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CEC Gyanesh Kumar Evaluates Voter Awareness Initiatives by His DM Daughter
“BLOs should engage with every household to inform voters about the registration process,” he directed. However, when questioned about the effectiveness of electronic voting machines (EVMs) in elections, the new CEC refrained from commenting, stating, “The Election Commission is always supportive of the voters. Programs should be implemented to educate women and boost their voting participation.”
He further stressed the importance of using high-quality CCTV cameras at polling booths for better monitoring of the electoral process. Notably, Kasganj District Magistrate Megha Rupam, present at the meeting, is Gyanesh Kumar’s daughter. She welcomed her father with a bouquet as he arrived for the meeting.
The review meeting lasted approximately two hours, during which CEC Kumar interacted with the District Magistrates of Hathras, Etah, Kasganj, and Aligarh. He inquired about Megha Rupam’s plans for promoting voter awareness and ensuring registration for all new voters. She confidently responded, “We need to implement this campaign on a large scale.”
Following the meeting, the CEC had a private conversation with his daughter before they left together for Soro. In Soro, they visited the Lord Varaha temple. Gyanesh Kumar, a 1988 batch IAS officer from the Kerala cadre, retired as Union Cooperation Secretary on January 31, 2024, before being appointed as Election Commissioner on March 14, 2024. He has since assumed the role of Chief Election Commissioner of the country as of February 19, 2025.
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One Year On: Pahalgam Attack Still Haunts the Nation
National: One year after the deadly terror attack in Pahalgam, the nation remembers the 26 people who lost their lives. The attack took place on April 22 at Baisaran, a popular tourist spot.
At first, reports said only five people were injured. Later, it became clear that it was one of the worst terror attacks in the region in decades. Terrorists came out of the forest and opened fire on tourists.
Survivors said the attackers separated men from women and children. They then shot the men at close range. Many victims were reportedly targeted after being asked about their religion.
A heartbreaking image of Himanshi Narwal sitting beside her husband’s body became a symbol of the tragedy. Her husband, a naval officer, was among those killed.
The group The Resistance front, linked to Lashkar-e-Taiba, claimed responsibility. The case was investigated by the National Investigation Agency.
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After months of tracking, security forces launched Operation Mahadev. On July 28, 2025, all three terrorists were killed after a long search operation.
The attack remains a painful memory and a reminder of the need for strong security.
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Social Media Influencer-Turned Gangster Held Abroad
New Delhi: Rao Inderjeet Yadav has been arrested in Dubai. He is wanted in a murder case from Haryana.
He fled India in 2024 after a businessman was killed in Rohtak. Police had been searching for him since then. Officials said Dubai authorities have asked for documents. He is likely to be brought back to India soon.
Yadav faces more than 15 criminal cases. These include extortion, fraud, and illegal land deals. The Enforcement Directorate also investigated him for money laundering. Raids led to the seizure of cash, cars, and documents.
He also ran a music company called Gems Tunes. It produced regional songs.
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Yadav had a large social media following. He often showed his rich lifestyle online. He has denied all charges. He claims he is being framed.
Police are now preparing for further action.
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Man Killed by Wife’s Lover in Andhra Pradesh, Son Raises Alarm
Andhra Pradesh: A 45-year-old man was killed by his wife’s lover in Annamayya district of Andhra Pradesh. The incident happened on Monday night in a forest area near Chowdepalli.
The victim, Gandhi from Tamil Nadu, had come with his five-year-old son to search for his wife. Police said the wife was in a relationship with another man named Narasimhulu.
Narasimhulu allegedly took Gandhi and the child into the forest. He and his aides then attacked Gandhi with a stone and killed him in front of the boy.
The frightened child hid in nearby bushes. After the attackers left, he stayed beside his father’s body the whole night.
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At sunrise, the boy walked to a nearby village and informed locals. The police were alerted and started an investigation.
Police have taken the accused and his two aides into custody. The child has been placed in a care centre.
