Bihar's Election Commission reports 99.8% voter coverage under the special intensive revision, digitizing over 7.23 crore forms for publication by August 1, 2025. The cleanup identified 22 lakh deceased voters and other discrepancies, shared with political parties for review. Despite opposition criticism, the CEC defends the process, inviting public input for corrections.
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In Uttar Pradesh's Unnao, a schoolgirl bravely confronted and thrashed a man, Akash, who allegedly harassed her during her daily commute. A viral video captured the girl fearlessly slapping and hitting the accused with a brick. Bystanders intervened, handing Akash over to the police.
China has commenced construction of a major dam on the Brahmaputra River in Tibet, near the Indian border, with Premier Li Qiang present at the groundbreaking. The massive hydropower project, aimed at boosting China's carbon neutrality and regional development, raises concerns in India and Bangladesh regarding potential impacts on water flow and the river's ecology.
The trekking route to Kedarnath Dham, near Gaurikund, has been closed due to a landslide triggered by a hillock collapse on Friday night. The Public Works Department is working to clear the debris and restore the path. Security personnel are assisting pilgrims returning from Kedarnath, while those heading towards the shrine from Gaurikund have been stopped.
The Supreme Court has sought a response from the Karnataka government regarding the death of five tigers in the MM Hills sanctuary. The incident, attributed to villagers poisoning a carcass consumed by the tigers, highlights the escalating human-animal conflict. The court directed the Union environment ministry to formulate a policy, in consultation with states, to address this issue.
India is set to complete the Mudh airfield upgrade in Ladakh by October, significantly boosting military capabilities near the Line of Actual Control with China. The upgraded airfield, one of the world's highest, will accommodate all types of aircraft and serve as a crucial forward staging ground.
An Indian international student, Charanpreet Singh, was brutally assaulted in Adelaide, with the attack being investigated as potentially racially motivated. Singh and his wife were allegedly ambushed by a group of men who shouted racial slurs before inflicting serious injuries. The incident has sparked outrage and renewed calls for enhanced safety measures for international students in the area.
In a harrowing incident in Satpura Tiger Reserve's core zone, three young men were forced to spend a night in the Denwa river after a tiger attacked them. Venturing into the restricted Madhai range to fish, they were ambushed by the tiger, who initially dragged one of them, Rajendra, into the forest.
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During stage 14 of the Tour de France, an Ineos Grenadiers team car, driven by sports director Oliver Cookson, struck a spectator on the Col de Peyresourde. The incident occurred as the car trailed Thymen Arensman, who went on to win the stage. Cookson was fined and received a yellow card, while French police launched an investigation.