Amarinder Singh Says He Is Not Leaving BJP, Calls It His Duty to Speak on Punjab
Amarinder Singh dismissed talk of quitting the BJP, saying he is only conveying his views on Punjab to party leaders.
Polity & Governance
UPSC Opens Applications for 13 Posts Across Technical, Legal and Medical Roles
The UPSC is accepting online applications for 13 posts, including Assistant Legislative Council and Law Officer, until October 16, 2026.
Transgender Cards Remain Valid, Supreme Court Assures Centre on New Law
Supreme Court orally assures the Centre that transgender identity cards issued under the 2019 Act will not lapse automatically under the 2026 amendment.
Kerala Child Rights Panel Probes Measles Deaths in Malappuram
Kerala's child rights commission has opened a suo motu case into two measles deaths in Malappuram, where vaccination coverage remains low.
Bihar CM calls for tighter centre-state coordination on India-Nepal border
Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary has urged coordinated action by the SSB, state police and central agencies to curb illegal activity along the India-Nepal border.
J&K House panel flags oversight failures in Jal Jeevan Mission rollout
A J&K Assembly committee's 1,252-page report on the Jal Jeevan Mission cites monitoring breakdowns, a contested GI-to-HDPE pipe shift and sidelined panchayats.
BJP Rebuts Rahul Gandhi's EC Allegations, Cites Poll Panel Statement on SIR
BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad welcomed the Election Commission's statement on SIR and demanded that Rahul Gandhi explain his allegations against the poll panel.
NDA Allies Back Election Commission After SIR Clarification
NDA constituents rally behind the Election Commission after it issued a statement on SIR, saying it has dispelled misconceptions and reaffirmed institutional integrity.
Karnataka government job rush: 16.51 lakh applications for 11,249 posts
Karnataka Examinations Authority has received 16.51 lakh applications for 11,249 posts across 15 departments, reflecting pent-up demand after years of stalled recruitment.
Congress Calls EC Note on SIR 'Wishy-Washy', Alleges Damage Control
The Congress criticised the Election Commission's press note on the SIR exercise, alleging it dodged questions raised by two Election Commissioners.
West Bengal Shuffles 23 IPS Officers in Major Police Rejig
West Bengal transferred 23 IPS officers on Saturday, with STF IGP Sudheer Kumar Neelakantam appointed Additional Commissioner of Kolkata Police.
Karnataka Legislature Rejects Western Ghats ESA Draft, Seeks Ground-Level Study
Karnataka's Legislature has rejected the draft notification declaring parts of the Western Ghats an Ecologically Sensitive Area, pressing instead for a ground-level study.
IIT-Bombay Accepts Student Demands After Dalit Scholar's Suicide, Protests Persist
IIT-Bombay has accepted 18 demands and formed an inquiry committee after the suicide of Dalit student Sahil Wakode, but protests continue over the institute's handling of the case.
Man Hacked to Death in Clash Between Two Groups in Paschim Medinipur
A man was killed with a sharp-edged weapon during a clash between two groups at Hatihalka in West Bengal's Paschim Medinipur district, police said.
BJP MLA Chandrapal Singh Injured as SUV Skids Over 100 Metres in Ganga Expressway Crash
BJP MLA Chandrapal Singh was hospitalised in Hapur after his Toyota Fortuner suffered a tyre burst and crashed into a pole on the Ganga Expressway.
Left parties, SKM and trade unions intensify demand for CEC Gyanesh Kumar's removal
Left parties, the Samyukt Kisan Morcha, trade unions and student bodies are stepping up protests seeking CEC Gyanesh Kumar's resignation over alleged wrongful voter deletions during the SIR.
How the CEC Is Appointed and Removed: The Legal Framework
The legal process for appointing and removing the Chief Election Commissioner, including the Supreme Court's role and removal protections.
CJI Surya Kant Flags Victim's Absence in Criminal Justice Process
Chief Justice Surya Kant said the criminal justice process is built around the accused and the offence, leaving victims to navigate a system alone.
CJI Affirms Judiciary's Role in Safeguarding Students' Right to Protest
The Chief Justice of India said the judiciary is committed to protecting students' right to protest, during an unfiltered interaction at CNLU Patna.
Two Election Commissioners Question Roll Changes and Centralised Control
Two Election Commissioners appointed under the 2023 law have raised concerns about electoral roll changes, centralised control and the poll panel's decision-making.