Voter list lapse: ECI suspends 4 Bengal officers over fake entries; accused of sharing passwords to database

The Election Commission of India took action against officials in West Bengal. Four officials got suspended for sharing elector roll database credentials. They shared it with unauthorized people. The action followed reports of wrongful additions to electoral rolls in Baruipur Purba. Disciplinary proceedings and FIRs are expected. This is due to potential criminal misconduct.

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Rare virus: Chikungunya infects 7,000+ in Guangdong outbreak; covid like rules return as public worries

Guangdong province in China is grappling with a significant chikungunya outbreak, infecting over 7,000 people since July. Strict measures, reminiscent of COVID-19 protocols, include mandatory hospitalization and mosquito control. While most cases are mild, the US has issued a travel advisory, and local authorities are implementing aggressive strategies to curb the spread.

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