Vivek Joshi, a 1989-batch Haryana-cadre IAS officer, has been appointed as the election commissioner. The decision, made by a selection committee chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and including key political figures, was confirmed by President Droupadi Murmu. The Congress has requested a delay in the appointment, pending a Supreme Court hearing.
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Delhi faced cold wave conditions with temperatures dropping to 11.4°C early Monday. The IMD forecasts light rain and temperatures between 11°C and 18°C. Persistent fog disrupted train services. Delhi's AQI remains 'very poor,' though recent improvements led CAQM to lift some pollution control measures. Night shelters are fully occupied.
Manish Meena reported to railway authorities that his wife, Asha, secured a railway job through a dummy candidate for Rs 15 lakh. His complaint led to a probe and a CBI investigation, uncovering a potential larger recruitment scam. Suspensions have occurred, but there are suspicions involving senior officials that have yet to be addressed.
Couples in live-in relationships in Dehradun face privacy concerns after the implementation of the uniform civil code, which mandates registration and allows intrusive interventions by registrars. Some couples have relocated or are considering legal challenges, citing potential harassment and lack of clarity in the code.
Veteran off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin retired from international cricket but will play in the IPL with Chennai Super Kings, reuniting with MS Dhoni. Ashwin praised Dhoni's captaincy, highlighting his ability to simplify the game for bowlers. Dhoni's approach of focusing on fundamentals and small goals led India to landmark and historic moments.
A 49-year-old CPI functionary, D Muthukrishnan, was fatally assaulted by his neighbors, father-son duo Neikrishnan and Murugesan, in Trichy following a dispute triggered by a barking dog. Muthukrishnan sustained severe injuries and succumbed to respiratory complications in the hospital. The accused have been charged with his murder.
Pakistan's poor performance in the ICC Champions Trophy, failing to win any matches, has drawn criticism, especially towards former captain Babar Azam. Despite underperforming, former captain Salman Butt defended Azam, citing his impressive career statistics and urging fans to support him. Pakistan's leadership and team structure now face scrutiny following their dismal showing.
President-elect Donald Trump reaffirmed his commitment to imposing reciprocal taxes on India, citing high tariffs on American goods. He emphasized that if India imposes tariffs, the US will respond in kind. While trade tensions are anticipated, India could potentially benefit from trade diversions caused by Trump's tariff policies targeting other nations.