CEC Rajiv Kumar has directed all officials including the Chief Electoral Officer, District Election Officers, SPs and Observers to continue strict watch over the next two days and curb distribution of any inducements till polling is complete.
Kolkata: The number of arrests in the cyber forgery case related to the West Bengal government’s financial assistance for tablet purchases by higher secondary students has reached 21 as of Monday, according to state police. The latest three arrests occurred in Siliguri, located in the Darjeeling district, one of whom is a primary school teacher.
New Delhi: On Monday, the Supreme Court Collegium recommended Justice D Krishnakumar, currently a judge of the Madras High Court, for the position of Chief Justice of the Manipur High Court. This vacancy will occur following the retirement of Justice Siddharth Mridul on November 21, 2024. The Collegium, which includes Chief Justice of India Sanjiv.
New Delhi: As Delhi’s air quality plummeted into hazardous levels, Chief Minister Atishi criticized the Central government’s alleged failure to tackle pollution and uncontrolled stubble burning in neighboring states like Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, and Haryana, asserting that this has created a medical emergency across North India, including the national capital. In a press conference,.
Patna: In Bihar’s Nalanda district, two family members were brutally murdered with a sharp weapon before their bodies were set on fire. The incident occurred late Sunday night in Dongi village, within the Chabilapur police station area. The victims, Vijay Prasad and his wife Kanti Devi, were discovered by their son, Vipin Kumar, who alerted.
Imphal (Manipur): A protester was shot dead during a confrontation between security forces and a crowd in Jiribam district, which has been affected by recent violence. The deceased has been identified as 21-year-old K. Athouba. Authorities are investigating the source of the gunfire. According to protesters, the special commando unit of the Manipur Police opened.
New Delhi: On Monday, five flights headed to Delhi were redirected to Jaipur and Dehradun due to low visibility at Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGI). Sources indicate that four flights were sent to Jaipur and one to Dehradun. The smoggy conditions in the Delhi-NCR region have also caused disruptions in railway services, with numerous trains.
