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The case, dating back to 2003, involved the murder of 27-year-old software engineer B.V. Girish. The conspiracy was hatched by Shubha, to whom he was engaged to marry

Extraordinary restrictions have been imposed in Delhi to prevent people from joining protests demanding Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation, CJP leader Abhijeet Dipke said

The special trains will now halt at Madha, Mohol, Akalkot Road, Dudhani and Ganagapur Road to facilitate travel during the festival season

We need to salute their courage, resilience and enterprising nature, which are strengthening farms, sustaining families and driving villages forward, he says on the occasion of International Day of Rural Women

State government’s revised Ecologically Sensitive Area proposal covers an area of 8,590.69 sq km in 98 revenue villages. Centre urged to issue final notification on ESA in the Western Ghats only after considering the proposal submitted by the State govt. so as to safeguard the interests of the people of the State

The Kolkata Municipal Corporation removed the rainbow-coloured paint from the Gariahat and Chingrighata flyovers after at least three motorbikes skidded on the surface; Urban Development Minister Agnimitra Paul said anti-skid paint had been used as part of a Durga Puja beautification drive

Kumaraswamy sought an investigation by a sitting judge of the High Court into the controversy

In a unique twist to the Ramleela celebrations in Pitampura, New Delhi, a massive 30-foot cockroach effigy will be introduced, symbolizing the fight against filth as part of the Swachh Bharat initiative. Intended to convey the triumph of cleanliness over corruption, the event will also include classic effigies like Ravan and Meghnad. Amidst the festivities, the Cockroach Janata Party's protests highlight ongoing political discontent, merging tradition with modern issues.

Divya Mittal, an ex-IAS officer, has established the Jan Neeti Bharat party in preparation for the forthcoming elections. With a focus on enhancing citizen participation in policymaking rather than adhering to conventional governance methods, she aims to make a significant impact. Her decision to retire after 13 years in civil service aligns with a trend of bureaucrats entering politics.

Stephen Curry, the NBA icon, reflects on LeBron James' decision in the new season.

While a Summary Revision focuses on new eligibles and routine corrections, SIR goes far deeper, involving statewide house-to-house verification, detailed scrutiny of entries, and large-scale data audits. For instance, under a Summary Revision, a voter who has shifted homes must file a form to update their address. Under SIR, the Booth Level Officer visits that address, confirms whether the voter still lives there, checks if anyone new has become eligible, and updates the roll based on physical verification rather than waiting for the voter to initiate the change.