure those on monthly contracts receive their dues without delay. “If I were to make a direct request to producers, I would ask them to pay attention to what is happening on their sets. If there is any injustice being done to actors, please be sensitive to them, especially the junior actors. We pamper the big stars, and sometimes we do it unreasonably as well.” “But the smaller actors have many needs. Their survival depends on timely payments. So, I request …

Hockey India president Dilip Tirkey seeks explanation over jersey change, says Board was not consulted

Hockey India president Dilip Tirkey seeks explanation over jersey change, says Board was not consulted

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4 min readMumbaiUpdated: Jul 31, 2026 01:10 PM IST Hockey India president Dilip Tirkey on Friday shot off two separate emails to senior office-bearers and Executive Board members, seeking an explanation over the decision to change the national team’s traditional blue jersey to saffron for the upcoming FIH Hockey World Cup. In the emails, Tirkey, also a former India captain, said the decision had been implemented without being placed before the Executive Board or brought to his notice, and directed officials to provide a detailed account of how it was approved. The emails indicate that the controversy has widened beyond public criticism, with Hockey India’s own president formally questioning both the process and the authority behind one of the most significant branding decisions involving the national team ahead of a World Cup. The development comes a day after The Indian Express reported that the jersey change had been made without consulting the players, with several members of the Indian team learning about the new design only after it was presented to them earlier this week. …

President Murmu hosts 209 member Bastar tribal delegation at Rashtrapati Bhavan | News Today News

President Murmu hosts 209 member Bastar tribal delegation at Rashtrapati Bhavan | News Today News

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3 min readUpdated: Jul 31, 2026 08:16 AM IST President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday hosted a 209-member delegation from Chhattisgarh’s Bastar region at Rashtrapati Bhavan, where she interacted with tribal community leaders, artists and winners of the Bastar Pandum festival, and expressed her desire to attend Bastar Dussehra and the cultural festival in the future. The delegation, led by Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai, included winners of Bastar Pandum 2026, representatives of Bastar’s traditional tribal leadership system, including Pargana Majhis, Majhis and Chalkis, Padma Shri awardees, public representatives, artists and senior government officials. During the interaction, Murmu sought details about Bastar’s tribal traditions, folk arts, the Majhi-Chalki system and the Bastar Pandum festival. She said Bastar’s tribal heritage was an “invaluable national treasure” whose preservation was a collective responsibility. Responding to Sai’s invitation to visit Bastar, the President said she wished to participate in Bastar Dussehra and Bastar Pandum in the future. Recalling her association with tribal traditions, she said her father had served as a Majhi and described the traditional leadership system as an …

Is Gianni Infantino’s leaked letter to Argentina FA real? Here’s what FIFA president wrote after World Cup final

Is Gianni Infantino’s leaked letter to Argentina FA real? Here’s what FIFA president wrote after World Cup final

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Gianni Infantino’s private letter to the Argentine Football Association has sparked fresh debate after it was leaked just days after the 2026 FIFA World Cup final. The FIFA president congratulated Argentina on finishing runners-up and praised the team’s “professionalism” even though FIFA is investigating the squad over its behaviour after the defeat to Spain. Is Gianni Infantino’s leaked letter to Argentina real? Here’s what he wrote. (Photo by CHARLY TRIBALLEAU / AFP) (AFP) The letter, first leaked by Argentine media and then confirmed by the Daily Mail has drawn attention because of the warm tone used despite the disciplinary case hanging over Lionel Messi’s side. Gianni Infantino’s letter to Argentina The letter was addressed to Argentine Football Association president Claudio Tapia after Argentina finished second at the World Cup. Infantino wrote: “Dear Mr. President, Yesterday, Sunday, July 19, 2026, at the magnificent New York New Jersey Stadium, Argentina won the silver medal of the FIFA World Cup 2026, after an exciting final against Spain. “I would like to reiterate my most sincere congratulations for this …