Top news of the day: Voter turnout at 77% in Mizoram, 70% in Chhattisgarh as of 5 p.m.; Supreme Court bars stubble burning in Delhi, nearby States immediately, and more
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Top news updates from The Hindu on November 07, 2023
Assembly elections | Voter turnout at 70% in Chhattisgarh; 77% in Mizoram as of 5 p.m.
Mizoram recorded 77.04% polling in the Assembly elections held on November 7 while 70.87% of voters exercised their franchise in Chhattisgarh in the first phase of polling in 20 Assembly seats in the State, according to Election Commission data at 5 p.m. Mizoram went to polls for all the 40 Assembly seats in the state. Data at 5 p.m. showed Khairagarh-Chhuyikhadangandayi Assembly constituency in Chhattisgarh recorded the highest voter turnout of 76.31% in the State. It was closely followed by Mohla-Manpur-Ambagarh Chouki at 76%.
Air pollution | Supreme Court orders Delhi and neighbouring States to stop stubble burning immediately
The Supreme Court on November 7 directed the State governments of Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Delhi to ensure that stubble burning is “forthwith” stopped as an immediate measure to protect the lives and health of people. “Pollution is not a political game where one State shifts the blame to another depending on the ruling political dispensation… This [pollution] is a murder of the health of the people. You see children in Delhi suffering from health issues,” Justice Sanjay Kishan Kaul said.
Celebrate, but not at the cost of the environment, says Supreme Court
Days before Deepavali celebrations, the Supreme Court clarified on November 7 that its orders to minimise air and noise pollution caused by firecrackers bind States across the country and not just Delhi National Capital Region. “Celebrations can take place, but with some moderation. One can bring happiness to others with celebrations, but not at the cost of the environment,” Justice M.M. Sundresh, on the Bench, said.
Kept in the dark; democratic norms thrown to wind, says Congress MP Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury on selection of Chief Information Commissioner
Bombay High Court grants bail to Chetan Patil in Shivaji statue collapse case; sculptor Jaydeep Apte's plea pending.
Deadly rinderpest outbreak devastates Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary, highlighting the threat of diseases from domestic cattle to wild populations.
Suryanarkoil Mutt's history, traditions, and leadership succession explained in detail with references and comparisons to other Saivaite Mutts.
Upalokayukta takes action against officials for neglecting century-old Kelageri Tank in Dharwad, setting 20-day deadline for rejuvenation.
On World Fisheries Day, India launches projects for marine and inland aquaculture, aiming to transform the fisheries sector and blue economy.
Lokayukta police raid uncovers ₹26.6 crore in assets from government officials in Karnataka, leading to investigations and cases filed.
Court boycott by advocates in Tamil Nadu demands Advocates Protection Bill for safety, affecting litigants from remote villages.
Army faces allegations of harassment and torture in Kishtwar, Jammu; probe ordered, sparking concerns over human rights violations.
Karnataka’s software and services exports crossed ₹4.11 lakh crore during fiscal 2023-24 (March 2024) from ₹3.2 lakh crore a year ago, marking a 27% year-on-year growth, Minister for IT&BT, Priyank Kharge, said here on Thursday quoting Software Technology Parks of India (STPI) data.
Continuous rainfall in Thoothukudi has caused severe hardship for residents as rainwater has inundated several areas. Efforts to drain stagnant water in the city have been intensified
Indictment details Adani bribery scheme to secure solar power contracts, involving Adani Green Energy and Azure Power executives.