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Verma had hit back at Gandhi and claimed the confrontation followed abusive remarks directed at his family
Nation

‘Power no longer fears voters’: Rahul Gandhi targets BJP after Parvesh Verma slap video

The Congress leader had attacked the BJP after a video appeared to show Delhi minister Parvesh Verma slapping a man during a road inspection
The poll panel had defended the SIR process while announcing steps on doorstep verification, ECINet and its internal procedures
Nation

Congress calls EC’s SIR measures ‘damage control’, says exercise has been a ‘disaster’

Jairam Ramesh had argued that the EC’s new measures would do little to address what the Congress described as mass disenfranchisement
Abhijeet Dipke had said the group would court arrest on Gandhi Jayanti if authorities continued to deny permission for the protest
Nation

Mumbai Police deny permission for CJP’s October 2 protest, Dipke threatens ‘Jail Bharo’ stir

The CJP had planned to launch its nationwide agitation from Mumbai after its deadline for CEC Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation expired
Operators had been directed to offer cheaper voice-and-SMS-only vouchers across shorter validity periods for users who did not need mobile data
Nation

No more 13 recharges a year as TRAI mandates 30-day plans alongside voice-only packs

The telecom regulator had mandated more flexible prepaid options after consumers raised concerns over 28-day cycles and compulsory data bundles
Akhilesh Yadav questions EC credibility, alleges irregularities in UP electoral rolls | File Image
Uttar Pradesh

UP CM, BJP speak in support of EC as they are involved in the 'scam' themselves: Akhilesh Yadav

Akhilesh Yadav attacks BJP over SIR, raises voter deletion and development concerns
The deployment had formed part of strengthened security arrangements at the testing agency’s new premises in New Delhi
Nation

NTA’s new office to get CISF security cover

The CISF had been tasked with securing the National Testing Agency’s new office and protecting sensitive examination-related operations
All passengers and crew had remained safe, while the aircraft was grounded for inspection following the abnormal runway contact
Nation

IndiGo flight from Guwahati suffers tail strike while landing in Bengaluru, DGCA orders probe

Flight 6E 6542 had suffered the tail strike during its second landing attempt after aborting its first approach amid gusty weather
Yadav had said his party became more vigilant after 2022 and worked to ensure supporters were registered ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha polls
Uttar Pradesh

‘Trusted EC earlier, then saw discrepancies’: Akhilesh revives 2022 UP poll allegations amid SIR row

The Samajwadi Party chief had alleged that names of the party’s supporters were removed from electoral rolls ahead of the 2022 Assembly election
AIIMS Jodhpur gets interim leadership, five-member panel amid doctors' protest | X
Rajasthan

Centre rejigs AIIMS Jodhpur administration amid protest by resident doctors

AIIMS Jodhpur director asked to report to Delhi amid resident doctors' protest
Tamil Nadu withdraws order limiting RTI access to law and order records | File image
Tamil Nadu

Vijay government withdraws RTI exemption for Tamil Nadu law and order department

Tamil Nadu withdraws RTI order that exempted law and order department from transparency law
Mahanadi, Baitarani and Subarnarekha rise as flood threat intensifies across Odisha | File Image
Odisha

Odisha flood threat rises as Mahanadi discharge may hit 8 lakh cusecs

Mahanadi flood threat rises in Odisha as Mundali discharge may reach 8 lakh cusecs
Sonam Wangchuk supports CJP protest, says election process must be improved to protect democracy | File Image
Nation

Sonam Wangchuk backs October 2 CJP protest against CEC, may not attend physically

Sonam Wangchuk backs CJP’s October 2 protest, calling for greater electoral accountability
PM Modi recalls surgical strikes anniversary, honours India’s fight against terrorism | File Image
Nation

PM Narendra Modi recalls surgical strikes, says India’s zero-tolerance approach to terrorism clear

On Mann Ki Baat, PM Modi recalls surgical strikes and India’s response to terrorism

Special Reports

The NPF, BJP and NCPI together received 81 of the 111 lawmakers who joined other political parties since 2022 | Representational image/AI generated
Special Reports

111 MPs, MLAs switched parties after election since 2022—who switched and where?

Of the 111 lawmakers who switched parties, 26 were Lok Sabha MPs, seven Rajya Sabha members and 78 MLAs, the ADR analysis found
IMD says the Bay system remains a deep depression, not an official cyclone named Arnab | File Image
Special Reports

Cyclone Arnab or deep depression? Why IMD has not named the Bay of Bengal system

‘Cyclone Arnab’ is not official as IMD classifies the Bay system as a deep depression
The BJP’s election expenditure reports show Rs 529.38 crore spent across five states, including Rs 286.99 crore in West Bengal | Representational image
Special Reports

BJP election spending hits Rs 529 crore across five states, Bengal accounts for 54%

Election Commission filings show the BJP spent more than half of its Rs 529.38 crore election expenditure in West Bengal during the 2026 polls
Artificial Intelligence has accelerated restructuring, but weaker demand, high costs and changing business models have also driven job cuts
Special Reports

AI boom, jobs bust as 1.76 lakh roles disappear in just nine months

Companies across technology, banking, automobiles, retail and media had announced or planned major workforce reductions during 2026
Nearly 4,51,000 additional deaths are projected worldwide between September 2026 and February 2027 | Representational image
Special Reports

Over 15K lives at risk in India? The deadly Super El Nino warning explained

India could record 15,800 additional heat-related deaths over the next six months as Super El Nino drives temperatures above normal, a study says
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