Lavasa Seeks Scrapping of SIR Phase 3, Asks EC to Clarify Dissent Claims
Ashok Lavasa wants SIR Phase 3 scrapped and the Election Commission to explain whether objections by two commissioners amount to formal dissent.
Polity & Governance
KSOU Opens Admissions to 65 Courses, October 15 Last Date to Apply
Karnataka State Open University has opened admissions to 65 courses for the current academic cycle, with October 15 as the deadline.
Ladakh LG Approves Withdrawal of Cases Against 20 Booked in Leh Violence
Ladakh Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena has approved the withdrawal of criminal cases against 20 of the 87 people booked after last year's Leh violence.
Bengaluru police arrest two in drug bust, seize amphetamine worth ₹43 lakh
Two men were arrested in Bengaluru for allegedly peddling banned drugs, with seizures valued at ₹43 lakh in the market.
DYFI to March on KILA Over Alleged Backdoor Appointments
DYFI will march to KILA on Thursday, alleging appointments were made without due process and seeking a probe.
Election Commission Row Erupts Over SIR as Opposition Seeks CEC's Arrest
A report that two Election Commissioners objected 14 times in 10 months has sparked demands from opposition parties for action against CEC Gyanesh Kumar, with the BJP pushing back.
Karnataka Speaker Rejects Indi MLA's Resignation Over Drought Demand
Karnataka Assembly Speaker rejects Indi Congress MLA's resignation over drought status; DK Shivakumar says the legislator has been pacified.
Jamui molestation accused's father held in 2003 double murder case
Ganauri Yadav, father of Jamui molestation accused Nandan Yadav, was arrested in a 2003 double murder case and remanded to judicial custody.
KTR Accuses Congress Government of Pushing Telangana Into Power Crisis
BRS working president K.T. Rama Rao accused the Congress government of mismanaging Telangana's power sector, alleging coal shortages, generation losses and unpaid dues to Singareni.
Congress MP Rebuts BRS Power Sector Offensive in Telangana
Bhuvanagiri MP Chamala Kiran Kumar Reddy hits back at K.T. Rama Rao over BRS power station inspections, alleging the opposition is manufacturing a crisis narrative.
Nani seeks nod to watch 'The Paradise' premiere with fans; police cite crowd concerns
Nani asked to watch 'The Paradise' premiere with fans at RTC X Roads; the Chief Minister sought a formal application and police flagged crowd management issues.
Stalin Demands CEC Gyanesh Kumar's Exit, Halt to SIR After EC Rift Revelations
M K Stalin has called for Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar's removal and a halt to the SIR, citing objections raised by two EC members.
India Tightens Packaged Food Warning Label Rules in Setback to Industry
India has adopted a stricter single-phase warning label regime for packaged foods, requiring red symbols even when only one nutrient of concern exceeds limits.
Karnataka Sets Up SIT to Probe Fraudulent Insurance Claims
Karnataka has constituted a Special Investigation Team headed by an IGP to probe fraudulent insurance claims, acting on Supreme Court directions.
Media watchdog urges Serbia to protect journalists ahead of October vote
CPJ has called on Serbia's government to ensure journalists can cover the October 25 election safely, citing escalating threats and violence.
IIT Bombay Student's Last Call, Caste Slur Claims And A Retracted Statement
Sahil Wokade, a second-year IIT Bombay student, was found dead in his hostel room; a probe is under way amid caste discrimination allegations.
Omar Abdullah Questions Book Banning as J&K Withdraws 4,767 Titles
J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah says banning books raises wider questions about democracy, after the government withdrew 4,767 titles from college libraries.
Maharaja Hari Singh Birthday Holiday Exposes Jammu-Kashmir Fault Lines
A public holiday on Maharaja Hari Singh's birth anniversary has reignited regional and political divisions in Jammu and Kashmir.
BJP and Congress Clash Over Reported Dissent Within Election Commission
BJP defends Election Commission deliberations as democratic after reports that two commissioners objected to multiple decisions, while Congress alleges vote theft and dictatorship.
CBSE Tightens Rules on Student Details Correction, Schools Told to Verify With Parents
CBSE has issued strict directions to schools on correcting student demographic details, requiring parental confirmation and adherence to registration and LOC norms.