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Former Kerala Chief Secretary says Gyanesh Kumar urged him to contest BJP seat

Jiji Thomson, retired IAS officer and former Kerala Chief Secretary, revealed in an interview that in 2016, Gyanesh Kumar, then in service, asked him to contest the 2019 election as a BJP candidate. The conversation occurred on a flight to Delhi. Thomson declined the offer. He described Kumar as persuasive and noted their good friendship during his tenure under the Oommen Chandy government.

The News Minute·6h ago·Thiruvananthapuram

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PIB Fact Check Denies President Returned Bengal Anti-Goonda Bill

The Press Information Bureau (PIB) Fact Check has debunked claims that President Droupadi Murmu returned the West Bengal Public Safety and Control of Anti-Social Activities Bill, 2026. The Ministry of Home Affairs clarified the bill is still under examination. PIB urged the public to avoid misleading reports and rely on verified information regarding the bill's status.

News18·31m ago·Kolkata

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Sports

India Coach Highlights Kohli and Rohit's Leadership Ahead of 2027 World Cup

India's bowling coach Morne Morkel emphasized the important leadership roles of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma in the ODI team as the 2027 World Cup approaches. Speaking before the ODI series against West Indies, Morkel praised captain Shubman Gill's performance but stressed that Kohli and Rohit guide him and younger players with their experience, positively shaping the team environment.

NDTV Cricket·2h ago

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Pawan Khera Questions ECI Over 97 Missing Voter Names, Demands CEC Resignation

Congress leader Pawan Khera criticized the Election Commission of India's recent clarification on the Special Intensive Revision (SIR), calling it weak and delayed. He demanded the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, citing unresolved issues including 97 missing voter names from Goa and concerns over Form-6 changes. Khera also questioned the formation of a committee to review ECINET and the effectiveness of voter list updates for first-time voters.

Amar Ujala·13h ago

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NDA Allies Welcome EC Statement Amid SIR Controversy

BJP allies in the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) welcomed the Election Commission of India's statement addressing media reports of a rift between Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and Election Commissioners Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi regarding the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise. The statement aimed to clarify misconceptions and resolve doubts.

Times of India·52m ago

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Entertainment

Avengers Endgame Encore Crosses ₹15 Crore in India on Day 2

Avengers: Endgame Encore, the special theatrical re-release of the 2019 Marvel blockbuster with about five minutes of new footage, has collected ₹7.65 crore on its second day in India. Combined with ₹7.25 crore from day one, the total box office collection after two days is ₹14.90 crore. It may become one of India's highest-earning re-releases.

HT Entertainment·43m ago

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