In a landmark gathering at New Delhi’s Bharat Mandapam, leaders from 42 election management bodies kicked off the EMB Leaders Plenary at IICDEM-2026. Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, flanked by colleagues Dr. Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Dr. Vivek Joshi, set the stage for intense deliberations on democracy’s frontline battles. Over 60 delegates, including envoys from various nations, joined to address universal electoral hurdles: disinformation campaigns, digital vulnerabilities, dwindling voter confidence, and limited resources. The session served as a vital arena for exchanging insights and strategies. As International IDEA’s 2026 chair, India spotlighted priorities for inclusive, tech-savvy, and transparent polls. Speakers…
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Who says growing up means leaving cartoons behind? Not Shivangi Joshi, the TV sensation who’s unapologetic about her cartoon obsession. During her recent appearance on the ‘Honestly, Why Not?’ podcast by Balaji Telefilms, the actress opened up about her quirky habit that doubles as her stress-buster. ‘Cartoon binge-watching is my guilty pleasure,’ Shivangi declared when probed about secret hobbies. She fondly reminisced about Oswald the octopus, the cheerful Noddy, and the robotic cat Doraemon—timeless favorites from her childhood that she revisits even now. ‘They refresh my old memories and soothe my soul,’ she explained. The host’s question about guilty pleasures…
In a fiery address from Lucknow on January 21, Samajwadi Party’s Ravidass Mehrotra positioned AIMIM’s Asaduddin Owaisi as the unofficial ‘B-team’ of BJP, accusing him of divisive tactics that benefit the saffron brigade. Mehrotra’s salvo came in response to Digvijay Singh’s comments, framing Owaisi’s rhetoric as a deliberate ploy to polarize communities and split Muslim votes, thereby handing BJP victories on a platter. Mehrotra dissected BJP’s fear-mongering playbook, where Hindu anxieties are amplified for electoral gains. Owaisi’s provocative statements, he alleged, exacerbate Hindu-Muslim friction, serving as a covert booster for BJP’s agenda. Shifting focus to BJP’s organizational shuffle, the SP…
Tension grips a quiet neighborhood in Kolkata after a man’s body was found suspended by a rope in his apartment. Sunny Singh, 34, lived with his wife Punita and daughter Tanisha in a rented flat in Sarshuna. Now, his death is under intense scrutiny with allegations of murder leveled against his spouse and her kin. According to police, the discovery unfolded dramatically Tuesday night. Punita, confined to a separate room with the door bolted from outside, sought help from neighbors to escape through the balcony. Upon entering the main area, she confronted the grim sight of Sunny hanging. Sunny battled…
In a nail-biting encounter at Dhaka’s Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium, Rajshahi Warriors secured their place in the BPL 2025-26 final by defeating Sylhet Titans by 12 runs in Qualifier-2. The summit clash against Chattogram Royals is slated for January 23. Batting first after losing the toss, Warriors navigated early promise into a defendable 165/9. Sahibzada Farhan (26 off 21) and Tanjid Hasan (32 off 15) lit up the powerplay with 41 runs, the latter’s four sixes setting an explosive tone. A middle-order collapse saw five wickets tumble for 80, but Kane Williamson’s anchoring 45* off 38 balls and James Neesham’s counter-attacking…
Jharkhand is set for a digital overhaul in its mining and education sectors following a meeting between CM Hemant Soren and Infosys Global EVP Ashish Kumar Das in Davos. The discussions highlighted the potential for AI-driven transformation in Jharkhand’s mining operations to enhance productivity and safety. A virtual session is scheduled for February to finalize a roadmap for implementation. Furthermore, the collaboration aims to deploy the ‘Wingspan’ platform to equip the youth of Jharkhand with essential skills in Artificial Intelligence and emerging technologies, fostering a robust ecosystem for innovation.
A grieving family’s accusations have turned a suspected suicide into a potential murder investigation at a Patna girls’ hostel. The NEET candidate’s death on January 6 has sparked outrage after her father filed an FIR charging conspiracy and harassment. Located in the heart of Perfect Girls Hostel, the tragedy involved a young woman from Aurangabad preparing rigorously for medical entrance exams. Police initially labeled it a self-inflicted end, citing preliminary autopsy findings and a suicide note. But the father begs to differ, vehemently denying any suicidal tendencies and accusing a local youth and his friends of mental torture that pushed…
A promising young woman’s life was snuffed out in a shocking road mishap on Jaipur’s expressway. Eighteen-year-old Anaya Sharma, dreaming of joining the Indian Air Force, was fatally struck by a recklessly driven black Thar SUV during her routine morning jog on Wednesday. Hailing from Jhunjhunu, Anaya had relocated to Jaipur with her sister to focus on her physical fitness training for the Air Force exams. The sisters were running in the Shanti Bagh stretch when the high-speed vehicle crashed into them from the rear, hurling Anaya to the ground with critical injuries. Paramedics battled to save her at the…
Nagpur witnessed a batting masterclass as Abhishek Sharma became the latest cricketer to amass 5000 runs in T20 cricket, achieving the feat in the opening T20I against New Zealand. His fiery 84 off 35 balls, laced with 8 sixes and 5 boundaries, not only powered India to 238/7 but also highlighted his rapid rise in the global T20 landscape. Requiring just 165 innings in 169 games, Abhishek’s efficiency stands out. His 22-ball fifty in this match elevated him to number one in T20I history for the most half-centuries in 25 balls or less, with 8 instances surpassing the 7 each…
Union Home Minister Amit Shah delivered a stirring speech in Rishikesh on Wednesday, inaugurating the 100th anniversary edition of ‘Kalyan’ magazine published by Gita Press. Addressing a distinguished gathering that included Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami, Shah advocated safeguarding Sanatana Dharma through scholarly debate and reasoning rather than vocal protests. Shah began his visit with darshan at Laxminarayan Temple and rituals by the holy Ganga, setting a devotional tone. He portrayed Gita Press as a global touchstone for lovers of Indian heritage, crediting founder Hanuman Prasad Poddar for sustaining Dharma’s light over a century. Poddar, Shah noted, forsook personal comforts…