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Draft Bills contradict earlier “assurances” on a uniform proportionate increase of strength in the Lok Sabha for all States, says Congress; claims Centre’s hidden agenda is to deprive OBC women of reservation

While the VCK is seeking to consolidate its dominance, the PMK is looking to rewire the caste equations in the northern districts. The contest looks evenly balanced, with Adi Dravidar and Muslim voters aligning with the DMK alliance, and Vanniyars consolidating behind the AIADMK front

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge reiterates Opposition’s stance that it is not against women’s reservation, but will not allow delimitation provisions to pass

Saying that meritorious, educated and enterprising women are ready to harness politics, Naidu writes to leaders of various political parties and MPs, urging them to extend support to Bill

No State will lose current proportional strength in Parliament, says govt. functionary; while not mentioned in the draft Bills, Home Minister has assured representatives of increase, official adds

There were similar scenes at the government hospital in Raigarh, where a group of migrant workers from West Bengal’s Haldia await the bodies of their colleagues who had all joined the power plant nearly 45 days ago

The Social, Educational, Employment, Economic, and Political Caste (SEEEPC) Survey and expert group findings uploaded in public domain.

Veteran bowlers Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Josh Hazlewood, alongside Rasikh Dar, spearheaded Royal Challengers Bengaluru's dominant bowling performance, bundling Lucknow Super Giants for 146 in Bengaluru. Despite a brief wobble, RCB secured a five-wicket victory, extending their unbeaten home run. Virat Kohli's quickfire 49 laid the foundation for the successful chase.

Donald Trump attended a UFC event in Miami and shared a viral moment with Brazilian fighter Paulo Costa after his knockout win. Trump praised Costa’s looks, calling him “too good looking to be a fighter.” While the exchange was light, his appearance drew mixed reactions online, especially as political tensions and global discussions continued at the same time.

With this, total value of properties attached in the case has reached ₹482.22 crore.

AICC President and Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge said that the INDIA bloc leaders have concluded deliberations on the Delimitation Bill, and the group has “unitedly” decided to oppose the Bill. In other news, Samrat Choudhary is sworn in as Bihar’s first BJP Chief Minister, the death toll rises to 16 in the Sakti power plant explosion in Chhattisgarh, and registration begins for the Amarnath Yatra starting July 3.

R Vaishali won the 2026 Women’s Candidates with 8.5/14, earning €28,000 plus €2,200 per half-point, taking her total beyond €40,000. Her victory also secures a World Championship clash against Ju Wenjun, offering bigger prize money and global recognition in the next stage.

The narrative around vegetarian and non-vegetarian dietary preferences has dominated the election campaign; while the ruling Trinamool Congress has dubbed the BJP as a party of “outsiders” that is unfamiliar with the culture and traditions of West Bengal, the saffron party has been trying to counter this image 

A Bengaluru man, Venkatesh C, has been arrested for allegedly throwing his paralysed mother from their fourth-floor rented home, killing her instantly. He confessed to police that caring for his bedridden mother, who suffered a stroke five years ago, had become unbearable. The tragic incident unfolded in RR Nagar on Wednesday afternoon.

Overall Labour Force Participation Rate among persons aged 15 and above was 55.4% in March, lower than 55.9% in February. The rural LFPR was 58% in March compared to 58.7% in previous month.