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NEW DELHI: The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Wednesday opposed a plea demanding the immediate disclosure of authenticated voter turnout records in the wake of alleged delays in publishing data for the first two phases of the ongoing Lok Sabha elections, arguing that such a request is not maintainable at this stage of the election process and would potentially disrupt the orderly conduct of the elections. Submitting its affidavit two days ahead of the scheduled hearing in the top court, ECI raised a series of Supreme Court rulings stating that any petition that may have the impact of either…

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Wednesday addressed criticism about its schedule and work hours, turning the spotlight back on the Centre, highlighting that those in governance who question the judiciary’s efficiency and vacations should first ensure that the Union government’s appeals are filed in a timely manner. “It is unfortunate that despite judges putting in so much, it is said that we work for a few hours and have long vacations. There was a recent article about us… What are we doing here, burning the midnight oil even during vacations,” a bench of justices Dipankar Datta and Satish Chadra…

PRAGUE: After nearly a year since his detention by Czech authorities in Prague at the request of the US government, Nikhil Gupta faces extradition to the United States. The highest court of the Czech Republic has approved Gupta’s extradition to stand trial for allegedly plotting to kill Khalistani separatist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, at the behest of an Indian government official. In a statement released on Wednesday evening, the Constitutional Court of the Czech Republic dismissed Gupta’s legal challenge against the rulings of the Municipal Court in Prague dated November 23, 2023, and the High Court in Prague dated January 8,…

CHENNAI: RCB’s quest for an IPL title remains unfulfilled as they crashed out of the 2024 season after a defeat to RR. Faf du Plessis and his team had been riding a six-game winning streak, only to stumble in the seventh against Sanju Samson’s squad. Rajasthan Royals triumphed by four wickets, moving on to Qualifier 2, much to the delight of their fans. However, CSK supporters, still smarting from their own exit, couldn’t resist joining the fun, trolling Royal Challengers Bengaluru mercilessly because why not? The rivalry between CSK and RCB fans is never-ending and has only intensified since their…

SURAJ NANDREKAR Another Indian Premier League season ends for RCB trophy-less. The Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) find themselves once again in familiar territory – without a coveted trophy in hand. Despite putting up a strong showing in the group stages, winning six straight matches to qualify for the playoffs, the team failed to click when it mattered the most in the eliminator match. One of the primary reasons for RCB’s downfall in the playoffs was their batting department’s failing to fire on all cylinders. While the likes of Virat Kohli, Faf du Plasis, Rajat Patidar, Dinesh Karthik all got starts…

Bangkok: Twenty people were in intensive care in Bangkok hospitals on Wednesday after a terrifying high-altitude plunge on a flight from London during which an elderly passenger died and more than 100 were injured. Singapore Airlines flight SQ321 hit “sudden extreme turbulence” over Myanmar 10 hours into its journey to Singapore on Tuesday, abruptly rising and plunging several times. One passenger said people were thrown around the cabin so violently they put dents in the ceiling during the drama at 11,300 metres (37,000 feet), leaving dozens with head injuries. Photos from inside the plane show the cabin in chaos, strewn…

PUNE: She kept her composure for the first few questions. But gave in at the fourth minute and burst into tears. The woman was answering questions about her son, who was killed in the horrific Porsche crash in Pune in the early hours of Sunday. “Usne mere bachhe ki jaan le li. Mera bachha mujhse door ho gaya. Ab kabhi nahi mil paaungi main usse (He killed my son. Now, I will never be able to meet my son),” said a crying Savitha Awadhiya, mother of Aneesh Awadhiya who died in the accident. Three days after bail was granted to the Pune…