Evening news wrap: EC extends SIR deadline in 6 states; IndiGo offers Rs 10,000 vouchers to affected passengers; and more

The Election Commission on Thursday issued a revised Special Intensive Revision (SIR) schedule for Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, MP, Chhattisgarh, UP and Andaman and Nicobar Islands following requests from CEOs. In the earlier revised schedule, the Enumeration Period for these 6 States/UT was till December 11, and the earlier date of publication of the draft Electoral Rolls was December 16. Read full story IndiGo on Thursday said it will offer Rs 10,000 travel vouchers to passengers who were stranded for long hours during the widespread flight disruptions between December 3 and 5. The airline said the move aims to compensate customers affected by severe congestion at several airports after a large-scale crew shortage triggered delays and cancellations. Read full storyGoa Police on Thursday told the court that Saurabh and Gaurav Luthra, wanted in the Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub fire that killed 25 people, had “misled” investigators and shown “no cooperation” during the probe, according to statements made in court. Read full storyAt least 22 labourers from Assam are feared dead after a mini truck fell into a deep gorge in Arunachal Pradesh’s Anjaw district near the Indo‑China border. The accident occurred on Monday night along the high‑altitude Hayuliang–Chaglagam road. Read full storyA Delhi court on Thursday granted interim bail to former JNU student leader Umar Khalid in the Delhi riots larger conspiracy case, allowing him to remain out of custody from December 16 to 29 to attend his sister’s wedding. Read full story