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Three Samajwadi Party rebels to formally join BJP after the 2024 Rajya Sabha cross-voting | File Image
Uttar Pradesh

Three rebel Samajwadi Party MLAs set to join BJP on October 14 ahead of UP polls

BJP eyes political gains as three rebel Samajwadi Party MLAs prepare to switch sides
RSS's Sunil Ambekar defends NRC, says citizenship must be established through legal processes | X
Nation

RSS backs nationwide NRC, says demographic change raises concerns over national security

RSS's Sunil Ambekar defends NRC, says citizenship must be established through legal processes
US sanctions Indian firms and five nationals, alleging they helped fund Iran's regime | Representational Image
Maharashtra

US sanctions two Mumbai firms, five Indians over alleged Iran petroleum trade

Washington targets two Indian companies and five nationals in a crackdown on Iran's oil trade
Yatnal under scrutiny after eight voters allege they were wrongly declared dead during SIR | X
Karnataka

Karnataka voter roll row: Expelled BJP leader Yatnal booked over alleged false death certificates

Karnataka Police book Yatnal over claims that eight living voters were declared dead during SIR
INDIA bloc leaders continued their agitation at Rajghat, pressing for Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar's resignation over the SIR exercise
Nation

‘Not a 4-5 day protest’: Rahul vows to continue fight over ‘vote chori’

The Congress leader alleged that democratic institutions had been damaged over 15 years and demanded accountability for electoral irregularities
Jewar airport is set to bear Prime Minister Narendra Modi's name as the Uttar Pradesh Cabinet clears a proposal to rename the aviation facility | File pic/PTI
Noida

Jewar airport near Noida to be named Narendra Modi International Airport

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has announced that Jewar airport near Noida will be renamed Narendra Modi International Airport after the state Cabinet approved the proposal
Rahul Gandhi and Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra during a protest march from Parliament to the ECI office, demanding the resignation of CEC Gyanesh Kumar, in New Delhi | File image/PTI
Delhi

Delhi Police registers 25 FIRs over anti-EC protests since October 2, Rahul & Priyanka Gandhi named

Congress demonstrations demanding Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar's resignation have led to 25 FIRs in Delhi since October 2, with hundreds detained and later released
The CJP’s planned protest demanding accountability from the CEC has been denied permission, while Delhi Police has proposed closing gates at 57 Metro stations| Representational image
Delhi

Delhi Police says CJP 'did not follow rules', denies permission for October 10 protest

Delhi Police has denied permission for the CJP’s October 10 protest at Jantar Mantar, citing short notice, alleged violations during earlier demonstrations and Section 163 restrictions
The injured personnel were shifted to Konta hospital as authorities ruled out a Maoist attack
Chhattisgarh

4 CRPF personnel injured in accidental blast during explosives disposal in Sukma

Two assistant sub-inspectors sustained serious injuries after an explosive fragment detonated near a security camp in Chhattisgarh
The alliance considered several protest venues as its agitation against the CEC and electoral roll revision entered its fourth day
Nation

INDIA bloc MPs to meet today, may stage fresh protest over ‘vote chori’

Opposition leaders had sought an appointment with President Droupadi Murmu and were awaiting a response from Rashtrapati Bhavan
The Centre estimated annual savings of Rs 2,500 crore as it moved to curb excessive mark-ups on life-saving medicines
Nation

Government to cap trade margins on cancer drugs at 30%, prices may fall by 70%

The decision was expected to cover 110 anti-cancer drugs, including 35 patented medicines, bringing substantial relief to patients
Rebel MPs sought another two weeks to respond to notices issued by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla
Nation

10 of 20 rebel TMC MPs skip Kolkata meeting amid disqualification proceedings

Those attending the Kolkata gathering dismissed speculation of differences, citing personal commitments and prior engagements
INDIA bloc leaders had planned a march to Rashtrapati Bhavan on Friday to raise concerns over alleged mass disenfranchisement and seek the Chief Election Commissioner's removal
Nation

Mamata Banerjee may join CJP protest against CEC Gyanesh Kumar on October 10

The former West Bengal Chief Minister had expressed support for the CJP's protest but said her participation in the Jantar Mantar demonstration was yet to be confirmed

Special Reports

From F-15E fighters and an F-35A to 45 MQ-9 Reapers, a CRS report details the US military aircraft lost or damaged during the Iran war | Representational image
Special Reports

Iran war cost US military 81 aircraft losses: Here's the full list

From F-15E fighters and an F-35A to 45 MQ-9 Reapers, a CRS report details the US military aircraft lost or damaged during the Iran war
The three Election Commission forms had come under renewed attention amid controversy surrounding the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls
Special Reports

Understanding Forms 6, 7, and 8: Key to India's electoral roll management

Form 6 had been meant primarily for inclusion of new voters, while Form 7 allowed objections and deletion requests and Form 8 dealt with corrections and shifting of residence
Parliament’s rejection of emergency renter protections has transformed a long-running affordability problem into an escalating political confrontation
Special Reports

Why Spain’s housing crisis has brought tens of thousands onto the streets

Rents have nearly doubled over a decade, affordable homes remain scarce and an 87-year-old woman’s eviction has become a symbol of the crisis
The EC has asked officials to identify eligible voters missing from rolls after SIR and help them apply for inclusion through continuous updation | Representational image
Special Reports

Voter name missing after SIR? EC orders 20 states to launch special drive

Eligible voters excluded during or after SIR can seek inclusion through regular Form 6 as the EC directs 20 states to facilitate fresh enrolment
India records 759.4 mm rainfall as southwest monsoon ends 12.6% below normal | File Image
Special Reports

India's southwest monsoon ends with 12.6% rainfall deficit, fourth-lowest since 2001

India's monsoon season ends with 12.6% rainfall deficit, among the weakest since 2001
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