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Bihar elections 2025: EC to enrol 1st time, new voters in Aug

jimiinside — Sat, 26 Jul 2025 22:56:12 +0000

The Election Commission is digitizing records to remove approximately 6.4 million potentially ineligible voters in Bihar, while simultaneously preparing to enroll new electors. A special drive in August will focus on fresh enrollments, requiring applicants to provide proof of Indian citizenship, date and place of birth, and parental details where necessary.

Court grants bail to co-accused in case involving Vikas Yadav

jimiinside — Sat, 26 Jul 2025 22:56:11 +0000

A Delhi court granted bail to Jalaluddin, a co-accused in an extortion and kidnapping case involving Vikas Yadav, who is also implicated in the Pannun assassination plot. The complainant, Raj Kumar Walia, alleged abduction and robbery by Yadav and another individual. However, the court noted Walia’s trip to Thailand with Jalaluddin shortly after filing the FIR, raising doubts about the claims.

Air India pays interim relief of Rs 25 lakh to 166 crash victims’ kin

jimiinside — Sat, 26 Jul 2025 22:56:10 +0000

Air India has disbursed interim compensation of Rs 25 lakh each to the families of 147 deceased passengers from AI 171 and 19 who died at the accident site. Verification is complete for 52 more families, with payments progressing. The Tata Group’s AI-171 Memorial and Welfare Trust pledges Rs 1 crore ex gratia for each deceased and support for B J Medical College Hostel infrastructure.

Government tells Air India to ‘end backseat driving’ in key departments

jimiinside — Sat, 26 Jul 2025 22:56:09 +0000

Following safety concerns and a recent incident, the aviation ministry has urged Air India to eliminate “backseat driving” in critical departments. The ministry emphasized that designated post-holders must have the final decision-making authority, ensuring accountability and preventing them from becoming scapegoats. The government is committed to supporting Air India in overcoming its challenges and achieving its potential, drawing on the expertise of Singapore Airlines.

7 Maoists shot dead: 3 in Jharkhand, 4 in Chhattisgarh

jimiinside — Sat, 26 Jul 2025 22:56:08 +0000

In separate encounters on Saturday, security forces neutralized Maoist threats in Jharkhand and Chhattisgarh. Three members of the banned JJMP splinter group were killed in Gumla, Jharkhand, following a planned security operation. Simultaneously, in Chhattisgarh’s Bijapur district, at least four Maoists were killed during an ongoing encounter, with weapons and explosives recovered from the site.

Army to add more muscle on Pakistan, China fronts

jimiinside — Sat, 26 Jul 2025 22:56:07 +0000

To counter collusive threats from China and Pakistan, the Indian Army is enhancing its offensive capabilities by establishing ‘Rudra’ all-arms brigades and ‘Bhairav’ light commando battalions. These units will be equipped with advanced weaponry, drones, and surveillance systems. The Army is also integrating drone platoons into infantry battalions and bolstering artillery firepower with ‘Divyastra’ batteries, aiming to transform into a future-ready force.

Court dismisses PMLA case against Moser Baer, Ratul Puri & 11 others

jimiinside — Sat, 26 Jul 2025 22:56:06 +0000

A Delhi court dismissed a money laundering case against Ratul Puri, Moser Baer India Ltd, and 11 others after the predicate corruption offence registered by the CBI collapsed. The case involved alleged bank frauds of ₹1,101 crore. Special Judge Sushant Changotra stated that no offence under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) survived without proceeds of crime.

India-UK trade pact to benefit youth, MSMEs, startups: PM Modi

jimiinside — Sat, 26 Jul 2025 22:56:05 +0000

PM Modi launched infrastructure projects worth over Rs 4,800 crore in southern TN, including a new airport terminal. He highlighted the India-UK FTA’s benefits for TN’s youth, MSMEs, and traditional industries, emphasizing tax-free access to the UK market for 99% of Indian products. Modi also underscored the NDA government’s focus on TN’s development through infrastructure, energy, and coastal economy initiatives.

Girl’s parents tie boy to tree, beat him to death in MP village

jimiinside — Sat, 26 Jul 2025 22:56:04 +0000

In a shocking incident in Madhya Pradesh’s Ratlam district, a 17-year-old boy was brutally murdered by the girl’s family after being caught meeting her at a temple. The boy was tied to a tree, tonsured, and fatally beaten. Police have arrested four individuals, including the girl’s father, and booked them for murder.

India signs up for 3-day UN meet for peaceful Palestine

jimiinside — Sat, 26 Jul 2025 22:56:03 +0000

India is set to participate in the UN high-level conference addressing the Palestine question and the two-state solution, co-chaired by France and Saudi Arabia. Despite US warnings against participation, India hopes the conference will pave the way for concrete steps towards a two-state solution, advocating for an immediate ceasefire and hostage release.