P. Chidambaram criticized the election commission of India for adding approximately 6.5 lakh "migrant workers" to Tamil Nadu's electoral roll while removing around 65 lakh people from Bihar's voter list, terming them "permanently migrated." He questioned the ECI's methodology and described the move as an abuse of power, advocating for political and legal challenges against it.
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Bihar's draft electoral rolls omitted over 65 lakh names after a Special Intensive Revision. Patna had the highest number of missing voters. The Election Commission released new draft rolls, allowing citizens to file claims. Opposition parties criticized the exclusions, alleging they favored the ruling NDA. Parliament saw protests and adjournment over the issue. The Supreme Court emphasized en masse inclusion.
Abhay Devdas Nayak, a Bengaluru resident, faced court in Scotland. He is accused of threatening to bomb an easyJet flight. Nayak allegedly shouted "Allahu Akbar" during the incident. Passengers were terrified on the Luton to Glasgow flight. He reportedly made threats against America and former President Trump. Nayak is remanded in custody. Bengaluru police have limited information about Nayak.
Michael Lewis, Caitlin Clark's stalker, received a 2.5-year prison sentence for sending threatening and sexually explicit messages. Despite claiming he only wanted Clark's safety, his numerous social media posts and proximity to the Gainbridge Fieldhouse led to his arrest. Clark's courage in pursuing the case was praised, highlighting the importance of standing up against online harassment.
A merchant navy officer from Agra, Manish Chandra Yadav, tragically died after falling into the sea from a docked vessel near Batam Island, Indonesia. The 33-year-old chief officer, employed by Navsug Marine Services, slipped while boarding the ship from a jetty. His body is being repatriated to India, leaving behind his wife and two young children.
Stock market recommendations: Mirae Asset Sharekhan suggests selling Tata Tech and NCC Ltd. Tata Tech is expected to decline to Rs 640 due to a flag pattern breakout and negative momentum. NCC Ltd is also predicted to fall to Rs 201 after breaking a consolidation pattern and facing resistance at its 20-day moving average.
Brazil has approached the World Trade Organization regarding US tariffs. These tariffs impact a significant portion of Brazilian exports. President Lula intends to discuss the matter with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Xi Jinping. The US has also sanctioned a Brazilian Supreme Court Justice. This action is related to the trial of former President Jair Bolsonaro.
PM Modi lauded India's growing space capabilities, highlighting Group Captain Shukla's ISS journey and the surge in space startups to over 200. He noted the Chandrayaan-3 mission sparked curiosity among children, boosting participation in science innovation programs. Modi also encouraged ideas for celebrating the upcoming National Space Day on August 23.
In Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, security forces neutralized three terrorists in an intense firefight near Dachigam National Park. The operation, dubbed "Operation Mahadev," follows reports linking the terrorists to the April 22 Pahalgam attack, where numerous tourists and a local resident were killed.
A technical failure at the UK's air traffic control centre in Swanwick caused a brief shutdown of London's airspace, leading to flight disruptions across the country. The issue, affecting radar systems, temporarily hindered controllers' ability to accurately track aircraft, raising safety concerns.
Shubman Gill's impressive stint as India's Test captain concluded at The Oval, marked by a standing ovation despite his dismissal for 11. He amassed 754 runs in the series, the second-highest by an Indian batter, only behind Sunil Gavaskar. Gill also became the second captain after Don Bradman to score 750+ runs in their debut series as Test captain.