In today’s afternoon digest, we are covering the latest updates on Assembly polls underway in Mizoram and Chhattisgarh. On the other hand, we are also looking at all updates in politics over rising pollution in Delhi-NCR, among other top stories.
Election 2023 LIVE: 26% Polling in Mizoram, 23% in Chhattisgarh Till 11:30 AM; Another Naxal Attack In Sukma
Mizoram and Chhattisgarh residents have queued up to cast their votes for assembly elections as polling began from 7 am on Tuesday (November 7). Early morning visuals showed polling officers preparing at 19-Aizawl Venglai-I YMA Hall voting station, under Aizawl North-II assembly constituency. Meanwhile, pictures from Chhattisgarh showed a ‘rainbow’ themed polling station in the Kanker district to ensure active participation of the third gender in the electoral process. FOLLOW LIVE UPDATES
Air Pollution News LIVE: Blame Game Between States Must Stop, Says SC, Asks Punjab to Stop Stubble Burning
The Delhi government on Monday announced that the odd-even rule for vehicles will be implemented in the national capital from November 13 to 20. The decision was taken at a meeting chaired by Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal. In view of the rising pollution in NCR, primary schools — nursery to class five — have been suspended till further orders to protect children from the worsening situation. FOLLOW LIVE UPDATES
Weapon of Mass Surveillance: How Upgraded Illegal Betting Apps are Posing Threat to National Security
Betting apps have become a political hot potato in the current election season after Chhattisgarh chief minister Bhupesh Baghel’s name has surfaced in a related scam. Central agencies including Intelligence Bureau (IB), Research and Analysis Wing (R&AW) have conducted a technical analysis of these apps and found that the latest upgrades have more alarming features that can be used for mass surveillance and erasing user data. READ MORE
A Curtailed Diwali: From Choking Cities to Firecracker Ban, India Aims For a Quieter Festival of Lights
For most Indian homes, Diwali is a very private affair, where people meet and greet relatives or celebrate in a nuclear family. This time, Diwali being a weekend, has also triggered a massive travel rush among people, who live far away from their families and don’t often get leaves on this major festival day. READ MORE
On Cam: Assam Rifles Jawans Rescue Manipur Cops in High-octane Op Amid Ambush
Manipur Police commandos, who were ambushed by militants on a highway in the state’ Tengnoupal district, were safely evacuated by Assam Rifles personnel following a high-octane rescue operation recently. The incident took place on October 31, when a reinforcement convoy of the Manipur Police was pinned down by heavy firing by armed men on a highway between Imphal and the India-Myanmar border town Moreh, from the hill above. READ MORE
Elvish Yadav In Big Trouble? YouTuber Likely To Be Questioned Again By Police In Snake Venom Case
YouTuber and Bigg Boss OTT 2 winner Elvish Yadav has been making headlines in connection to the snake venom case. It all started after politician and animal rights activist Maneka Gandhi accused the YouTuber of supplying snake venom to rave parties in Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Amid all this, it has now been reported that the popular YouTuber is likely to be summoned by cops once again. READ MORE
How To Identify Deepfake AI Videos: A Quick Guide
As artificial intelligence (AI)-generated fake videos become increasingly common, a deepfake video featuring Bollywood actress Rashmika Mandanna recently going viral on social media has revealed the alarming potential for AI misuse, which threatens not only public personalities but also general internet users. READ MORE
Angelo Mathews Shares ‘Proof’ to Reject 4th Umpire’s Claim After Timed-out Controversy
Angelo Mathews has provided ‘proof’ that he didn’t exceed the official time limit of two minutes for a new batter to take guard during Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh world cup 2023 contest in New Delhi on Monday. READ MORE
Ranchi Man Caught Secretly Making Upskirt Videos of Girls in Mall, Angers Internet
In what comes as a scary incident, a woman shared that he caught a man secretly making upskirt videos of girls in Ranchi’s Nucleus mall. Taking to Reddit, the anonymous user explained that she was on the first floor when she noticed a man standing suspiciously close to a girl. She was leaning on the tattoo counter and discussing something, wearing a spaghetti dress. A friend of hers was also there with her. READ MORE
70-year-old Uber Driver Earns Rs 23 Lakh By Cancelling Rides, Here’s How
An Uber driver has stated that he earned money by canceling customer rides. Not just this but he had accepted less than 10 per cent of requests and cancelled more than 30 per cent rides. The 70-year-old man chose to become an Uber driver so that he could earn some extra money post retirement. READ MORE
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