Two Election Commissioners Question Roll Changes and Centralised Control
Two Election Commissioners appointed under the 2023 law have raised concerns about electoral roll changes, centralised control and the poll panel's decision-making.
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Jharkhand opposing MMDR Act to enable coal theft, alleges Annpurna Devi
Union Minister Annpurna Devi accused the Jharkhand government of opposing the MMDR Amendment Act to facilitate coal theft, while Chief Minister Hemant Soren defended his stance.
CPI(M)'s M.A. Baby calls for 'INDIA Bloc-Plus' against CEC 'misuse' of power
CPI(M) general secretary M.A. Baby has urged a broader 'INDIA Bloc-Plus' to resist what he calls the CEC's misuse of power, ahead of a planned Opposition meeting in Delhi.
Tamil Nadu to appeal Ponmudy acquittal in red sand quarrying case, ED tells Madras High Court
The Tamil Nadu government will appeal the acquittal of former DMK Minister K. Ponmudy and six others in the ₹28.37-crore red sand quarrying case, the ED told the Madras High Court.
Jaishankar Calls Pakistan 'Serial Practitioner of Terrorism' at UN
EAM S Jaishankar accused Pakistan of misrepresenting facts at the UN General Assembly and affirmed India's right to self-defence against terrorism.
LSR Students Return to Campus as Safety Fears Persist After Gangrape
Lady Shri Ram College students resumed offline classes amid protests over the gangrape of a 17-year-old near Aastha Kunj Park, demanding better safety measures.
Five Arrested in Thane Kidnapping of Businessman Held for Rs 50 Lakh Ransom
Five people have been arrested in the kidnapping of Kalyan businessman Jayram Nehalani, who was abducted from Ulhasnagar and freed after his family paid a Rs 50 lakh ransom.
Sibal Says EC Should Sue If Dissent Report False, Warns of Treason Over Voter Deletions
Kapil Sibal said the Election Commission should file a defamation case if reports of internal dissent are untrue, warning that centrally ordered voter deletions could amount to treason.
Jaishankar at UNGA: India Will Exercise Right to Defend Against Terrorism
S Jaishankar told the 81st UNGA that India will exercise its right to defend itself against terrorism and called for accountability over state-sponsored cross-border violence.
Moga Family's Fight Against Son's Heroin Addiction Ends in Death at 22
A 22-year-old man in Punjab's Moga district died after a decade-long heroin addiction, prompting his family to demand action against local drug suppliers.
Palaniswami accuses Vijay government of shielding 'Gem' Veeramani in POCSO case
AIADMK's Edappadi K. Palaniswami accused the TVK-led Tamil Nadu government of shielding industrialist R. Veeramani in a POCSO case and of lying about the arrest.
Maharashtra Trekker Missing After 130-Metre Fall on Gangotri-Gaumukh Route
A 65-year-old Maharashtra tourist is missing after falling into a deep gorge on the Gangotri-Gaumukh trek; rain is hampering rescue efforts.
Kumaraswamy Urges ECI to Disclose Facts Behind Reported Differences
Union Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy has asked the Election Commission of India to place the facts behind reported internal differences before the public.
Tamil Nadu clears ₹50 daily food allowance for 24,264 Chennai conservancy workers
Tamil Nadu has ordered a ₹50 daily food allowance for 24,264 Greater Chennai Corporation conservancy workers, replacing the meals scheme after most workers backed cash.
Ernakulam Tops Kerala's Influenza Chart as District Rolls Out Arogyabheri
Ernakulam leads Kerala with 969 influenza cases, as the district launches the year-long Arogyabheri prevention drive and braces for a possible El Niño-linked fever surge.
Three held in Tirupattur for abducting school student, ransom demand traced to Bengaluru
Three Alangayam men were arrested for abducting a 17-year-old school student and demanding ₹50 lakh from his farmer father; the boy was rescued in Bengaluru.
IMD flags very heavy rain for Uttarakhand, Himachal and western UP tomorrow
Extremely heavy rain is forecast for parts of Uttarakhand, with very heavy showers in Himachal Pradesh and western Uttar Pradesh on 27 September.
AIADMK Eyes SC Vote Revival in Madurantakam and Dharapuram Bypolls
AIADMK hopes to reverse its declining support among Scheduled Caste voters as it contests byelections in Madurantakam and Dharapuram, both reserved constituencies.
Police identify woman whose dismembered body was found in VTPS cooling canal
Ibrahimpatnam police have identified the woman whose dismembered body was found in the VTPS cooling canal on September 18 as Kalyani, a native of Mangalagiri.
Sachivalayam staff call for 'Chalo Vijayawada' on Sunday; police deny permission
Sachivalayam employees plan a protest at Dharna Chowk on Sunday, but police have refused permission citing rains and Ganesh Nimajjanam.