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Delays in Electoral Roll Appeals Raise Voting Rights Concerns

The Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls has highlighted delays in resolving voter name appeals, especially in West Bengal and Karnataka. In West Bengal, over 3.7 million appeals are pending, with tribunals disposing of cases at a rate that could take more than 12 years to clear the backlog. Pending appeals do not grant automatic voting rights to excluded voters, raising concerns about their ability to vote during the delay.

News18·3h ago

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Entertainment

Anjali Shares Emotional Impact of 'Angadi Theru' Shoot

Actress Anjali revealed that intense scenes during the climax of 'Angadi Theru', set in a hospital, deeply affected her emotionally. She struggled to separate from her character even after filming ended. Additionally, Anjali experienced an unexpected emotional moment while working on a Telugu series, which surprised her.

TOI Entertainment·40m ago

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Politics

Supreme Court to Hear Plea Against MDR on UPI Payments Over ₹2,000

The Supreme Court will hear a plea on Monday challenging the Centre's decision to impose a Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on UPI transactions above ₹2,000. The government introduced a 0.4% fee on merchant payments over ₹2,000 from October 15, capping MDR at ₹300 for payments above ₹75,000. Essential sectors pay a flat ₹5 MDR, while person-to-person transfers remain free.

Hindustan Times·41m ago·New Delhi

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World

Avalanche Hits Himlung Himal Base Camp, 10 Missing in Nepal

An avalanche struck the Himlung Himal base camp in western Nepal's Manang district, leaving at least 10 people missing. The incident occurred after days of heavy snowfall and rain, which also caused floods and landslides across Nepal. Expedition organiser Mingma Gyalje Sherpa confirmed some missing were from his team, including two kitchen staff. Climbers had been evacuating due to weather warnings, but some remained behind.

News18 World·48m ago·Manang

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Politics

PM Modi Highlights India's Zero Tolerance Policy on Terrorism

In his Mann Ki Baat address, Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized India's zero tolerance policy towards terrorism. He cited the 2016 surgical strikes across the Line of Control as a decisive response to terrorist attacks. Modi highlighted India's bold actions over the past decade, including the Balakot airstrike and Operation Sindhur, sending a clear message that any terrorist threat will be met with a strong response.

Prabhat Khabar·1h ago

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Politics

Melania Trump Avoids Handshake with China's Xi Jinping During US Visit

During Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit to the US for a bilateral summit, First Lady Melania Trump appeared to pull back from a handshake with Xi, sparking viral attention. The moment occurred after Xi greeted President Donald Trump. Xi and his wife Peng Liyuan arrived at Joint Base Andrews on September 24, their first US visit since the 2025 trade war. The Trumps gave a rare planeside welcome, and the two nations agreed to reduce tariffs.

News18 World·50m ago·Washington

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