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India Cancels Trains, Floods Capital with Police to Block Protests

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Authorities in New Delhi, India, implemented a virtual shutdown and deployed a heavy police presence to block a planned protest against a sweeping voter roll revision. The restrictions included the cancellation of trains entering the capital.

The widespread security measures and travel disruptions prompted an intervention by the country's highest court, highlighting escalating tensions surrounding electoral administration policies.

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