Kharge at CWC demands CEC's removal, Modi's resignation over SIR 'irregularities'
Mallikarjun Kharge called for CEC Gyanesh Kumar's immediate removal and PM Modi's resignation on moral grounds over alleged SIR irregularities.
Polity & Governance
Supreme Court declines PIL seeking central law on school ragging
The Supreme Court refused to entertain a PIL seeking a central law and uniform guidelines against bullying and ragging in schools and pre-university institutions.
SRFTI students clash with ABGP members on campus; Kolkata Police step in
A campus event at SRFTI in Kolkata turned confrontational as students clashed with members of the Akhil Bharatiya Grahak Panchayat, prompting police action.
₹70.17 crore land compensation released to 322 farmers for Guntur Channel extension
Compensation of ₹70.17 crore has been fully released to 322 farmers from seven villages who gave up land for the Guntur Channel extension, says Union Minister Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar.
Madras High Court Fines Lawyer ₹1 Lakh Over PIL on Resigned Tamil Nadu MLAs
The Madras High Court imposed ₹1 lakh costs on a Chennai advocate whose PIL sought to make six resigned Tamil Nadu MLAs pay for byelections and bar them from re-contesting.
Telangana Excise Department Drafting Proposal to Arm Officers in CURE Region
Telangana's Prohibition and Excise Department is preparing a proposal to arm its officers in the Core Urban Region Economy (CURE) area, with the Commissioner seeking views on which ranks should be equipped.
Ex-IAS Officer Divya Mittal to Enter UP Politics, Rules Out Party Membership
Former UP-cadre IAS officer Divya Mittal has announced her entry into politics, saying she will begin in Uttar Pradesh without joining any party.
Two officials held for seeking bribes to clear FCRA registrations
Two government officials were apprehended in New Delhi for allegedly demanding illegal gratification to facilitate an association's pending FCRA registration.
ED Searches Ex-Bengal Minister Indranil Sen's Properties in UNESCO Fund Case
The Enforcement Directorate searched ten locations linked to former West Bengal minister Indranil Sen over alleged fund collection in UNESCO's name during Durga Puja.
ACB Moves Court to Impound KTR's Passport in Formula E Funds Case
Telangana ACB has asked a court to impound the passports of BRS leader KT Rama Rao and three others accused in the Formula E funding case.
Supreme Court Quashes NSA Detention of Sambhal Violence Accused, Fines UP Rs 10 Lakh
The Supreme Court cancelled Mulla Afroz's NSA detention, held that a custody confession cannot ground such an order, and imposed a Rs 10 lakh cost on the UP government.
Student survey finds 9% reported suicidal thoughts, 15% distressed
A nationwide survey by the National Task Force found 15% of students felt overwhelmed or distressed and 9% reported suicidal thoughts in the past six months.
Congress attacks demography panel over religion-wise data queries
The Congress has accused the Home Ministry-led High-Level Committee on Demographic Changes of pursuing a 'diabolical agenda' after it sought religion-wise data spanning 15 years.
Supreme Court to Examine Plea on Election Commission Decision-Making Next Week
The Supreme Court will hear next week a plea raising doubts over how the Election Commission, led by CEC Gyanesh Kumar, arrives at its decisions.
NHRC issues notice to Meta, MeitY and Etah administration over minors in objectionable videos
NHRC has sought responses from Meta, MeitY and Etah district authorities over a complaint that minors were scripted into objectionable, politically sensitive Instagram videos.
Khajaguda Junction Traffic Diversions Begin for 60-Day Pipeline Work
Traffic restrictions at Khajaguda Junction for water pipeline works will run for 60 days, with three diversion routes mapped for commuters.
Raut Alleges Extortion by FDA Officials, Seeks Probe into Licensing Threats
Sanjay Raut has alleged that FDA officials are extorting lakhs from hotels and quick-commerce businesses by threatening to suspend their licences, and has demanded a probe.
Jharkhand BJP files FIR over defacement of Syama Prasad Mookerjee statue in Ranchi
Jharkhand BJP leaders lodged an FIR at Argora police station after a statue of Syama Prasad Mookerjee in Ranchi's Harmu area was smeared with soot and defaced.
Karnataka SIR: Bulk Form 7 Filings Seek Deletion of Over 4,000 Voters
More than 4,000 voter deletions are being sought in Karnataka through bulk Form 7 applications, largely against Muslim voters, per the Form 10 statutory report.
Utah Death Row Inmate Released After DNA Evidence Excludes Him in 1985 Killing
A 71-year-old man who spent decades on Utah's death row was released on bail after newly analyzed DNA evidence did not link him to a 1985 killing.