Protesters clash with police over Kosovo war crimes court law
Protesters clashed with police outside Kosovo's government and parliament
Supreme Court tells Delhi Police to create fear among goons to prevent crimes against women
The Supreme Court has made it clear that the Delhi Police must take decisive action to safeguard women from crime. In its directives, the court called for heightened monitoring and foot patrols in areas known for vulnerability, such as parks and schools. The court also insisted on the importance of overseeing CCTV footage and reacting quickly to anything suspicious. As festivals approach, police were cautioned about potential crime spikes.
Justice Nitin Wasudeo Sambre appointed acting chief justice of Delhi High Court
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'Right to vote at peril': Justice Nariman on EC functioning
Former Supreme Court judge Justice Rohinton Fali Nariman has voiced serious concerns regarding the Election Commission's functioning, stating that the right to vote is 'at great peril'. He called for the Supreme Court's intervention to address 'disturbing developments' within the poll panel, particularly citing issues like voter disenfranchisement during electoral roll revisions and the controversial appointment process of Election Commissioners.
Mumbai Crime Branch Arrests Indore Man for Selling Malicious APKs To Cyberfraudsters
Sambit Patra targets Punjab govt over crime, cites HC-ordered CBI probe
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 5 (IANS) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Sambit Patra on Monday launched a sharp attack on the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government in Punjab, alleging corruption and a deteriorating law-and-order situation following a Punjab and Haryana High Court direction for a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into corruption allegations against the Chief Ministers OSD and others. Addressing a press conference at the BJPs central office in New Delhi, Patra alleged that law and order has collapsed, and corruption has reached its peak in Punjab. He referred to the High Courts direction for a CBI investigation into allegations of corruption against Chief Minister Bhagwant Manns OSD, Ranbir Singh Ghuman, and others. Patra claimed that allegations had been made that Ghuman and certain other officials facilitated the delivery of government benefits in exchange for bribes or commissions. He said the court had directed the CBI to carry the inquiry forward, complete the investigation within two months and submit its report. The BJP MP from Odishas Puri Lok Sabha constituency also referred to what he described as four murders and attacks on police personnel in Punjab in the past 48 hours and sought answers from Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, Arvind Kejriwal and the AAP regarding corruption and the law-and-order situation. Briefing the media, Patra cited an incident on Sunday evening in Amritsar in which social media influencer and makeup artist Mad Sandhu was murdered. He also referred to three murders in Ludhiana within a span of 48 hours, including that of a former sarpanch. According to Patra, Sarpanch Navtej Singh of Malewal village was murdered on Saturday evening, while 29-year-old Laddi Khan of Mullanpur Dakha village was shot dead. He further stated that another murder took place in Anant Vihar Colony, Sahnewal, Ludhiana, where 35-year-old Dinesh Kumar was allegedly stabbed to death. Accusing Arvind Kejriwal and the AAP of double standards, Patra claimed that if a similar situation had occurred in a BJP-ruled state, the party would have organised rallies, held press conferences and demanded dismissal of the government. He further alleged that even police personnel were not safe in Punjab. When police officers themselves are being killed, who will take responsibility for the safety of ordinary citizens? Patra asked. Patra cited several incidents involving attacks on police personnel. He said that on February 22 this year, ASI Gurnam Singh was shot dead at the Aandhiyan Police Post in Gurdaspur district and Home Guard Ashok Kumar was also killed on the same day. He further stated that on May 24, in Hamza village under Fatehgarh Churian on the Majitha Road in Amritsar district, ASI Joga Singh was allegedly killed while on duty by assailants on a scooter. Patra also claimed that ASI Harjit Singh was killed on September 18. He added that five days later, an attempt was made on the life of ASI Jaswant Singh, who narrowly escaped. According to Patra, ASI Sukhchain Singh also came under gunfire on Sunday but survived. We have highlighted the number of police personnel who have been killed, Patra said, while also referring to incidents of firing at police stations.
Centre elevates three Chief Justices to Supreme Court
With fresh appointments, working strength of the apex court rises to 37
Bench headed by CJI Surya Kant refuses to restrain him from functioning or to insist on unanimous EC decisions for now, and seeks replies from the Centre, the Election Commission and the Commissioners.
Crime Branch files chargesheet in multi-crore financial fraud in Samba
Jammu, Oct 5: The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of the Crime Branch Jammu on Monday filed a chargesheet against two accused persons in a multi-lakh financial fraud case, involving the alleged collection of over Rs 1.22 crore from investors in Samba district. Police said they identified the accused as Manoj Kumar, Area-Branch Manager, and Vikram Singh, Assistant Branch Manager, associated with Metropolitan Finance Ltd, Mansar Finance Ltd and Vaibhav Pariwar India Projects Ltd. The investigation, led by Inspector Taranjeet Singh, found that the accused allegedly induced Samba residents to invest their money in various schemes promising lucrative returns, including compulsory convertible preference shares (CCPS) and fixed deposits, according to officials. Verification from the Reserve Bank of India revealed that the Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC) registrations for Mansar Finance Limited and Metropolitan Finance Limited were cancelled for statutory non-compliance. At the same time, officials stated that Vaibhav Pariwar India Projects Limited was never registered as an NBFC. The investigation established that Rs 1,22,96,324 was collected from investors, including Rs 8,87,442 for Mansar Finance Ltd. and Rs 1,14,08,882 for Metropolitan Finance Ltd. The accused allegedly issued dishonoured cheques and failed to make payments upon maturity, the officials said. During the investigation, officials seized substantial documentary evidence, including CCPS certificates, debentures, money receipts, and bank records. The chargesheet was produced before the court of the Additional Munsiff, Samba, in connection with a case registered under Sections 420 and 120-B RPC at Police Station Samba, they said. Officials said the Crime Branch has requested the court to initiate proceedings under Section 512 CrPC against Rajesh Kumar Rai, Managing Director, who is absconding and has allegedly continued to evade the investigation.
CJI Surya Kant says law must balance procedure with compassion, human understanding
Chief Justice of India Justice Surya Kant on Monday underscored the enduring legacy of Professor (Dr) NR Madhava Menon, the visionary founder of Indias national law school movement. Delivering the inaugural address at the second lecture in Prof Menons honour, Justice Kant said Prof Menons lifes work spanning legal education, legal aid, and criminal justice [] The post CJI Surya Kant says law must balance procedure with compassion, human understanding appeared first on India Legal .
Three High Court chief justices appointed SC judges: Law minister
In a post on X, Union Minister for Law and Justice Arjun Ram Meghwal announced that the President, after consultation with Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant, had appointed the three Chief Justices as judges of the apex court
Government Approves Appointment of Three High Court Chief Justices to Supreme Court
The Indian government has appointed three High Court Chief Justices as Supreme Court judges, enhancing the courts strength. Government Approves Appointment of Three High Court Chief Justices to Supreme Court
The Union Government has notified the appointment of three serving Chief Justices of High Courts as judges of the Supreme Court, paving the way for Justices Sunita Agarwal, Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya and Aparesh Kumar Singh to join the Bench of the countrys apex court. The appointments were notified by the Centre after the Supreme Court [] The post Centre notifies elevation of Justice Sunita Agarwal, Justice DK Upadhyaya, Justice Aparesh Kumar Singh to Supreme Court appeared first on India Legal .
Nobel Prize In Medicine 2026 Goes To 3 Scientists Behind Brain-Mapping Breakthrough
The ability to control nerve cells with light, giving scientists a new way to study how the brain produces memories, emotions and behavior, has won the 2026 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine.
Balianta Soumya Murder Case: Crime Branch to Conduct Lie Detector Test on Two Women
The investigation into the high-profile murder of GRP Constable Soumya Ranjan Swain in Balianta, on the outskirts of the capital city, has taken a critical turn. Following the completion of the polygraph (lie detector) test of the deceased constables friend, the Odisha Crime Branch is now preparing to subject the two women involved in the [] The post Balianta Soumya Murder Case: Crime Branch to Conduct Lie Detector Test on Two Women appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Need to create fear in minds of goons committing crimes against women: Supreme Court
A Bench of Justices J.B. Pardiwala and K. Vinod Chandran said every woman in Delhi-NCR should feel safe even at 11 p.m., while hearing a suo motu case on recent rape cases in the region
Crime Branch Files Chargesheet in Financial Fraud Case
Jammu Tawi, Oct 5: The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of Crime Branch Jammu has filed a chargesheet against two accused in a multi-lakh financial fraud case involving alleged collection of Rs 1.23 crore from investors in Samba. The chargesheet was produced before the Court of Additional Munsiff JMIC, Samba, in FIR No. 73/2016 registered under [] The post Crime Branch Files Chargesheet in Financial Fraud Case appeared first on Northlines .
Odisha Crime Branch Records Statements of Three Persons in Missing Naidu Commission File Case
The mysterious disappearance of the Justice Naidu Commission investigation file from the Chief Ministers Office (CMO) continues to spark intense political and administrative friction in Odisha, with police and the Crime Branch struggling to find any major leads even after nearly four months. In the latest update, the Crime Branch has recorded the statements of [] The post Odisha Crime Branch Records Statements of Three Persons in Missing Naidu Commission File Case appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
The Supreme Court on Monday clarified that members of the Delhi Gymkhana Club can initiate independent legal proceedings challenging the Centres decision to take over the clubs 27.3-acre premises and the subsequent eviction proceedings. Senior Advocate Vikas Singh mentioned the matter before a bench headed by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, submitting that writ [] The post Supreme Court clarifies Delhi Gymkhana Club members can initiate independent proceedings against Centres takeover appeared first on India Legal .
We have not approved any modified form 6: Supreme Court clarifies stand on ECI
The Supreme Court on Monday clarified that it has not approved any modification to Form 6, the statutory form used by first-time voters to seek inclusion in electoral rolls, during the Election Commission of Indias (ECI) ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise. A bench comprising Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, Justice Joymalya Bagchi and [] The post We have not approved any modified form 6: Supreme Court clarifies stand on ECIs SIR voter registration form appeared first on India Legal .
Political Storm In Punjab Over Law And Order, Corruption Allegations
Punjab is facing a political storm as the BJP criticizes the Aam Aadmi Party government over deteriorating law and order, highlighted by four recent murders. Concurrently, the Punjab and Haryana High Court has ordered a CBI probe into corruption allegations against individuals linked to Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, further intensifying political pressure on the AAP ahead of state elections.
Former FTC Chief Lina Khan Warns Against Voluntary AI Safety Rules
Former Federal Trade Commission Chair Lina Khan has called for immediate government action to oversee artificial intelligence, warning that companies developing increasingly powerful AI systems should not be allowed to decide on their own how those systems are regulated.
'Modified Form 6 Not Approved By Supreme Court': Chief Justice Surya Kant
The ECI has said that Form 6 itself has not been amended; it maintained that it only added an extra declaration to be used by new voters for the voter roll cleanup exercise Special Intensive Revision (SIR)
Ex-SC Judge Justice Nariman Slams SIR Voter Deletions and EC Appointment System
'Prevent crime, not act after it': Supreme Court raps Centre, Delhi Police over women's safety
Hearing a suo motu case on recent sexual assault incidents, the court stressed crime prevention, stronger patrolling, surveillance, lighting and concrete ground-level safety measures across vulnerable areas.
Experience The New Punjabi Music Video 'Sirfiray' by Siippyy Gill
Get ready to be swept away by the latest punjabi track 'Sirfiray' beautifully sung by Siippyy Gill. This captivating track feature mesmerizing music given by Deep Jandu and beautiful lyrics are penned by Siippyy Gill. Don't miss the chance to witness Siippyy Gill's performance in the captivating punjabi video track 'Sirfiray'. Dive into a world of musical excellence by exploring more punjabi tracks in the music videos section of punjabi ETimes. Discover the incredible vocal talents of Siippyy Gill. Indulge in the latest punjabi video tracks of 2026, groove to the soulful compositions by Deep Jandu, immerse in the punjabi music video tracks.
Experience The New Punjabi Music Video 'Must' by Khushi Pandher ft. Gurlej Akhtar
Get ready to be swept away by the latest punjabi track 'Must' beautifully sung by Khushi Pandher ft. Gurlej Akhtar. This captivating track feature mesmerizing music given by Black Virus and beautiful lyrics are penned by Khushi Pandher. Don't miss the chance to witness Khushi Pandher ft. Gurlej Akhtar's performance in the captivating punjabi video track 'Must'. Dive into a world of musical excellence by exploring more punjabi tracks in the music videos section of punjabi ETimes. Discover the incredible vocal talents of Khushi Pandher ft. Gurlej Akhtar. Indulge in the latest punjabi video tracks of 2026, groove to the soulful compositions by Black Virus, immerse in the punjabi music video tracks.
Supreme Court seeks ECI, Centre response on challenge to CEC Gyanesh Kumar
The Supreme Court on Monday sought responses from the Centre, Election Commission of India (ECI), Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and other senior poll officials on petitions alleging that crucial decisions relating to the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls were taken unilaterally by the CEC without the concurrence of the other two Election [] The post Supreme Court seeks ECI, Centre response on challenge to CEC Gyanesh Kumars alleged unilateral decisions appeared first on India Legal .
Like taking soul from body: Justice Ujjal Bhuyan on deleting voters without hearing
Like taking soul from body: Justice Ujjal Bhuyan on deleting voters without hearing
The Supreme Court on Monday declined to interfere with a Calcutta High Court order upholding the maintainability of a PIL alleging violations of the Forest Rights Act in obtaining consent for the proposed Great Nicobar Island mega-infrastructure project. A bench comprising Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi and Justice V Mohana [] The post Great Nicobar project: Supreme Court declines to interfere with Calcutta High Court order on PIL maintainability appeared first on India Legal .
NCP (SP) backs Justice Bhuyans remarks on SIR, accuses BJP of cover up
NCP (SP) national spokesperson Clyde Crasto said Bhuyan's observations highlighted the importance of protecting citizens against arbitrary disenfranchisement
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NCP (SP) backs Justice Bhuyans SIR remarks, hits out at BJP
The Nationalist Congress Party has voiced support for Justice Ujjal Bhuyan's critical remarks on electoral roll revisions. Justice Bhuyan stated that disenfranchising citizens is a violation of constitutional rights in India. Clyde Crasto accused the BJP of attempting to cover up alleged irregularities by the Chief Election Commissioner. Opposition parties continue to demand the resignation of Gyanesh Kumar over the Special Intensive Revision process.
Take action: SC to Allahabad HC chief justice on allegations against Lakhimpur Kheri case judge
The Supreme Court asked the Allahabad High Court chief justice to swiftly address serious allegations against the presiding officer. Allegations include the judge transferring cases to himself and reportedly acquitting defendants during the trial. Senior advocates presented arguments regarding the judge's conduct and the changes made to the prosecution team. The trial involves significant incidents from the 2021 Lakhimpur Kheri violence, which resulted in multiple fatalities.
Need To Create Fear In Minds Of Goons Committing Crimes Against Women: SC
NEW DELHI, Oct 5: The Supreme Court on Monday stressed the need to create fear among criminals and anti-social elements prone to committing crimes against women, saying the focus of law enforcement agencies must be on preventing offences rather than merely acting after they occur. A bench of Justices J B Pardiwala and K Vinod [] The post Need To Create Fear In Minds Of Goons Committing Crimes Against Women: SC appeared first on Northlines .
SC says police must create fear among goons to prevent crimes against women
The Supreme Court has underscored the need for effective measures to ensure women's safety in Delhi. Recent incidents of violence against women highlight a failure in law enforcement's response. The court was prompted by a series of alarming rape cases occurring in the Delhi-NCR region. Justices emphasized that crime prevention is vital and that police need to instill fear in criminals.
Fear must grip goons committing crimes against women: SC
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday, October 5, said there was a need to create fear in the minds of goons committing crimes against women, while noting that there is a feeling that women are not safe in the city, particularly some vulnerable pockets. The court made the remarks while hearing a suo motu Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
The Supreme Court is set to take up tomorrow a reference to a seven-judge Constitution Bench concerning the scope of legislative privileges, after Senior Advocate Raju Ramachandran, appearing for the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly, raised a preliminary objection regarding the continued relevance of the dispute. During the mentioning before a bench headed by Chief Justice [] The post Supreme Court to hear 7-Judge Bench reference on Legislative privileges; Tamil Nadu Assembly raises preliminary objection appeared first on India Legal .
Any process disenfranchising millions is arbitrary: Justice Bhuyan on SIR
Justice Ujjal Bhuyan said stripping citizens of their voting rights on a large scale would strike 'at the very heart of the Constitution'
Justice Rohinton Fali Nariman has raised alarms about democracy's integrity due to unauthorized voter removals. He highlighted that around 90 lakh voters in West Bengal have been disenfranchised, with many unable to appeal against their deletions. Nariman criticized the Election Commission's appointment process and its functioning, suggesting the need for reform. Concerns about disenfranchisement were echoed by Justice Ujjal Bhuyan, emphasizing its arbitrary nature.
Punjab and Haryana HC orders CBI probe into ED letters to Punjab DGP
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The Delhi High Court has dismissed a batch of petitions seeking registration of criminal cases against several political leaders over alleged hate speeches in the period preceding the 2020 North-East Delhi riots. A Division Bench of Justices Vivek Chaudhary and Manoj Jain dismissed 15 petitions concerning allegations of inflammatory speeches, police inaction and the handling [] The post Delhi High Court rejects pleas seeking FIRs against politicians over alleged hate speeches linked to 2020 riots appeared first on India Legal .
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has directed the CBI to investigate corruption allegations involving officials linked to the Chief Ministers office. Punjab High Court Orders CBI Investigation into Corruption Allegations Linked to Chief Ministers Office
ED letters to Punjab DGP: HC orders CBI probe; demands report in two months
Digital Desk | Chandigarh, Oct 5 (IANS) The Punjab and Haryana High Court on Monday ordered that the case of the letters written by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) to the DGP of Punjab be handed over to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). The CBI has also been ordered to submit its report within two months. The ED had written three letters to Punjab Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav, in which it was said that Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann's OSD Rajbir Singh Ghuman and his associates Nitin Gohal and Bir Devinder were involved in corruption, and an FIR should be registered against them. The agency has alleged that they were interfering in administrative transfers and postings, as well as government tenders. When the Punjab Police did not register a case in this matter, a PIL was filed before the Punjab and Haryana High Court in which a demand was made to hand over the case to the CBI. The PIL was filed by Advocate Nikhil Saraf. In the petition, Saraf had said the Enforcement Directorate's letter levels several serious allegations against the officials linked to the Punjab Chief Minister's Office. Saraf argued that the cases should be handed over to the CBI for a fair and independent investigation, which is free from the influence of the Punjab Police and Punjab Vigilance. The petitioner also sought a detailed investigation into the money trail and strict action against those found guilty. Last month, the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) urged Punjab Governor Gulab Chand Kataria to recommend a time-bound, court-monitored CBI probe into the organised corruption racket being operated from the Chief Minister's office. Asserting that when the CMO, the CM's OSD and the Chief Minister's wife were the subject of allegations and the state investigation agencies were proving ineffective, SAD urged the Governor to exercise his powers under Article 167 to call for a report from the Chief Secretary and the DGP as to why no FIR had been registered on the ED's reference. The representation also urged the Governor to intervene with the state government, and urged the Union government to conduct a court-monitored, time-bound CBI probe into all corruption cases disclosed in the EDs reference, including the role of every public servant, intermediary, developer and beneficiary and the money trail. The BJP had also questioned the police's inaction on the matter. We therefore demand an independent Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into the entire matter, former Union Minister Vijay Sampla had told the media. Sampla said the ED reference, based on material gathered during its investigation in a case, contained serious allegations relating to criminal conspiracy, corruption, unauthorised leakage of confidential government information, interference in transfers and postings, manipulation of government policies and tenders, illegal gratification and other cognisable offences. Sampla demanded registration of a first information report (FIR) sought by the ED, preservation of all digital, documentary, and financial evidence, and a time-bound CBI investigation into the entire matter, including the roles of Gohal, Ghuman, and all other persons named in the ED material.
FBI Chief Kash Patel, Country Singer Alexis Wilkins Get Engaged
FBI Director Kash Patel and country singer Alexis Wilkins are engaged, with the couple sharing the news on social media.
Two Punjabi Women Stranded in Oman Return Safely After Sant Seechewal
Families Allege Job Fraud, Passport Seizure and Extortion; Around 130 More Women Reportedly Stranded in Muscat Ashok Kaura Phagwara , October 3: Two Punjabi women from Jalandhar and Kapurthala districts, who were allegedly stranded and subjected to exploitation in Oman after being promised jobs, have returned safely to India following intervention by Rajya Sabha MP []
ASHOK KAURA Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Saturday announced 10,000 new recruitments in the Punjab Police to root out drugs, as he declared that the state is fighting the final and decisive Yudh Nashean Virudh. During a first-of-its-kind SHO Milni and honouring police officers for outstanding work during the campaign, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann []
Mohun Bagan edge past Punjab FC 4-3 on penalties to win IFA Shield
Punjab FC went down narrowly 3-4 on penalties to defending champions Mohun Bagan Super Giant to end their campaign at IFA Shield here on Sunday. The Shers stayed competitive throughout 120 minutes and came close to finding the breakthrough on several occasions before Mohun Bagan prevailed in the shootout. The defending champions will face the winner of the second semifinal between East Bengal FC and NorthEast United FC in the final. Punjab FC were tested by an intense Mohun Bagan press in the opening stages but remained compact and organised. The first chance came in the third minute when Lallianzuala Chhangte's effort took a slight deflection, but Arshdeep Singh kept his composure to collect. Mohun Bagan threatened again five minutes later when Asish Rai reached an aerial through ball and set up Lee Erwin with a first-time pass after Arshdeep rushed off his line. The Punjab FC defence recovered quickly to block Erwin's effort and clear the danger. Erwin then tested Arshdeep from a
Punjab Police Constable Result 2026 Released at punjabpolice.gov.in: Check Scorecard
The Punjab Police Constable Result 2026 has been released for candidates who appeared in the Computer-Based Test (CBT) conducted for recruitment to the District Police and Armed Police cadres. The result was announced on October 4, 2026, and candidates can
Who Is Justice Ujjal Bhuyan, The SC Judge Who Made Critical Remarks On SIR?
Supreme Court judge Justice Ujjal Bhuyan has once again placed the Constitution at the centre of a contentious public debate, this time over the right to vote and the ongoing controversy surrounding the Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral
Amritsar: Punjab Police ASI injured in firing by motorcycle-borne assailants
On Sunday evening, Sukhchain Singh, an ASI with Punjab Police, was shot at while returning home. The assailants fired from a motorcycle and fled the scene immediately after the attack. Singh sustained a bullet injury to his arm and was taken to a local hospital for treatment. Police officials have initiated an investigation into the shooting incident, which raises concerns over law enforcement safety.
India, Canada Begin Fifth Round Of Trade Talks As Both Push For CEPA Deal By Year-End
India and Canada are moving quickly to rebuild their economic ties, with negotiators set to meet in Ottawa this week for a fifth round of talks aimed at completing a long-awaited trade agreement by the end of 2026.
Gold At Nisshin, 703 Runs In Chandigarh: The White-Ball Boom And Its Cost
Indias white-ball cricket is producing gold, records and a frightening amount of batting depth. Yet, beneath that success lies a question that cannot be ignored: is 50-over cricket itself keeping pace with the game India is building? The answer from the Asian Games in Nisshin and the subsequent West Indies ODI series is both encouraging and worrying.
GRP Personnel Shot at by Three Assailants in Punjabs Ajnala
Recounting the attack, the injured GRP personnel said the assailants ambushed him and sped away immediately after firing
Supreme Court to Hear Pleas Seeking Suspension of CEC Gyanesh Kumar Amid Electoral Row
The Supreme Court is set to hear a series of petitions seeking the suspension of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, amid growing protests and political criticism over the functioning of the Election Commission and alleged irregularities in the electoral process. A
Second-Class Citizens: Justice Ujjal Bhuyan Warns Against Mass Voter Deletions
Supreme Court Justice Ujjal Bhuyan's comments on voting rights have come at a critical juncture in the heated debate over Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar's Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter lists. While the Opposition has been voicing their
Mumbai: Raj and Uddhav Thackeray lead Garjana Morcha against CEC Gyanesh Kumar
MNS chief raises vote-theft allegations; Shiv Sena (UBT) president terms chief election commissioner weapon of govt
SC to hear petitions against CEC Gyanesh Kumar today
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 5 (IANS) The Supreme Court will hear petitions on Monday challenging whether Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar can single-handedly exercise powers constitutionally designated for the entire multi-member poll panel. As per the cause list published on the official website of the apex court, a Bench of Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V. Mohana is slated to take up the matter. The matter was mentioned before the CJI earlier on September 29 by senior advocate Vikas Singh, following which the CJI said: List it next week. The plea seeks enforcement of the collective decision-making framework governing the ECI and a writ in the nature of quo warranto concerning the authority under which the CEC has reportedly acted in the name of the poll panel. The petition contends that Article 324 of the Constitution vests the superintendence, direction and control of elections in the Commission and not in an individual Chief Election Commissioner. It further relies on Section 18 of the Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners (Appointment, Conditions of Service and Term of Office) Act, 2023, which provides for collective decision-making, with matters on which there is no unanimity to be decided by majority. The plea has relied upon contemporaneous written communications and file notings attributed to Election Commissioners Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi, who allegedly recorded at least 14 objections between October 2025 and August 2026 concerning decisions and steps allegedly taken in the name of the ECI without their approval. The objections, as detailed in the petition, relate to communications and orders allegedly issued without the poll body's approval, the absence of agendas before and minutes after meetings, foreign travel undertaken without approval, changes to Form 6, access to the electoral roll database and filing of appeals before tribunals in West Bengal. The plea also refers to concerns reportedly raised by the two Election Commissioners over the gradual centralisation of the electoral roll database, and changes in the work allocation of the poll body's IT establishment. The petitioner has sought a declaration that powers vested in the ECI under Article 324 cannot be exercised or represented as an act of the poll body except in accordance with the constitutional and statutory framework governing the Commission. The plea also seeks declaratory and mandatory directions to ensure compliance with the collective decision-making framework, besides production and preservation of relevant records concerning the disputed decisions. Meanwhile, the ECI has maintained that the reported differences between the Commissioners do not amount to an institutional upture and that internal objections and written notes are established mechanisms in a multi-member constitutional body.
Salman Khurshid calls for greater autonomy, balance in India
In a fractured geopolitical landscape, India's diplomatic choices are increasingly under global scrutiny. At a recent South Asian Literature Association gathering, senior Congress leader and former Indian External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid discussed India's Tryst with the World, a 2025 volume in the Rethinking India series edited by Salil Shetty and Khurshid. He used the discussion to examine the evolution of Indian foreign policy, the legacy of nonalignment and the challenges facing India's position amid shifting global alliances.
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It is without question that education helped me escape, or at least deal it my way, the wounds of my forefathers. The same is true for both my parents different times, but on a much more impactful fashion. The gospel of education lived in the house as a most-valued valued member, her fragrance at times raw and merciless wafted through our every breath, and flowed through our veins as sustenance.
SIR strikes at heart of Constitution: Supreme Court judge Justice Ujjal Bhuyan
Justice Ujjal Bhuyan condemned the extensive deletion of voter names from electoral rolls due to the special intensive revision process. He emphasized that such actions undermine the core principles of the Indian Constitution and disenfranchise millions of citizens. Bhuyan highlighted that the right to vote is essential for free and fair elections in India. He urged that no citizen should be denied the right to vote without due process.
Cross-Border Arms Network Busted In Punjab, AK-47, Grenades Seized
The accused, identified as Navjot Singh, a resident of Tarn Taran district, was intercepted while riding a motorcycle.
Shiv Sena (UBT) mans murder: Thane crime branch hunts for 7.65mm firearm, chopper
Delhi Police have transferred complaints from three women journalists alleging sexual harassment by police personnel during the October 3 Jantar Mantar protest to the Crime Branch. The demonstration targeted CEC Gyanesh Kumar amid opposition to the SIR of electoral rolls.
Political debate intensifies in New Delhi over the Uniform Civil Code, with BJP and VHP supporting it for gender justice amid opposition criticism. BJP and VHP Advocate for Uniform Civil Code as Essential for Gender Justice; Opposition Claims Its an RSS Agenda
SC to hear pleas seeking suspension of CEC Gyanesh Kumar on Oct 5
A bench headed by Chief Justice Surya Kant and comprising Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana is scheduled to hear the pleas filed by Patna resident Rakesh Kumar Singh and advocate Shailendra Mani Tripathi
Justice Bhuyan: Disenfranchising Millions Negates Constitutional Order
Any process leading to wholesale disenfranchisement would violate Articles 326 and 14 of the Constitution: Justice Bhuyan
'Need To Address This Injustice': Farooq Abdullah On J&K Reservation Hike
The remarks from Farooq Abdullah have come amid demands to rationalise the reservation limit in Jammu and Kashmir, as the general category is demanding its due as per the population ratio.
The Supreme Court judge says no amount of whataboutery can justify the exclusion of voters en masse from the electoral rolls as such an action is fatal to the Constitution
U.S., 16 Nations Endorse Plan To Use
The United States is leading a new international push to change how scientific research is funded, organised and carried out, with 16 other countries backing a plan that puts artificial intelligence, advanced computing and Super Intelligence at the center of future scientific discovery.
Indian Diaspora Groups Raise Consular, Banking Issues With EAM S Jaishankar
The global Indian diaspora has called for improvements in consular services, financial access, cultural programs and other areas in a memorandum submitted to India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar during his recent visit to New York.
Leucine Linked To Better Cellular Energy Production In New Study
A nutrient found in everyday protein-rich foods may help cells produce energy more efficiently by preventing the breakdown of key mitochondrial proteins, according to a new study by researchers at the University of Cologne, Germany.
UK justice secretary unable to say how many early-release prisoners have been tagged
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Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 4 (IANS) Three women journalists have filed complaints against Delhi Police personnel, alleging sexual misconduct while being detained during the protests at Jantar Mantar on Saturday, police said. The police, on Sunday, stated that the complaints have been transferred to the Crime Branch for an impartial inquiry. Protests are being staged at the national capital's Jantar Mantar, despite the imposition of prohibitory orders, to demand the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar over alleged irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. In a post on X, Delhi Police said: On 03-10-26, during the protest in New Delhi area, while being in law-and-order situation, allegations of sexual harassment were made by three female journalists against police officers. New Delhi District has received their complaints and the same are transferred to Crime Branch for fair and impartial enquiry, it added. Speaking to IANS, DCP Neha Yadav said: Despite Section 163 of BNSS being imposed in the New Delhi area, AISA and other parties held a protest on October 3 against SIR. The protesters were informed about the prohibitory orders and warned to leave the spot, and when they did not comply, they were detained. At around 6 pm, three women who identified themselves as journalists complained of manhandling by Delhi Police officers and staff during their detention. Their complaints were accepted, and they were medically examined, she said, reiterating that all the complaints have been transferred to the Crime Branch. The senior police officer appealed to anyone having video footage of the alleged incident to share the same with the Crime Branch. Meanwhile, CPI-M, AAP leaders and other organisations, on Sunday, staged a protest outside the Parliament Street Police Station over the allegations made by the journalists. Speaking to IANS, CPI-M leader Brinda Karat said: Why has the FIR not been lodged yet? Referring to the police officer, against whom allegations have been made by the journalists, she said: She (one of the complainants) is giving her statement...it is clear in the video that the ACP is running away. Thieves and robbers run away; a police officer does not run away from his uniform. Why was he running away? Because he is guilty...he is at fault. He is unable to reply because this girl is speaking the truth and he is lying. Delhi AAP President Saurabh Bharadwaj said: Police stations and hospitals are supposed to remain open 24 hours...Just imagine, someone came to file a complaint and seek accountability from them, and they shut down the police station itself. Moreover, they have also closed all the routes leading to the police station. AAP MLA Kuldeep Kumar also questioned the delay in filing an FIR based on the complaints of the journalists. Where has the complaint been taken? No FIR has been registered yet. Registering an FIR is a right, and even the court says that...Will every person have to launch a protest to get justice? What is the Delhi Police doing? he asked while speaking to IANS. Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) co-convener Saurav Das was also present at the protest site.
Uttarakhand Congress Committee president Ganesh Godiyal, referring to the vigilance inquiry ordered by Keralam Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala against Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar in connection with a 2006 case, said no one should be exempt from the law. Ramesh Chennithala ordered an investigation by the Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau (VACB) against Gyanesh Kumar over alleged irregularities during his tenure as the state
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