Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro Take Campaign to Streets as Brazil Vote Nears
Lula defended his betting ban and warned against foreign interference, while Flávio Bolsonaro predicted his father would hand him the presidential sash.
Polity & Governance
Jharkhand opposing MMDR Act to enable coal theft, alleges Annpurna Devi
Union Minister Annpurna Devi accused the Jharkhand government of opposing the MMDR Amendment Act to facilitate coal theft, while Chief Minister Hemant Soren defended his stance.
CPI(M)'s M.A. Baby calls for 'INDIA Bloc-Plus' against CEC 'misuse' of power
CPI(M) general secretary M.A. Baby has urged a broader 'INDIA Bloc-Plus' to resist what he calls the CEC's misuse of power, ahead of a planned Opposition meeting in Delhi.
Sibal Says EC Should Sue If Dissent Report False, Warns of Treason Over Voter Deletions
Kapil Sibal said the Election Commission should file a defamation case if reports of internal dissent are untrue, warning that centrally ordered voter deletions could amount to treason.
Tamil Nadu to appeal Ponmudy acquittal in red sand quarrying case, ED tells Madras High Court
The Tamil Nadu government will appeal the acquittal of former DMK Minister K. Ponmudy and six others in the ₹28.37-crore red sand quarrying case, the ED told the Madras High Court.
Kumaraswamy Urges ECI to Disclose Facts Behind Reported Differences
Union Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy has asked the Election Commission of India to place the facts behind reported internal differences before the public.
Moga Family's Fight Against Son's Heroin Addiction Ends in Death at 22
A 22-year-old man in Punjab's Moga district died after a decade-long heroin addiction, prompting his family to demand action against local drug suppliers.
Palaniswami accuses Vijay government of shielding 'Gem' Veeramani in POCSO case
AIADMK's Edappadi K. Palaniswami accused the TVK-led Tamil Nadu government of shielding industrialist R. Veeramani in a POCSO case and of lying about the arrest.
LSR Students Return to Campus as Safety Fears Persist After Gangrape
Lady Shri Ram College students resumed offline classes amid protests over the gangrape of a 17-year-old near Aastha Kunj Park, demanding better safety measures.
Tamil Nadu clears ₹50 daily food allowance for 24,264 Chennai conservancy workers
Tamil Nadu has ordered a ₹50 daily food allowance for 24,264 Greater Chennai Corporation conservancy workers, replacing the meals scheme after most workers backed cash.
Food safety a public health crisis India hasn't grasped, says Maharashtra FDA chief
Maharashtra FDA Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe says food safety is causing public health damage India has not fully recognised, with regulations going unenforced.
Sachivalayam staff call for 'Chalo Vijayawada' on Sunday; police deny permission
Sachivalayam employees plan a protest at Dharna Chowk on Sunday, but police have refused permission citing rains and Ganesh Nimajjanam.
AIADMK Eyes SC Vote Revival in Madurantakam and Dharapuram Bypolls
AIADMK hopes to reverse its declining support among Scheduled Caste voters as it contests byelections in Madurantakam and Dharapuram, both reserved constituencies.
Five held in Krishna district for forging land papers, selling plots
Penamaluru police arrested five men accused of forging registration documents and selling vacant land in Krishna district without the owners' knowledge.
Delhi High Court: Personal Law Cannot Override POCSO, Dismisses Quashing Plea
Delhi High Court dismisses a plea to quash an FIR for rape under the BNS and POCSO Act, holding that personal law cannot override criminal statutes.
Ex-Staff Allege Kennedy Center Delayed Known Roof Repairs Before Closure
Former Kennedy Center employees allege officials knew of structural problems and halted funded repairs before the venue's abrupt closure.
BJP Allies Back Election Commission's Clarification, Hit Out at Opposition
BJP allies welcomed the Election Commission's clarification on the SIR row, defending the poll body and accusing the Opposition of misinformation.
CJI Surya Kant Defends Collegium Confidentiality, Backs Legal Education Reform at CNLU
CJI Surya Kant defended keeping collegium dissent confidential and backed a four-year law degree plus court apprenticeship at a CNLU student interaction.
Telangana eyes tourism coupons to draw Hyderabad IT staff out on weekends
Telangana is weighing tourism coupons and special packages to encourage Hyderabad's IT workforce to travel across the State on weekends.
Serbian students end cycling tour with rally ahead of October vote
Students finish a 10-day cycling tour in Kragujevac, rallying support for their election list against President Vucic's party before the Oct. 25 vote.