Rahul Gandhi Raises 'Vote Theft' and SIR Concerns at Congress Working Committee Meeting
At a Congress Working Committee meeting, Rahul Gandhi pressed party leaders on the 'vote theft' and SIR issues, urging them to take a firmer public stance.
Polity & Governance
Maharashtra FDA Mandates 'Mother's Milk Is Best' Warning on Packaged Infant Food
Maharashtra's FDA has directed packaged infant food makers to display a breastfeeding warning, citing survey violations and lower urban breastfeeding rates.
Centre defers to ECI on Tamil Nadu byelections for five vacant seats
The Centre told the Madras High Court it will let the ECI decide on byelections to five vacant Tamil Nadu constituencies, as arguments continued on a plea to defer the polls.
Telangana to Deploy Army Engineers on SLBC Tunnel and Kaleshwaram Barrage Works
Telangana will take three Indian Army Corps of Engineers officers on deputation to supervise SLBC tunnel excavation and Kaleshwaram barrage rehabilitation.
Le Pen and National Rally Rally Behind Bardella Amid Antisemitism Claims
Marine Le Pen and her National Rally allies closed ranks behind Jordan Bardella after media allegations that he made antisemitic remarks as a young party member.
Calicut University Syndicate member seeks full Vande Mataram at convocation
A pro-BJP Syndicate member at Calicut University has asked the Vice-Chancellor to ensure Vande Mataram is sung in full at the October 6 honorary doctorate ceremony.
Peddapalli MP seeks independent review of RFCL shutdowns, Noida office shift
Peddapalli MP Gaddam Vamsi Krishna has asked the Union Chemicals and Fertilizers Ministry to order an independent technical review of repeated shutdowns at RFCL and move its corporate office to Peddapalli.
Hungary: Ex-Culture Minister Hankó Detained Over Fund Misuse
Former Hungarian Culture Minister Balázs Hankó was detained on suspicion of misusing about $53.6 million from a state cultural fund ahead of April elections.
Maharashtra poll chief seeks ECINet tweak to give EROs say on roll anomalies
Maharashtra's Chief Electoral Officer has asked the Election Commission to let EROs decide on electoral roll discrepancies flagged by ECINet.
BJP Asks State In-Charges to Prioritise Field Work Over Delhi Visits
BJP directs newly appointed state in-charges to spend more time in their assigned states and strengthen the party down to booth level.
Yatnal denies targeting Muslim voters in Vijayapura SIR, defends objections
Expelled BJP MLA Basanagouda Patil Yatnal denies targeting Muslim voters in Vijayapura SIR, saying objections were filed against ineligible electors.
Kanpur Woman Released in Father-in-Law's Murder Case After 21 Days in Jail
Shalu Manocha, wrongly arrested as the mastermind in her father-in-law's murder, is released after 21 days as police arrest her husband Subrat, who confessed to the plot.
Karnataka to Outsource Cooperative Audit, Says Minister Savadi
Karnataka plans to licence trained commerce and management graduates to audit cooperative societies, easing pressure on an understaffed department.
Supreme Court Flags Tenfold Mark-ups on Cancer Drugs, Calls Pricing Gap 'Carnage'
Supreme Court raises concern over steep mark-ups on essential medicines, especially cancer drugs, and seeks the Centre's response on uniform retailer margins.
Banned Hurriyat Leader's MLA Pension Tripled, RTI Reveals
RTI response shows banned Hurriyat leader Ghulam Nabi Sumji draws Rs 60,000 monthly as ex-MLA, his pension revised thrice since 2018.
Telangana Unlikely to Recover Salary Paid to Disqualified MLA Danam Nagender
Telangana officials say salary and benefits paid to disqualified former Khairatabad MLA Danam Nagender are unlikely to be recovered without a specific court order.
Bass and Raman Face Off in LA Mayor Forum as City Confronts Homelessness and Job Losses
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and City Council member Nithya Raman meet in a forum Tuesday as voters weigh the city's homelessness crisis, Hollywood job losses and a weakened incumbent.
Bela Estate Voters Fight Deletion from Delhi Draft Rolls as SIR Row Escalates
Residents of Bela Estate dispute their removal from Delhi's draft electoral rolls, saying they have voted for years and appear in the 2002 records.
Kerala HC Opens New Route for Government to Tackle Costly Patented Drugs
Kerala High Court holds that the Centre can use Section 100 of the Patents Act to make patented life-saving drugs available to needy patients.
Andhra BJP Accuses Rahul Gandhi of Confusing Public on SIR, Disrespecting ECI
The Andhra Pradesh BJP criticised Rahul Gandhi for opposing the Special Intensive Revision and for his remarks against the Election Commission of India.