California Supreme Court Orders Riverside Sheriff to Return 650,000 Seized Ballots
California's top court unanimously ordered Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco to return about 650,000 ballots seized in February and to stop handling them.
Polity & Governance
Kerala sets up expert panel to draft blueprint for ₹25-lakh health cover scheme
Kerala has constituted a technical committee to prepare the DPR for the Oommen Chandy Health Insurance Scheme, which promises ₹25 lakh cover.
Karnataka teachers back proposed law to curb non-academic duties
Teachers' associations in Karnataka have welcomed a proposed law that would restrict their deployment for non-academic work, urging early passage.
Belagavi election officer orders probe into bulk voter objections
Belagavi DEO Mohammad Roshan has ordered an ERO inquiry into Congress claims that BJP leaders filed bulk objections against eligible Muslim voters.
CBI arrests Mahadev betting scam accused Abhishek Kumar on arrival from Dubai
The CBI has arrested Abhishek Kumar, an alleged kingpin in the ₹6,000 crore Mahadev online betting scam, at Hyderabad airport after his arrival from Dubai.
Bengaluru Police Issues Guidelines on Complaints Involving Transgender Persons
Bengaluru City Police have issued guidelines for handling complaints of harassment, aggressive solicitation and traffic obstruction involving transgender persons.
Senate Nears Permitting Reform Deal as White House Softens on Renewables
Senate Democrats say a permitting reform deal is close after White House concessions on wind and solar, though a vote before the midterms is uncertain.
Cubbon Park land row: walkers allege coffee shop plan, department points to BMRCL
Walkers allege Cubbon Park land near the Metro station is being carved out for a coffee shop; the Horticulture Department says the parcel belongs to BMRCL.
Experts Call for Preventive, Sensitive Policing at Women's Safety Conference
Experts at a national conference in Bengaluru called for preventive policing and better workplace facilities for women police personnel to improve women's safety.
SIR Expands Logical Discrepancy Categories to 11 in Third Phase
The third phase of the SIR has expanded logical discrepancy categories to 11, up from the original four first used in West Bengal.
FDA Nominee Overton Affirms Vaccine Safety at Heated Confirmation Hearing
Dr. Heidi Overton told senators all US vaccines are safe and effective, as lawmakers pressed her on the MMR shot, mifepristone and flavored vapes.
Wangchuk Seeks Shah's Resignation as Ladakh Marks Violence Anniversary
On the first anniversary of the Leh police firing that killed four civilians, Sonam Wangchuk demanded Amit Shah's resignation and blamed the Centre's Sixth Schedule reversal.
Bengaluru waste revamp stumbles as few bidders accept work orders
BSWML's plan to overhaul Bengaluru's waste collection faces delays as most bid winners have not accepted work orders and eight packages are in court.
Draft National Electricity Policy 2026 Moves to Inter-Ministerial Consultation
The power ministry has sent the draft National Electricity Policy 2026 for inter-ministerial consultation, with a focus on grid flexibility and distribution reform.
GBA Weighs Citizen Wardens, Ward-Level Plans to Fix Bengaluru's Waste System
The Greater Bengaluru Authority is exploring citizen wardens and ward-level planning to strengthen solid waste management, with new tenders set to lift collection capacity past 9,000 tonnes.
US Government Pays for TV Ad Echoing Trump's Midterm Messaging
A US government-funded TV ad featuring President Donald Trump's midterm messaging aired on conservative networks, prompting a Hatch Act complaint from Rep. Jamie Raskin.
Senate to Vote on Iran War Powers Resolution as Fuel Prices Roil Midterms
The Senate votes Thursday on a war powers resolution to halt Trump's Iran military action, as high fuel prices and midterm anxiety push some Republicans to break ranks.
Telangana ACB Searches 10 More Sites in Bheem Reddy Assets Case, Seizes Rs 1.35 Crore
The Telangana ACB searched 10 locations tied to suspended DSP Sankireddy Bheem Reddy, recovering Rs 1.35 crore in cash and foreign liquor from one suspect.
Kerala to Deploy 'Toofan Eyes' CCTV Network Around Schools in Anti-Drug Push
Kerala will install CCTV-based 'Toofan Eyes' surveillance around schools to track drug peddlers, with 3,500 NSS volunteers inducted as 'Toofan Warriors'.
FSSAI Proposes Bar on 'Paneer' Label for Non-Milk Products
FSSAI has proposed a draft amendment to prohibit non-milk-derived products from being sold or marketed as 'Paneer', inviting public objections within 60 days.