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India made 178 extradition requests but secured only 23 extraditions in past 5 years: Government in Lok Sabha | India News – Times of India
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India made 178 extradition requests but secured only 23 extraditions in past 5 years: Government in Lok Sabha | India News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: As many as 178 requests were made over the past five years to different countries for extradition of fugitives wanted by the Indian law enforcement agencies, though only 23 persons were successfully extradited in the period starting from 01.01.2019. Sharing this information in reply to a written question in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday, junior home minister Nityanand Rai said 65 requests made by India for extradition of fugitive criminals based in the US, “are under consideration of the US authorities”.The information mentioned above, Rai said, is based on records received from the ministry of external affairs.Stating that the fugitives sought to be extradited include persons wanted for terrorist activities committed in India, Rai assured that “the government of India has been makin...
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Bengaluru Techie Suicide Sparks #JusticeForAtulSubhash Trend, Social Media Reactions Divided
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Bengaluru Techie Suicide Sparks #JusticeForAtulSubhash Trend, Social Media Reactions Divided

A 34-year-old techie from Uttar Pradesh, Atul Subhash, was found dead in his Bengaluru residence on Monday. Subhash, who worked at a private firm, died by suicide, leaving behind a 24-page note alleging harassment by his wife and her family. The Marathahalli police have initiated a detailed investigation into the incident.  According to the police, Subhash was discovered hanging from the ceiling fan of his Manjunath Layout home early on 9th December. According to news agency PTI, a senior officer revealed that the house was locked from the inside and had to be forcibly opened in the presence of locals. A placard reading "Justice is due" was found in the house. Subhash had also pasted instructions on a cupboard, detailing the location of his death note, vehicle keys, and other information. ...
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What Is A ‘Ghost Gun’? Weapon Linked To UnitedHealthcare CEO Murder Suspect Luigi Mangione
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What Is A ‘Ghost Gun’? Weapon Linked To UnitedHealthcare CEO Murder Suspect Luigi Mangione

Prosecutors in New York are reported to have charged Luigi Mangione, the 26-year-old man arrested as a “strong person of interest” in connection with the fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, with murder in US. Mangione was arraigned at the Blair county courthouse in Pennsylvania Monday night, where his bail was denied as prosecutors cited fake IDs and a large amount of cash found on him to argue that he was a flight risk. Mangione allegedly had a specific type of weapon, a 'homemade' variety known as a "ghost gun". The gun found on him "had the capability of firing 9 mm round and a suppressor”, New York Police Department Chief of Detectives Joseph Kenny was quoted as saying in an NBC news report. According to the police, the “ghost gun” was apparently made with a 3D print...
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Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand, India’s only representatives at World Tour Finals, aim to be more resilient
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Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand, India’s only representatives at World Tour Finals, aim to be more resilient

Treesa Jolly giggles and mock-clucks her disappointment recalling that she’s not tried eating anything crazy, since relishing spiced crispy grasshoppers as a 16-year-old.Now 21, the enforcer of the women’s doubles team, with Gayatri Gopichand, bites back the mirth, seriously stating, “When you start traveling so much for competitions away from home, you learn to not fuss, and eat everything.” Treesa-Gayatri’s badminton has been a tad like that. Gobble up every challenge for sustenance on the Tour, chew meaningfully on the losses in quiet stadium and hotel corners, smack lips at the hard-fought wins. And forget what home comfort food tastes like, while scrolling down critical comments on social media about their performance.The duo are India’s only representatives at the World Tour Finals...
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Struggling Virat Kohli should ‘focus’ on Test cricket, says legend Andy Roberts | – Times of India
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Struggling Virat Kohli should ‘focus’ on Test cricket, says legend Andy Roberts | – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Legendary West Indian pacer Andy Roberts has advised Virat Kohli to focus on Test cricket to regain form ahead of the third Test, starting on December 14 in Brisbane.Roberts, known for his straightforward views, remarked, "get your batting right," urging the Indian star to prioritise the traditional format of the game.This Virat Kohli is like Sachin Tendulkar of 2011-13Kohli, regarded as one of the finest batters of his generation, has been struggling with his form in recent times.Since January 2020, Kohli's batting has scored 1,961 runs across 64 innings, maintaining an average of 32.14. During this period, the 36-year-old managed to score three centuries and nine half-centuries.Roberts, in his conversation with Mid-Day, offered a broader perspective to Kohli, who effectively s...
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Has Taylor Lorenz been fired from Vox after she ‘felt joy’ over Brian Thompson’s murder? – Times of India
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Has Taylor Lorenz been fired from Vox after she ‘felt joy’ over Brian Thompson’s murder? – Times of India

Taylor Lorenz said she felt joy after UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was murdered. Former Washington Post journalist Taylor Lorenz was fired from Vox Media after she could not contain her 'joy' after UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was killed. Lorenz created a ripple on social media after she defended her joy and said that she was reflecting the mood of most Americans who suffer at the hands of such insurance companies. Semafor reported that Vox decided not to renew its short-term deal with Lorenz but the decision was made before Lorenz's posts on Brian Thompson.Lorenz said her show is independent and there was no deal between her and Vox. "This is false and Vox doesn't own or distribute my YouTube podcast. I do! Literally begging any of these idiots to understand how the internet...
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Video | New RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra की Salary PM से भी ज्यादा, Benefits और Perks जान चौंक जाएंगे आप
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Video | New RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra की Salary PM से भी ज्यादा, Benefits और Perks जान चौंक जाएंगे आप

RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra House And Salary: 10 दिसंबर यानी आज आरबीआई के गवर्नर शक्तिकांत दास का कार्यकाल ख़तम हो रहा है, जिसके बाद संजय मल्होत्रा भारत के नए RBI गवर्नर के रूप में पद भार संभालेंगे, उनकी नियुक्ति को केंद्रीय कैबिनेट ने मंजूरी दे दी है। बता दें संजय मल्होत्रा 1990 बैच के आईएएस अधिकारी हैं और वर्तमान में राजस्व सचिव के रूप में कार्यरत हैं। 11 दिसंबर 2024 को संजय मल्होत्रा अपना पदभार ग्रहण करेंगे। और इनका कार्यकाल अगले 3 साल के लिए होगाSource link...
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Stalin requests Modi to increase the annual family income ceiling for post and pre-matric scholarships
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Stalin requests Modi to increase the annual family income ceiling for post and pre-matric scholarships

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday requesting to increase the annual family income ceiling for post-matric and pre-matric scholarships for SC, ST and OBC students from ₹2.5 lakh to ₹8 lakh.In his letter, Mr. Stalin said at present, the income ceiling for eligibility for the scholarship for SC/ST/OBC students was ₹2.5 lakh but the Government of India has revised the income ceiling for the economically weaker section (EWS) to ₹8 lakh and has also raised the income ceiling for schemes such as National Overseas Scholarship and Top-Class Education Scheme to ₹8 lakh for SC/ST students. According to the All India Survey on Higher Education (AISHE) report, the Gross Enrolment Ratio (GER) of Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Tribe students and certa...
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4 Runs, 1 Ball, 1 Wicket! Sheffield Shield’s ‘hell of a game’ equals 132-year old record – Watch | Cricket News – Times of India
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4 Runs, 1 Ball, 1 Wicket! Sheffield Shield’s ‘hell of a game’ equals 132-year old record – Watch | Cricket News – Times of India

Tasmania vs South Australia (Screengrab) In a thrilling Sheffield Shield match, South Australia secured a remarkable two-run victory against Tasmania in Hobart. The win came on the final ball of the game. Tasmania needed four runs off the last delivery to chase down a target of 429.Riley Meredith connected with the final ball, sending it towards deep cover. A quick fielding effort resulted in a run out attempt at the non-striker's end as Meredith was sent back by Lawrence Neil-Smith. The attempt was successful, giving South Australia an improbable win.This victory ties the record for the narrowest winning margin in Sheffield Shield history, measured by runs. The match extended past 6 pm on the final day, adding to the drama.Watch: 4 Runs, 1 Ball, 1 Wicket! Sheffield Shield match delivers a...
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Salman Khan celebrates Salma Khan’s 83rd birthday, Kareena, Ranbir, Karisma Kapoor fly to Delhi to meet PM Narendra Modi: Top 5 news | – Times of India
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Salman Khan celebrates Salma Khan’s 83rd birthday, Kareena, Ranbir, Karisma Kapoor fly to Delhi to meet PM Narendra Modi: Top 5 news | – Times of India

Let’s dive into the latest news you can’t miss! From Salman Khan celebrating mother Salma Khan's 83rd birthday, Dharmendra being summoned by Patiala house court in cheating case to Kapoor family flying to Delhi to meet PM Narendra Modi; let’s take a quick peek at what’s buzzing today!Kapoor family fly to Delhi to meet PM Narendra ModiThe Kapoor family is celebrating Raj Kapoor's 100th birth anniversary and met Prime Minister Modi to invite him to the celebrations. Alia wore a red saree, and Kareena matched her in a red suit. Ranbir announced a film festival showcasing ten of Kapoor's classic films with tickets priced at Rs 100 for easy access.Gehana Vasisth on Raj Kundra's pornography caseActress Gehana Vasisth has shared that she never directly interacted with Raj Kundra. All communicatio...
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Syria Rebels Name Mohammed al-Bashir Head Of Transitional Government: Report
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Syria Rebels Name Mohammed al-Bashir Head Of Transitional Government: Report

Syrian rebels have named Mohammed al-Bashir head of transitional govt, news agency AFP reported citing local media. In a televised address, Al-Bashir announced that he will remain on the position until 1 March to lead the transition government. "The general command has tasked us with running the transitional government until March 1," said a statement attributed to Bashir on state television's Telegram account, referring to him as "the new Syrian prime minister". The new prime minister will lead the interim government to manage the transition and "prevent the country from descending into chaos," local reports said.  ALSO READ | Who Is Bashar al-Assad? From Eye Doctor To Dictator Who Had To Flee War-Torn Syria Al-Bashir had previously served as the leader of a rebel-held area in northwester...
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SM Krishna, ex-Karnataka CM who had endless appetite for tennis, wanted to make Bengaluru ‘Singapore’
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SM Krishna, ex-Karnataka CM who had endless appetite for tennis, wanted to make Bengaluru ‘Singapore’

Bengaluru: Towards the end of 1960, Somanahalli Mallaiah Krishna, then a 28-year-old Fulbright scholar in Texas, reached out to John F. Kennedy. He expressed a desire to manage Kennedy’s presidential campaign in localities where Indians were in large numbers. Kennedy wrote back after the elections, thanking the young Indian for his efforts, Krishna recalled in his 2020 autobiography Smritivahini. Krishna said he misplaced the video of Kennedy taking oath but his love for the 35th American president never wavered. “He possibly considered Kennedy his political guru. He was also an ardent follower of the head of the Ramakrishna Mission and Ram Manohar Lohia,” B.L. Shankar, senior Congress leader and a close aide of Krishna, told ThePrint. Show Full Article Krishn...
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Coast Guard seizes 2 Bangladeshi trawlers with 78 fishermen – Times of India
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Coast Guard seizes 2 Bangladeshi trawlers with 78 fishermen – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The Coast Guard has seized two Bangladeshi trawlers with 78 fishermen, who were engaged in illegal fishing in Indian waters, in what was described as “a significant operation aimed at safeguarding maritime security” by the force.A Coast Guard ship, on a patrol along the international maritime boundary line (IMBL), spotted the “suspicious activity” of the two trawlers, Laila-2 and Meghna-5, both registered in Bangladesh, within the Indian maritime zone on Monday.“The trawlers were intercepted and inspected at sea, and then subsequently booked under the Maritime Zones of India Act, 1981. Both vessels were escorted to Paradip for further investigation,” a Coast Guard spokesperson said.“The operation underscores the Coast Guard’s efforts in maintaining maritime safety, sharp vigilan...
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INDIA bloc’s notice to remove Rajya Sabha chairman Dhankhar a 1st for Parliament. What happens next
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INDIA bloc’s notice to remove Rajya Sabha chairman Dhankhar a 1st for Parliament. What happens next

New Delhi: The INDIA bloc’s move to remove from office Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, who is also ex-officio chairman of the Rajya Sabha, is a first for India’s young parliamentary democracy. Opposition parties, led by the Congress, have accused Dhankhar of favouring the ruling treasury benches, while not allowing the INDIA bloc’s MPs to speak in the Upper House. Rajya Sabha Congress MP Syed Naseer Hussain told ThePrint that 60 lawmakers submitted a notice for a motion to Rajya Sabha secretary general P. C. Mody Tuesday morning to remove Dhankhar under Article 67(B) of the Constitution. The lawmakers are from the Congress, the Trinamool Congress (TMC), the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK), the Samajwadi Party (SP), the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), the Jharkhand M...
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Where do Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand stand amongst top women’s doubles pairings as they debut at World Tour Finals
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Where do Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand stand amongst top women’s doubles pairings as they debut at World Tour Finals

Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand start their campaign at the World Tour Finals, debuting at the season ending event at Hangzhou starting Wednesday. They are the only Indians to qualify this year. While the pair of 21 year olds have 5 Top 10 scalps in 2024, the three back-to-back matches against the world’s Top 10 will be their biggest challenge. Here’s how the stats stack up, according to data put forth by Statminton. OPEN GROUP Treesa-Gayatri would seem to be in the relatively lighter competition group of the two at the World Tour Finals, grouped alongside World No 1 Liu-Tan, World No 4 Matsuyama-Shida and World No 6 Tan-Thinaah. While Liu-Tan boast of 6 titles – the highest for any WD pair at Hangzhou, the entire Pool A had only 8 titles compared to Group B’s 12 this season, including...
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West Indies’ Alzarri Joseph fined for misconduct during Bangladesh ODI | Cricket News – Times of India
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West Indies’ Alzarri Joseph fined for misconduct during Bangladesh ODI | Cricket News – Times of India

West Indies cricketer Alzarri Joseph received a penalty for his conduct during the first One Day International against Bangladesh. The match took place in St. Kitts and Nevis. He was fined 25% of his match earnings.This disciplinary action was due to a violation of Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct. Specifically, Joseph breached Article 2.3, concerning the use of inappropriate language.“the use of an audible obscenity.”This is Joseph's first offense in two years, resulting in one demerit point added to his record.The incident happened before the game started. Joseph engaged in an argument with the fourth umpire, using offensive language. The umpire had requested Joseph to avoid walking onto the field wearing spiked shoes.Joseph acknowledged his mistake and accepted the penalty. The sancti...
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‘NDA has majority’: Kiren Rijiju on opposition’s no-confidence motion against Dhankhar | India News – Times of India
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‘NDA has majority’: Kiren Rijiju on opposition’s no-confidence motion against Dhankhar | India News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Dismissing opposition's no-confidence motion against Rajya Sabha chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar, Union minister Kiren Rijiju on Tuesday said that the ruling NDA enjoys a clear majority in the Upper House and expressed confidence in Dhankhar’s leadership.Speaking on Tuesday, Rijiju condemned the motion and defended the vice president, who serves as the Rajya Sabha chairman, describing him as a leader deeply committed to farmers and public welfare.“The opposition disrespects the dignity of the Chair, be it in Rajya Sabha or Lok Sabha. The Congress party and its allies have consistently disregarded the Chair’s directions. Vice president Jagdeep Dhankhar ji comes from a humble background and always speaks about people’s welfare inside and outside Parliament. We respect him. I condemn the...
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‘Take Strict Action Against Illegal Bangladeshi Immigrants’: Delhi LG To Police Commissioner
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‘Take Strict Action Against Illegal Bangladeshi Immigrants’: Delhi LG To Police Commissioner

Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena on Tuesday wrote to the Chief Secretary and Police Commissioner directing them to take "strict action" against illegal Bangladeshi immigrants residing in the national capital. The LG Secretariat has asked the Chief Secretary and the Police Commissioner to launch a special drive to identify illegal Bangladesh immigrants in Delhi and take strict action as per the extant rules in a time-bound manner. The development comes after a delegation of Ulemas and Muslim leaders of the Hazrat Nizamuddin Dargah area and Basti Hazrat Nizamuddin met LG VK Saxena on Saturday over the attacks against Hindus and other minority communities in Bangladesh. The delegation also demanded action against the "neighbouring country's infiltrators living in the city." #BREAKING...
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Video | “No EVM-VVPAT Mismatch”: Election Body Amid Opposition’s Maharashtra Claims
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Video | “No EVM-VVPAT Mismatch”: Election Body Amid Opposition’s Maharashtra Claims

There's is no mismatch between VVPAT slips (Voter verifiable paper audit trail) and voting machine (EVM) numbers, said Chief Election Officer Maharashtra, rejecting the Opposition allegations about a vote mismatch in the just concluded Maharashtra state polls.  According to rules laid down by the Supreme Court and the Election Commission, it is mandatory to count VVPAT slips of randomly selected five polling stations per Assembly constituencies and to match it against the numbers in EVMs. Source link
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UGC announces major changes in CUET-UG 2025: Check key updates for the next session here – Times of India
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UGC announces major changes in CUET-UG 2025: Check key updates for the next session here – Times of India

Key changes in CUET-UG 2025: The University Grants Commission (UGC) has announced a series of significant changes to the Common University Entrance Test for Undergraduates (CUET-UG) 2025, aimed at improving its efficiency and standardising the admissions process further. Among the key updates are a reduction in the number of subjects candidates can choose, a shift to exclusively computer-based testing (CBT), and a uniform exam duration. These changes were recommended by an expert committee formed by the UGC to review the conduct of the CUET-UG and CUET-PG exams for the upcoming academic session.The committee evaluated various aspects, including the exam structure, subject offerings, syllabus alignment, and operational logistics, during its meeting on November 13, 2024.Based on these recomm...
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Watch: Virat Kohli rolls his arm over in net session | Cricket News – Times of India
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Watch: Virat Kohli rolls his arm over in net session | Cricket News – Times of India

Virat Kohli at Optus Stadium on November 19, 2024 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images) Virat Kohli was seen rolling his arm in the nets in Adelaide on Tuesday as Indian pace duo of Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj, alongside seam-bowling allrounder Nitish Kumar Reddy, endured a rather quiet outing. Kohli has prior bowling experience in international cricket, having bowled in eleven Test innings without taking a wicket. However, he has five ODI wickets and four T20I wickets to his name.Coming off a recent century in Perth, Kohli was dismissed twice by edges in the pink-ball Test. Both dismissals resulted in catches—one by the second slip and the other by the wicketkeeper.Kohli’s net session began cautiously, gradually building in intensity, reflecting a measured approach ...
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Video | CUET UG छात्र किसी भी विषय में कर सकते हैं UG | Breaking News | NDTV India
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Video | CUET UG छात्र किसी भी विषय में कर सकते हैं UG | Breaking News | NDTV India

CUET UG छात्रों के लिए बड़ी खबर किसी भी विषय में कर सकते हैं UG, UGC चेयरमैन ने जारी किए आदेश 12वीं के विषय अब UG के लिए नहीं होंगे आधारSource link
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Elon Musk To Partner With Google? X Owner’s To-And-Fro Conversation With Sundar Pichai Hints At
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Elon Musk To Partner With Google? X Owner’s To-And-Fro Conversation With Sundar Pichai Hints At

Google recently unveiled the new 'state of the art' chip that has practical applications in areas including drug discovery, fusion energy, and battery design. It holds the potential to reduce errors exponentially when scaling up. X owner Elon Musk was left impressed by the prowess of Google's new Willow quantum computing chipset. Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai, while announcing Willow, wrote, “Introducing Willow, our new state-of-the-art quantum computing chip with a breakthrough that can reduce errors exponentially as we scale up using more qubits, cracking a 30-year challenge in the field. In benchmark tests, Willow solved a standard computation in <5 mins that would take a leading supercomputer over 10^25 years, far beyond the age of the universe." ALSO READ | CMF Phone 1 Blast Allegedly...
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‘No Mismatch Between VVPAT Slips And EVM’: Poll Body Clarifies Amid Oppn’s Claim During Maharas
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‘No Mismatch Between VVPAT Slips And EVM’: Poll Body Clarifies Amid Oppn’s Claim During Maharas

The Maharashtra Chief Election Officer on Tuesday ruled out a mismatch between the VVPAT slips with their concerned EVM numbers during the recently held assembly polls in the state.   "During the Maharashtra assembly elections 2024 as per Supreme Court of India and Election Commission of India guidelines, 5 VVPAT slips at each assembly segment were to be counted, to match it with the numbers in EVM. In all 288 assembly segments, a total number of 1445 VVPAT slips were counted on the same day of counting, which was 23rd November, and there was no mismatch found in any of the VVPAT slips matching with their concerned EVM numbers," the Electoral body said in a statement.   The statemenc comes amid allegations from the opposition parties in Maharashtra of electoral malpractices and EVM tamp...
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No mismatch found in VVPAT slips and votes polled in Maharashtra polls: EC | India News – Times of India
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No mismatch found in VVPAT slips and votes polled in Maharashtra polls: EC | India News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Tuesday claimed that, in a mandatory count, there was no mismatch found in the Voter-Verified Paper Audit Trial (VVPAT) slips and the votes polled in the Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) during the recently concluded Maharashtra assembly elections.The commission said as per the guidelines it is required to count VVPAT slips of randomly selected five polling stations across each assembly segment of a state. The poll body, accordingly, counted the slips on November 23 (during the result day) in the presence of the counting observer and representatives of candidates."As per that, slip count of 1440 VVPAT units from 288 assembly constituencies of Maharashtra state has been tallied with respective control unit data. There is no discrepancy f...
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