The Assam assembly went to poll on April 9 amidst tight security in a singe phase with counting scheduled to held on May 4. The main contest is between the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Congress. The Assam assembly has recorded a turnout of 85.21 per cent, surpassing the previous figure of 82.04 per cent in the previous election in 2021. Dalgaon recorded the highest voting turnout of 94.57 per cent, while the lowest voting turnout recorded in Amri at 70.40 per cent.
A powerful earthquake measuring 7.0 magnitude has killed at least 16 people and injured 46 others in China’s remote Tibet region, according to state media citing local authorities. The quake caused extensive damage, with 339 houses reported to have collapsed or been damaged. Eleven of the injured are in a serious condition, while rescue and relief operations are continuing.
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While the opposition continues targeted Gynaesh Kumar over alleged discrepancies in the nationwide Special Intensive Revision (SIR) drive, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has said that a fresh notice seeking the resignation of the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) would be examined in accordance with the law.
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