The Election Commission of India has identified significant discrepancies in Bihar's electoral rolls following a Special Intensive Revision (SIR), including deceased, shifted, and duplicate electors. Despite legal challenges and Supreme Court scrutiny, the EC defends the SIR as crucial for ensuring the purity of elections by removing ineligible voters.
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Congress is likely to contest fewer seats in Bihar than in 2020, aiming for 50-60 seats while prioritizing winnability after a disappointing performance last time. The party seeks alliance coherence and aims to strengthen the anti-NDA coalition by promoting Rahul Gandhi's message among backward classes. This strategic shift reflects lessons learned from past failures and a focus on unity.
In Kaithal's Serhada village, students allegedly thrashed a chemistry teacher. This incident occurred after a disciplinary remark. Earlier, a similar attack happened in Hisar. The village panchayat and school staff protested, demanding action and security. The principal stated that the attack followed an advice to students regarding discipline. Police arrested Abhimanyu and Aman, aged 21 and 23.
The Trump administration has barred undocumented children from enrolling in Head Start, reclassifying the early education programme as a federal public benefit. Critics say the policy prioritizes immigration status over need, stripping vulnerable children of essential support. Education and health advocates warn of broader fallout as access to other federally funded services is also rolled back.
An off-duty US Border Patrol agent was shot in the face during a robbery in a New York City park. The suspect, Miguel Francisco Mora Nunez, an illegal immigrant with a prior deportation order, was apprehended. The agent returned fire, wounding Mora, who has a history of arrests and was previously released due to overcrowding despite his immigration status.
India suffered a painful 22-run defeat against England at Lord's, failing to chase a target of 193 despite Ravindra Jadeja's valiant 61*. This loss, resulting in a 2-1 series deficit, is statistically rare, as most teams successfully chase similar targets in recent Test history. England's gritty second-innings performance and Jofra Archer's impactful return proved decisive on a challenging pitch.
Following Nina Kutina's arrest for living in a cave near Gokarna with their two daughters, her ex-husband, Dror Goldstein, is seeking shared custody. Goldstein, who lives part-time in Goa, states he lost contact with Kutina and the children months ago. He expresses concern about their potential relocation to Russia and desires regular access to his daughters in India.
In Bihar's Sheikhpura district, BJP leader Surendra Kewat was fatally shot by unidentified assailants, adding to the escalating concerns over law and order. This incident occurred shortly after the murder of businessman Gopal Khemka in Patna. Tejashwi Yadav, an RJD leader, criticized the NDA government's handling of the situation following the recent violence.
Home Minister Amit Shah announced that India is bidding for the 2036 Olympics, Commonwealth Games, and Asian Games, aiming to integrate sports into daily life. The government is providing monthly stipends of Rs 50,000 to 3,000 athletes to prepare for the Olympics, with the goal of being among the top five nations in the medal tally.
Shreyas Iyer, despite final defeats as captain of Punjab Kings in IPL 2025 and SoBo Mumbai Falcons in the Mumbai T20 League, remains focused on fitness. A video of Iyer sprinting energetically on the track has gone viral, showcasing his dedication. He was spotted in Kazakhstan a month ago during his break.
The central government has regulated prices for 71 essential medicines. This includes drugs for breast cancer, allergies, and diabetes. Reliance Life Sciences' Trastuzumab is now capped at Rs 11,966 per vial. Torrent Pharmaceuticals' peptic ulcer drug is fixed at Rs 162.5 per tablet. The NPPA also set prices for anti-diabetes medications. The NPPA ensures fair pricing for pharmaceuticals across India.