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Family Reunited After 26 Years: How Electoral Process SIR Brought Son Back to Parents in West Bengal
Dec 04, 2025 01:53 pm CST
After 26 years of separation, an elderly couple in West Bengal has been reunited with their son through the Special Intensive Revision electoral process. Their son had fled home due to business debts, but a booth-level officer's discovery during voter registration connected the family again, bringing closure to decades of uncertainty and heartache.
IndiGo Shares Plummet Amid Massive Flight Cancellations Due to New Crew Regulations
Dec 04, 2025 01:31 pm CST
IndiGo, India's largest airline, is facing significant operational challenges with over 200 flight cancellations due to crew shortages following new Flight Duty Time Limitation regulations. The disruption has caused InterGlobe Aviation shares to fall by more than 3%, reaching a five-month low of Rs 5,405. The DGCA has launched an investigation as the airline implements emergency schedule adjustments to stabilize operations over the next 48 hours.
Andhra Pradesh Allocates 480 Acres for Adani-Google's Massive 1GW AI Data Center Project
Dec 04, 2025 01:30 pm CST
The Andhra Pradesh government has officially allocated 480 acres of land to Adani Infra (India) Pvt Ltd, a notified partner of Google's Raiden Infotech, for developing massive 1GW AI data centers. This landmark project represents a significant investment of over Rs 87,500 crore, with the state offering Rs 22,000 crore in incentives. Originally announced as a $10 billion investment, Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu revealed the project has expanded to $15 billion, marking one of the largest tech infrastructure developments in the region.
IndiGo Crisis Deepens: Pilots' Federation Blames Management as Over 200 Flights Affected
Dec 04, 2025 01:25 pm CST
India's largest airline IndiGo faces its worst operational crisis as the Federation of Indian Pilots condemns management practices rather than new flight duty regulations. With over 200 flights canceled or delayed in 72 hours and on-time performance plummeting to 35%, passengers experience significant disruption while competing airlines maintain normal operations. The controversy centers on crew shortages following the implementation of safety-focused Flight Duty Time Limitation rules, which IndiGo allegedly failed to prepare for despite a two-year implementation window.
West Bengal Electoral Anomaly: 29 Poll Booths Report Zero Dead, Duplicate, or Shifted Voters After Commission Investigation
Dec 04, 2025 01:14 pm CST
The Election Commission of India has drastically revised the number of polling booths in West Bengal with zero deceased, duplicate, or shifted voters from 2,208 to just 29 following rigorous verification. The suspicious statistical anomaly prompted immediate investigation, with South 24 Parganas district showing the most significant correction from 760 to 20 booths. BJP representatives suggest continued verification may eliminate all remaining anomalies.
Election Commission Identifies Three West Bengal Polling Booths With 100% "Progeny" Voters Requiring Review
Dec 04, 2025 01:13 pm CST
The Election Commission of India has ordered a review of three anomalous polling booths in West Bengal where 100% of voters are classified as "progeny" voters with no "self" voters present. This unusual situation, discovered during the Special Intensive Revision process, has raised concerns about potential irregularities in Cooch Behar, Hooghly, and South 24 Parganas districts, prompting official investigation and potential disciplinary action.
PM Modi Celebrates Indian Navy Day: Honoring Maritime Defenders and Their Growing Self-Reliance
Dec 04, 2025 01:12 pm CST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended heartfelt greetings to Indian Navy personnel on Navy Day, commemorating the force's achievements during the 1971 war. The article highlights the Navy's focus on self-reliance and modernization, showcasing its expanding capabilities through a recent operational display featuring indigenous vessels like INS Vikrant, demonstrating India's growing maritime strength and commitment to national security.
Karnataka High Court Rejects Former MP Prajwal Revanna's Plea to Suspend Life Sentence in Rape Case
Dec 04, 2025 01:12 pm CST
The Karnataka High Court has denied former JD(S) MP Prajwal Revanna's request to suspend his life sentence in a rape case involving a household worker. The court cited the gravity of his offences, multiple pending cases, and risk of witness tampering as reasons for refusing bail. Revanna faces four separate cases of sexual assault, with evidence including video footage and DNA analysis supporting his conviction.
Rs 72 Lakh Cash Seized from Inter-State Bus in Kottayam: Two Andhra Pradesh Residents Arrested in Suspected Hawala Operation
Dec 04, 2025 12:56 pm CST
Excise officials in Kottayam seized approximately Rs 72 lakh in undocumented cash from an inter-state bus during routine inspections ahead of holidays and local elections. Two Andhra Pradesh residents were arrested after failing to provide documentation for the funds. Authorities suspect a hawala operation, highlighting how criminal networks increasingly use inter-state buses to transport black money while avoiding detection.
Jaish-e-Mohammed's Growing Women's Wing: 5,000 Members Recruited for Online Radicalization and Training
Dec 04, 2025 12:44 pm CST
Jaish-e-Mohammed has rapidly expanded its women's wing, Jamaat ul Mominaat, recruiting over 5,000 members across Pakistan. Led by Masood Azhar's sister Sadia, the organization conducts online radicalization sessions for Rs 500, potentially preparing women for fidayeen attacks similar to ISIS and LTTE tactics. Security agencies have increased concerns following connections to recent terrorist activities.