The Supreme Court urged the Election Commission to consider Aadhaar and voter ID cards as valid identity proofs during Bihar's Special Intensive Revision. Petitioners, including ADR, raised concerns about the exercise's legality and potential disenfranchisement, alleging arbitrary practices and violations of constitutional rights. Despite the EC's claims of high voter participation, reports suggest irregularities and potential fraud in the process.
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Air India received nine show-cause notices for safety violations, with one enforcement action completed, according to Union minister Murlidhar Mohol. While a Dreamliner crash occurred, no adverse reliability trends were reported. The government acknowledged staff shortages in key aviation agencies like DGCA, BCAS, and AAI, but stated that operations haven't been impacted, and recruitment efforts are ongoing to address the shortfall.
A 15-year-old girl in Odisha's Puri district, who was allegedly set on fire by three masked men, has been airlifted to AIIMS New Delhi for treatment. The victim, a class 9 dropout, sustained 70-75% burn injuries after being attacked near a river embankment.
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Sandeep Reddy Vanga regrets cutting emotional scenes from 'Animal,' while Akshay Kumar confirms 'Hera Pheri 3' is back with the original cast. Ekta Kapoor distances herself from the banned OTT platform ALTT, clarifying her departure in 2021. Amidst Saiyaara’s success, Aneet Padda denies nepotism claims, and Farah Khan seemingly critiques Deepika Padukone's demand for shorter work shifts.
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A significant landslide struck near Nari village in Rajasthan's Chirawa region early Wednesday, following the collapse of a hill section. Villagers attribute the incident to alleged illegal blasting by mining contractors, exacerbated by recent heavy rainfall. While no casualties were reported, the event triggered panic and claims of structural damage to a nearby school.