VP Dhankhar Resigns Air India Fire Scare Bihar Voter List Issues

The Hindu

6 days ago

In a significant political move, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar has resigned from his post, citing health concerns. His abrupt exit comes amid reports that he encouraged opposition leaders to initiate an impeachment motion against a former Delhi High Court judge—something the government reportedly preferred to handle in the Lok Sabha. The resignation has triggered debate over both timing and motive.
Air India has again come under scrutiny after two aircraft incidents in quick succession. On July 22, a flight from Hong Kong to Delhi experienced an auxiliary power unit (APU) fire shortly after landing. All passengers were safe, and emergency systems worked as intended. A day earlier, another Air India flight bound for Kolkata aborted takeoff due to a technical snag.
In an unusual development, a British Royal Navy F-35B fighter jet that made an emergency landing in Kerala over a month ago finally took off after two weeks of repair. The Thiruvananthapuram airport charged Rs 5 lakh for parking and landing, and further repair charges will be handled by Air India.
Meanwhile, the Election Commission has identified over 52 lakh discrepancies in Bihar's electoral roll, including deceased and duplicate voters. Cleanup efforts are ongoing to ensure fair and accurate future elections.
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