Suvendu Adhikari, West Bengal's leader of the opposition, faced an alleged attack on his convoy in Cooch Behar. He was traveling to the Superintendent of Police's office when the incident occurred, prompting investigations into the region's law and order situation. Details regarding the attack's specifics, potential injuries, and involved parties remain unconfirmed as authorities delve into the matter.
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The Supreme Court has permitted the Election Commission to release Bihar's draft voter list on August 1, following a special intensive revision. Concerns were raised about potential voter exclusion due to migration or reported deaths. The court emphasized its oversight, promising intervention if mass exclusions occur from the January 2025 voter base.
India and the United Kingdom have unveiled a 10-year defence roadmap. The focus is on boosting cooperation and strengthening security ties. Both nations will work on co-development and joint research. They will also focus on innovation across defence technologies. Maritime security and military ties will also be strengthened. The roadmap aims for regional stability and a rules-based international order.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh defended Operation Sindoor in Lok Sabha, stating its objective was to punish Pakistan for proxy terrorism by eliminating terror nurseries, and it was paused after achieving desired results, not due to US pressure. The opposition criticized the government for halting the operation and demanded accountability for security lapses in Pahalgam and clarification on downed Indian jets, questioning the operation's success and the delay in reclaiming PoK.
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Opposition parties in India are raising concerns about the Election Commission's special intensive revision of Bihar's electoral rolls, alleging it could disenfranchise marginalized communities. They question the potential exclusion of 66 lakh people and criticize the rejection of certain documents. The Election Commission defends the process, urging parties to submit claims and objections during the designated period.