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The recurring desecration of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar’s statues in the State is being seen as a deliberate attempt to fracture the Dalit-Sikh social fabric. Vikas Vasudeva finds that as Ambedkar Jayanti nears, people from both communities are determined to ensure that divisive forces do not fracture their relationship in a State where Scheduled Castes constitute 32% of the population

How many names have been deleted from the electoral rolls, and why? What are the logical discrepancies identified by the ECI? Why were large numbers of voters placed under adjudication, and how was this resolved? How has the SIR process reshaped the State’s political contest?

Melanie Collins closed her eighth NFL season with CBS after covering the NFC Championship Game, continuing her steady rise as a trusted sideline reporter. Working alongside Kevin Harlan and Trent Green, she has become a consistent presence in high-profile broadcasts. With a background that includes ESPN, Yahoo Sports, and major global events, Collins brings depth and versatility to her role. As the offseason begins, she is taking time away before an expected return for the next NFL season.

Tristan Stubbs (60) kept Delhi Capitals in the chase with a half-century.

Ranveer Singh's spy drama 'Dhurandhar: The Revenge' has achieved remarkable box office success, nearing Rs 1,070 crore in India net collections. The film experienced a significant surge of over 90% on its 24th day, pushing its worldwide business towards Rs 1,700 crore.

Sanju Samson ended his early-season slump with a match-winning unbeaten 115 for Chennai Super Kings against Delhi Capitals. His century, coupled with Ayush Mhatre's 59, powered CSK to 212 and secured their first win of IPL 2026. Samson expressed gratitude for the team's trust and support after the crucial performance.

Over 2 crore new voters joined electoral rolls across 12 states and UTs during intensive revision, while nearly 5.2 crore names were deleted. This purification process, aimed at ensuring accurate voter lists and preventing bogus voting, resulted in 45.8 crore electors remaining. Andaman & Nicobar Islands and Uttar Pradesh saw the highest purification percentages.

Prime Minister Modi has urged all party floor leaders to support the unanimous passage of women's reservation bills next week, aiming for implementation by the 2029 elections. The government seeks to enact the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, which will reserve one-third of Lok Sabha and assembly seats for women.

Donald Trump asserted US military dominance over Iran, claiming to have dismantled its capabilities and warning China against supplying weapons. Despite ongoing peace talks mediated by Pakistan, Trump declared victory regardless of a deal, emphasizing America's win and control over key shipping routes.

A senior advocate from Hyderabad, B Srinivasa Rao, tragically died when a fly ash tanker overturned onto his car at the Keesara toll plaza. The tanker reportedly lost control due to brake failure, crushing the BMW. Rescue operations were challenging due to the severe impact.

A 77-year-old woman, Mina Jalal, passed away before her name was cleared by the EC for voter registration, an irony as she had voted previously. Her husband and son were excluded from the voter list after adjudication, while other family members qualified. The family, residing in Kolkata for decades, faces harassment and lack of transparency from the EC.

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee alleged attempts to cancel her Bhowanipore nomination through "false affidavits" filed by "traitors." Two objections, including a name mismatch and allegations of old criminal cases, were rejected. A third issue regarding ballot logistics was also resolved, ensuring her name remained on the first EVM.

In the absence of accepted identity proof, the Tamil Nadu Adi Dravidar Housing and Development Corporation has been holding back fund allocation to ST families, say activists

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Opposition leader Rahul Gandhi shared a rare moment of pleasantries and a brief chat at a recent event, sparking interest. Gandhi's presence at the commemorative program for Jyotirao Phule, where he greeted the PM, was noteworthy.

Starlink satellite 34343 experienced an anomaly, leading to a loss of communication. While Starlink cited an "anomaly," space tech firm LeoLabs reported a "fragment creation event" generating multiple objects. This incident mirrors a similar event with Starlink satellite 35956 in 2025, highlighting ongoing space safety concerns.

He terms the TVK president an ‘immature politician’ in response to the latter claiming that the ‘real Congress’ was with his party at a public meeting in Tirunelveli recently