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06 Oct 2026 | 10:46:11 PM IST
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Breaking News Live Updates: Earthquake tremors felt in Delhi, adjoining areas
Breaking News Live Updates: Earthquake tremors felt in Delhi, adjoining areas
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Rahul, Priyanka leave police line after detention
Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi, Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and other INDIA bloc MPs at New Police Line, Kingsway Camp. Delhi Police have detained INDIA bloc MPs who were staging a protest at Akashvani Bhavan against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
US trade gap widens to $105.6 billion in August
The US trade deficit expanded more than analysts anticipated in August, government data showed Tuesday, hovering at its widest since March 2025 as chips and energy imports grew. The trade gap in the world's biggest economy jumped 13.7 percent to $105.6 billion, according to Commerce Department data. This came as imports rose by 4.3 percent, while exports climbed just 1.4 percent.
Naval staffer arrested for spying for Pak
The Andhra Pradesh Police have arrested two persons, including a naval staffer for allegedly spying for Pakistan and majority of the 18 suspects in the case are from the Navy, officials said. (Read more)
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Rahul, Priyanka leave police line after detention
Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi, Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and other INDIA bloc MPs at New Police Line, Kingsway Camp. Delhi Police have detained INDIA bloc MPs who were staging a protest at Akashvani Bhavan against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
US trade gap widens to $105.6 billion in August
The US trade deficit expanded more than analysts anticipated in August, government data showed Tuesday, hovering at its widest since March 2025 as chips and energy imports grew. The trade gap in the world's biggest economy jumped 13.7 percent to $105.6 billion, according to Commerce Department data. This came as imports rose by 4.3 percent, while exports climbed just 1.4 percent.
Naval staffer arrested for spying for Pak
The Andhra Pradesh Police have arrested two persons, including a naval staffer for allegedly spying for Pakistan and majority of the 18 suspects in the case are from the Navy, officials said. (Read more)
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4.9-magnitude earthquake hits Chamoli, Uttarakhand
Delhi earthquake: Tremors felt across Delhi-NCR on Tuesday
Earthquake tremors were felt across parts of Delhi-NCR on Tuesday night, triggering concern among residents, though details on the quake's magnitude and epicentre were not immediately available.
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Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra at New Police Line, Kingsway Camp
To save the traitors of democracy, the remnants of democracy have been dragged through the mud. There will be a reckoning - not a single traitor will be spared
- Rahul Gandhi on X
Delhi: Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra seen on a bus after she was detained
The nation has never seen a coward government like this... Is this a way? Staging protest is our right
- Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra
Pakistan conducts test launch of extended-range Fatah-4 missile
Pakistan's military said on Tuesday it had conducted a successful test launch of the indigenously developed extended version of the Fatah-4 ground-launched cruise missile.
EC says no formal meeting request received from political parties by 4 pm
Earlier today, it came to the Election Commission's attention through media reports that certain political parties—specifically, some Members of Parliament (MPs) along with their delegations—wished to meet the Commission. The Commission wishes to clarify that, as of 4:00 PM today, no political party had formally requested a meeting with the Election Commission through its representatives. Subsequently, around 4:00 PM, information was received from the Delhi Police that a delegation of MPs, led by the Leader of the Opposition, Rahul Gandhi, wished to meet the Commission to submit a memorandum: Election Commission of India
Team India's T20I squad and India A squads for New Zealand tour announced
US Congressman Gottheimer honours pilot Smit Machchhar
US Congressman Josh Gottheimer introduced a resolution in the House of Representatives honouring Indian pilot Smit Machchhar for showing extraordinary courage in protecting every soul aboard the Flydubai flight 1073
Maharashtra FDA seizes 1,394 kg ripened bananas
Maharashtra: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) took action against bananas artificially ripened with ethephon at the APMC Turbhe Fruit Market, seizing 1,394 kg of bananas worth approximately 67,81
Delhi protest: 250 people, 50 MPs detained
Around 250 people, including 50 MPs detained; being taken to New Police Lines in Kingsway Camp: Delhi Police
Watch: INDIA bloc MPs detained during protest against CEC Gyanesh Kumar
Congress MPs Pawan Khera, Venugopal, Warring detained
Congress MPs Pawan Khera, KC Venugopal and Amrinder Singh Raja Warring also detained
CEC protest: Delhi Police detain Rahul, Priyanka
Delhi Police detain Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and other INDIA bloc leaders staging a protest at Akashvani Bhavan against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and demanding his resignation.
Delhi Police Detain Rahul Gandhi, Congress Leaders at Akashvani Bhavan during Protest against CEC
Delhi: Congress MPs, including Pawan Khera, detained by Delhi Police.
INDIA bloc leaders are staging a protest at Akashvani Bhavan against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and demanding his resignation.
Delhi Police Detain Rahul Gandhi, Congress Leaders at Akashvani Bhavan during Protest against CEC
Delhi: Congress MPs, including Pawan Khera, detained by Delhi Police.
INDIA bloc leaders are staging a protest at Akashvani Bhavan against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and demanding his resignation.
Rahul Gandhi in a Delhi Police van after he was detained
CBI searches 8 locations in Punjab, Chandigarh; devices seized
CBI conducted extensive coordinated searches at 08 locations across Chandigarh, Mohali, Gurdaspur, Ludhiana, Patiala, Sangrur and Jalandhar at premises connected with the accused persons. Incriminating evidence such as laptops, mobile phones and documents were seized. These are being scrutinized for evidence of bribery and impropriety. Further investigation in the case is in progress: CBI
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla in Goa
- India's democratic strength and institutional stability enhanced country's global standing: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla
- India's democracy has grown stronger as its institutions accommodated diverse views in policy and law-making: Lok Sabha Speaker
Polling for byelections in Tamil Nadu
Madurantakam registers 85.99 per cent, Dharapuram 80.31 per cent turnout, say officials
Puducherry: Thattanchavady bypoll records 80.81% turnout
Polling for bypoll: Puducherry's Thattanchavady constituency registers 80.81 per cent turnout, say officials
Delhi HC PIL seeks body cams for police, RAF
A Public Interest Litigation has been filed before the Delhi High Court seeking directions to make body-worn cameras (BWCs) mandatory for Delhi Police and Rapid Action Force (RAF) personnel deployed for crowd control and protests.
The petition, filed by Chahat Raghav, has been moved in the wake of protests held at Jantar Mantar in July 2026, including demonstrations linked to the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) and climate activist Sonam Wangchuk. The petitioner has claimed that incidents involving the use of force during such demonstrations were largely documented through mobile-phone recordings made by bystanders.
The petition, filed by Chahat Raghav, has been moved in the wake of protests held at Jantar Mantar in July 2026, including demonstrations linked to the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) and climate activist Sonam Wangchuk. The petitioner has claimed that incidents involving the use of force during such demonstrations were largely documented through mobile-phone recordings made by bystanders.
Government appoints Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit as next Air Chief
Government appoints Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit as the next Chief of the Air Staff: Defence Ministry
BCCI invites applications for men's selection committee post after Agarkar exit
BCCI invites application for one position in men's selection committee after chairman of selectors Ajit Agarkar's exit
22-year-old man held over suspected terror offence at US air base
UK police say a 22-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of terror offence over incident at US-run air base, reports AP
US trade gap widens to $105.6 billion in August
The US trade deficit expanded more than analysts anticipated in August, government data showed Tuesday, hovering at its widest since March 2025 as chips and energy imports grew. The trade gap in the world's biggest economy jumped 13.7 percent to $105.6 billion, according to Commerce Department data. This came as imports rose by 4.3 percent, while exports climbed just 1.4 percent.
Polling ends at 6 pm for byelection in Thattanchavady Assembly Constituency in Puducherry
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Rahul Gandhi on meeting election commissioners
- MPs will meet election commissioners; they will have to meet us: Rahul Gandhi
- MPs have been disrespected; we just want to go and meet CEC and tell him that you have committed 'vote chori': Rahul Gandhi
Govt sources on Bitchat's removal from app stores in India
- Centre duty-bound to maintain law and order: Govt sources
- Bitchat's removal from India app stores: Government sees Bluetooth messaging app as law, order risk, say sources
AP police on Pak espionage ring
- Andhra police arrest 2 suspects, including naval staff allegedly involved in espionage for Pakistan
- 13 out of 18 suspects naval personnel: AP police on Pak espionage ring
- Espionage suspects allegedly collected, shared classified info on defence establishments, says police
- Suspects shared info on Vizag, other parts of country through encrypted communication channels, says police
Members of the Indian Youth Congress are being detained by Delhi Police outside Akashvani Bhavan
2 foreign seafarers killed, some injured after ship attacked in Black Sea
We condemn the attack on MV ROYAD MAMMADOV in the Black Sea in which two foreign seafarers were killed and some members of the crew, including Indian nationals injured, MEA Spokesperson said. The injured have been rescued by Romanian authorities and are receiving medical attention. The three Indian nationals, who were part crew of the ship, are safe.
India views these attacks on commercial shipping and seafarers with grave concern, the ministry said.
"The targeting of traffic in international waterways is severely undermining global commerce and welfare of people across the world. We continue to call for dialogue and diplomacy to bring an end to the ongoing conflicts."
India views these attacks on commercial shipping and seafarers with grave concern, the ministry said.
"The targeting of traffic in international waterways is severely undermining global commerce and welfare of people across the world. We continue to call for dialogue and diplomacy to bring an end to the ongoing conflicts."
India calls for equal attention to adaptation, mitigation, and the means of implementation at pre-COP31 meeting in Fiji
At the pre-COP31 meeting in Fiji, India has called for equal attention to adaptation, mitigation, and the means of implementation.
Union Minister for Environment, Forest, and Climate Change Bhupender Yadav, who is leading the Indian delegation, stated that there cannot be a "one-size-fits-all" approach, stressing that equity and CBDR-RC are essential for meaningful and sustained climate action.
Union Minister for Environment, Forest, and Climate Change Bhupender Yadav, who is leading the Indian delegation, stated that there cannot be a "one-size-fits-all" approach, stressing that equity and CBDR-RC are essential for meaningful and sustained climate action.
Navi Mumbai Airport to reimburse passengers as govt plans to meet on the T1 operations issue
The Navi Mumbai Airport will reimburse passengers for a certain period. Weekly departure slots of airlines will not be discontinued from 25th October. Airlines will get an extension. The Ministry will conduct a joint consultative meeting again on the T1 operations issue, sources told ANI.
Godrej Consumer opens new Indonesia plant with Rs 250 crore investment
11 Indians injured in ship attack near Strait of Hormuz
Rahul Gandhi hits at EC during sit-in protest
Lok Sabha LoP and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi said, "Supposedly, we want to meet the Election Commission for free and fair elections. They are not allowing us to meet them. We want to ask them questions. We want to ask about the SIR... If they had not done 'vote chori', they would have been ready to meet us... I have told the police officers that I was sitting there earlier. You removed me from there. Now I have come here. You want to remove me from here... If you want to remove me from here, remove me from here. But tell me, where can I sit in this country?"
SBI Chairman Challa Sreenivasulu Setty meets finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman
Dharmendra Pradhan writes to Nitin Gadkari on development of roads in Sambalpur
Cabinet approves ITLA to unify transport and logistics planning across India
The Cabinet approved setting up the Integrated Transport & Logistics Authority (ITLA) as the apex body for integrated transport and logistics planning. It will bring project appraisal, monitoring, data analytics, policy research and impact assessment under one roof.
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Cabinet approves Rs 10,000 crore SME Growth Fund to back future champion MSMEs
The Union Cabinet approved a Rs 10,000 crore SME Growth Fund to support micro, small and medium enterprises and create future champion MSMEs. The government also allocated Rs 24,566.27 crore to the Ministry of MSME.
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Nandigram Assembly by-polls: Suvendu Adhikari cast his vote
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari cast his vote for Nandigram Assembly by-election, at Polling Station 79, Nandanayakbar Primary School.
The Nandigram Assembly seat fell vacant after CM Adhikari, who won from both Bhabanipur and Nandigram in the Assembly election, resigned as a Nandigram MLA.
The Nandigram Assembly seat fell vacant after CM Adhikari, who won from both Bhabanipur and Nandigram in the Assembly election, resigned as a Nandigram MLA.
Rahul Gandhi says ‘none will be spared’ over what he calls ‘treason’
Rahul Gandhi said what has been done to the country amounts to “treason” and asserted that no one, including PM Modi, Amit Shah, RSS chief or CEC Gyanesh Kumar, would be spared.
'If EC doesn’t meet representatives, what’s the point of democracy?': Rahul Gandhi
Rahul Gandhi questioned the purpose of democracy if the Election Commission does not meet representatives, as he demanded engagement with political parties.
Rahul Gandhi alleges Modi, Shah, RSS chief ‘hijacked’ country through ‘vote chori’ by CEC
Rahul Gandhi alleged that Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Amit Shah and the RSS chief had “hijacked” the country through “vote chori” carried out by the Chief Election Commissioner. He also said all of them would face action.
'Don’t care what BJP says, I am standing here to protect democracy’, says Rahul Gandhi
Rahul Gandhi said he was standing up to “protect democracy” and that he did not care about what the BJP had to say.
Police deploys drones in areas around Akashvani Bhavan
Amid INDIA bloc protest against the CEC, Police have deployed a drone in the area around Akashvani Bhavan, where many IYC & NSUI workers had gathered, to monitor the situation; Prohibitory orders under Section 163 BNSS enforced in the area.
Assam by-polls: Over 56.35 pc voter turnout recorded in Nagaon Lok Sabha polls till 1 pm
"Why aren't the EC meeting us? Why is the police stopping and threatening us?" asks Rahul Gandhi
Youth Congress stages protest outside the Election Commission office over SIR and alleged voter deletions
UK average diesel price hits record high of 199.52 pence a litre, official told AFP.
Bulgarian prime minister says 2 commercial vessels have been hit by drones in the country’s Exclusive Economic Zone
Defense Ministry signs ₹661 crore deal for Indian Navy’s BrahMos fire control systems
The Ministry of Defense has inked a ₹661 crore contract to acquire advanced BrahMos Fire Control Systems and missile launchers for the Indian Navy, significantly boosting the frontline warships' precision strike capability and maritime defense readiness.
NSUI and Indian Youth Congress workers gathered outside Akashvani Bhavan, detained by police
NSUI workers enter Akashvani Bhavan
Our main Opposition party Congress' first family had been running a monarchy in the garb of democracy, by actually strangling democracy, for the last 4 generations. Today, they attempted to infiltrate Akashvani
- BJP national spokesperson and MP Sudhanshu Trivedi
Rahul Gandhi not being allowd to go to EC office: Pawan Khera
Speaking from inside Akashvani Bhavan premises amid INDIA bloc protest, Congress MP Pawan Khera said, "Even though the office of the Election Commission of India is only 100 meters away from here, LoP, Lok Sabha is not being allowed to go there; He has been stopped here. We are all sitting in protest here in the premises of Akashvani. This is the state of democracy in the national capital. We will continue to wait here."
"Opposition MPs represent 64% of the country's population; you can say that 64% of the country is out on the roads in the national capital today. You can see how they are being stopped..." he told ANI.
"Opposition MPs represent 64% of the country's population; you can say that 64% of the country is out on the roads in the national capital today. You can see how they are being stopped..." he told ANI.
Kamchor shor macha raha hai: BJP MP Sudhanshu Trivedi slams Rahul Gandhi over 'vote chori' allegations
Security heightened outside the office of the Election Commission of India as INDIA bloc MPs protest march to ECI
Sourav Ganguly appointed head coach of Delhi Capitals
Former India captain Sourav Ganguly has been appointed head coach of Delhi Capitals for next IPL season.
IBAI president raises concerns over IRDAI’s proposed reforms to insurance distribution
Narendra Kumar Bharindwal, President of the Insurance Brokers Association of India (IBAI), has raised concerns over IRDAI’s proposed reforms to insurance distribution.
While IBAI supports measures aimed at curbing mis-selling, improving transparency and strengthening policyholder protection, Bharindwal says blanket commission caps and lower expense limits could hurt jobs, competition and insurance reach.
While IBAI supports measures aimed at curbing mis-selling, improving transparency and strengthening policyholder protection, Bharindwal says blanket commission caps and lower expense limits could hurt jobs, competition and insurance reach.
Congress MPs Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi sitting inside Akashvani Bhawan as they are detained during the INDIA bloc MPs march from Parliament to the ECI, demanding CEC Gyanesh Kumar's resignation.
CEC Protests Live: SP chief Akhilesh Yadav, TMC leaders Derek O'Brien, Abhishek Banerjee and other opposition leaders detained
Delhi court grants regular bail to Swatantra Bhardwaj in CJP protest assault case
'One Nation, One Election' is merely a slogan; the intention is one nation, one political party, claims CJP's Abhijeet Dipke.
Rahul Gandhi reaches the gates of the Akashvani Bhavan, in an attempt to reach ECI office
CEC protest live: Kharge accuses Modi govt of trying to "snatch away" people’s rights
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge accused the Modi government of trying to “snatch away” the rights granted to citizens after Independence and warned that people would not remain silent if their democratic rights were undermined during the INDIA bloc march against CEC Gyanesh Kumar.
Addressing the ongoing INDIA bloc protest march, he said the rights secured for young voters, women, farmers and poor people after Independence were being threatened.
“Rajiv Gandhi ji has given the rights to the young voters, women voters, farmers, poor people who have been given the rights after independence. Today, the Modi government is trying to snatch away those rights,” Kharge said.
Addressing the ongoing INDIA bloc protest march, he said the rights secured for young voters, women, farmers and poor people after Independence were being threatened.
“Rajiv Gandhi ji has given the rights to the young voters, women voters, farmers, poor people who have been given the rights after independence. Today, the Modi government is trying to snatch away those rights,” Kharge said.
Priyanka Gandhi Vadra detained by police
CEC Protests: Rahul Gandhi tries to enter Akashvani Bhawan, being prevented by police, reports PTI.
CJP activists getting police notices, being pressured not to participate in agitations, claims Abhijeet Dipke
Priyanka Gandhi detained after being prevented from marching towards Election Commission, demanding CEC Gyanesh Kumar's resignation
Priyanka Gandhi Vadra detained after being prevented from marching towards Election Commission, demanding CEC Gyanesh Kumar's resignation. Police detained INDIA bloc leaders and took them in bus after their march from Parliament House complex towards the Election Commission was stopped on Parliament Street, where they sat on a dharna demanding Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar's resignation.
Meesho says Content Commerce Net Merchandise Value Grows 152% Year-On-Year In August
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ED Joint Director Swapan Bose passed away
ED Joint Director Swapan Bose passed away today after battling a long illness.
ED said, "The Directorate of Enforcement deeply mourns the sad and untimely demise of Swapan Bose, Joint Director, who passed away on 06th October 2026 after battling a long illness.
Bose was an officer of distinguished competence, upright conduct, and unyielding dedication. During his long tenure of 33 Years with the Directorate, he led several important assignments with exceptional professionalism, institutional commitment, and integrity. His demise is an irreparable loss to the organization and the public service fraternity.
ED said, "The Directorate of Enforcement deeply mourns the sad and untimely demise of Swapan Bose, Joint Director, who passed away on 06th October 2026 after battling a long illness.
Bose was an officer of distinguished competence, upright conduct, and unyielding dedication. During his long tenure of 33 Years with the Directorate, he led several important assignments with exceptional professionalism, institutional commitment, and integrity. His demise is an irreparable loss to the organization and the public service fraternity.
INDIA bloc protest march live: Rahul Gandhi, Abhishek Banerjee climb atop police barricade as they are prevented from marching towards Election Commission
World Bank raises India growth forecast to 7.1% in 2026-27 vs 6.6% estimated earlier in June
Lok Sabha MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra sits atop barricading as police stop INDIA bloc's protest march on Parliament Street
Assam by-polls: Voter turnout for 09 Nagaon HPC Bye Election at 11.00 AM is 37.82%
Bondada Engineering receives an EPC order aggregating to ₹1,153.93 crores
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Samajwadi Party MP Zia-ur-Rehman Barq climbs on top of a police barricade placed near NITI Aayog's office en route to EC
INDIA bloc leaders sit on the road, raise slogans against CEC
SC dismisses plea seeking direction for recitation of preamble during morning assembly in schools
The Supreme Court dismissed plea seeking direction for recitation of preamble during morning assembly in schools.
Several INDIA bloc MPs sit on dharna at Parliament Street after their march prevented from proceeding to EC headquarters
Opposition MPs at INDIA bloc march are carrying cutouts of CEC Gyanesh Kumar in RSS uniform
Rahul Gandhi shares glimpses of protest march, says "Gyanesh, it’s done, bro. Time to resign."
Punjab govt moves SC against Punjab and Haryana HC order to investigate corruption allegations against people linked to AAP govt
INDIA bloc march to Election Commission stopped by security personnel in front of NITI Aayog office, according to PTI.
How can the BJP blatantly deny that the Chief Justice of India did not say that... he said it clearly, 'we have not approved any modifications to Form 6.' I have seen the declaration... the declaration is indeed a modification of Form 6
- enior Congress leader P Chidambaram during INDIA bloc protest march
Rahul Gandhi, along with INDIA bloc MPs protest march to Election Commission of India; watch video
Rajnath Singh inaugurates Slipway 4 and 300-tonne Goliath Crane at Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL) in Visakhapatnam
INDIA bloc MPs begin march from Parliament to the ECI, demanding CEC Gyanesh Kumar's resignation
Harmanpreet Kaur steps down from her position in all formats
Long-serving Indian women's cricket team captain Harmanpreet Kaur steps down from her position in all formats. This is not an easy decision. It carries years of memories, emotions, sacrifices, she said, stepping down from captaincy.
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INDIA bloc MPs to begin protest march to the Election Commission of India matter from Parliament's Makar Dwar, shortly
Congress party is still trying to create anarchy and an atmosphere of disorder in the country using EC issue: BJP
BJP MP and national spokesperson Sambit Patra on INDIA bloc's protest, said, "We believe that the Congress party is still trying to create anarchy and an atmosphere of disorder in the country by using the Election Commission. Before their so-called rally and march take place, it is our responsibility as a political party to accurately place the issue before the people of the country and explain what is happening in the Election Commission and what is happening in the matter before the Supreme Court."
"For the past few days, misinformation and fake news have been spread regarding the Special Intensive Revision in the NCR. You saw yesterday that a petition was filed in the Supreme Court concerning the Election Commission of India. The main demand in that petition was that the Chief Election Commissioner should be removed and dismissed. A notice was issued yesterday, which is a process under which both sides will present their arguments and the matter will be heard. The main issue being raised since yesterday is that the Chief Election Commissioner has made modifications or changes to Form 6, which are illegal, and therefore a campaign is being run against the Chief Election Commissioner to remove him," he added.
"For the past few days, misinformation and fake news have been spread regarding the Special Intensive Revision in the NCR. You saw yesterday that a petition was filed in the Supreme Court concerning the Election Commission of India. The main demand in that petition was that the Chief Election Commissioner should be removed and dismissed. A notice was issued yesterday, which is a process under which both sides will present their arguments and the matter will be heard. The main issue being raised since yesterday is that the Chief Election Commissioner has made modifications or changes to Form 6, which are illegal, and therefore a campaign is being run against the Chief Election Commissioner to remove him," he added.
'Vote chor' Gyanesh Kumar should resign, says Mamata faction TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee as he reaches Delhi ahead of INDIA bloc's protest against CEC.
Tamil Nadu by-poll: Check latest voter turnout
Tamil Nadu by-poll news: The voter turnout in Tamil Nadu by-polls stands as follows:
- Madurantakam - 15.99%
- Dharapuram - 17.55%
Assam Lok Sabha by-poll: Voter turnout in Nagaon stands at 17.68%
Meta cracking down on CJP members accounts before 10th Oct before on Govt’s request: CJP chief Dipke
Govt expected to approve a ₹10,000 crore SME Growth Fund for SMEs and MSMEs
The Union Cabinet is expected to approve a ₹10,000 crore SME Growth Fund for SMEs and MSMEs.
According to ET sources, the govt may approve a new authority for logistics and transportation (ILTS), to oversee planning, research and monitoring of logistics and transportation policies and projects.
According to ET sources, the govt may approve a new authority for logistics and transportation (ILTS), to oversee planning, research and monitoring of logistics and transportation policies and projects.
Security tightened and barricades put up outside Transport Bhavan ahead of the INDIA bloc's planned protest in Delhi
Four of family killed, three injured as SUV collides with truck in UP's Muzaffarnagar
Four members of a family, including a 10-year-old girl, were killed and three others were seriously injured after their SUV collided with a truck in Uttar Pradesh's Muzaffarnagar district late Monday night, police told PTI.
INDIA bloc MPs to march to ECI as security tightened outside poll panel office
Security was tightened around the Election Commission of India headquarters and Vijay Chowk on Tuesday ahead of a planned INDIA bloc MPs’ march from Parliament’s Makar Dwar to Nirvachan Sadan over alleged irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls and the Opposition’s demand for the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
Rajasthan Panchayat polls advanced by a day for first three phases over Dhanteras
The Rajasthan State Election Commission on Tuesday advanced polling for the first three phases of the Panchayati Raj elections by a day, citing religious sentiments associated with the Dhanteras festival, while keeping the fourth-phase schedule unchanged.
Delhi traffic curbs as INDIA bloc MPs march to ECI; Connaught Place, Parliament Street hit
Delhi Traffic Police has issued an advisory ahead of the INDIA bloc MPs’ planned march to the Election Commission office, with diversions, barricading and congestion expected from 8 am around Connaught Place, Parliament Street, Patel Chowk, Ashoka Road and other central Delhi areas. Commuters have been advised to avoid unnecessary travel and use public transport.
Nandigram bypoll: Congress candidate alleges polling agent ‘picked up’ as voting continues
Congress candidate Milan Pradhan alleged that his polling agent was taken away during voting in Nandigram and claimed “hooligans” had been active in the area for two days. The presiding officer at one polling station, however, said voting was proceeding peacefully with security arrangements in place.
INDIA bloc’s ECI march gets BJD backing as Opposition steps up protest against CEC Gyanesh Kumar
The INDIA bloc’s protest march against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar has gained BJD’s support, with Naveen Patnaik directing the party’s MPs to join the march to the Election Commission over alleged irregularities in the SIR of electoral rolls. Akhilesh Yadav and other Opposition leaders are also expected to participate.
Rejinagar bypoll: AJUP chief Humayun Kabir detained as polling continues in Bengal
Aam Janata Unnayan Party chief and MLA Humayun Kabir was detained by Rejinagar Police from his party office on Tuesday as polling continued in the Rejinagar Assembly bypoll, hours after he accused police of interfering with voting at several booths.
Adult daughter cannot be forced to live with parents against her will: Allahabad HC
An adult daughter cannot be compelled to live with her parents against her expressed wishes, the Allahabad High Court has ruled, dismissing a habeas corpus petition filed by a mother seeking to have her 25-year-old daughter return to the parental home.
India growth could lose 1.84 percentage points by 2028 in stagflation shock: BMI
India’s real GDP growth could take a hit of up to 1.84 percentage points by 2028 if a weak monsoon coincides with an escalation in the US-Iran conflict, triggering a sharp inflation shock, BMI, a unit of Fitch Solutions, said. The firm said the two risks could produce a stagflationary outcome as higher inflation weighs on growth and forces monetary policy to tighten.
BMI modelled a 5 percentage point and an 8 percentage point inflation shock, with each lasting four quarters. Under the milder scenario, growth would be 0.78 percentage point lower in 2027 and 1.15 percentage points lower in 2028, while the 8 percentage point shock would cut growth by 1.24 percentage points and 1.84 percentage points, respectively. The firm said India’s growth mix is already deteriorating, with consumption cooling and the boost from export front-loading expected to unwind.
The shocks would also leave the Reserve Bank of India with little choice but to tighten policy, BMI said. Adding 100 basis points or 200 basis points of rate hikes to the inflation scenarios would shave a further 0.12-0.18 percentage point off annual growth and could raise unemployment by as much as 0.80 percentage point by 2028. India remains the fastest-growing G20 economy, with real GDP growth of 8.6% year-on-year in Q1 2026 and 7.8% in Q2.
BMI modelled a 5 percentage point and an 8 percentage point inflation shock, with each lasting four quarters. Under the milder scenario, growth would be 0.78 percentage point lower in 2027 and 1.15 percentage points lower in 2028, while the 8 percentage point shock would cut growth by 1.24 percentage points and 1.84 percentage points, respectively. The firm said India’s growth mix is already deteriorating, with consumption cooling and the boost from export front-loading expected to unwind.
The shocks would also leave the Reserve Bank of India with little choice but to tighten policy, BMI said. Adding 100 basis points or 200 basis points of rate hikes to the inflation scenarios would shave a further 0.12-0.18 percentage point off annual growth and could raise unemployment by as much as 0.80 percentage point by 2028. India remains the fastest-growing G20 economy, with real GDP growth of 8.6% year-on-year in Q1 2026 and 7.8% in Q2.
FLY91 starts flights from Navi Mumbai airport to Goa, Sindhudurg, Jalgaon, Agatti
Regional airline FLY91 commenced operations from Navi Mumbai International Airport on Monday, launching direct flights to Sindhudurg, Jalgaon, Goa and Agatti as the new airport expands its air connectivity and ground transport network.
MPSC aspirants’ Pune protest gains political backing as leaders seek action on exam row
The protest by Maharashtra Public Service Commission aspirants in Pune gained political support on Monday, with NCP (SP) leaders Rohit Pawar and Jitendra Awhad and Maratha activist Manoj Jarange Patil urging the state government to address the students’ demands over alleged examination irregularities and restore their trust in the recruitment process.
AAP readies second-line leaders, backup plans ahead of Oct 10 Jantar Mantar protest
The Aam Aadmi Party has begun preparing a backup leadership structure and alternative communication channels ahead of its October 10 protest at Jantar Mantar demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, with Delhi unit chief Saurabh Bharadwaj warning party leaders of possible arrests.
Indian states seek extra power as weak hydro output tightens supply
Several Indian states, including Rajasthan, Gujarat, Maharashtra and Delhi, are seeking additional power allocations from the federal government as weaker hydropower generation and maintenance shutdowns at some plants tighten electricity supplies during the night, two federal government officials said.
Nandigram bypoll: Voting begins in seat that shaped Bengal’s political history
Voting began at 7 am on Tuesday in Nandigram, the politically charged West Bengal constituency that was at the centre of Mamata Banerjee’s anti-land acquisition movement and where BJP’s Suvendu Adhikari defeated her in the 2021 assembly election.
Rejinagar bypoll: Voting begins in closely watched Murshidabad contest
Polling began at 7 am on Tuesday in West Bengal’s Rejinagar assembly constituency, where the BJP, two TMC factions, Congress, CPI(M) and Aam Janata Unnayan Party are competing in a multi-cornered contest in Murshidabad.
Nagaon bypoll: Voting begins in Assam Lok Sabha seat as BJP, Congress, AIUDF clash
Voting began at 7 am on Tuesday in Assam’s Nagaon Lok Sabha constituency, where BJP, Congress and AIUDF are locked in a triangular contest in a Muslim-majority seat that has become a key test of the parties’ support bases.
Tamil Nadu bypolls: Voting begins in Madurantakam, Dharapuram
Polling began at 7 am on Tuesday in the reserved assembly constituencies of Madurantakam and Dharapuram in Tamil Nadu, with the DMK and AIADMK contesting both seats amid tight security and elaborate surveillance arrangements.
Puducherry bypoll: Voting begins in Thattanchavady as NDA, Congress, DMK battle
Voting began at 7 am on Tuesday in Thattanchavady assembly constituency, where the ruling AINRC-led NDA, Congress and DMK are locked in a three-way contest in a bypoll seen as an early test of Chief Minister N Rangasamy’s four-month-old government.
