The Election Commission of India refuted Rahul Gandhi's allegations of vote theft in the 2024 Karnataka elections, highlighting Congress's failure to file appeals or challenge results in court. The EC and Karnataka CEO dismissed Gandhi's claims as baseless, noting the availability of electoral roll revisions and appeal processes. Amidst these accusations, concerns about voter list integrity and potential election boycotts have surfaced.
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Enforcement Directorate officials conducted a search at the Bhilai residence of former Chief Minister and senior Congress leader Bhupesh Baghel on Friday morning. The ED team, accompanied by CRPF personnel, arrived in three cars. Baghel's office, through his X handle, alleged the action was intended to suppress the raising of the Tamnar tree cutting issue.
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis acknowledged Sharad Pawar and Uddhav Thackeray for their praise in 'Maharashtra Nayak', fueling reunion speculation. Fadnavis emphasized ideological differences aren't enmity, valuing Pawar's remarks. A recent Thackeray-Fadnavis meeting followed Fadnavis' invitation for Thackeray to join the ruling side. The BJP-Shiv Sena alliance fractured in 2014, with Thackeray later forming the MVA.
An IndiGo flight 6E 813, en route from Goa to Indore, experienced a technical issue just before landing on Monday. According to an IndiGo spokesperson, the aircraft landed safely in Indore and will undergo thorough checks as per protocol before resuming operations.
The Supreme Court has directed a special committee to review the film 'Udaipur Files: Kanhaiya Lal Tailor Murder' following objections to its release. Petitioners argue the film vilifies Muslims, prejudices the ongoing trial, and endangers the accused. The court has also ordered police protection for the film's producer and his son, who have received death threats.
India's recent free trade agreements with the UK, Australia, and the UAE are setting precedents for future negotiations. Concessions like reduced auto tariffs and government procurement access are becoming baselines. However, India is resisting pressure to open its agricultural market, particularly dairy, to protect its farmers, potentially impacting existing trade deals with ASEAN, Japan, and South Korea.
Two suspects in the daylight murder of gangster Chandan Mishra at a Patna hospital were injured in a police encounter in Arrah. The suspects were part of a group that fatally shot Mishra, who was out on parole for surgery. Following arrests in Kolkata, police traced the gang, leading to the encounter and ongoing interrogations of ten suspects.
Despite a resilient fightback from India captain Shubman Gill and veteran batter KL Rahul, former cricketers Michael Vaughan and Dinesh Karthik believe England hold the edge heading into the final day of the fourth Test against India. India ended Day 4 at 174/2, with rain expected to play a significant role.
The Champions League Twenty20 (CLT20) is poised for a comeback after being discontinued in 2015. As per a Cricbuzz report, ICC members have agreed to revive the tournament, potentially as early as next year. Officials will soon meet to address challenges like team ownership and competition format amidst a drastically changed global T20 landscape.
England captain Ben Stokes has called on the ICC to re-evaluate over-rate penalties, arguing that current rules fail to consider varying playing conditions across continents. His comments follow England's WTC points deduction and fine after their Lord's Test win against India. Stokes believes that seam-dominated overs in countries like England take longer than spin-heavy overs in Asia.