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Justice Abhay Oka presented compelling arguments for a structured legal framework to ensure election commissioners' independence. He cited Lal Krishna Advani's collegium system as a potential method for their selection. Oka placed strong emphasis on civil discourse as a pillar of democracy and raised alarms about environmental issues fueling rising temperatures in urban areas like Thane and Mumbai. Additionally, he recommended more efficient uses for public transport funding.

In the upcoming week, the Railways is set to launch two innovative Vande Bharat sleeper train services. The Delhi-Varanasi service will begin on October 31, linking the capital with a vital religious hub for many. On November 1, the Bengaluru-Mumbai route will also kick off, providing significant time savings over existing journeys. These additions mark a strategic effort to enhance overnight travel and passenger convenience across the rail network.

Uttarakhand chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Monday criticised Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge over his remarks concerning Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s father and targeted Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav over his alleged use of the term “infiltrators” for the people of Uttarakhand. Dhami questioned the Congress party’s alliance with the Samajwadi Party, saying it must decide whether the alliance or the self-respect of Uttarakhand was more important to it.

The inauguration of CyRIS by SBI marks a significant step in advancing cybersecurity measures and threat intelligence in finance. Centered around THINK, INNOVATE, and DEFEND, it promotes a cooperative approach among banks, fintechs, and regulators to strengthen resilience. CS Setty, SBI chairman, underscored that bolstering cybersecurity is crucial for maintaining customer trust and proactively addressing threats, alongside regular training for employees and raising customer awareness on digital

Congress party president Mallikarjun Kharge announced a rally in New Delhi to protest vote theft allegations. The rally, titled 'Vote Bachao, Desh Bachao,' aims to challenge the special electoral roll revision process. Meanwhile, BJP leader Amit Shah will participate in a counter-march in Telangana on November 2. The political tension arises from differing accusations regarding electoral irregularities and vote deletions.

In response to Mallikarjun Kharge's recent remarks about Prime Minister Narendra Modi, BJP activists took to the streets in various locations including Bihar, Jammu, and Bengaluru. The protests, spearheaded by local BJP leaders, called for an official apology from Kharge. While Congress rallied behind Kharge, the BJP accused him of demonstrating a lack of respect towards Modi and his family, igniting a national debate on political respect and decorum.

In response to Mallikarjun Kharge's recent remarks about Prime Minister Narendra Modi, BJP activists took to the streets in various locations including Bihar, Jammu, and Bengaluru. The protests, spearheaded by local BJP leaders, called for an official apology from Kharge. While Congress rallied behind Kharge, the BJP accused him of demonstrating a lack of respect towards Modi and his family, igniting a national debate on political respect and decorum.

In a recent event marking Dr. Krishna Singh's birth anniversary in Patna, Madhya Pradesh minister Vishvas Sarang took aim at Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge for his disparaging remarks about Prime Minister Narendra Modi's late parents. Sarang criticized the need for greater respect towards cultural customs surrounding the deceased, labeling Kharge's comments as wholly unacceptable. He condemned the Congress party's silence on the matter, voicing concern over their current political behavio

Defence minister Rajnath Singh has taken a strong stand against Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge's statements about Prime Minister Modi, labeling them as disrespectful to both the leader and the nation. Singh asserted that Modi remains focused on serving citizens and undeterred by such comments. Following these remarks, a protest by the BJP's Patna Metropolitan unit was promptly organized.

A new AI model, FAHR-Face, estimates biological age and predicts cancer patient survival risk using facial photos. This model was trained on millions of images and showed an average error of about five years. Alongside this, another model identified high-risk cancer patients based on their appearance, highlighting significant survival differences. While results were promising in the US and Netherlands, further validation is needed in other populations.

Bharatiya Janata Party has lodged a police complaint against Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge in Patna. The complaint relates to Kharge's remarks about Prime Minister Modi during an event during 139th birth anniversary Bihar's first CM, Shrikrishna Singh. Krishna Kumar Singh, a BJP worker, demands an apology from Kharge within 24 hours. The initial report was filed at Kotwali police station, then transferred to Gandhi Maidan.