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The Election Commission on Thursday extended the Special Intensive Revision deadline for Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Uttar Pradesh, and the Andaman & Nicobar Islands. IndiGo, meanwhile, announced Rs 10,000 travel vouchers for passengers stranded between December 3 and 5. In Goa, police told the court that the Luthra brothers, accused in the Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub fire that killed 25 people, had misled investigators and shown no cooperation. In Arunachal, at least 22 labourers from Assam are feared dead after their mini-truck plunged into a deep gorge near the Indo-China border. And in Delhi, a court granted interim bail to former JNU leader Umar Khalid from December 16 to 29.
News pointers
- Politics: EC extended the SIR deadline for six states including Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Uttar Pradesh and Andaman & Nicobar Islands.
- Aviation: IndiGo announced Rs 10,000 travel vouchers for passengers stranded between December 3–5 after widespread delays.
- Goa fire case: Police told court that the Luthra brothers, accused in the Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub blaze, misled investigators and did not cooperate.
- Arunachal tragedy: At least 22 labourers from Assam are feared dead after their mini-truck plunged into a deep gorge in Anjaw district near the Indo-China border.
- Delhi riots case: A Delhi court granted interim bail to former JNU leader Umar Khalid from December 16–29 so he can attend his sister’s wedding.
Here are the top 5 stories for the evening
EC extends SIR deadline in 6 states; no extension for BengalThe Election Commission on Thursday issued a revised Special Intensive Revision (SIR) schedule for Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, MP, Chhattisgarh, UP and Andaman and Nicobar Islands following requests from CEOs. In the earlier revised schedule, the Enumeration Period for these 6 States/UT was till December 11, and the earlier date of publication of the draft Electoral Rolls was December 16. Read full story
IndiGo offers Rs 10,000 vouchers to passengers stranded between December 3–5IndiGo on Thursday said it will offer Rs 10,000 travel vouchers to passengers who were stranded for long hours during the widespread flight disruptions between December 3 and 5. The airline said the move aims to compensate customers affected by severe congestion at several airports after a large-scale crew shortage triggered delays and cancellations. Read full storyGoa nightclub fire: Luthra brothers misled police – what cops told courtGoa Police on Thursday told the court that Saurabh and Gaurav Luthra, wanted in the Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub fire that killed 25 people, had “misled” investigators and shown “no cooperation” during the probe, according to statements made in court. Read full story22 feared dead in Arunachal gorge tragedyAt least 22 labourers from Assam are feared dead after a mini truck fell into a deep gorge in Arunachal Pradesh’s Anjaw district near the Indo‑China border. The accident occurred on Monday night along the high‑altitude Hayuliang–Chaglagam road. Read full storyDelhi riots case: Umar Khalid gets interim bail; court gives relief for attending sister’s weddingA Delhi court on Thursday granted interim bail to former JNU student leader Umar Khalid in the Delhi riots larger conspiracy case, allowing him to remain out of custody from December 16 to 29 to attend his sister’s wedding. Read full story Go to Source
