The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and the Congress, it appears, will not be in alliance in Punjab for the upcoming Lok Sabha polls, as AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal said on Sunday that the two parties had ‘mutually agreed’ in contest separately in the border state. Kejriwal, however, also said there was no ‘bad blood’ between them over the issue. Dig deeper

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Amid speculation on former Madhya Pradesh CM and Congress leader Kamal Nath’s alleged plans to join the BJP, his loyalist Deepak Saxena has hinted that the politician is upset with the party’s leadership. “Kamal Nath has been neglected since (2023 Assembly) elections. No one would have thought that Bhupesh Baghel would lose. We lost in Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan where we didn’t think we would lose. But why is only Kamal Nath being blamed for it,” said Saxena. Dig deeper

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Yashasvi Jaiswal scored a sparkling double century, and Ravindra Jadeja finished with 5/41 as India steamrolled England by 434 runs – their biggest ever in history to win the Rajkot Test in four days. Having to chase 557, England were bowled out for 114 – their sixth-lowest Test total against India – with Jadeja and Kuldeep Yadav running through their batting order. Dig deeper

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Dangal actor Suhani Bhatnagar, seen as young Babita Phogat in the 2016 film, died at 19 on Friday. The news of her death broke on Saturday and ever since many celebs such as Sanya Malhotra, Yami Gautam and others have paid their tributes. Now, Suhani’s mother Pooja Bhatnagar has spoken to ANI about her daughter, recalling how she would be recognised everywhere as the parent of Suhani aka ‘Dangal girl’. Dig deeper

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With a supportive buddy, losing weight can be much easier and more long-lasting. And who better to team up with than your partner? The adage “Couples who eat healthy together, slay together” takes on a whole new meaning in the present day. It’s not just about sharing salads; it’s about sharing a commitment to a healthier lifestyle as a team. While social media and health apps provide a plethora of options, there’s something very exciting about going on this path hand in hand. Beyond the physical benefits, it’s the shared effort that ignites sparks in the relationship, making it a thrilling adventure towards mutual well-being. Dig deeper

That’s all we have at this hour in our evening briefing. Catch you tomorrow morning.