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Activists march in Thiruvananthapuram to demand Chief Election Commissioner resignation

23 October, 2026

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM — Social activists, civil society representatives, and citizens took out a march from the Museum to Lok Bhavan in Thiruvananthapuram on Wednesday, demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. The demonstration was organised under the banner of the Cockroach Janata Party and the Socialist Unity Centre of India (SUCI). According to Feroz

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NEW DELHI: Domestic demonstrations organised by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) concerning the NEET paper leak have

23 October, 2026

NEW DELHI — Domestic demonstrations organised by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) concerning the NEET paper leak have broadened into an expanded campaign targeting electoral roll revisions and election management authorities. The protests, which initially shook New Delhi in June over alleged irregularities in medical entrance examinations, have subsequently evolved into a wider movement demanding

Uttar Pradesh

Pilibhit officials removed and operator fired over electoral roll irregularities

22 October, 2026

PILIBHIT — Two Sub-Divisional Magistrates (SDMs) have been removed from their posts and a computer operator’s services terminated following an official investigation into irregularities in the electoral roll for the Pilibhit Sadar assembly constituency in Uttar Pradesh. The administrative action comes in the wake of complaints raised by opposition parties regarding the manipulation of voter

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Supreme Court asserts authority to protect electoral process amid allegations of nomination obstruction

22 October, 2026

NEW DELHI — The Supreme Court has stated that judicial intervention is permissible to safeguard the electoral process when free and fair elections face threats, observing that its hands are not tied. The bench comprising Justice Joymalya Bagchi and Justice V. Mohana made the remarks while granting interim relief to Andhra Pradesh’s main opposition party,

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Election Commission removes officials and orders legal action following irregularities in Pilibhit electoral rolls

22 October, 2026

LUCKNOW — The Election Commission of India has removed two election officials and ordered legal proceedings following a preliminary inquiry that confirmed extensive irregularities in the electoral rolls of the Pilibhit Sadar Assembly constituency. The poll panel relieved the Electoral Registration Officer (ERO) and the Voter Registration Centre (VRC) operator of Pilibhit Sadar from all

World

Yemeni Forces Advance in Taiz as Fighting Displaces Thousands

22 October, 2026

NEW YORK — Heavy fighting has intensified in Yemen’s Taiz province as government forces press a counteroffensive against the Houthis, displacing nearly 260,000 people since August, according to the United Nations. The renewed military escalation follows the collapse of a 2022 UN-brokered truce in July after the Houthis announced a blockade on Saudi ports. Yemen

World

Amnesty urges export restrictions following investigative findings on Israeli use of US-made tasers against Palestinian detainees

22 October, 2026

WASHINGTON — An investigative finding indicates that Israel is actively using US-made electroshock weapons supplied by American manufacturer Axon on Palestinian detainees, drawing immediate international scrutiny and demands for regulatory intervention. The disclosures regarding the use of Taser weapons on detainees have prompted Amnesty to call for strict restrictions on the export of electric shock

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Prakash Raj questions peace bonds and calls for removal of Chief Election Commissioner

22 October, 2026

NEW DELHI — Actor and activist Prakash Raj has publicly questioned the imposition of peace bonds on peaceful demonstrators, calling for the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Alongside his demands regarding electoral administration, Raj urged authorities to halt the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. The revision exercise has drawn ongoing scrutiny

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India bloc defers virtual opposition meeting amid ongoing election disputes

22 October, 2026

NEW DELHI — The I.N.D.I.A. bloc has deferred a virtual meeting of opposition leaders that was scheduled to take place on Thursday evening. The online gathering, which was to be chaired by Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, aimed to finalize protest strategies regarding alleged vote theft and formulate an action plan against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh

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Investigative Report Links Civil Unrest in France to Protests in India

22 October, 2026

NEW DELHI — A newly published investigative report links recent civil unrest and riots in France to protests in India directed against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. According to the investigation by senior editor Asra Nomani, titled “Global Chaos Inc Grows to 101 Groups,” a network of 101 organizations across nine countries forms an interconnected

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Andhra Pradesh Election Commission Halts Municipal Polls Following Supreme Court Directive

22 October, 2026

VIJAYAWADA — The State Election Commission (SEC) of Andhra Pradesh ordered an immediate halt to urban local body elections across 100 municipal bodies following directives from the Supreme Court. The judicial intervention was prompted by petitions and complaints alleging that candidates were prevented from filing their nomination papers due to law and order problems, violence,

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Economist Parakala Prabhakar joins nationwide protest against electoral roll revision

22 October, 2026

NEW DELHI — Economist Parakala Prabhakar is set to join Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke and actor-activist Prakash Raj for a nationwide protest on October 23, 2026, targeting the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls and Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. The demonstration is being organized by the People Against SIR alliance, which was

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Maharashtra weighs electoral deadline extension amid rural migration concerns

22 October, 2026

PUNE — The Maharashtra state government is considering discussing with election authorities whether to seek an extension of the October 26 deadline for filing claims and objections under the Special Intensive Revision (SIR), amid concerns over drought-related challenges and rural migration. Senior revenue officials said that farmers and rural households grappling with water scarcity, agricultural

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NEW DELHI: Economist Parakala Prabhakar is expected to join a nationwide protest on October 23, 2026, against

21 October, 2026

NEW DELHI — Economist Parakala Prabhakar is expected to join a nationwide protest on October 23, 2026, against the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls and to demand the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. The demonstration is being organized by the People Against SIR alliance, a coalition pressing for the total scrapping

Uttar Pradesh

Congress alleges voter list manipulation in Uttar Pradesh and plans legal challenge

21 October, 2026

LUCKNOW — The Uttar Pradesh Congress held a press conference at the party headquarters here, alleging large-scale voter list manipulation and fraud across the state through the Election Commission’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process. Party leaders accused the poll body of cutting millions of names from electoral rolls, stating that more than three crore names

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K Annamalai criticizes Delhi Police over arrests of Cockroach Janta Party members

21 October, 2026

NEW DELHI — Former Tamil Nadu Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president K Annamalai on Tuesday criticized the Delhi Police over its actions against Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) members, arguing that authorities should address substantive public queries rather than resorting to arrests. Speaking on the matter, Mr. Annamalai stated that the Delhi Police was doing a

National

Supreme Court directs police protection for YSRCP civic poll candidates in Andhra Pradesh

21 October, 2026

NEW DELHI — The Supreme Court directed the Andhra Pradesh Director General of Police to provide police protection to YSRCP civic poll candidates. The directive mandates state law enforcement to ensure security arrangements for the local body election contestants affiliated with the YSRCP in Andhra Pradesh.

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State Bank of India confirms customer data exposure on dark web and launches cybersecurity audit

21 October, 2026

NEW DELHI — The State Bank of India (SBI) has confirmed that personal data belonging to nearly 4,000 of its customers has been exposed on the dark web, prompting the deployment of containment protocols and an independent cybersecurity audit. According to an official SBI stock filing, the exposed dataset includes registered mobile numbers, dates of

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Marco Rubio states United States visa restrictions are not targeted at India

21 October, 2026

NEW DELHI — United States immigration restrictions are not targeted at India, according to statements made by Marco Rubio. Addressing the ongoing international discussions surrounding mobility and travel regulations, Rubio stated that the tightening of visa rules stems from broader challenges involving mass migration rather than any specific country. The remarks provide context to the

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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio dismisses protests in India as internal matter

21 October, 2026

NEW DELHI — US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has declined to comment on ongoing anti-CEC protests in India, dismissing the demonstrations as an internal political matter while casting doubt on the credibility of United Nations human rights critics. Speaking on the developments, Rubio questioned the standing of international monitors, referring to the term “UN

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Economist Parakala Prabhakar to Join Anti-SIR Protest Demanding CEC Removal

21 October, 2026

NEW DELHI — Economist Parakala Prabhakar is scheduled to join an anti-SIR protest on October 23, demanding the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. Mr. Prabhakar, who is the husband of Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, characterized the Special Intensive Revision exercise as a “bloodless political

Uttar Pradesh

Executioner Pawan Jallad prepares for hanging of Muskan and Ravita

21 October, 2026

NEW DELHI — Executioner Pawan Jallad is prepared to carry out the hanging of Muskan and Ravita, according to reports. Pawan Jallad previously carried out the executions of the convicts in the 2012 Nirbhaya gang-rape and murder case. Specific legal proceedings, court orders, and details regarding the crimes committed by Muskan and Ravita were not

Uttar Pradesh

Allahabad High Court issues notice to transport ministry over bus safety standards

19 October, 2026

PRAYAGRAJ — The Allahabad High Court has issued a notice to the Secretary of the Union Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, expressing serious concern over the disregard of safety standards following the Yamuna Expressway bus fire incident. The single bench of Justice Saurabh Shyam Shamshery took suo motu cognizance of the bus fire after

World

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi maintains Strait of Hormuz proposal remains active amid ongoing US friction

19 October, 2026

NEW DELHI — Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated on Sunday (October 18) that Iran’s proposal to the United States to reopen the Strait of Hormuz within seven days remains on the table, though he asserted that there is a lack of honesty from Washington. The seven-day plan, initially proposed by Araghchi last month at

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