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Andhra Pradesh announces local body poll schedule; voting from October 28
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Andhra Pradesh announces local body poll schedule; voting from October 28

Andhra Pradesh State Election Commissioner Anil Chandra Punetha has announced the schedule for urban local body, MPTC, ZPTC and Gram Panchayat elections, with the Model Code of Conduct now in force across the State. Urban local bodies will vote on October 28, while MPTC and ZPTC polls are set for November 3 and panchayat elections will be held in three phases from November 26 to December 2.

15 Oct 2026, 05:35 AM
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Uniform Friday Sermons in J&K: Why the Waqf Board's Plan Has Sparked a Wider Debate
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Uniform Friday Sermons in J&K: Why the Waqf Board's Plan Has Sparked a Wider Debate

The Jammu and Kashmir Waqf Board has set up a committee of Islamic scholars to decide a common topic for Friday sermons in the mosques and shrines affiliated with it. The Board says uniform sermons will help address social issues such as drug abuse and delayed marriages, while critics question the move in a region where sermons have long had an independent political voice.

15 Oct 2026, 05:50 AM
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Questions Mount Over New White House Press Secretary's Legal Credentials
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Questions Mount Over New White House Press Secretary's Legal Credentials

Katie Zacharia, the new White House press secretary, is facing questions about her legal credentials after a report said she did not appear to be licensed in any US state. Her law degree from Pepperdine is confirmed by the university, but neither she nor the White House has produced evidence that she passed a bar examination. The White House says she is "uniquely qualified" for the role.

15 Oct 2026, 03:16 AM
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Supreme Court to hear Rahul Gandhi, INDIA bloc plea on SIR voter deletions today
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Supreme Court to hear Rahul Gandhi, INDIA bloc plea on SIR voter deletions today

The Supreme Court is set to hear a joint petition by Rahul Gandhi and other Opposition leaders seeking disclosure of Election Commission records on the Special Intensive Revision, which the petitioners say has deleted about 13 crore voters. Separately, the Indian Youth Congress has moved the Delhi High Court over Jantar Mantar's withdrawn protest-site status, and a fresh gathering has been announced for October 16 in Delhi.

15 Oct 2026, 03:53 AM
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Rahul Gandhi on CJP Jail Term: 'Jantar Mantar Belongs to the People of India'
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Rahul Gandhi on CJP Jail Term: 'Jantar Mantar Belongs to the People of India'

Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi has criticised the jail term given to CJP leaders, saying Jantar Mantar belongs to the people of India and that they would reclaim it. The remark has renewed a long-running argument over how far the law may regulate public protest in the capital. Jantar Mantar has served for decades as Delhi's designated site for demonstrations.

14 Oct 2026, 05:24 AM
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Rahul Gandhi-Led Plea on Voter Roll Revision to Be Heard Once Defects Cured: Supreme Court
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Rahul Gandhi-Led Plea on Voter Roll Revision to Be Heard Once Defects Cured: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court on Tuesday said a petition by Rahul Gandhi and ten opposition leaders on the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls will be listed once defects flagged by the registry are cured. The registry had pointed out 14 defects, including a missing clear copy of co-petitioner Mallikarjun Kharge's identity card. The plea alleges large-scale voter deletions and seeks an independent audit of the exercise.

13 Oct 2026, 01:48 PM
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Supreme Court Flags 14 Defects In Rahul Gandhi-Led Petition Against Poll Body
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Supreme Court Flags 14 Defects In Rahul Gandhi-Led Petition Against Poll Body

The Supreme Court registry has flagged 14 defects, including a Rs 220 shortfall in court fees and missing authorisations, in a joint petition filed by Rahul Gandhi and other opposition leaders against alleged electoral irregularities and the SIR of electoral rolls. The petitioners must address the objections before the plea can be listed for hearing. The petition names the Election Commission and its commissioners as respondents.

13 Oct 2026, 03:04 AM
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BJP Says 25 Congress MLAs Ready to Switch; Shivakumar: 'Induct Them Now'
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BJP Says 25 Congress MLAs Ready to Switch; Shivakumar: 'Induct Them Now'

Karnataka BJP president B Y Vijayendra claimed on Monday that 25 Congress legislators, including state ministers, would join the BJP if elections were held now, without offering names or evidence. Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar dismissed the claim and asked the BJP to induct them immediately. The exchange comes amid allegations of sting operations and a dispute over cross-voting in the Rajya Sabha elections.

13 Oct 2026, 03:14 AM
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J&K Waqf Board Pushes For Common Friday Sermons, Preachers’ Panel To Decide Topics
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J&K Waqf Board Pushes For Common Friday Sermons, Preachers’ Panel To Decide Topics

The J&K Waqf Board has asked preachers at its mosques to deliver a common Friday sermon, with a committee of religious scholars to decide topics in advance. Board chairperson Syed Darakhshan Andrabi said the Khutba Rasool will remain unchanged and the committee, not officials, will choose topics. The Board is also seeking suggestions on bringing non-Waqf-affiliated mosques into the fold.

13 Oct 2026, 03:26 AM
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Supreme Court to hear pleas against Delhi metro closures as anti-CEC protests continue
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Supreme Court to hear pleas against Delhi metro closures as anti-CEC protests continue

The Supreme Court is to hear petitions on October 13 challenging the closure of several Delhi metro stations during protests against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Delhi Police has sought to extend the deployment of 273 CAPF companies in the capital until October 20, citing possible further protests. The agitation centres on alleged irregularities and large-scale voter deletions in the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls.

13 Oct 2026, 03:41 AM
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Congress Kerala Unit's Post Urging CJI Surya Kant to Resign Draws BJP Ire
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Congress Kerala Unit's Post Urging CJI Surya Kant to Resign Draws BJP Ire

The Congress's Kerala unit has drawn criticism from the BJP after posting a message addressed to Chief Justice of India Surya Kant asking him to resign. The exchange has revived a familiar debate over how far political criticism of the judiciary should go, and where the constitutional line between fair comment and pressure on the courts lies.

12 Oct 2026, 01:43 PM
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Dalit Sangharsha Samiti protests in Kalaburagi over alleged misuse of ED, CBI and IT
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Dalit Sangharsha Samiti protests in Kalaburagi over alleged misuse of ED, CBI and IT

A faction of the Karnataka Rajya Dalit Sangharsha Samiti protested in Kalaburagi, alleging that the Union government is misusing the ED, Income Tax Department and CBI to target Opposition leaders. The organisation submitted a memorandum to the President through the State government and demanded the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over the electoral roll revision.

12 Oct 2026, 01:53 PM
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TDP to Give Up to 40% Reservation to BCs in Andhra Local Body Elections, Says Naidu
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TDP to Give Up to 40% Reservation to BCs in Andhra Local Body Elections, Says Naidu

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu announced that the TDP will allocate up to 40% of seats to Backward Classes in the upcoming local body elections. He criticised the YSRCP for reducing BC reservations from 34% to 24% and accused it of delaying elections. Naidu called for coordination among allies and said the polls would be a test for party leaders.

11 Oct 2026, 01:38 PM
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Goa Police Detain Dozens, Block CJP Protest Against CEC Gyanesh Kumar at Azad Maidan
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Goa Police Detain Dozens, Block CJP Protest Against CEC Gyanesh Kumar at Azad Maidan

Goa Police detained dozens of protesters in Panaji on Sunday and stopped a CJP demonstration against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar from being held at Azad Maidan. Former Allahabad High Court chief justice Ferdin Rebello and other public figures were barred from the venue. The protest is part of a wider opposition demand, based on contested allegations, over the special intensive revision of electoral rolls.

11 Oct 2026, 01:44 PM
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Bangla Sahib row: DSGMC files police complaint against Kejriwal, AAP leaders
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Bangla Sahib row: DSGMC files police complaint against Kejriwal, AAP leaders

The Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee has filed a police complaint against AAP leaders, including Arvind Kejriwal, alleging that party workers protested inside Gurdwara Bangla Sahib on Saturday and that misleading videos of the incident were later circulated. The AAP and Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann have separately accused the police of entering the gurdwara to detain protesters, a claim the Delhi Police denies.

11 Oct 2026, 01:48 PM
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Parliamentary Panel Flags Deep Flaws in NTA; Congress Seeks Government Action
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Parliamentary Panel Flags Deep Flaws in NTA; Congress Seeks Government Action

The Congress has cited a Parliamentary Standing Committee report that it says documents serious lapses at the National Testing Agency and the Ministry of Education, including nine known paper leaks and a 41% vacancy in the agency's sanctioned posts. The party has urged the government to act on the panel's findings, which were submitted to the Chairman, Rajya Sabha.

11 Oct 2026, 05:44 AM
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Over 2,500 Detained in Delhi as Anti-CEC Marches Blocked From Jantar Mantar
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Over 2,500 Detained in Delhi as Anti-CEC Marches Blocked From Jantar Mantar

Delhi Police detained nearly 2,500 protesters on Saturday as marches to Jantar Mantar demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar were blocked by heavy security, transport shutdowns and orders under Section 163 of the BNSS. Among those held were CJP leaders and four former Chief Ministers; police said all were released by evening. Organisers said they will attempt the march every day until the CEC steps down.

11 Oct 2026, 02:55 AM
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Trump asks Supreme Court to revive 2016 election lawsuit against Hillary Clinton
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Trump asks Supreme Court to revive 2016 election lawsuit against Hillary Clinton

US President Donald Trump has asked the Supreme Court to revive his dismissed lawsuit against Hillary Clinton over the 2016 election, arguing that sanctions imposed by lower courts threaten the Presidency. A federal judge and an appeals court had dismissed the case as frivolous and ordered nearly $1 million in penalties against Mr Trump and his lawyer. The Supreme Court has not yet said whether it will take up the appeal.

10 Oct 2026, 03:07 AM
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Delhi Security Tightened Ahead of CJP Protest: 400 Detained, Metro Shut, 250 Trains Cancelled
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Delhi Security Tightened Ahead of CJP Protest: 400 Detained, Metro Shut, 250 Trains Cancelled

Delhi has deployed over 20,000 security personnel and detained more than 400 people ahead of a CJP protest at Jantar Mantar. Forty-five metro stations will be closed, over 250 trains cancelled, and internet suspended near Janpath for 24 hours. The CJP says it will go ahead despite police denying permission, while the Supreme Court has observed that there cannot be a complete prohibition on transport.

10 Oct 2026, 03:27 AM
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Delhi Police Detain Protesters at Jantar Mantar as CEC Resignation Demand Builds
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Delhi Police Detain Protesters at Jantar Mantar as CEC Resignation Demand Builds

Delhi Police began detaining protesters at Jantar Mantar on Saturday after denying permission for a CJP-led demonstration demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and a rollback of the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. Internet curbs, market and Metro closures and cancelled trains are in place, while the Home Ministry has asked States to stop protesters from travelling to the capital.

10 Oct 2026, 03:49 AM
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Special Camps on Saturday to Enroll New Voters at All Polling Stations
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Special Camps on Saturday to Enroll New Voters at All Polling Stations

Special camps to enrol new voters will be held on Saturday, October 10, at all polling stations from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Eligible citizens who have completed 18 years can submit Form 6 with required documents. Electors Registration Officers are visiting homes to collect forms, and enrolment is also possible via the ECINET App.

08 Oct 2026, 01:56 PM
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New FIRs against Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra over Delhi INDIA bloc protest
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New FIRs against Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra over Delhi INDIA bloc protest

Delhi Police have registered fresh FIRs against Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and other Congress leaders over the INDIA bloc's protest against electoral roll revision on October 7. The cases allege assault on a police constable and damage to a police vehicle, while the detained leaders were released later. The Election Commission has rejected the Opposition's allegations about the revision process.

08 Oct 2026, 05:48 AM
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Congress Seeks Action Over Shivamogga Voter Deletion Plea, Alleges False Information
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Congress Seeks Action Over Shivamogga Voter Deletion Plea, Alleges False Information

The Shivamogga District Congress Committee has asked the administration to act against a BJP office-bearer it accuses of furnishing false information to seek deletion of 81 names, most of them Muslim voters, from a draft electoral roll in Tirthahalli taluk. The tahsildar has ordered verification by the Revenue Inspector and Booth Level Officer, with objections open until October 23.

07 Oct 2026, 01:42 PM
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PM Modi Marks 25 Years in Public Office With Temple Prayers in Delhi
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PM Modi Marks 25 Years in Public Office With Temple Prayers in Delhi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi offered prayers at a Delhi temple, marking 25 years since he became chief minister of Gujarat in October 2001. The visit was a personal, faith-related engagement with no policy announcements. His career has since spanned three terms as Gujarat chief minister and three as prime minister.

07 Oct 2026, 03:27 AM
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INDIA Bloc MPs to March to Election Commission Today Over SIR, 'Vote Theft' Row
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INDIA Bloc MPs to March to Election Commission Today Over SIR, 'Vote Theft' Row

Opposition INDIA bloc MPs are set to march from Parliament House to the Election Commission of India headquarters in New Delhi on Tuesday, protesting against allegations of "vote theft" and the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. Security has been tightened around Vijay Chowk, with Delhi Police barricades and Rapid Action Force personnel deployed. The bloc also plans to meet President Droupadi Murmu to raise its concerns.

06 Oct 2026, 03:06 AM
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Bypoll voting under way in six seats; AJUP chief Humayun Kabir detained at Rejinagar party office
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Bypoll voting under way in six seats; AJUP chief Humayun Kabir detained at Rejinagar party office

Voting is under way for byelections to five Assembly seats in West Bengal, Tamil Nadu and Puducherry, and one Lok Sabha seat in Assam, with counting due on October 9. In Rejinagar, AJUP chief Humayun Kabir was detained and taken away from his party office during polling, following what party workers described as an altercation with police; there has been no immediate official account of the incident. The BJP, Congress, AJUP and two Trinamool factions are contesting Rejinagar, while Nandigram, Madurantakam, Dharapuram, Thattanchavady and Nagaon also go to the polls.

06 Oct 2026, 03:47 AM
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Karnataka minorities unite ahead of Winter Session, press for repeal of two laws
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Karnataka minorities unite ahead of Winter Session, press for repeal of two laws

Muslim and Christian communities in Karnataka are jointly pressing the Congress government to withdraw the 2020 cattle slaughter law and the 2022 anti-conversion law, and to clarify its position on reservation and the stalled hate speech Bill. Community leaders have called the December Winter Session their last realistic window, while ministers say the government is still considering the matter and that the Law Department will take a call.

05 Oct 2026, 03:43 PM
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Tejashwi Yadav Alleges Bihar Electoral Fraud, Calls CEC a BJP 'Puppet'; BJP Hits Back
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Tejashwi Yadav Alleges Bihar Electoral Fraud, Calls CEC a BJP 'Puppet'; BJP Hits Back

RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav has announced block-level 'Aakrosh March' protests on October 7 and district sit-ins on October 8 against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, alleging electoral fraud during Bihar's special intensive revision and claiming the poll body is acting at the BJP's behest. The BJP rejected the charges, accusing Mr. Yadav of attacking a constitutional institution to mask an agenda of bringing back 'Jungle Raj'.

05 Oct 2026, 03:51 PM
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BJP Names Eight Rajya Sabha Candidates From Uttar Pradesh, Drops All Sitting Members
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BJP Names Eight Rajya Sabha Candidates From Uttar Pradesh, Drops All Sitting Members

The BJP has announced eight Rajya Sabha candidates from Uttar Pradesh, dropping all eight of its sitting members, including Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri and Minister of State B.L. Verma. The list gives representation to OBC, Brahmin and Scheduled Caste communities. Elections for 10 Uttar Pradesh seats will be held on October 16, where the SP has so far fielded two candidates.

05 Oct 2026, 03:53 PM
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BJP, JD(S) Renew Karnataka Alliance for All Future Polls, First Test on October 23: Yediyurappa
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BJP, JD(S) Renew Karnataka Alliance for All Future Polls, First Test on October 23: Yediyurappa

BJP and JD(S) will contest all future Karnataka elections together under the NDA banner, former Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa said, describing the alliance as a lasting arrangement ahead of the 2028 Assembly polls. The tie-up faces its first test in the October 23 Legislative Council elections to four graduates' and teachers' constituencies. Mr. Yediyurappa also levelled allegations against the Congress government on the electoral roll revision, education vacancies and drought relief.

05 Oct 2026, 01:48 PM
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Congress Alleges Tribal Students Detained in Mumbai Ahead of Azad Maidan Protest
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Congress Alleges Tribal Students Detained in Mumbai Ahead of Azad Maidan Protest

The Maharashtra Congress has alleged that Mumbai Police detained tribal students who had travelled to the city to protest at Azad Maidan, demanding the resignation of the State's tribal development minister. The party also claimed police tried to forcibly enter its Tilak Bhavan office, where students from Nashik were staying. The Mumbai Police and the State government had not publicly responded to the allegations.

05 Oct 2026, 05:09 AM
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US Midterms: Economy, Iran War, Immigration and AI Shape How Americans Will Vote
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US Midterms: Economy, Iran War, Immigration and AI Shape How Americans Will Vote

Americans go to the polls on November 3 to decide who controls Congress for the final two years of Donald Trump's presidency. Surveys show household finances dominate voter concerns, followed by the war with Iran, immigration, government ethics and artificial intelligence. On immigration, once a clear Republican strength, the two parties are now running level in voter trust.

05 Oct 2026, 05:29 AM
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Pilot Accuses CEC Gyanesh Kumar of Sidestepping Fellow Commissioners on Voter Roll Revision
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Pilot Accuses CEC Gyanesh Kumar of Sidestepping Fellow Commissioners on Voter Roll Revision

Congress leader Sachin Pilot has accused Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar of sidelining the two other Election Commissioners during the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls, alleging that voters are being selectively deleted and demanding action against him. Mr. Pilot, speaking in Jaipur, also criticised the Rajasthan government's handling of drought-like conditions and the AAP government in Punjab on law and order, while saying a party matter involving Vishvendra Singh would be taken up internally.

05 Oct 2026, 05:39 AM
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Uttarakhand Final Voter Roll: 9 Lakh Names Removed, 71.59 Lakh Electors Remain
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Uttarakhand Final Voter Roll: 9 Lakh Names Removed, 71.59 Lakh Electors Remain

Uttarakhand has published its final electoral roll with 71.59 lakh electors, after around nine lakh names were removed during the Special Intensive Revision and about 1.29 lakh new voters were added. The State will now run a special drive, with Booth Level Officers visiting homes to help missing and newly eligible voters enrol. The Congress has rejected the roll, alleging deletions amounting to 13 lakh names and demanding constituency-wise details.

03 Oct 2026, 03:34 PM
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Kerala to Enact Landmark Law Guaranteeing Rights of Elderly, Says CM V.D. Satheesan
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Kerala to Enact Landmark Law Guaranteeing Rights of Elderly, Says CM V.D. Satheesan

Kerala will introduce comprehensive legislation to give elderly citizens legal guarantees, Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan announced while inaugurating the State-level International Day of Older Persons celebrations. The government also outlined measures covering health care, care-giving jobs, district-level cells and a Dementia-friendly Keralam initiative.

01 Oct 2026, 01:40 PM
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Supreme Court turns down Trinamool faction's plea on four frozen accounts holding ₹800 crore
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Supreme Court turns down Trinamool faction's plea on four frozen accounts holding ₹800 crore

The Supreme Court on Thursday declined to entertain a petition from the Mamata Banerjee-led Trinamool Congress faction seeking access to four bank accounts debit-frozen by the West Bengal Police, and asked the Calcutta High Court to hear the party's challenge to the FIRs expeditiously. The accounts are among those the party says hold over ₹800 crore. The Calcutta High Court had earlier refused interim relief, limiting the party's access to funds for daily and monthly expenses.

01 Oct 2026, 01:48 PM
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Panel shelves Supreme Court visit on simultaneous polls Bills amid Opposition objections
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Panel shelves Supreme Court visit on simultaneous polls Bills amid Opposition objections

A parliamentary committee examining the Bills on simultaneous elections has deferred its proposed visit to the Supreme Court, where members were to discuss the legislation with judges. Committee chairman P.P. Chaudhary cited scheduling difficulties, while Opposition members and Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal objected that such an interaction would blur the separation of powers between Parliament and the judiciary.

01 Oct 2026, 01:56 PM
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INDIA bloc to launch 'Save Democracy' marches from October 2, will march to Election Commission
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INDIA bloc to launch 'Save Democracy' marches from October 2, will march to Election Commission

The INDIA bloc has announced a nation-wide 'Save Democracy' campaign from October 2, 2026, including district-level marches, a march by Opposition MPs to the Election Commission on October 6 and a joint appeal to the Chief Justice of India for early hearings on the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. Leaders also discussed a legal challenge to the 2023 law governing the appointment of Election Commissioners, which they say gives the CEC blanket immunity.

01 Oct 2026, 05:16 AM
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Odisha Chief Electoral Officer R.S. Gopalan Seeks Voluntary Retirement Days After SIR Exercise Ends
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Odisha Chief Electoral Officer R.S. Gopalan Seeks Voluntary Retirement Days After SIR Exercise Ends

Odisha's Chief Electoral Officer R. S. Gopalan has applied for voluntary retirement, days after the Special Intensive Revision of the State's electoral rolls concluded with the publication of the final roll on September 21, 2026. Mr. Gopalan has said the decision was for personal reasons and unrelated to the SIR. The BJD had submitted memoranda alleging voter exclusions during the exercise.

01 Oct 2026, 05:25 AM
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Karnataka SIR: Civil Society Report Alleges 1.08 Crore Voter Deletions, Seeks Independent Inquiry
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Karnataka SIR: Civil Society Report Alleges 1.08 Crore Voter Deletions, Seeks Independent Inquiry

A report by the Anti-SIR Alliance and the Citizens’ Vote Protection Committee alleges about 1.08 crore deletions in Karnataka’s draft electoral roll after the Special Intensive Revision, based on data and a survey of 100 polling booths in 25 districts. The organisations say voters living at registered addresses were wrongly classified, and have sought an independent inquiry. The findings are yet to be independently verified.

30 Sep 2026, 03:42 PM
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Kuruba community protests removal of Siddaramaiah statue in Kalaburagi, demands reinstallation
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Kuruba community protests removal of Siddaramaiah statue in Kalaburagi, demands reinstallation

Members of the Kuruba community and supporters of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah protested in Kalaburagi against the removal of his statue, which was installed near the High Court and taken down by city corporation staff the next day. The protesters have demanded reinstallation of the statue and action against the officials who ordered its removal, and staged a march to the Deputy Commissioner's office.

29 Sep 2026, 01:56 PM
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