The Public Accounts Committee met to discuss important issues. The SIR exercise in Bihar and official documents were key topics. Concerns arose about ineligible individuals obtaining Aadhaar and voter IDs. Some BJP MPs worried about welfare benefits reaching the wrong people. Suggestions were made to simplify Aadhaar corrections. The committee also addressed difficulties faced by Aadhaar cardholders with errors.
The Supreme Court has commuted the death sentences of two convicts, emphasizing that the brutality of a crime cannot be the sole determinant for capital punishment. The court stressed the importance of considering mitigating circumstances such as socio-economic background and psychological state. The convicts will now serve life sentences without the possibility of remission.
Enforcement Directorate raided 14 locations linked to Jamaluddin, also known as Chhangur Baba. The raids occurred in Balrampur, Uttar Pradesh, and Mumbai. The investigation focuses on suspected illegal religious conversions and money laundering. Authorities suspect foreign funding of around Rs 100 crore. Preliminary findings show Rs 68 crore routed through bank accounts. The case involves document forgery as well.
The US Embassy in India has cautioned Indian travelers about potential visa revocations for crimes like theft and assault, following a viral video of an Indian woman attempting to shoplift $1,300 worth of goods in the US. The Ministry of External Affairs emphasized the importance of abiding by foreign laws to maintain a positive image abroad.
The UK government has confirmed lowering the voting age to 16 for all UK elections, aligning with Scotland and Wales, potentially adding 1.5 million young voters. Alongside this, British voters can now use UK-issued bank cards as voter ID, and stricter measures will be implemented to combat foreign donations and protect candidates from harassment.
