The Andhra Pradesh government is exploring alternatives to scrapping the 2021 solar power deal with SECI following bribery allegations against the Adani Group. Options include relocating the plant to Andhra Pradesh to reduce transmission costs or renegotiating the price. While aiming to attract investment, the government is also considering a probe into the corruption claims.
Tensions escalated in Chittagong, Bangladesh, following a court’s refusal to grant bail to Hindu priest Chinmoy Krishna Das, accused of sedition. The court’s order against the priest charged with sedition triggered violent clashes between supporters of the monk and law enforcement forces who were joined by locals, leaving at least one dead and many others injured. Eyewitnesses identified the victim as Saiful Islam Alif (35), a lawyer, alleging that he was hacked to death by protesters.
Two low-intensity bombs exploded outside Chandigarh nightclubs, including one owned by rapper Badshah, causing minor damage. Gangster Lawrence Bishnoi’s associate, Goldy Brar, claimed responsibility in an online post, citing unpaid protection money. CCTV footage captured the suspects fleeing on a motorcycle. This marks the second bombing incident in the city within three months.
The Supreme Court dismissed a plea to revert to paper ballots, stating that only losing candidates suspect EVM tampering. The petitioner argued that even Elon Musk acknowledged EVM vulnerabilities, citing concerns raised by both Chandrababu Naidu and Jagan Mohan Reddy after electoral losses. The court highlighted previous dismissals of similar petitions, emphasizing EVM security.
Following a dismal performance in the recent polls, Uddhav Thackeray met with defeated Shiv Sena (UBT) candidates. He instructed them to apply to the Election Commission for verification of EVM-VVPAT units. Many candidates attributed their losses to EVMs and suggested a joint protest with MVA allies against their use, citing a Supreme Court order mandating verification upon candidate request.
RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat stated India possesses a unique ‘life force’ capable of uniting the nation, especially during crises. This force, often obscured by historical influences, can be realized by integrating modern progress with ancient wisdom.
A Siberian Demoiselle crane, nicknamed Sukpak, has broken the record for the longest migratory flight to Rajasthan, India, covering over 3,676km. Tagged in the remote Tyva Republic of Russia, Sukpak’s journey took an unusual route through Pakistan, reversing the typical migration path.