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Judges Flag Election Commission Portal Issues in Bengal Voter Appeals

Judges from over a dozen appellate tribunals in West Bengal have raised concerns about the Election Commission's digital portal used for handling appeals related to the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. Issues include lack of direct notice delivery, inability to upload documents, conduct virtual hearings, or restore deleted voters' names. These concerns were reported on August 11 and conveyed to the Election Commission and Calcutta High Court.

News18··Kolkata

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Business

MNRE Requires Country Codes for Solar Modules and Cells

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has mandated that solar module model numbers submitted for registration or inclusion with the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) must specify the countries where the solar modules and cells are manufactured. This standard operating procedure aims to ensure transparency in the origin of solar components.

Mercom India·

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Karnataka to Raise Milk Prices by Rs 8 to 10 per Liter

The Karnataka government is preparing to increase milk prices by Rs 8 to 10 per liter. The proposal is expected to be approved in a cabinet meeting by Tuesday afternoon. After approval, an official announcement will be made regarding the new milk prices and their implementation timeline across different milk categories in the state.

Aaj Tak··Karnataka

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Rahul Gandhi Leads Dharna Against CEC Gyanesh Kumar in Delhi

Opposition Leader Rahul Gandhi and several INDIA bloc MPs held a dharna on Parliament Street, New Delhi, protesting Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. The protest followed security blocking their 'Save Democracy' march to the Election Commission headquarters. They allege vote theft and unfair voter deletions in the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. Rahul Gandhi demanded Gyanesh's resignation, joined by leaders like Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and Akhilesh Yadav.

News18··New Delhi

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IEX Electricity Trading Volume Rises 12.7% in Q2 FY 2027

The Indian Energy Exchange (IEX) reported a 12.7% year-over-year increase in electricity traded volume during the second quarter of FY 2027, reaching 39,685 million units (MU). This growth highlights a significant rise in electricity trading activity on the platform compared to the same period last year.

Mercom India·

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Entertainment

Fact Check: Yami Gautam-Aditya Dhar Not Leaving Mumbai for Himachal

Reports claiming that actors Yami Gautam and Aditya Dhar are leaving Mumbai to settle in Himachal Pradesh have stirred social media. The news mentioned Yami's connection to Himachal and property there. However, the couple is not actually preparing to leave Mumbai, and the truth behind these rumors has now emerged.

News18Hi Entertainment·

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