Rajiv Pratap Rudy has maintained a strong political influence at the Constitution Club for many years. This time, he retained his dominance by defeating Sanjeev Balyan. Rudy has secured unopposed victories in 2009, 2014, and 2019. A five-time Lok Sabha member, Rudy faced a tough challenge from his own party’s BJP leader, Sanjeev Balyan. Rudy has been the secretary of this club for the past 25 years. Initially, the club was not very active, but in 1998-99, the then Lok Sabha Speaker GMC Balayogi formed a vision committee for it. Rajiv Pratap Rudy, a veteran BJP leader and a seven-time…
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Europe is expressing unease regarding the proposed meeting between Trump and Putin in Alaska. The primary concern stems from the belief that the meeting may not yield positive outcomes, particularly due to the conflicting interests between Trump and European nations. The potential summit in Alaska poses a risk to both Ukraine and Europe. Consequently, Europe is preparing for intense discussions, emphasizing that Ukraine holds the right to negotiate with Russia and that the nation’s sovereignty must not be compromised. Should Trump concede to Putin’s demands, the EU may continue to support Ukraine in the conflict. The situation has the potential…
Dakota Johnson stars in the partially successful film, *Materialists*, playing Lucy Mason, a high-profile matchmaker. This modern-day take on a Jane Austen heroine finds Lucy burdened by guilt and a critical eye for the men she matches with her clients. The film explores the unhappiness of the upper class, who seek companionship through lavish parties and endless champagne. Unfortunately, the film is plagued by stilted conversations and rehearsed performances. The lack of spontaneity hinders the actors from fully embodying their characters. Johnson struggles to elevate Lucy beyond her circumstances, hampered by a vapid love life. She encounters Harry (Pedro Pascal),…
Microsoft is set to release a series of new AI features for Windows 11 users, integrated through Copilot. These updates include the Copilot Vision tool, designed to analyze content on the screen. Users can then ask Copilot questions about what’s visible, spanning across multiple apps and webpages. Additionally, Copilot will be able to perform tasks such as enhancing image lighting. The features are rolling out gradually to all users and will be accessible through the Copilot app. Some features will be exclusive to Copilot Plus PCs. A commissioned consumer AI report cited by Microsoft shows that a majority of users…
The Rajya Sabha has approved the National Sports Governance Bill and the National Anti-Doping (Amendment) Bill, 2025. These bills had previously been passed by the Lok Sabha. The primary objective of the National Sports Governance Bill, introduced by the Union Youth Affairs and Sports Minister, is to establish a robust legal framework for sports governance in India, promoting transparency, accountability, and athlete welfare. The bill aims to foster sports development and promotion, provide welfare measures for athletes, and implement ethical practices aligned with the principles of good governance, ethics, and fair play as defined by the Olympic Charter and international…
Tesla is aggressively growing its presence in the Indian electric vehicle market, preparing to open its second retail center in the country. The new Tesla Experience Centre is scheduled to open on August 11 at the WorldMark 3 campus in Aerocity, Delhi. This location will cater to customers in the National Capital Region, a key area for the country’s EV push. This expansion follows closely on the heels of the first showroom launch in Mumbai at the Maker Maxity Mall on July 15. The Mumbai launch was marked by the presence of Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, who welcomed Tesla and…
Amidst anticipation for the 2025 Assembly elections in Bihar, controversies have emerged, centered around the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral roll. Concerns have been raised regarding potential irregularities, including the presence of deceased individuals and the absence of living citizens on the voter list. In a recent development, Tejashwi Yadav, the CM candidate of Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) and son of party chief Lalu Prasad Yadav, claimed his name was missing from the Election Commission’s draft voter list, despite his participation in the electoral roll revision. Janata Dal (United) responded, accusing Tejashwi of misleading the public. Tejashwi asserted…
A tragic road accident in the Gumla district of Jharkhand, approximately 100 kilometers from the capital city of Ranchi, resulted in the deaths of three young men. The incident occurred on Monday night in the Palakot police station area when the motorcycle they were riding collided with a divider. The victims, identified as 25-year-old Sandeep Singh from Nathpur Panchayat’s Lelakera village, 24-year-old Banty Singh from Lawakera village, and 25-year-old Biria Oraon from Khastola village in Nathpur Panchayat, were all close friends. They were returning from the weekly market in Palakot when the accident happened. After enjoying the market and having…
The Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Protection Department of Chhattisgarh has issued instructions to provide kerosene under the Public Distribution System (PDS) to ration card holders with gas connections in non-scheduled areas of the state. Chhattisgarh has been allocated 1332 kiloliters of kerosene for the month of August. This will be distributed to beneficiaries through fair price shops. A letter to this effect has been issued by the Food Department, located in the Indravati Bhawan, to all collectors of the state and the state-level coordinator of Oil Industry, Raipur. The letter states that all existing Antyodaya and priority ration cards…
The echoes of the SIR (Systematic Irregularities in Registration) controversy resonated in Parliament on the 17th day of the monsoon session. Opposition members created a ruckus, throwing paper at the Speaker’s chair and engaging in vociferous sloganeering. Consequently, both houses of Parliament were adjourned until August 18th. Sources suggest the government might decide to adjourn the session sine die, especially considering the upcoming five-day break. The session is scheduled to be in recess from August 13th to August 15th. With no sittings scheduled for Saturday and Sunday (August 16-17), the proceedings are set to resume on August 18th. The monsoon…