India

Election commission adjusts voter roll revision for nationwide rollout

The Election Commission of India has launched the second phase of its Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in 12 states, introducing changes to make the process more inclusive than the controversial Bihar exercise. Starting October 28, the revision softens emphasis on citizenship verification and widens options for linking voter records. This aims to trace more existing voters without immediate document demands.

Actor Satish Shah undergoes kidney transplant

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Veteran Indian actor Satish Shah has undergone a kidney transplant following a history of dialysis and a heart procedure. Medical experts affirm that such transplants are safe when performed at reputable centers, boasting a success rate of around 98 percent. The procedure raises broader questions about kidney disease treatment in India.

Supreme court seeks states' data on digital arrest cases

The Supreme Court of India has directed all states and union territories to provide details of pending cybercrime investigations involving 'digital arrest' scams within one week. This move aims to facilitate a centralized probe, preferably by the Central Bureau of Investigation, into these frauds targeting vulnerable individuals. The court expressed concern over the international dimensions of such scams.

Cyclone Montha nears Andhra Pradesh coast as state braces for landfall

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Cyclone Montha is set to make landfall near Kakinada in Andhra Pradesh on Tuesday evening as a severe cyclonic storm with winds up to 110 kmph. Coastal districts experienced strong winds and heavy rainfall on Monday, prompting evacuations and high alerts across the region. Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu is overseeing preparations and has directed officials to ensure safety in vulnerable areas.

दिल्ली के वसुंधरा घाट पर पानी न होने से छठ पूजा के लिए विरोध

रविवार सुबह दिल्ली के त्रिलोकपुरी ट्रैफिक सिग्नल पर कई लोग इकट्ठा हुए और वसुंधरा घाट पर छठ पूजा के रीति-रिवाजों के लिए पानी की कमी के खिलाफ प्रदर्शन किया। भक्तों को पांच साल बाद घाट पर पूजा करने की अनुमति दी गई है, लेकिन पानी और सफाई की कमी से नाराजगी है। प्रदर्शनकारियों ने मुख्यमंत्री रेखा गुप्ता के खिलाफ नारे लगाए।

Australian cricketers face harassment in Indore

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Two Australian women's cricket players were stalked and sexually harassed by a motorcyclist while walking in Indore during the ICC Women’s World Cup. The accused, Aqeel Khan, a serial offender with 10 prior criminal cases, was quickly arrested. Madhya Pradesh minister Kailash Vijayvargiya's comments placing responsibility on the women for not informing security have sparked criticism.

Delhi High Court fines dishonest litigants over illegal constructions

In four orders issued over two weeks in October, the Delhi High Court imposed costs ranging from Rs 50,000 to Rs 1 lakh on petitioners accused of using legal processes for blackmail and extortion in cases involving alleged illegal constructions. Justice Mini Pushkarna decried the trend of unscrupulous individuals approaching the court with nefarious motives to arm-twist builders. The rulings highlight efforts to curb misuse of judicial authority in Delhi's property disputes.