The Election Commission had said on Sunday that out of 7.89 crore registered voters in Bihar, over 7.24 crore electors have submitted their enumeration forms under the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) held from June 24 to July 25
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National Security Advisor Ajit Doval announced that Russian President Vladimir Putin is expected to visit India. The visit is likely to occur by the end of 2025. Rahul Gandhi raised concerns about election integrity. He alleged voter fraud and accused the Election Commission of partiality. NDA leaders held a meeting to discuss the Vice-Presidential election.
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The Punjab and Haryana High Court directed Gagandeep Singh, accused of defrauding Navjot Kaur, to surrender his passport upon arrival from Dubai. To facilitate mediation, the court has granted him temporary protection from arrest. Navjot Kaur had filed a complaint alleging that Gagandeep duped her of Rs 10.
Authors have criticized the Jammu and Kashmir home department's decision to ban 25 books. The banned books allegedly glorified terrorism and incited violence. Angana Chatterjee described the ban as a warning against free speech. Sumantra Bose stated his work aimed to identify pathways to peace. David Devadas called the ban regrettable and defended his book's advocacy for peace and dialogue.
In a significant win for AAP leader Satyendar Jain, a special court has accepted CBI's closure report in a 2018 corruption case. The case involved alleged irregularities in hiring a creative team for the Delhi PWD. The court noted the CBI found no criminal activity or wrongful loss to the government after a thorough investigation.
Delhi Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta denies the existence of a 'phansi ghar' (execution room) on the premises. He states the structure inaugurated by former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal was actually a 'tiffin room'. The matter is now with the Privileges Committee for inquiry. Arvind Kejriwal, Manish Sisodia, and Ram Niwas Goel will be summoned.
India is set to significantly enhance its defense capabilities with large-scale orders for BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles, following their successful deployment in Operation Sindoor. The procurement aims to equip Navy warships and Air Force fighter jets, reinforcing India's deterrence strategy. This move highlights India's commitment to indigenous defense production and strategic military upgrades.
Mehbooba Mufti advocated for the resumption of sporting ties between India and Pakistan to de-escalate tensions following recent events, including the Pahalgam terror attack and Operation Sindoor. She emphasized that continuous conflict hinders India's progress in addressing unemployment and poverty.