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The Gujarat government had said the law would come into force after detailed rules were notified
Gujarat

President gives assent to Gujarat UCC Bill; becomes second state after Uttarakhand

The legislation had introduced common provisions governing marriage, divorce and inheritance while exempting the state’s Scheduled Tribe population
The party had fielded five candidates, setting up direct contests with ally RJD in three Graduates’ constituencies
Bihar

Congress names candidates for 5 Bihar council seats but denies 'rift with RJD'

Congress had said its decision reflected workers’ sentiments and its growing challenge to the BJP in Bihar
Gandhi’s latest remarks came while responding to claims concerning Form 7 applications in Belagavi, Karnataka
Nation

‘Dragged off streets, hundreds in custody’: Rahul launches scathing attack on Modi-Shah government

In a post on X, Rahul Gandhi said that 'boys and girls are being dragged off the streets. Hundreds are in custody. Their only crime is that they dared to question vote theft'
The actor had been questioned about his dealings with a key accused after investigators examined call records and suspected financial transactions
Nation

Dino Morea questioned for six hours in Rs 65 crore Mithi river desilting case

The actor had been questioned about his dealings with a key accused after investigators examined call records and suspected financial transactions
The Congress had also questioned the ECINet system and accused the Election Commission of undermining the statutory authority of EROs
Nation

Congress says SIR has shrunk electorate to 2015 level, targets EC over voter deletions

Jairam Ramesh had claimed more than 13 crore names were removed at the draft-roll stage of the Special Intensive Revision
Former CEC S Y Quraishi had alleged that asking previously registered voters to submit Form 6 could expose them to legal consequences
Nation

Ravish Kumar joins Form 6 row as SY Quraishi questions EC’s special voter drive

Ravish Kumar had accused the Election Commission of trapping people in a web of falsehoods as controversy grew over re-enrolling deleted voters
Misra represents Rampur Khas in Pratapgarh district and has won the constituency three times
Uttar Pradesh

Congress names Aradhana Misra Mona UP chief, Imran Masood working president

The three-time Rampur Khas MLA had replaced Ajay Rai as the party reorganised its Uttar Pradesh leadership ahead of the 2027 Assembly elections
The scanners were being refined to protect passenger privacy and prevent Indian ornaments from repeatedly triggering false alarms
Nation

Flydubai incident puts airport security in focus as India tests full-body scanners

BCAS had been collecting trial data from Bengaluru and Cochin airports before deciding on a wider deployment of the security technology
Akhtar had questioned whether similar objections would be raised when Maharashtra’s political parties held rallies at Shivaji Park
Nation

'Will you object to political jalsas?', Javed Akhtar asks residents over objections to CJP protest

The writer-lyricist had responded after some residents objected to the CJP demonstration over noise and disruption concerns
Dipke had shared a video of the surprise meeting with the words, 'Am I dreaming or what?'
Nation

‘I am a huge fan’: Naseeruddin Shah meets Abhijeet Dipke ahead of Mumbai agitation

The veteran actor had met CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke as the group launched its agitation in Mumbai on Gandhi Jayanti
A group of people identifying themselves as members of 'Gen next Mumbai' holds a protest against the Cockroach Janata Party in Mumbai, on Friday | X/ANI
Maharashtra

'Gyanu, resign': Memes, slogans colour CJP protest against EC at Mumbai's Shivaji Park

Heavy security and barricades surrounded Shivaji Park as CJP activists and young protesters staged an agitation against CEC Gyanesh Kumar
CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke questioned Delhi Metro closures as his party held a protest in Mumbai demanding CEC Gyanesh Kumar's resignation | File image/PTI
Maharashtra

Dipke asks 'Delhi Metro band karna kya hai?' as CJP protests at Shivaji Park in Mumbai

Abhijeet Dipke draws a comparison between restrictions at Mumbai's Shivaji Park and Delhi Metro closures during the Jantar Mantar protest
Raja Warring resigned as Punjab Congress chief after meeting Rahul Gandhi and said he discussed the party's challenges and strengths in Punjab | File image
Nation

Raja Warring formally resigns as Punjab Congress chief after meeting Rahul Gandhi

Raja Warring met Rahul Gandhi on Friday and formally handed in his resignation as Punjab Congress chief amid longstanding infighting in the state unit

Special Reports

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
School sanitation remains a major gap in India, with 50 million children lacking access in 2025 | File Image
Special Reports

50 million Indian children still lack sanitation services in schools: WHO-UNICEF report

Nearly one in five children lacking school sanitation worldwide are in India, WHO-UNICEF said
The Indian government’s list, updated in July 2026, contains 80 designated terrorists | Representational image/AI generated
Special Reports

Dawood, Masood Azhar, Hafiz Saeed: Who are the terrorists on India's most wanted list?

Goldy Brar’s addition to the FBI’s Ten Most Wanted list has turned attention to India’s own list, which names 80 designated terrorists
Producers are exploring exports, new non-fuel applications and ethanol-derived products for diesel blending | Representational image
Special Reports

Nearly 7 billion litre of ethanol without a market: Why India is looking for buyers

With ethanol production rising faster than demand, Indian producers are exploring exports, diesel blending and non-fuel applications to absorb the surplus
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