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Results underline that BJP does best in direct contests with the Congress; confirm RSS role as force multiplier; blunt Opposition narratives aimed at Dalits, soldiers, farmers; allow BJP to flaunt “free and fair poll” in J&K on global stage

Rhea Ripley missed winning the Women's World Championship due to Raquel Rodriguez's interference at Bad Blood. Ripley might seek revenge on Raquel, attempt another shot at the title against Liv Morgan, or team up with Damian Priest, her 'Terror Twins' partner, to confront Raquel's new alliance involving Dominik and Morgan.

For verifications or queries, people can send mail to appschelpdesk@gmail.com or dial 0866 2527821, says APPSC Secretary J. Pradeep Kumar

Arun S. Nair, IAS, addresses students at The Hindu Civil Services Aspirants Meet organised in association with Shankar IAS Academy at the College of Engineering Trivandrum

Donald Trump's recent remarks, claiming that illegal immigrants have 'bad genes' and targeting Kamala Harris, sparked widespread outrage. Critics labeled his comments as eugenics and racist, reminiscent of Nazi ideologies. Trump's inflammatory language and sexist attacks on Harris have drawn condemnation, with many calling his rhetoric dangerous and hateful.

Early trends in Haryana showed Congress leading and prompted celebrations with jalebis. However, BJP defied exit poll predictions, reversing the trend and ultimately securing a third term in power. This led BJP to send jalebis to Rahul Gandhi, mocking Congress’s initial optimism. Now that the BJP has stormed back to power for the unprecedented third time in the state, the Jalebi has taken centre stage in Haryana's political parley so much so that the party has ordered the sweet for Congress leader Rahul Gandhi.

The open-top galleries around the shrine, which can accommodate around 1.75 lakh people in a single sitting, were packed to their capacity; all roads leading to the hill temple were chock-a-block with devotees