Election Commission officials defended the amendment restricting access to poll-day webcasting feeds, citing voter privacy and protection from intimidation. They emphasized that the footage is an internal tool, not for public sharing, aligning with legal obligations to protect voter secrecy.
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Vijay Devarakonda faces legal trouble after allegedly making offensive comments against the tribal community following the Pahalgam terror attack. A case has been registered under the SC/ST Act based on a complaint filed by a tribal community leader.
Jasprit Bumrah showcased his bowling prowess in the first Test against England. He achieved his 14th five-wicket haul, despite dropped catches. The BCCI plans to manage Bumrah's workload during the series. Bumrah's recent form is remarkable, outshining other Indian pacers. He equaled Kapil Dev's record for away five-wicket hauls. Bumrah also leads among Indian bowlers in SENA countries.
Amid escalating conflict between Israel and Iran, President Trump has declined to confirm or deny potential US military action against Iran, maintaining strategic ambiguity. He acknowledged Iran's desire to negotiate, questioning why they didn't engage earlier. Trump's statements, coupled with increased military deployments, suggest a possible shift towards deeper US involvement or leveraging the threat of it.
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Alifa Ahmed of the Trinamool Congress won the Kaliganj Assembly bypoll by a significant margin, surpassing her late father's previous victory. The election, triggered by Nasiruddin Ahmed's death, saw a peaceful voter turnout. Inspired by Mahua Moitra, Alifa left her IT career to pursue politics.
Israel's military confirmed conducting coordinated airstrikes on six Iranian airbases, significantly impairing Iran's aerial operations amidst escalating hostilities. The strikes targeted key military infrastructure, including runways and fighter jets, while Israeli jets also struck missile launch sites. These actions follow coordinated operations by Israel and the US against Iran's nuclear and missile facilities, with claims of substantial damage inflicted.
Rohit Sharma, known for his calm batting approach, recently shared his mindset, emphasising instinctive responses over fixed targets. He also highlighted emotional control in high-pressure games. Sharma has retired from Test cricket after scoring 4,301 runs in 67 matches, including 12 centuries. India now have a new red-ball captain in Shubman Gill for the Test series in England.
Sonam Raghuvanshi and Raj Kushwaha have been remanded to judicial custody for the murder of Raja Raghuvanshi during their honeymoon in Meghalaya. Arrested along with three accomplices, they are under investigation by a special team. The victim's family alleges a conspiracy, demanding further investigation and narcoanalysis tests to uncover the motive behind the murder.
In a tragic turn of events, DNA analysis has confirmed that the remains recovered from the Air India Flight AI171 crash site belong to former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani. The ill-fated London-bound flight, carrying 242 passengers, crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad airport.