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Digital Technology Transforms India's Special Intensive Revision of Voter Rolls

The Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of India's electoral rolls, led by the Election Commission of India, represents more than routine cleaning. Since the early 2000s, IT advancements have enabled software systems to not only remove duplicates but also create centralized, algorithmic mappings of voters and their familial networks. This shift raises concerns about transparency, decision-making authority, and the role of election officials in managing voter inclusion and exclusion.

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World

Al Qaeda Urges Attacks on US and Israeli Airliners, Praises Flydubai Incident

Al Qaeda has called for attacks similar to the September 11, 2001, hijackings, targeting American and Israeli airliners. The group praised the attempted hijacking of flydubai Flight FZ1073 from Dubai to Tel Aviv on September 30, which carried over 170 passengers. The call appeared in al-Bayan, a pro-Al Qaeda weekly, and was shared on Telegram before removal. The article urged targeting planes carrying Americans, Israelis, and others opposing Islam.

News18 World·

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Business

How ₹2,000 Monthly SIP Can Grow to ₹2 Crore Over Time

Investing ₹2,000 monthly through a SIP can help build a fund of ₹2 crore over time, depending on the average annual returns. At 10% returns, it takes about 46 years and 1 month; at 12%, about 40 years and 4 months; and at 15%, around 34 years and 2 months. The total investment amount varies accordingly, and detailed calculations are available.

News18Hi Business·

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Science

Spain Restores Pyrenean Lakes by Removing Invasive Minnows

In 2025, scientists from CEAB-CSIC treated two mountain lakes in Alt Pirineu Natural Park, Spain, with a biodegradable piscicide to remove invasive minnows. Ten months later, amphibians and aquatic invertebrates, absent since 2014, returned. The minnows, introduced accidentally as live bait, had harmed native species by eating amphibian eggs. This effort is part of the LIFE RESQUE ALPYR European project.

HT World·

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Science

Spain's Louisiana Red Swamp Crayfish Invasion Persists After 50 Years

The Louisiana red swamp crayfish was introduced to Spain in the 1970s, first in Badajoz's Guadiana basin in 1973 and then in Seville's Guadalquivir rice fields in 1974. Over 50 years later, this invasive species remains widespread and difficult to eradicate across Europe. A 2020 study revealed at least one additional introduction route linked to Kenya, complicating its spread further.

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World

Expert: Mecca Pact Between Pakistan, Saudi, Turkey Has Broad Scope

Pakistan expert Abhinav Pandya cautions against dismissing the Mecca Agreement involving Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey. Despite Pakistan and Turkey not joining Saudi Arabia's war against the Houthis, the pact is still young and covers a broad alliance beyond the conflict. Pandya emphasizes the agreement's potential significance despite current non-participation in the war.

Firstpost World·

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