Amidst mounting criticism from opposition parties regarding the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter lists, Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar has stated that updating the voter list before every election is a standard legal requirement. He made these remarks in Firozabad in response to concerns raised primarily about the ongoing SIR in Bihar. Kumar highlighted that in the past, opposition parties themselves have voiced complaints about the accuracy of voter lists. “As per the law, the voter list must be updated before each election. A comprehensive review of voter lists and all voter details hasn’t been conducted since January 1,…
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President Donald Trump’s proposed tax reforms, dubbed the ‘One Big Beautiful Bill,’ are poised to positively impact the Indian diaspora residing in the United States. A key advantage for Indian citizens is the anticipated reduction in taxes. The new bill relaxes provisions related to taxes on international money transfers, potentially benefiting India significantly, as a substantial number of migrants send remittances back home. The tax on international money transfers has been reduced from 5% to 1% in the revised draft. This tax reduction will benefit Indian professionals and the NRI community. The amendment is expected to benefit approximately 4.5 million…
A major accident occurred at the CCL Karma Project in the Ramgarh district of Jharkhand. Several villagers entered the Karma project of Central Coalfields Limited (CCL) in Kuju to engage in illegal mining. During this, a coal seam suddenly collapsed, resulting in the death of four villagers. Several other villagers were injured and trapped under the debris. Some of the injured have been sent to the hospital for treatment, with two reported to be in serious condition. The incident occurred while the villagers were attempting to steal coal from the Karma project. The collapse of a large section of the…
A man was fatally stabbed in the Mongra Basti area of the Bankimongra police station jurisdiction in Korba, Chhattisgarh. The victim, identified as Ashwini Pathak, also known as ‘Pintu’ (40), a resident of Ayodhyapuri-Jailgaon, was found dead with stab wounds near the Bhusaripara sub-station. According to family members, Ashwini had left with Manjod Bakkal, who resides in the same area, on Friday afternoon. Police, along with the dog squad and forensic team, arrived at the scene and initiated an investigation. The body has been sent for a post-mortem examination after the initial inquest. Authorities are examining all aspects of the…
The Delhi-NCR region’s housing market is experiencing a significant surge, surpassing Mumbai and Bengaluru in growth. A PropEquity report forecasts a 16% increase in housing sales for the April–June 2025 quarter, with over 11,700 units expected to be sold, compared to 10,114 units during the same period last year. This growth is fueled by strong buyer confidence and a robust supply pipeline, contrasting with the market saturation seen in Mumbai and Bengaluru. Developers in Delhi-NCR are actively increasing supply, with a 37% rise in new units brought to market in a single quarter. The current demand surge is attributed to…
A tragic road accident in Dhanbad, Jharkhand, claimed the lives of two young men, leaving two families devastated. The incident occurred on the Rajganj Six Lane, resulting in the deaths of Sahil Krishnani, the 24-year-old son of Vishal Krishnani, owner of the Raymond showroom in Dhanbad, and Anmol, the 25-year-old son of Haridayal Singh, the owner of a motor parts shop in Matkuria Chamber. The victims were trapped inside their vehicle after the accident. The I-20 car, with registration number JH 10 CT 0014, was traveling from Barwa Adda towards Rajganj when it reportedly veered out of control. The car…
The appointment of Dr. R.R. Saxena as Vice-Chancellor of the Mahatma Gandhi University of Horticulture and Forestry, Patan (Durg), Chhattisgarh, has become a subject of controversy. The Chhattisgarh High Court has issued notices to the state government and the university administration, demanding a response to questions raised about the appointment process. The court will investigate whether the appointment adhered to legal procedures and was based on merit. The petition was filed by Dr. Avnindra Kumar Singh, who alleges that the appointment process lacked transparency and proper evaluation of qualifications. According to the petition, a panel of eight names was sent…
A major fire broke out at an Amul plant in Jamshedpur, Jharkhand, resulting in extensive damage and financial losses. The incident occurred at the Amul plant located in the Simuldanga village on the National Highway. The blaze engulfed the entire warehouse, destroying stored goods including milk, yogurt, butter, and other products. Firefighters were called to the scene and managed to extinguish the fire. However, the warehouse and its contents were completely destroyed. The factory owner is reported to have suffered losses worth crores of rupees. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation.
The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) has filed a charge sheet in the Chhattisgarh liquor scam, involving an alleged fraud of Rs 2100 crore. The case pertains to the sale of liquor using counterfeit holograms during the previous Congress regime. The court has issued notices to 28 excise officials, including the husband of a female IAS officer, ordering them to appear in court. The charge sheet was prepared after extensive questioning of the officials by the EOW and ACB. The officials may be given an opportunity to file for bail. The prosecution approval was granted on May 20th, and the final…
A young woman’s dream of a love marriage turned into a nightmare when her husband allegedly pushed her from a moving train. The incident occurred in Jharkhand, where the couple was returning from a honeymoon. The victim, Khushboo Kumari, had defied her family to marry Shankar, a man from Gorakhpur. After the wedding, Shankar suggested a honeymoon. However, during their return journey, he reportedly pushed her from the train near the Kirigarh village. Khushboo was found in a drain with serious injuries. She is currently in the ICU with fractured ribs and leg injuries. After regaining consciousness, Khushboo detailed the…