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Indian alcohol companies are unhappy with the UK trade policies. They allege unfair trade practices. UK’s norms create barriers for Indian brands. These norms impact sales. Confederation of Indian Alcoholic Beverage Companies seeks government intervention. They want fair access to the UK market. The goal is to achieve $1 billion in exports by 2030.

Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar defended the ongoing Special Summary Revision (SIR) of Bihar’s electoral rolls amidst opposition criticism, questioning whether the EC should permit fraudulent votes. The EC reported 61.1 lakh electors in Bihar as ‘not found,’ including deceased, migrated, or duplicate voters. With 99% of electors covered and forms being digitized, the draft…

The Election Commission of India refuted Rahul Gandhi’s allegations of vote theft in the 2024 Karnataka elections, highlighting Congress’s failure to file appeals or challenge results in court. The EC and Karnataka CEO dismissed Gandhi’s claims as baseless, noting the availability of electoral roll revisions and appeal processes. Amidst these accusations, concerns about voter list…

The Union government has informed the Supreme Court that lowering the age of consent from 18 is not feasible, emphasizing its role in safeguarding minors from sexual abuse, often within trusted environments. While advocating for strict enforcement to uphold child protection laws, the Centre acknowledged judicial discretion in adolescent romantic relationships. Data indicates most offenses…

A Russian plane crashed in the Amur region. Forty-nine people were on board. Investigators suspect crew error. The Antonov An-24 lost contact before landing. Wreckage was found near Tynda. No survivors were found. A criminal case has been opened. The crew attempted a second landing. Concerns exist about the plane’s aging technology. Scrutiny over Russia’s…

The Air India Flight AI 171 crash is under investigation, focusing on ten critical seconds in the cockpit. A Bloomberg report highlights unexplained actions, including the simultaneous cutoff of engine fuel switches shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad. Confusion and delays in resetting the switches, coupled with the aircraft’s low altitude, prevented engine reignition.

With the deadline looming for enumeration form submissions in Bihar, the Election Commission has identified a significant number of discrepancies. Approximately one lakh electors are untraceable, and an additional 55 lakh are reported as deceased, permanently migrated, or enrolled in multiple locations.

With the deadline looming for enumeration form submissions in Bihar, the Election Commission has identified a significant number of discrepancies. Approximately one lakh electors are untraceable, and an additional 55 lakh are reported as deceased, permanently migrated, or enrolled in multiple locations.

Odisha police are investigating a case where a 15-year-old girl claimed she was set on fire by three men in Puri. However, initial investigations, including CCTV footage analysis and witness statements, have not corroborated her account of the incident.