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The Election Commission of India addressed concerns about wrongful voter list modifications and Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs), calling allegations baseless. Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar emphasized the transparency of the voter list process and dismissed claims of EVM tampering, citing multiple court rulings and the reliability of Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) checks.
The Supreme Court has invalidated the appointment of Dr. N K Khurana as the chairperson of the National Commission for Homeopathy, concluding he did not meet the eligibility criteria. The court directed Khurana to vacate the position within a week and initiated a fresh selection process.
The CBI and Bengal government contested in the Calcutta High Court over whose appeal for capital punishment for Sanjay Roy, the RG Kar rape-murder convict, should be considered. The victim's family opposes the death sentence for now, fearing it could impede the investigation and the trial of other suspects.
New Zealand triumphed over Pakistan by 60 runs in their Champions Trophy opener, thanks to remarkable centuries from Will Young (107) and Tom Latham (118*). Despite Babar Azam's efforts, Pakistan's top order faltered, with Khushdil Shah and Salman Agha's lower-order resilience falling short against precise New Zealand bowling. This victory marked New Zealand's third consecutive win against Pakistan in under two weeks, following their two triumphs in the previous tri-series.
Shiv Sena leader Neelam Gorhe's controversial remarks at the 98th Akhil Bhartiya Marathi Sahitya Sammelan about gifting Mercedes cars for plum posts in Thackeray's Sena drew criticism from Sharad Pawar and Devendra Fadnavis. Pawar called her statement immature, while Fadnavis urged restraint at such forums.
BJP has demanded an investigation into USAID's alleged $21 million contribution to boost voter turnout in India, following revelations by Elon Musk-led DOGE. Despite claims of no funding involvement by the former CEC, concerns about the transparency of USAID's operations remain.
The Indian Army's 33 Corps has conducted a live firepower exercise in Sikkim and the Siliguri Corridor, demonstrating its rapid deployment and precision strike capabilities. The units showcased their adaptability for high-altitude warfare, utilizing a range of weapons including indigenous and Israeli-origin missile systems.
At Mumbai's Borivali railway station, a vigilant railway security personnel rescued a woman who lost her balance and fell while attempting to alight from a moving train. The Ministry of Railways urged commuters not to board or alight from moving trains by sharing a video of the incident on social media. Further details are awaited.
Jasprit Bumrah's inclusion in India's squad for the ICC Champions Trophy remains doubtful as he recovers from a back injury sustained during the last Test of Australia tour. The uncertainty surrounding Bumrah's availability is because the injury could range from spasms to a stress fracture, potentially delaying his recovery. The squad announcement deadline is January 12.