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The Catch Up: 7 January


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This is the Catchup on 3 Things by The Indian Express and I'm Flora Swain.
Today is the 7th of January and here are today's headlines.

Delhi Election Schedule Announced
The Election Commission of India has revealed the poll schedule for the 2025 Delhi Assembly elections. Voting will take place on February 5, and results will be announced on February 8. The current Delhi Assembly's term ends on February 23. The Model Code of Conduct will be enforced throughout the election period. AAP chief Atishi reacted to the BJP-led Centre’s decision to revoke her official residence, stating she’ll continue working for Delhi from the streets if needed.

SC Rejects Plea on BPSC Exam Leak
The Supreme Court on Tuesday dismissed a petition seeking the cancellation of the Bihar Public Services Commission (BPSC) 70th Combined Competitive Exams due to an alleged paper leak. The bench, led by Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna, advised the petitioner to first approach the Patna High Court. The petitioner’s counsel highlighted the police’s brutal lathi-charge during demonstrations against the leak, which was witnessed nationwide.

Allu Arjun Visits Injured Boy from Stampede
Tollywood actor Allu Arjun visited the nine-year-old boy who was injured in a stampede during the premiere of Pushpa 2 on December 4. The boy’s mother, M. Revathi, tragically died in the incident at Sandhya Theatre. Arjun, granted bail after his arrest related to the case, stood by the boy, who remains in a coma. Doctors confirmed the boy’s vital signs were stable after Arjun's visit to the Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences.

Maharashtra Mandates FASTag by April 1
The Maharashtra Cabinet has made FASTag mandatory for all vehicles in the state starting April 1. FASTag service providers must now thoroughly verify their databases, ensuring that the vehicle details match the national VAHAN registry. This process aims to maintain accurate and updated data across the system to improve efficiency in toll collection and prevent any discrepancies in vehicle identification.

Deadly Earthquake Strikes Tibet
A 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck Tibet on Tuesday morning, leaving at least 95 dead and 130 injured. The epicenter, located near the border with Nepal, lies in a seismically active region where the Indian and Eurasian plates meet. The quake occurred at a depth of 10 kilometers, with tremors felt across neighboring countries. China’s state media reported severe damage, while rescue operations continue in the high-altitude region at 4,200 meters (13,800 feet).

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