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Prashant Kishor achieved a remarkable victory in the Bankipur byelection, effectively breaking the BJP's three-decade dominance on the assembly seat. This triumph represents Kishor's resurgence in politics following his party's prior electoral drubbing in the state. He leveraged this win to critique Bihar's chief minister and emphasize the need for development. The outcome comes as an embarrassment for the current government's leadership.

Michael Phelps turned his legendary Olympic achievements into a multi-million dollar empire. By securing high-value endorsements from renowned brands post-retirement, he also channeled his success into impactful ventures. His establishment of a foundation showcases his commitment to youth education in swimming and healthy living. Additionally, Phelps's investment in the mental health platform shows his suppport for emotional wellness.

Shiv Sagar, grandson of Ramanand Sagar, recently commented on the casting for the upcoming Ramayana film. He particularly lauded Yash as Ravan and Sai Pallavi as Sita, highlighting their deep cultural connection. However, Shiv Sagar voiced concerns about Ranbir Kapoor's ability to embody Lord Ram, citing his previous roles. Interestingly, Ranbir himself has expressed uncertainty about fitting this revered character during promotional events.

The Bill, which has been circulated among Members of Parliament, is expected to be introduced in the Lok Sabha shortly by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman.

In a recent bypoll, the BJP claimed victory in the Manjalpur seat of Vadodara, Gujarat, with candidate Satish Patel triumphing over Congress's Bhikhabhai Rabari by a notable, though diminished, margin compared to past assembly election results. This election followed the passing of BJP MLA Yogesh Patel, highlighting a need for the party to reassess its strategies given the reduced lead in votes.

By extending restrictions to vendors operating immediately outside school gates, the government hopes to reduce children’s easy access to unhealthy foods during school hours

The measures include strategically placed barricades, lane dividers, traffic signage, a traffic-stopping chain system, measures to prevent wrong-way movement and streamlined vehicle channelisation at Kaggadasapura railway gate crossing

The bypoll, held on July 30, recorded a voter turnout of 37.5%; the election was necessitated due to the death of senior BJP MLA and former Gujarat Minister Yogesh Patel on June 2 following a prolonged illness.

Arshdeep, who is a regular in India's white-ball teams, was part of the Test squad during the 2025 tour of England but did not make his Test debut because of injury and team combination issues.

Congress inducts B. Nagendra (ST), who had resigned as minister after his name surfaced in the multi-crore financial scam in Valmiki Development Corporation and was later arrested, and Vijayanand Kashappanavar who wants free IPL tickets

Staggering employee departures would help prevent a surge in traffic during peak hours, reduce the likelihood of bottlenecks on major roads and allow emergency vehicles to move without obstruction, say police

‘SC ordering states to close or withdraw FIRs against students who participated in NEET protests major victory’