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The parliamentary session faced disruptions for the fourth consecutive day due to opposition protests against alleged irregularities in Bihar's electoral rolls. Sonia Gandhi joined the demonstration, demanding accountability from the Election Commission. Despite attempts to proceed with legislative business, both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha were adjourned amidst the uproar, hindering discussions on key bills like the one concerning Scheduled Tribes in Goa's assembly.
A Mumbai businessman, Narendra Sagvekar, has been sentenced to one year of rigorous imprisonment for outraging the modesty of a female bank employee. The incident occurred during an address verification visit to Sagvekar's residence. The magistrate's court found the woman's testimony credible, despite defense arguments of a false complaint.
The Supreme Court has ruled that delimitation exercises for states, excluding Jammu and Kashmir, must wait until the publication of census data after 2026, as mandated by Article 170(3) of the Constitution. The court dismissed a petition seeking immediate delimitation for Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, emphasizing that the constitutional provisions do not apply to Union Territories like J&K.
India prepare for the series-deciding fifth Test against England at The Oval on Thursday, trailing 2-1. Injuries to Jasprit Bumrah and Rishabh Pant pose challenges, with Narayan Jagadeesan added as cover. Deepak Chahar’s surprise presence at training has sparked speculation. England, missing Ben Stokes, makes four changes, while India must win to avoid a series defeat.
Kranti Goud, a 21-year-old pace sensation from a small village in Madhya Pradesh, delivered a match-winning performance for India, claiming 6 for 52 against England. Her journey from humble beginnings, supported by her coach Rajiv Bilthare and later Chandrakant Pandit, culminated in a series-clinching victory.
The Public Accounts Committee has criticized the Coal Mines Provident Fund Organisation and the coal ministry for their mishandling of a Rs 1,390 crore investment in Dewan Housing Finance Company. CMPFO failed to redeem debentures early, resulting in a significant loss from the investment. The ministry is blamed for oversight, and the PAC urges CMPFO to reassess its investment strategies to prevent future losses.
Gopal Wagh, 63, died after an autorickshaw hit him near Balewadi Phata. The driver, instead of taking him to a hospital, abandoned him in Range Hills. Wagh's sons filed a missing person complaint. Police found Wagh dead. They registered a case against the driver, who fled to Uttar Pradesh. Police are searching for him.
Yogendra Yadav criticized the Bihar government after a residence certificate was issued to a dog named 'Dog Babu' in Patna. Yadav highlighted the absurdity, noting that this certificate is being accepted under SIR while genuine Aadhaar and ration cards are being questioned.