West Bengal witnessed an unprecedented voter turnout of 92.9% across two phases, surpassing previous records and nearing India’s highest. This surge, particularly in Kolkata, is attributed to voter roll corrections and enhanced security. Despite a reduced electorate, more votes were cast, with women outvoting men. Officials are investigating complaints of vote tampering.
A 48-year-old constable, Santosh Chavan, was tragically killed when a 200-tonne excavator drilling crane toppled onto his motorcycle at an underconstruction flyover site in Mankhurd. The incident occurred Tuesday night, causing significant traffic disruption. Police have registered an FIR against the private contractor and associated personnel for alleged negligence.
Two men died after their car fell into a 150-foot gorge and caught fire on the Bharwain-Hoshiarpur road in Una district. The occupants, returning from Chintpurni temple, were charred to death. In a separate incident, over a dozen Delhi devotees were injured when their mini-van rolled off the road in Bilaspur district.
Kolkata’s special electoral roll revision left many families fractured on poll day. While some voted, lakhs were disenfranchised as their names were deleted. Instances like Mariam Zaki, whose father and grandfather couldn’t vote, and former MP Tarun Mandal highlight the widespread disappointment and confusion caused by the process, leaving many questioning the fairness of the
Abhishek Sharma has regained the Orange Cap with a swift 45, surpassing Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. Sharma now boasts 425 runs, with teammate Heinrich Klaasen climbing to second. Sooryavanshi drops to third, while KL Rahul and Virat Kohli round out the top five in a dynamic run-scoring race.
