Ballia News Digest
A firecracker factory explosion in Siwan, Bihar, reportedly killed a husband, wife and their daughter, according to Bhaskar English. Mixed turnout was also reported in Bihar and Uttar Pradesh Legislative Council (MLC) polls.
Ballia & Bihar Today
Family of Three Killed in Siwan Firecracker Factory Blast
An explosion at a firecracker factory in Siwan, Bihar, reportedly killed a husband, wife and their daughter, according to Bhaskar English. The report describes the bodies as scattered outside a house.
Bihar Woman Found Dead; Family Alleges Dowry Harassment
A woman was found dead in Bihar, and her family has alleged dowry harassment and pressure to convert, according to India Today. These are the family's allegations as reported; the available summary does not state any findings.
Mixed Turnout in Bihar and UP MLC Polls
Voter turnout in the Legislative Council (MLC) polls in Bihar and Uttar Pradesh was reported as mixed, according to MillenniumPost. The available summary does not include turnout figures.
India News
48 Delhi Villages to Get Urban Status
NDTV reports that 48 villages in Delhi are set to receive urban status, which will affect their residents. The available summary does not detail the specific changes.
ITBP Chief Says Border Is Disturbed When China Changes Patrols
The chief of the Indo-Tibetan Border Police said the border becomes disturbed when China diverges from its usual patrolling patterns, according to NDTV. The remark concerned a face-off.
Ministry Blames China for Border Disturbances
The Ministry of External Affairs said the border gets disturbed from time to time and blamed China, responding to the ITBP chief's remark, according to The Times of India.
Face-Off With China Continues in Arunachal Pradesh
The Border Police Force chief said a face-off with China is continuing in Arunachal Pradesh, according to NDTV.
Shashi Tharoor Responds to 'Regime Change' Remarks
Shashi Tharoor responded to remarks about 'regime change' with a retort referring to the 'Emergency', according to NDTV.
Uttar Pradesh Poll Body Explains Voter Entry Glitch
The Uttar Pradesh electoral body explained a glitch that produced bizarre voter entries, according to NDTV.
Protesters March to Election Commission Demanding CEC's Resignation
Protesters marched to the Election Commission demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, according to DW.
Gandhi's Nephew Told to Remove Photos From Delhi Exhibition
Gandhi's nephew was told to take down photos depicting youth protests from a New Delhi exhibition, according to DW.