India News Digest
A dispute over the deletion of about 130 million names from India's voter rolls is drawing protests and scrutiny, including from a U.S. lawmaker. Separately, the Indian rupee rose after the central bank unveiled currency-defense measures.
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Voter Roll Deletions Draw Scrutiny and Street Protests
Reports say about 130 million names have been deleted from India's voter rolls, prompting questions from Indian voters, who are protesting in the streets. A U.S. lawmaker has also expressed concern over the move.
Cockroach Protesters Defy Crackdown
Protesters associated with the 'Cockroach' movement have continued demonstrations despite a government crackdown. Leaders have been sent to judicial custody over the protests.
Rupee Rises on Central Bank Currency Measures
The Indian rupee gained after the Reserve Bank of India unveiled measures aimed at defending the currency. The report comes from the Wall Street Journal.
Tata Battle Could Reshape Corporate India
The Financial Times reports that a dispute involving the Tata group has the potential to reshape India Inc. Further details were not available in the headline summary.
SEBI Issues Final Orders in Rajesh Exports Case
India's markets regulator has passed final orders in the Rajesh Exports case, according to Reuters. Details of the orders were not available in the headline summary.
India to Roll Out Data Centre Policy
India plans to introduce a data centre policy as concerns grow over the power consumption of such facilities. The policy aims to address those concerns, according to Reuters.
West Indies Level T20 Series 2-2 Against India
West Indies levelled the T20 series 2-2 against India, with Shai Hope scoring a century and Paul taking a five-wicket haul. The result was reported by Cricinfo, Al Jazeera and Yahoo Sports.
Amnesty Calls for Release of Jantar Mantar Protest Leaders
Amnesty International has called for the release of CJP leaders arrested after attempting peaceful protests at Jantar Mantar in Delhi. The group frames the arrests as a matter of the right to peaceful protest.
India News
Starlink Told to Comply With Rules Before Market Entry
India has told Starlink to comply with local rules before it can enter the Indian market, according to The Times of India. The satellite internet provider has not yet entered the market.
Internet Subscriber Base Crosses 111 Crore
India's internet subscriber base has crossed 111 crore, according to News On AIR. The figure reflects the continued growth of connectivity in the country.
Court Summons Dhruv Rathee in 2018 Video Case
A Delhi court has issued a summons to YouTuber Dhruv Rathee in a case over a 2018 video titled 'BJP IT Cell'. The case concerns that video.
Top Court Criticises Poll Body Over Missing Footage
The Supreme Court has criticised the Election Commission over missing footage, saying it should not make lame excuses. The remarks were reported by NDTV.
Rahul and Priyanka Gandhi Meet Ankita Bhandari's Parents
Congress leaders Rahul and Priyanka Gandhi met the parents of Ankita Bhandari as they protested the appointment of a Sikkim Governor. The protest was reported by The Hindu.
Death Sentences Handed Down in Meerut Blue Drum Murder
Death sentences have been handed down in a Meerut murder case, 590 days after the blue drum involved was sealed, according to NDTV. The case concerns a murder in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh.
CJP Leader Heckled at Airport
CJP leader Abhijeet Dipke was heckled at an airport, with a passenger asking him why he was ruining the country. The incident was reported by NDTV.
Notable quotes
How do you explain the deletion of 130 million names? — Indian voters, as quoted in The Guardian headline