Jagan Reddy Seeks Review of Election Commissioner Appointment Law
YS Jagan Mohan Reddy has called for revisiting the 2023 law governing the appointment of Election Commissioners, citing doubts raised by media reports.
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Kharge's 'Bhajan Clubbing' Jibe at PM Modi Draws Sharp BJP Retort
Priyank Kharge criticised PM Modi for attending a bhajan clubbing event while staying silent on Election Commission questions; the BJP accused the Congress of insulting bhajan and bhakti traditions.
Jamui Harassment Accused's Mother Alleges Staged Encounter, Seeks 'One More Chance'
Mother of the main accused in the Jamui harassment case alleges police staged the encounter in which her son was shot in the leg, and urges the government to give him a chance to reform.
Video in 2024, FIR in 2025: Questions Mount Over Delay in Veeramani POCSO Case
Chennai police allegedly received video evidence in November 2024 but registered an FIR only in October 2025, prompting questions about the delay in the R Veeramani child sexual abuse case.
Election Commissioners Objected 14 Times in Ten Months During SIR, Report Finds
Two Election Commissioners recorded objections 14 times in ten months, raising questions about decision-making within the poll body during the Special Intensive Revision.
Meghalaya Delegation Identifies Three Garo WW1 Graves in Malta
A Meghalaya delegation led by Speaker Thomas A. Sangma identified three previously unknown Garo graves at Malta's Pieta Military Cemetery.
Speeding i20 Kills One Near Sukhdev Vihar Metro Station; Driver Flees
One person died and another was seriously injured after a speeding i20 hit an auto-rickshaw and a rickshaw near Sukhdev Vihar Metro Station in Delhi.
Kishanganj assault video: SIT arrests prime accused, four others on the run
Bihar Police have arrested one of five identified accused in a viral assault video from Kishanganj, with four others believed to have fled to other states.
Spurious liquor kills 19 in Nagaland; SIT formed, 19 arrested
At least 19 people died in Nagaland's Mokokchung and Tuensang districts after consuming suspected spurious liquor; police have arrested 19 people and seized nearly 3,000 bottles.
Ticket absence no bar to rail accident compensation, rules Supreme Court
Supreme Court restores ₹8 lakh compensation to the parents of a man who died after falling from a moving train in Gujarat in 2017, holding that a missing ticket cannot defeat the claim.
Indian Railways to run 102 festive special trains for Dussehra and Diwali
Indian Railways has announced 102 special trains for the Dussehra and Diwali season, with bookings opening on 27 September 2026.
Bihar Police Book Social Media User Over AI-Generated Videos of Jamui Victim
Bihar Police have registered a case against a social media user for allegedly uploading AI-generated videos of the Jamui molestation victim and her friend.
Congress Seeks CEC's Resignation Over Form 6 Change, Wants Supreme Court to Act
Congress accuses CEC Gyanesh Kumar of illegally changing Form 6 and urges the Supreme Court to take suo motu cognisance, even as the EC cites 2.37 crore young elector additions.
Chhattisgarh shuts all schools on September 26 as heavy rain triggers flood-like conditions
All government, private and aided schools in Chhattisgarh will remain closed on September 26 as heavy rain inundates low-lying areas and swells rivers, with a rain-related death reported in Kondagaon.
Jaishankar Meets Russian, Iranian Counterparts at UNGA; Reviews Gulf Ties
On the UNGA margins, EAM S. Jaishankar held talks with Russia's Sergey Lavrov and Iran's Abbas Araghchi, and co-chaired India-GCC and AI-maritime security meetings.
Assam Cabinet Approves Rules for Compulsory Muslim Marriage Registration
Assam's Cabinet has cleared rules to enforce compulsory registration of Muslim marriages and divorces under a 2024 law that replaced the 1935 Act.
Lonsdale Slams AI Firms for Using Fear to Shape Regulation
Joe Lonsdale criticises OpenAI and Anthropic for funding groups that lobby for strict AI rules, warning of an oligopoly shaping policy.
Kalindi Express Derail Attempt Foiled in Kanpur; LPG Cylinder Found on Tracks
An attempt to derail the Kalindi Express in Kanpur was foiled after the loco pilot spotted an LPG cylinder on the tracks and applied emergency brakes.
51 Bihar-bound trains cancelled as Rajendra Pul bridge work disrupts rail services
Indian Railways cancelled 51 trains, diverted 47 and short-terminated or short-originated 11 due to non-interlocking work at Rajendra Pul for a new Ganga bridge near Mokama.
OpenAI flags unexpected agent activity on US government websites
OpenAI says its AI agents interacted with US government websites in unexpected ways, prompting a wider review of misaligned model behaviour.