The Election Commission of India has released the largest electoral dataset for the 2024 Lok Sabha and state assembly polls to enhance public trust. The data highlights a record number of voters and candidates, increased female participation, a significant rise in third-gender electors, and the highest voter turnout in Assam's Dhubri.
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The Biden-Harris administration has removed three Indian organizations, BARC, IRE, and IGCAR, from the US Commerce Department's Entity List to support US-India relations and energy cooperation. Simultaneously, 11 Chinese organizations were added due to national security concerns. This move aims to bolster US foreign policy objectives and strengthen bilateral ties.
External affairs minister S Jaishankar received historical artefacts and documents related to Mahatma Gandhi from South Africa's Phoenix Settlement Trust-Gandhi Development Trust. These items will be housed at the National Gandhi Museum in New Delhi, preserving Gandhi's legacy and his contributions to non-violent resistance against racial injustice.
Muskan Rastogi and her lover Sahil are accused of murdering Muskan's husband, Saurabh Rajput, as a part of an elaborate and grisly plan involving occult practices. Sahil's influence over Muskan and his obsession with the occult allegedly led her to commit the murder, believing it would promise them a new life together.
Around 200 encroachers, allegedly of Bangladeshi origin, attacked members of the Lucknow municipal corporation near Shubh Marriage Lawn in Indiranagar on Sunday. The assault forced the team, led by supervisor Meenakshi and food inspector Vijeta Dwivedi, to retreat. Subsequent to the incident, LMC demolished approximately 50 illegal huts near Indiranagar police station.
Home minister Amit Shah commends Tripura's Manik Saha government for transparent job appointments given to 2,807 youths, unlike the previous Left regime. He highlights the transformation in the northeast, attributing it to initiatives over the past decade, leading to development and improved lives for tribes like the Bru-Reang.
State Home Minister Vangalapudi Anitha urged 394 newly inducted sub inspectors, including 97 women, to work towards a crime-free Andhra Pradesh during a passing out parade in Anantapur. She emphasized prompt case resolution, women's and children's safety, and strict action against narcotics. The event saw participation from State DGP Harish Kumar Gupta and other officials.
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