Bihar's electoral roll revision progresses swiftly, with 93.7% of voters receiving enumeration forms and 13.2% already submitting them. The Election Commission allows electors to supplement incomplete documentation until July 25. Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar anticipates timely completion with full transparency.
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Soham Parekh, an Indian software engineer accused of simultaneously working for multiple startups, has reached out to the CEO who exposed him, seeking career advice. Suhail Doshi revealed Parekh's alleged deception, sparking a debate about remote hiring. Parekh's resume, listing experience at several AI companies, is now under scrutiny, with some questioning its authenticity.
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Boston Bruins goaltender Jeremy Swayman and his girlfriend Alessandra recently turned heads with their picturesque trip to Florence. The couple, attending a close friend's wedding, gave fans a personal peek into their stylish and intimate Italian weekend. Alessandra’s photo diary revealed scenic family moments and romantic snaps. Along with Swayman, and a flair for fashionable travel storytelling.
A tragic plane crash in Ohio claimed six lives, including four members of the Weller family and two pilots, shortly after takeoff from Youngstown-Warren Regional Airport. The Cessna 441, bound for Bozeman, Montana, crashed in a wooded area, leaving no survivors. Among the victims was Joseph Maxin, a former prosecutor and port authority official.
Jamie Smith's explosive batting display at Edgbaston ignited the Barmy Army, overshadowing the Bharat Army's chants. Smith's counter-attacking century fueled England's fightback, prompting improvised songs and spirited exchanges between the rival fan groups. The Barmy Army's rediscovered voice echoed through the Eric Hollies stand, celebrating Smith's crucial innings and England's resurgence.
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