Afternoon brief: Ghulam Nabi Azad recalls joining Congress when 'it was a taboo’ in J&K and the latest updates

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Published on: Aug 26, 2022, 13:01:30 IST

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Here are today’s top news, analysis, and opinion. Know all about the latest news and other news updates from Hindustan Times.

Senior Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad at Parliament House Complex. Azad resigned from all party positions, including its primary membership, on Friday. (PTI)

Ghulam Nabi Azad recalls joining Congress when 'it was a taboo’ in J&K

Veteran leader Ghulam Nabi Azad on Friday dealt a huge blow to the Congress as he resigned, nearly two years after a group of 23 senior 'rebel' leaders had called for the restructuring of the party amid constant poll setbacks. Read more.

As Soren faces action for holding office of profit, all you need to know about it

The Election Commission of India (EC) sent a report to Jharkhand governor Ramesh Bias on Thursday ostensibly recommending the disqualification of chief minister Hemant Soren as a member of the assembly for allegedly holding a mining licence. Read more.

‘Never have I felt so…’: Indian behind camera shares encounter with Texas woman

A video of a woman in Dallas, Texas assaulting a group of Indian-Americans went viral on social media platforms on Friday and enraged the Indian community abroad against racial discrimination. Read more.

Satwik-Chirag assure India's first men's doubles medal at BWF World Championships

Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty on Friday scripted history by becoming the first Indian pair to win a medal in men's doubles competition at the World Championships after upsetting world number 2 Takuro Hoki and Yugo Kobayashi of Japan in the quarterfinals in Tokyo. Read more.

Pelvic pain: Causes, symptoms, tests required, treatment

Living with pelvic discomfort can be extremely challenging and stressful as long-term chronic pelvic pain sufferers frequently struggle with depression, anxiety and sleep issues. Read more.

Criminal Justice Adhura Sach review: Pankaj Tripathi sleepwalks through this boring, predictable murder mystery

Criminal Justice: Adhura Sach has everything going for it. It is the third instalment of a popular franchise, starring a popular name who happens to be a great actor. Read more.

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