
Morning Digest: ECI refutes Tulsi Gabbard’s claims on Indian EVMs, SC judgment on T.N. Governor says authorities can’t bypass constitutional mandate, and more
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Indian EVMs not connected to internet, Wi-Fi, says ECI amid Tulsi Gabbard’s comments
In the backdrop of U.S. Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard’s claims that electronic voting systems are vulnerable to hacking, the Election Commission of India on Friday (April 11, 2025) said India uses Electronic Voting Machines (EVM) which work like “simple, correct and accurate calculators” and cannot be tampered with.
Developed world more reliable trading partner than China, says Piyush Goyal
Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal on Friday (April 11, 2025) indicated a clear preference for India to work with European and North American partners for international trade instead of China.
Glad that day has come: U.S. Secretary of State on Justice for 26/11 victims with Rana’s extradition
The U.S. and India have long sought justice for the victims of the 26/11 Mumbai attacks and with the extradition of accused Tahawwur Rana, that day has come, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Friday (April 11, 2025).
Tamil Nadu Governor case: Authorities occupying high offices must be guided by values of Constitution, says Supreme Court

Phase V of COVID-19 survey finds 97% seropositivity among the elderly in six districts of Tamil Nadu
Phase V of COVID-19 serosurvey in Tamil Nadu shows 97% seropositivity among elderly, indicating high immunity levels.

Two TDP activists and a constable injured as violence erupts during Jagan’s visit to Podili. Trouble breaks out as YSRCP cadre and leaders pelt stones and slippers on women staging a protest seeking an apology from the YSRCP chief for the alleged derogatory remarks on Amaravati women during a debate on the TV channel his family owns.