Despite opposition concerns about potential voter disenfranchisement, the Election Commission (EC) is proceeding with Bihar's special intensive revision (SIR) of the electoral roll. CEC Gyanesh Kumar emphasized the exercise's transparency and adherence to constitutional and legal frameworks, aiming to include all eligible citizens.
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Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis criticized Uddhav Thackeray, labeling him "palturam" after reversing the three-language policy due to opposition pressure. Fadnavis clarified that the BJP-led government supports all national languages, including Hindi. He pointed out that Thackeray's own administration had previously mandated Hindi instruction based on the Raghunath Mashelkar Committee's recommendations.
Monojit Mishra, the primary suspect in the law student gang-rape case, instructed aides to monitor the police station after the crime. He and another accused contacted college officials and seniors for help, but were refused. Mishra and another accused were arrested near Ballygunge railway station, with police collecting evidence, including a bed cover from the scene.
A bright fireball meteor streaked across the Southeast US, startling residents across four states with a sudden flash and loud boom. In Georgia, a home sustained damage from what is believed to be meteor debris crashing through the roof. While no injuries were reported, the event underscores the potential impact of space debris on Earth.
Stock market today: Nifty50 and BSE Sensex, the Indian equity benchmark indices, opened in green on Wednesday following global cues. While Nifty50 was above 25,100, BSE Sensex was up over 300 points.
USCIS has issued a stern warning, stating that immigrants risk losing their green cards and visas if they break the law. The agency emphasized that advocating violence, supporting terrorism, or encouraging such activities will result in ineligibility to remain in the U.S.
Starting in 2025, CBSE is introducing a twice-a-year board exam model for Class 10, aligning with NEP 2020. This initiative aims to reduce student stress by offering a second chance to improve scores. Students can strategically use both sessions to enhance their performance and balance board preparation with entrance exam studies.
Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla will interact with ISRO students and scientists from the International Space Station. The interaction will occur via ham radio on Friday. This event is part of the ARISS program. It aims to promote STEM education. The session will take place at the U R Rao Satellite Centre in Bengaluru.
Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla has initiated groundbreaking experiments on the ISS, marking India's advancement in space research. His Myogenesis study addresses muscle breakdown in microgravity, crucial for future space missions and Earth-based treatments. Alongside Shukla, the Ax-4 crew, including Commander Peggy Whitson, is conducting cancer research, potentially revealing insights into drug resistance and tumor behavior.
In Kondhwa, Pune, a 22-year-old data scientist was allegedly raped in her apartment by a man posing as a courier delivery agent. The assailant sprayed a chemical on her face, took a selfie with her, and threatened to upload it if she reported the crime.
India made significant changes for the second Test against England, dropping Sai Sudharsan after his underwhelming debut and surprisingly excluding Kuldeep Yadav. Jasprit Bumrah is rested for workload management, leading to Akash Deep's inclusion alongside Washington Sundar and Nitish Kumar Reddy.