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Opposition Demands Resignation of CEC Gyanesh Kumar Amid SIR Controversy

The Election Commission issued a second statement on the SIR controversy following a report highlighting objections to decisions by Election Commissioners Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi. Opposition parties demand Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar's resignation and cancellation of SIR. The Commission extended deadlines for voter claims in Delhi and Maharashtra. Mamata Banerjee stated Gyanesh Kumar must resign or face nationwide protests, with an India alliance meeting planned on September 30.

Prabhat Khabar·4h ago

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Sports

Oregon QB Dante Moore's Parents: Otha and Jera Bohlen-Moore

Oregon Ducks quarterback Dante Moore is the son of Otha Moore and Jera Jane Bohlen-Moore. Otha, a Detroit native and Ford engineer, raised Dante and his siblings mostly as a single father while running a landscaping business. His strong work ethic influenced Dante, who helped with landscaping as a child. The family has a football rivalry, with Otha supporting Michigan and Jera from Ohio State.

HT Sports·57m ago

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Politics

Election Commission Denies Internal Rift, Confirms Unanimous Decisions

The Election Commission of India has denied reports of internal discord, stating that all decisions over the past year were unanimously approved by its three-member panel. This clarification follows an Indian Express report alleging objections by Election Commissioners Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi on issues like electoral rolls, voter registration, the Special Intensive Revision process, and technology systems.

News18·42m ago

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Health

Study Reveals Household Cleaners and Air Fresheners Produce Harmful Nanoparticles

A study by EPFL University researchers in Switzerland reveals that scented household cleaners and air fresheners produce harmful nanoparticles indoors. These particles form through chemical reactions with ozone and penetrate deep into the lungs, causing serious damage. The research, also supported by Purdue University, warns that these nanoparticles bypass natural respiratory filters and can lead to asthma, bronchitis, and lung inflammation, especially affecting children, elderly, and those with respiratory illnesses.

Amar Ujala·57m ago

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Politics

US Deports LGBTQ Migrants to Countries Where They Fear Persecution

The US Department of Homeland Security defends its policy of deporting LGBTQ migrants to third countries, asserting migrants receive due process and agreements are lawful. However, a federal appeals court recently ruled parts of this policy unlawful. The case may reach the Supreme Court. One deportee, Aylin, is now in Turkey and has told her family she changed her sexual orientation.

TOI World·33m ago

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Politics

Violence Erupts at LPU Over Alleged Rape News, Highway Blocked

At Lovely Professional University (LPU) in Phagwara, Punjab, students protested violently after news of an alleged rape of a female student surfaced. The protest began near the girls' hostel and escalated as more students joined, leading to property damage and fires on campus. Students also blocked the Jalandhar-Phagwara National Highway. Police have not confirmed the rape allegation yet. This follows a similar protest at Chitkara University the previous day.

Prabhat Khabar·41m ago·Phagwara

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