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Ivana Perkovic moved from Bengaluru to Mumbai, but motherhood changed her perspective on her dream city. She said, “Isn’t it weird how motherhood can turn certain dreams into a nightmare?” The intense pace and health struggles made her miss the greener, slower life she once had in the Garden City.
The Election Commission of India on Wednesday extended the Special Intensive Revision of Karnataka’s electoral roll by 12 days. This move surprised the state unit, as it came right after a press conference. House-to-house visits by booth-level officers now run until August 8, with final rolls expected on October 19.
Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar announced a committee to re-examine the Bidadi Township Project. This move aims to ease political tensions and farmer protests. The government gave the committee two to three months to study the proposal. This delay helps the Congress party manage internal views while keeping the project alive.
Mamata Banerjee slammed the BJP on Wednesday, claiming her opponents wanted her dead. She defended her nephew Abhishek Banerjee against rebel leaders who blamed his leadership for their exit from the TMC. "I will live till I see your end," she said, calling Abhishek a tiger for his continued fight.
Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar said on Wednesday that the Bidadi Township Project is not his dream project. He clarified that the initiative started under the 2006 H.D. Kumaraswamy government. "The Bidadi Township Project is not my dream project," he said. He promised that farmers can keep their land if they want.
Palestinian Ambassador to India Abdullah M Abu Shawesh said India deserves to be a permanent member of the Security Council. On Wednesday, he backed New Delhi’s long-standing aspiration for a permanent seat. He said that any reform of the UN body must include major global powers such as India today.
BRS leader B. Vinod Kumar accused the NDSA of double standards regarding the Polavaram and Kaleshwaram projects on Wednesday. He said the Centre and State governments conspired against Telangana farmers. He claimed the NDSA ignored Polavaram damages while targeting Kaleshwaram, causing water issues for many ryots across the state.
Former US President Joe Biden announced a new memoir titled "Promise Me, America," set for release on November 17 this year. The book covers major challenges from his presidency, including his 2024 campaign exit. Biden said the memoir explains his belief in the "promise of America" and his important decisions.
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said the National Conference has not yet received permission from the Delhi Police for a July 20 protest. Despite this, the party will head to Delhi on July 19. "We have an alternate plan ready," he said, ensuring the protest continues as scheduled.
The U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, to make daylight saving time permanent. The vote was 308-117. Representative Gus Bilirakis said Americans are ready to "ditch the switch." While many support the change, others worry about dark winter mornings for children heading to school.
TMC chief Mamata Banerjee attacked the BJP on Wednesday after MLA Madan Mitra joined a rebel camp. Mitra left after his demand for Abhishek Banerjee to step aside was ignored. Mamata said, "BJP wished for me to get a heart attack, I will live till I see your end."
The Election Commission of India revised the Special Intensive Revision schedule for Telangana electoral rolls. Booth Level Officers will now conduct house-to-house verification until August 3. The draft rolls will get published on August 10, and the final list is set for October 12. Officials must ensure wide publicity for this.