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Assam’s draft electoral rolls, released post-Special Revision, show over 10.56 lakh names deleted due to deaths, shifting, or duplicate entries. The state now has 2.51 crore voters, excluding 93,021 D-Voters. Verification covered 61 lakh households, with claims and objections open until January 22. Final rolls will be published on February 10.
The CBI has challenged the Delhi High Court’s order suspending life sentence and granting bail to former MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar in the 2017 Unnao rape case. It will file an SLP in the Supreme Court. Petitioners argue the HC ignored grave facts. Though sentence is suspended, Sengar remains jailed in another case currently there.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma warned that Bangladesh-origin Muslims could form 40% of Assam’s population by the 2027 census. He said evictions of infiltrators will continue and accused Congress of supporting illegal migrants. Sarma also cautioned that further increases could threaten Assam’s demographic balance and security.
Several countries have intensified action against illegal immigrants, resulting in the deportation of thousands of Indians this year. Data shows that nearly 24,600 Indians were sent back by 81 nations. Saudi Arabia recorded the highest number with about 11,000 deportations, while the United States repatriated close to 3,800 individuals during the same period.
TG’s Khairatabad MLA Danam Nagender shared confident comments about his resignation and a possible by-polls. He stated that he is certain of another win if polls are held, crediting his six MLA wins. Nagender said activists inspired him to resign and face the by-polls. He was elected in 2023 on a BRS ticket before switching […]
The Tamil Nadu island controversy escalates as a writ petition has been filed in the Madras High Court to prevent the Kanturi festival at the hilltop dargah of Thiruparankundram Subramanya temple. The petitioner cited previous court orders banning animal sacrifices on the hill and argued that permitting the festival would hurt Hindu sentiments.
★Kolkata in March: Festival crowd surge leads to 18 deaths.★★Varanasi in June: Temple rush results in 12 casualties during prayers.★Mumbai in August: Stadium exit chaos injures over 30 fans.★Ahmedabad in October: Religious gathering stampede leaves 10 dead.★Delhi in December: Market crowding, several injuries reported.
Russian President Putin revealed a big rise in the country’s weapons production after the war with Ukraine. He stated that overall production has hiked 22-fold, with tank output rising 2.2 times and military aircraft production 4.6 times. Putin credited the defense sector’s growth to steady economic development, emphasizing its vital role.
Senior Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has cautioned the Central Govt against underestimating Pakistan, highlighting its evolving military strategies and missile development. He emphasized that democracy there is largely nominal, with the military maintaining substantial control. Tharoor urged India to remain vigilant and fully prepared to respond to any threats.
Malaysia’s top court has convicted former PM Najib Razak on corruption charges, ruling that he misappropriated $700 million from the 1MDB development fund for personal use. Najib has been sentenced to 15 years in prison and fined $2.8 billion. Failure to pay the fine could result in a amore 10-year jail term, marking a big […]
A review meeting on the formation of Greater Vijayawada and Greater Tirupati is scheduled at the AP Secretariat this afternoon, chaired by CM Chandrababu. The meeting will focus on development plans and administrative integration of 75 villages under Vijayawada. Afterward, the CM will depart for HYD to attend the NTR Educational Institution’s celebrations.
The Election Commission has decided to remove 2.89 crore voters from Uttar Pradesh’s electoral rolls, with the updated list set for release on Dec 31. This includes 1.26 crore migrants. Citizens have been given until January 30, 2026, to raise objections. The final voter list is scheduled for publication on February 28, ensuring accuracy ahead […]
The Andhra Pradesh govt has announced that old-age pensions will be distributed on December 31, ahead of the New Year holiday on January 1. Village and ward secretariat staff have been instructed to arrange cash by Dec 30 and notify banks in advance. Any pending pensions will be disbursed on January 2 to ensure timely […]
Hyderabad police have stepped up enforcement ahead of New Year celebrations to achieve a drug-free city. A high-level review meeting was held at the ICCC under Police Commissioner VC Sajjanar. Authorities will intensify Hawk-Eye surveillance at pubs, hotels, and event venues, with close monitoring of individuals linked to drug cases.
Severe rainfall has caused widespread destruction across California, with flash floods from hilly regions sweeping away buildings in several hill resorts. The extreme weather turned fatal as a tree worker in San Diego and a police officer in Sacramento lost their lives. The state governor has declared a state of emergency to manage rescue operations.