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Electoral officers were directed to verify applicants, reject incomplete forms and provide hearings before deleting names
Nation

EC caps Form 7 applications at 10 per voter to prevent bulk deletion requests

The Election Commission restricted applications during the claims-and-objections period following complaints of alleged misuse
It cited previous instances of alleged non-compliance with police directions, public disorder and damage to property
Nation

MHA asks states to prevent mobilisation of protesters towards Delhi ahead of CJP stir

The ministry directed state authorities to coordinate with Delhi Police and take preventive measures against protest mobilisation
He said the controversy extended beyond Gyanesh Kumar and called for sustained political pressure against the government
Nation

'Keep up pressure, government will fall’: Rahul Gandhi tells INDIA bloc MPs

The Congress leader claimed Opposition protests had shaken the government's foundations and accused the CEC of disregarding elected representatives
Investigators traced part of the funds to a Maharani Bagh property through transactions involving the promoter's family members
Nation

ED attaches Rs 54.71 crore Delhi property in Amrapali homebuyers fraud case

The agency alleged that over Rs 5,000 crore collected from homebuyers was diverted through shell and group companies
He maintained that Opposition support remained intact despite TVK retaining both seats and criticised Vijay's campaign tactics
Tamil Nadu

Stalin calls TVK bypoll wins ‘interim victory for betrayal’, accuses Vijay of misusing power

The DMK chief alleged that defections, misuse of government machinery and financial inducements influenced the Madurantakam and Dharapuram results
The Shashi Tharoor-led committee flagged the absence of a unified framework linking technological development with foreign policy
Nation

Par panel seeks national technology strategy, coordination body to strengthen India's global role

It recommended a dedicated technology diplomacy strategy, stronger inter-ministerial coordination and updated policies for artificial intelligence
The Opposition submitted a memorandum demanding the CEC's resignation and announced plans to approach the Supreme Court on Monday
Nation

‘Shocked that President did not deny vote theft allegations’: Rahul Gandhi after meeting Murmu

The Congress leader claimed the President sought evidence after INDIA bloc leaders accused Modi, Shah and Kumar of electoral manipulation
The CJP founder demanded the CEC's resignation, an end to SIR and a neutral process for appointing Election Commissioners
Nation

‘Not scared of arrest or NSA, UAPA’: CJP founder calls for massive turnout at Jantar Mantar

Abhijeet Dipke urged supporters to continue Saturday's protest even if he was detained or arrested by police
CJP activists mocked PM Narendra Modi over train cancellations and Metro restrictions ahead of their October 10 Jantar Mantar protest | Instagram
Nation

CJP leaders laugh off Delhi security curbs, tell PM Modi 'see you tomorrow' | WATCH

CJP activist Abhijeet Dipke and fellow leaders ridiculed Delhi's security measures in a video, while the organisation maintained that its Jantar Mantar demonstration would go ahead despite police rest ...
It also sought strict vetting of experts from IITs, IIMs and AIIMS and safeguards for disadvantaged students
Nation

Paper leaks: Par panel recommends NTA to invest in question banks, set paper closer to exam

The parliamentary committee recommended drawing questions from continuously updated banks and finalising papers shortly before examinations
New Delhi had previously urged Ottawa to prevent activities by pro-Khalistan groups operating on Canadian soil
Nation

Strongly condemn anti-India activities: MEA on pro-Khalistan group's planned 'referendum' in Canada

The MEA reacted to reports of a proposed October 18 event in Edmonton, a day before Alberta's scheduled vote
He alleged that restrictions ahead of Saturday's Jantar Mantar demonstration violated constitutional rights to peaceful assembly and movement
Nation

Saket Gokhale moves Delhi HC against transport curbs ahead of anti-CEC protest

The TMC MP sought urgent judicial intervention over train cancellations, proposed Metro closures and police notices to activists
More than 23,000 security personnel were mobilised as protesters vowed to gather at Jantar Mantar despite denial of permission
Nation

Delhi under sweeping security curbs ahead of anti-CEC protest, 57 Metro stations shut

Delhi Police prepared a 37-point security plan, cancelled key train services and restricted access to central Delhi ahead of Saturday's demonstration

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
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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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