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‘Deleted voter filing Form 6 not false declaration’: Election Commission tells Bombay High Court amid SIR row

The Bombay High Court was hearing a petition filed by a Santa Cruz family of seven members who were removed from the draft electoral roll for switching address.

India-UAE Joint Military Exercise Begins In Uttarakhand, Focus On Mountain Warfare

The Indian Army contingent comprises troops from a Bhairav Battalion, while the UAE Army contingent has troops from a Mountain Infantry Battalion, the defence ministry said.

Indian Sailor Injured In Russian Strike On Cargo Ship. New Delhi Reacts

India has reacted to reports of a Russian attack on a cargo vessel, saying the aggression is "completely unacceptable."

In Big Move, First International Shipment Flagged Off From Assam's Dibrugarh

This is the first batch of cargo to be shipped from upper Assam's Dibrugarh to a foreign port since India's independence in 1947. The event comes nearly 70 years after the town's river ghat closed.

Stage Set For 6 By-Elections, Test For BJP In Bengal, TVK In Tamil Nadu

Polling is being held in Nandigram and Rejinagar in West Bengal, Madurantakam and Dharapuram in Tamil Nadu. Puducherry's Thattanchavady and Assam's the Nagaon Lok Sabha constituency are also due for polls.

Form 6 row: How an ECI order reached Supreme Court | Timeline

The ECI has maintained that Form 6 itself was never amended, and that the disputed provision was a separate SIR declaration

UTET Answer Key 2026 Out: Check Objection Window Details

The UTET provisional answer key 2026 has been released by the exam conducting board on the official website, ubse.uk.gov.in. Candidates can raise objection against the answer key till October 15, 2026.

‘Misleading’: ECI ‘fact-checks’ Rahul Gandhi's Form-6 allegations after SC's ‘not approved by us’ remark

Rahul Gandhi's post came after the Supreme Court on Monday clarified that it had not approved any modification to Form 6.

Kerala Bids Emotional Farewell To Tusker Pallattu Brahmadathan

Brahmadathan was killed by lightning on Sunday evening. He had been tethered near the house of his owner, Advocate Rajesh Pallattu, president of the Kerala Festival Coordination Committee.

Suspended, reinstated, WhatsApp forward probe: Loopholes in CRPF DIG suspension row

Patra, a decorated DIG in the CRPF, was suspended for allegedly “disseminating audio/video messages and posters/banners” on social media

BJP names 8 Rajya Sabha candidates in UP, drops union ministers Hardeep Singh Puri, BL Verma and sitting members

The list includes Union ministers Hardeep Singh Puri and BL Verma among those denied renomination, while two women are also among the new candidates.

‘Any modified Form 6 has not been approved by us’: Supreme Court seeks records from EC on voter form changes

The modified online version required applicants to provide details of whether their parents or grandparents appeared in a previous SIR electoral roll.

India-US trade talks 'still ongoing', but both sides have 'reached a plateau': Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman

US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer recently said an agreement was not imminent, as Washington and New Delhi continue to work through unresolved issues.

Bypolls election voting LIVE: Voting underway in 6 seats across West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Assam, Puducherry

Bypolls Election Voting LIVE: The six seats were vacated after their sitting legislators resigned following the April 2026 Lok Sabha and assembly elections. Several leaders had contested from two constituencies and subsequently retained one.

DVAC launches probe into the alleged sand mining scam during the DMK government

A detailed inquiry was ordered on the basis of a complaint filed by the Directorate of Enforcement (ED) which alleged serious irregularities in the mining of river sand across Tamil Nadu

600 Illegal Bangladeshi Immigrants Identified In J&K, 150 Deported

On Monday, a batch of 150 people was flown on a special Indian Air Force plane to Bagdogra, where they were handed over to Border Security Force (BSF) personnel, the officials said.

US nuke test detection experiment bid to assert its hegemony: Ex-nuclear chief

Anil Kakodkar commented on the US conducting a non-proliferation experiment to enhance detection capabilities of nuclear explosions. This experiment aims to ensure the US maintains its nuclear hegemony and deters other nations from nuclear tests. The Federation of American Scientists reported India's nuclear warhead status and capabilities. The National Nuclear Security Administration explained that the experiment in…

National Commission for Women seeks gender-neutral childcare leave, shared caregiving by parents

National Commission for Women has proposed several recommendations to improve maternity and childcare laws in India. The commission advocates for gender-neutral childcare leave to be extended to the private sector. It also suggests increasing leave for adoptive mothers from 12 weeks to 26 weeks. Recommendations include creating more childcare facilities and offering maternity benefits to informal workers. The focus i…

Trump Says He Will Pay For Political Ads After Row Over Taxpayer Funding

The White House and Trump had vigorously defended the ads as simply patriotic public service announcements similar to ones done by previous presidents. But they still elicited criticism from both parties.

Delhi Police ACP Vivek Bhagat’s additional DCP charge withheld amid harassment inquiry

Delhi government modified an order regarding duty charges of 12 police officers after harassment allegations surfaced. Assistant Commissioner of Police Vivek Bhagat voluntarily stepped aside from his additional charge as the inquiry continues. The CDC assignment began prior to the allegations, ensuring it does not indicate a promotion. The complaints have been transferred to the Crime Branch for a detailed investigat…

Voting in high-stakes bypolls in three States, one U.T. today | LIVE

In Assam’s Nagaon, where the Lok Sabha byelection will be held, the fight is expected to be between the ruling BJP, the Congress and the All India United Democratic Front

Germany At Risk Of "Violent Conflict" With Russia, Claims Spy Chief

German authorities have warned repeatedly that Russia is conducting a hybrid campaign of drone and cyber attacks, accusing Moscow of being behind an attempted drone attack on Leipzig airport in August.

Supreme Court agreed to meet, then changed mind: ONOE panel chief

The Supreme Court initially planned an informal meeting with the parliamentary committee on simultaneous elections. However, the meeting was canceled after opposition MPs raised concerns about the appropriateness of the interaction. The Supreme Court expressed that discussing the matter could lead to future judicial review. The proposal for the meeting was suggested by DMK MP P Wilson.

Lakhimpur Kheri case: UP changes public prosecutor; Supreme Court asks Allahabad High Court chief justice to decide on trial judge

The Uttar Pradesh government informed the Supreme Court about replacing the public prosecutor in the Lakhimpur Kheri case. This decision was made in response to allegations raised against the outgoing prosecutor by a witness involved in the case. As the Supreme Court monitors the trial's progress, it was noted that 86 witnesses have been examined thus far.

Visa doesn't create absolute right to enter India, says Delhi High Court

The Delhi High Court emphasized that foreign nationals do not have an inherent right to enter India. Justice Amit Mahajan pointed out that holding a visa does not ensure unconditional admission. The court noted various factors that could lead to denial of entry, including national security and public health. A plea by a Turkmenistan woman for reasons regarding her entry refusal was dismissed.

‘Draft reservation list for polls to rural local bodies ready’

Jeffrey Archer, UK Author And Former Conservative Politician, Dies At 86

British author Jeffrey Archer, who penned a series of best-selling novels, served as a Conservative MP and was convicted of perjury, died suddenly at 86, his publisher HarperCollins said.

Fire breaks out on reality show set at Goregaon Film City; no injuries reported

The Mumbai Fire Brigade, local police, BMC Ward Control and a 108 Ambulance team were mobilised, and the blaze was brought under control

Woman, 26, Jumps Into Well With 4-Year-Old Son In UP, Both Die: Cops

A 26-year-old woman allegedly jumped into a well along with her four-year-old son on Monday, with police saying they have retrieved both bodies while the reasons behind the extreme step remain unknown.

Mayawati reappoints Akash Anand as national convener in BSP

On September 10, Ms. Mayawati had announced the ouster of her nephew Mr. Anand, setting him “completely free” from BSP