The Election Commission clarified the rise in voter turnout in Maharashtra on polling day is part of a normal process, addressing Congress’s concerns. Between 5 PM and 11:45 PM, turnout rose from 58.22% to 65.02%, with the final reported turnout at 66.05%.
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Delhi police filed an FIR against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi following a BJP complaint alleging physical assault and incitement during a Parliament scuffle. The confrontation stemmed from alleged insults to B.R. Ambedkar, injuring two BJP MPs. Congress denied the accusations, claiming BJP MPs manhandled Gandhi and Kharge. A counter-complaint was also filed by Congress.
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Amidst outrage over the Pahalgam terror attack that killed 28 tourists, a video showing a man carrying a cake to the Pakistan High Commission has sparked controversy. Simultaneously, protests erupted in Delhi, with demonstrators demanding decisive action against Pakistan.
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