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AIPC Chairman Praveen Chakravarthy held a press conference on "Election Fraud: manipulation of Maharashtra’s voter list?" He questions ECI over the suspiciously adding 48 lakh new voters in just six months before the 2024 Maharashtra Assembly elections, casting doubt on their legitimacy. Chakravarthy also raised concerns over unusual voter registrations, including 5,000-7,000 voters from a single building in Loni village, Shirdi, without valid Aadhaar cards. He demanded full transparency from the ECI, asking, "Who are these new voters? Are they real, fake, or duplicates? Were their documents properly checked?"

A Gandhian Vision of Himalayan Region

While the immediate burial dispute is resolved, the Court’s failure to address the discriminatory nature of segregated burial grounds reveals a reluctance to challenge systemic religious biases, leaving an unresolved question about the right to dignity and equal treatment in death

UNESCO Director-General Audrey Azoulay condemns the tragic killing of journalist Mukesh Chandrakar, calling for a thorough investigation to bring perpetrators to justice; post-mortem reveals severe injuries, including head fractures and a broken neck, while SIT uncovers that the prime suspect withdrew a large sum from the bank; Chandrakar’s Asthi Kalash shattered on the ground; Chhattisgarh CM announces Rs 10 Lakh aid to the family

In a highly contentious move, the Gujarat State Road Transport Corporation (GSRTC) recently revoked licenses for 27 highway hotels across the state, all of which were Muslim-owned establishments registered under Hindu names. This action, framed as a crackdown on "misleading naming practices," has drawn sharp criticism from Muslim entrepreneurs and community leaders, who view it as part of a broader pattern of religious discrimination.

The Maha Kumbh Mela 2025, a grand religious event drawing millions of pilgrims, is a celebration of spiritual unity. However, this huge gathering brings significant challenges that need immediate attention. Attempts to use this festival to sow seeds of communal disparity, exploitation of sanitation workers, restrictions on media freedom, environmental hazards, and issues with crowd management reflect the gaps in planning and execution.

Why are “legally permissible weapons” being distributed in Delhi on election eve, and why is there criminal silence about it?