The Supreme Court intervened in the Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) election, directing a recount of votes for the president’s position due to challenges from various groups. Following the recount, senior advocate Vikas Singh maintained his role as president, while the vote tally for rival candidate Adish Aggarwala saw a decrease. This decision underscores the court’s involvement in ensuring electoral integrity within the SCBA.
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Watch: Guwahati submerged as heavy rain causes severe waterlogging
Incessant heavy rainfall in Guwahati over the past 24 hours caused severe waterlogging, prompting rescue efforts from the State Disaster Response Force and local authorities. The downpour, attributed to a depression over northern Bangladesh and Meghalaya, resulted in Guwahati recording its highest-ever May rainfall of 111 mm and led to at least 32 fatalities across five northeastern states, including nine in Assam. While a decrease in rainfall intensity is expected, residents in vulnerable areas remain...
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