Texas Republicans Face Latino Backlash as Redistricting Bet Sours
Latino voters in South Texas are turning away from Republicans over economic and immigration concerns, threatening the GOP's redistricting strategy ahead of 2026.
Polity & Governance
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.
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.
Stalin Seeks CEC Gyanesh Kumar's Resignation, Halt to SIR of Electoral Rolls
M.K. Stalin has demanded the immediate resignation of CEC Gyanesh Kumar and a halt to the SIR of electoral rolls, citing reports of unilateral decision-making.
Tamil Nadu CM Vijay Makes Surprise Visit to TNDPCL Headquarters
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay conducted an unannounced inspection at TNDPCL headquarters, where officials briefed him on surging power demand and supply constraints.
Israel Election Committee Bars Balad Leader Sami Abou Shahadeh From Upcoming Vote
Israel's Central Elections Committee voted 31-4 to bar Balad leader Sami Abou Shahadeh from the upcoming election, a decision the Supreme Court is expected to review.
Mamata Demands CEC's Arrest, Fresh Bengal Polls on Old Voter List
Mamata Banerjee has demanded CEC Gyanesh Kumar's arrest and fresh West Bengal Assembly polls using the pre-SIR voter list, alleging the BJP and the poll panel looted the earlier elections.
BJP Appoints In-Charges for All States and UTs in Organisational Reshuffle
The BJP named in-charges and co-in-charges for 28 states and 8 Union territories, with Smriti Irani and Ram Madhav among the key appointees.
Punjab Drug War: AAP's Missed Deadline, Rising Risks for Whistleblowers
Punjab's AAP government missed its 2022 deadline to end the drug trade, and whistleblowers now face violence while police officers are killed by smugglers.
Rigging polls with CEC's knowledge is treason, says Priyanka Gandhi
Priyanka Gandhi Vadra said any rigging of elections with the CEC's knowledge amounts to treason and called for a fair investigation.
Omar Abdullah Seeks Corrective Action After Report on EC Internal Rifts
Omar Abdullah calls for corrective action after a report revealed repeated objections by two Election Commission members to decisions taken without their knowledge.
Supreme Court Split on Referring Poll Panel Appointment Case to Larger Bench
A two-judge Supreme Court bench delivered divergent opinions on referring petitions against the 2023 election law to a larger bench, leaving the decision to the Chief Justice.
Supreme Court Judge Questions Independence of 2023 Poll Body Appointment Law
Justice Dipankar Datta has expressed doubt over whether the 2023 law on Election Commission appointments is free from government influence, citing the selection committee's composition.
Navodaya Vidyalaya Opens Class 9 and 11 Lateral Entry Applications for 2027
Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti has opened online applications for lateral entry into Classes 9 and 11 of Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas for 2027, with the selection test scheduled for April 10, 2027.
Biometric Aadhaar Check Becomes Must for Subsidised LPG From October 1
From October 1, domestic LPG consumers must complete biometric Aadhaar authentication to keep receiving the cooking gas subsidy.
Karnataka Agrees to Release Water to Jurala Project, Say Telangana Ministers
Telangana ministers say Karnataka has agreed to release water to the Jurala Project intermittently over 10 days, easing irrigation worries in the erstwhile Mahabubnagar district.
Sabarimala Season Preparations Draw Protests as TDB Chief Allays Fears
Protests are growing over the slow pace of Sabarimala pilgrimage preparations, even as TDB president K. Jayakumar denies any government-board rift.
Kanaka Durga temple rolls out Andhra Pradesh's first laddu ATM
The Kanaka Durga temple in Vijayawada has introduced Andhra Pradesh's first laddu prasadam vending machine on a pilot basis, with officials also warning devotees against fake puja tickets.
President Murmu Tells Graduates Education Must Serve Nation and Society
President Droupadi Murmu addressed the 75th convocation of Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, urging graduates to put national and social interests first.
ECI Says SIR and All Major Decisions Were Unanimous Calls of Full Commission
The Election Commission says all its decisions, including the electoral roll revision and SIR, were unanimous calls of the full Commission.