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Maharashtra sees over 58 per cent voter turnout in assembly polls

MAHARASHTRA recorded a voter turnout of 58.22 per cent till 5 pm on Wednesday in the elections to the 288-member state legislative assembly, with Gadchiroli district logging more than 69 per cent voting, poll officials said.

In the bypoll to the Nanded Lok Sabha constituency held simultaneously, the voter turnout till 5 pm was 53.78 per...

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News

Bengaluru electric vehicle showroom fire kills woman, owner arrested

THE OWNER of an electric vehicle showroom in Bengaluru was arrested on Wednesday in connection with a fire that claimed the life of a 20-year-old woman.

Police identified the accused as 36-year-old Punith Gowda.

The fire occurred at Gowda’s showroom in Rajajinagar on Tuesday evening.

He was arrested under Section 106

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Entertainment

Bollywood celebrities cast their votes in Maharashtra polls

SEVERAL Bollywood celebrities, including Salman Khan, Akshay Kumar, Ranbir Kapoor, and Rajkumar Rao, cast their votes in the Maharashtra assembly elections on Wednesday, encouraging citizens to fulfil their democratic duty.

Among the early voters were actor Akshay Kumar, actor-director Farhan Akhtar, and veteran actress Shubha

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Business

Jaguar unveils new logo ahead of electric transition

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Owned by Tata Motors, the British automaker plans to release three new electric models in 2026, after halting new car sales over a year ago to focus on rebranding.

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Sports

Argentina football team featuring Lionel Messi to play in Kerala next year

THE KERALA government on Wednesday announced that the Argentina national football team led by legendary player Lionel Messi will visit the state next year for an international match.

Addressing a press conference here, sports minister V Abdurahiman said that the match would be held under the complete supervision of the state...