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Bombay HC issues notice to EC on plea against decision to skip VVPATs

Mumbai, Nov 7 (UNI) The Bombay High Court's Nagpur bench issued notice to the Maharashtra State Election Commission (SEC) on Friday about a petition challenging its decision not to use Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) enabled electronic voting machines (EVMs) to conduct the Maharashtra local civic body elections scheduled to begin from December 2, 2025.
The Nagpur bench of the Bombay High Court, headed by Justice Anil Kilor, asked for the Maharashtra State Election Commission's response to the petition by next week.
According to the petition filed before the Nagpur bench, Congress leader Prafulla Gudadhe said that VVPAT EVMs are essential for a transparent election process and to enable voters to verify that their votes have gone to candidates of their choice.
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Leopard enters house in Nagpur's Pardi area; 4 injured, rescue op underway

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Nagpur, Dec 10 (UNI) A leopard entered a house in the Pardi area of eastern Nagpur on Wednesday, sparking panic among residents and prompting a swift rescue operation by the Forest Department’s Transit Treatment Centre, officials said.
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Opposition leaders stage protest on Vidhan Bhavan steps, demand complete loan waivers

10 Dec 2025 | 2:18 AM

Nagpur, Dec 9 (UNI) Opposition members staged a demonstration on the steps of the Vidhan Bhavan in Nagpur on Tuesday, the second day of the Maharashtra Assembly's Winter session, demanding a complete loan waiver for farmers.
Prominent leaders from the Maha Vikas Aghadi, including Congress's Vijay Wadettiwar, Shiv Sena's Aditya Thackeray, and NCP's Shashikant Shinde, spearheaded the protest, voicing their concerns with fervent slogans on the steps of the legislative building.

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Abu Azmi criticises govt for focusing on Hindu-Muslim divide

10 Dec 2025 | 2:17 AM

Nagpur, Dec 9 (UNI) Samajwadi Party leader Abu Azmi on Tuesday criticised the government over the ongoing debate on 'Vande Mataram' in Parliament, accusing it of prioritising the Hindu-Muslim divide over pressing developmental issues.

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