Morning Digest: Exit poll suggests Labour Party on track to oust Rishi Sunak government, Passionate fans flock to hail Rohit and his men; and more
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Passionate fans flock to hail Rohit and his men
Being patient, be it for delayed or disrupted local train service or due to traffic snarls, is so ingrained in the life of a Mumbaikar that he or she doesn’t mind when it’s often misrepresented or glorified as the ‘Spirit of Mumbai.’ On Thursday, a majority of those who were stuck in terrible traffic jam would not have minded it. After all, it was for cricket, another passion of a Mumbaikar as Rohit Sharma’s victorious batch of 2024 “brought the metropolis to a standstill” in a style similar to Mahendra Singh Dhoni’s men famously did 17 years ago.
Britain’s Labour on track for landslide victory, exit poll suggests, amid anger with Conservatives
Britain’s Labour Party headed for a landslide victory in a parliamentary election on Thursday, an exit poll suggested, as voters punished the governing Conservatives after 14 years of economic and political upheaval. The poll released moments after voting closed indicated that center-left Labour’s leader Keir Starmer will be the country’s next prime minister. He will face a jaded electorate impatient for change against a gloomy backdrop of economic malaise, mounting distrust in institutions and a fraying social fabric.
Rahul Gandhi to visit Hathras on July 5
Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi will visit Hathras on July 5 following the stampede in which 121 people were killed, party officials said on July 4. Uttar Pradesh Congress president Ajay Rai told PTI that Gandhi will also meet the family members of the victims. “Our leader Rahul Gandhi will visit Hathras on Friday. He will meet the family members of the victims of the incident,” said Mr. Rai. Earlier in the day, Mr. Rai blamed the State Government for the incident. The stampede occurred at satsang of self-styled godman Narayan Sakar Hari, also known as Bhole Baba, on Tuesday.
Naidu meets PM Modi, seeks support for A.P. development
Four peace committee members were killed by gunmen in Bannu district, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, amid rising violence in Pakistan.
Elephant calf dies from explosive bait in Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve; one suspect arrested, search ongoing for another.
K.C. Venugopal claims the Centre undermines rural workers' rights by replacing MGNREGA, as Congress protests for its restoration.
Bhartha Mahasayulaku Wignyapthi offers watchable comedy but falls short with a generic and predictable storyline.
Transport Minister warns A.P. private bus operators against overcharging during Sankranti, ensuring free travel for women and smooth transit.
Four police officers were suspended after failing to prevent the murder of a history-sheeter at KMC hospital.
Vanitaa Pande's Cyber-crime Short Film 1930 Wins Multiple Honours Ahead of Hungama OTT Release
A fire in Kakinada district destroyed 38 thatched houses of the Konda Reddi tribe, with no reported casualties.
Construction of a seven-tier gopuram at Pazhayarai’s Somanathar Temple begins, revitalizing a historically significant Chola site.
LDF wins Onakkoor ward in Ernakulam's Pampakuda panchayat local body election, securing five seats overall in the panchayat.
NHAI plans to widen the B.C. Road-Surathkal highway to six lanes, enhancing connectivity in Mangaluru with service roads.
The formidable team of accompanists elevated the appeal of Vignesh Ishwar's concert at Maarga's Margazhi Music festival 2025.Vignesh Ishwar
Kerala MLA Rahul Mamkootathil granted three days' police custody amid protests following his arrest on rape charges.