Top news of the day: CBI examining Lokpal-referred complaint against Mahua Moitra; 68% voter turnout till 5 p.m. in Rajasthan Assembly polls, and more
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Top news updates from The Hindu on November 25, 2023
CBI examining Lokpal-referred complaint against Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra
The CBI is looking into a complaint forwarded by the Lokpal regarding the allegation against Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra related to certain questions raised by her in the Lok Sabha, according to sources. Clarifying that no preliminary inquiry has been instituted against Ms. Moitra so far, a source said the agency is currently examining the Lokpal reference.
Rajasthan Assembly elections | 68.24% voter turnout recorded till 5 p.m.
Rajasthan recorded 68.24% voter turnout till 5 p.m. in the Assembly polls on November 25, the Election Commission said. According to the Election Commission, Bagidora recorded a voter turnout of 78.21% whereas the capital city Jaipur recorded 69.22%. Jaisalmer recorded 76.57% and Ganganagar recorded 72.09%. Till 5 p.m., the maximum voter turnout was recorded in the Pokaran constituency with 81.12%.
Uttarakhand tunnel collapse | Rescue teams plan manual drilling from Silkyara tunnel’s mouth
Rescuers working to bring out the 41 workers trapped inside the Silkyara tunnel in Uttarkashi, will now focus on vertical drilling, after the rescue operation was again halted after the auger machine broke down. International tunnelling expert Arnold Dix said the auger machine engaged for drilling through the rubble at the Silkyara tunnel has busted with rescuers considering other options, including vertical and manual drilling. Meanwhile, a new drilling machine used to dig vertically was brought to the accident site on November 25. The NDMA said that 47-meters of drilling was done so far, while efforts were on to retrieve broken part of auger machine. Rescue operations at Silkyara tunnel will take time, and the focus is now on vertical drilling, it said and added that 86 m of vertical drilling was needed to reach Silkyara tunnel’s crust.
Aditya-L1 solar probe expected to enter L1 orbit on January 7, says ISRO chairman
Eighty-six participants from 11 countries will descend on Kolahalamedu in scenic Wagamon, nestled along the Western Ghats, for a five-day paragliding competition beginning on March 19.
Deputy CM Shivakumar plans to revise Cauvery water tariff by one paise per litre to address mounting losses.
Tagore Centenary Hall in Kozhikode to be demolished for a modern multipurpose complex with advanced facilities and amenities.
Bengaluru records hottest day of the year with temperatures exceeding 35°C, dry air and no clouds forecasted.
Vivek Atray's inspiring journey from civil servant to motivational speaker, author, and sports enthusiast resonates with the youth. He released his new and fifth book The Middle of Everything in March
BJP infighting intensifies with Lingayat community conventions planned by rival camps in Karnataka.
‘Appu’, the 2002 Kannada film directed by Puri Jagannadh, launched Puneeth Rajkumar as a hero in the Kannada film industry. The movie was re-released as a part of the actor’s 50th birth anniversary celebrations
Hyderabad Holi 2025: Colours, beats & treats fill the streets
Cocoa farmers in Andhra Pradesh face crisis as domestic prices fall, demand government intervention for fair pricing.
Special Court denies bail to Ranya Rao for gold smuggling; investigation into international syndicate continues, involving actor Tarun Raju.
36-hour hackathon tackling human-animal conflict with innovative solutions, judged by IT and Forest Department experts for cash prizes.
Namma Raste conference highlights citizen-driven initiatives for better urban mobility, accessibility, and safety in Bengaluru.
Coimbatore Corporation to convert medians under flyovers into green spaces with private funding for city beautification and maintenance.