Jharkhand take three points after draw with Kerala in Ranji Trophy opener
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After bowling out Jharkhand for 351 in the first innings, Andhra ended the day at 93 for three in their second innings, setting up a crucial final day.
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MP Police arrest cyber fraud accused in Bihar
Digital Desk | Bhopal, Oct 14 (IANS) Madhya Pradesh police office in Dewas district have arrested a cyber fraud accused from Bihar's Katihar district, around 1,500 km away, for allegedly cheating a 62-year-old retired employee of Rs 6.03 lakh by posing as a bank official, police said on Wednesday. The police seized Rs 5 lakh in cash from the accused's residence during the operation conducted under Madhya Pradesh's e-Zero FIR system, which aims to ensure swift action in cybercrime cases. According to police, the accused and his associates contacted the retired employee, a resident of Dewas, posing as bank officials. They allegedly promised to update his pension card and help him obtain tax benefits, persuading him to transfer Rs 6.03 lakh through various channels. Following a complaint, the Kotwali police registered a case and launched an investigation. A special team was formed under the direction of Dewas Superintendent of Police Punit Gehlot to trace the accused. The team analysed banking transactions, mobile numbers and other technical evidence before travelling to Katihar in Bihar and arresting the accused, Dewas SP Punit Gehlot said on Wednesday. During the investigation, the police recovered Rs 5 lakh in cash from a cupboard at the accused's house. Further examination of technical and other evidence indicated that the alleged key members of the cyber fraud network were linked to Jamtara in Jharkhand, police said. The investigation is underway to identify other members of the alleged gang, trace their bank accounts and digital transactions, and recover the remaining amount. The arrest is part of the district's ongoing Operation Cyber, aimed at curbing online fraud and helping victims recover their money. Under the e-Zero FIR system, Dewas has registered 130 cases so far, arrested 26 accused and seized approximately Rs 98.52 lakh, Gehlot said. He stated that Madhya Pradesh Police were using technical evidence and coordination across states to identify cybercrime networks and take action against those involved in online fraud.
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Modis Leadership Transforms India, Says Jharkhand BJP Leader Babulal Marandi
Babulal Marandi praises PM Modis impact on India, highlighting key achievements and initiatives during a press conference in Ranchi. Modis Leadership Transforms India, Says Jharkhand BJP Leader Babulal Marandi
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Ranji Trophy: Bengal Thrash Delhi, Haryana Prevail; Karnataka, J&K Settle For Draws
Debutant Ankur Paul: Bengal opened their 2026-27 campaign in the Ranji Trophy with a commanding nine-wicket victory over Delhi, while Haryana defeated Himachal Pradesh by seven wickets as the opening round of the domestic first-class tournament concluded on Wednesday. Defending champions Jammu and Kashmir were saved by rain after a dramatic second-innings collapse against Madhya Pradesh, while Karnataka fought back against Andhra to secure a draw. Bengals bowlers dismissed Delhi for 277 in their second innings before the visitors chased down the target of 89 in just 15.3 overs to collect six points from their Group C encounter. Pradipta Pramanik claimed three wickets for 72 runs, while Amir Gani and Sumanta Gupta picked up two wickets each. Debutant Ankur Paul scored 38, and captain Abhimanyu Easwaran remained unbeaten on 34 to guide Bengal to victory. Haryana, meanwhile, completed their chase of 71 in 18.1 overs after resuming at 26/3 on the final day. Himanshu Rana scored 37, while Dheeru Singh remained unbeaten on 24 as the pair added 51 runs to secure the Group D victory. Haryana had taken a 43-run first-innings lead before bowling Himachal Pradesh out for 113 in their second innings, with Anshul Kamboj claiming four wickets. Defending champions Jammu and Kashmir suffered a dramatic collapse against Madhya Pradesh in Srinagar, slipping to 12/5 while chasing a challenging target after the visitors declared 249/6 in their second innings. J&K recovered to 88/7, but rain and bad weather stopped play, allowing the hosts to escape defeat. Madhya Pradesh earned three points for their 76-run first-innings lead. Karnataka also had to settle for a draw against Andhra in Group B after conceding a 144-run first-innings lead. Andhra posted 418 in reply to Karnatakas 274, but the visitors fought back through a determined second innings, declaring at 337/9 with veteran Karun Nair playing a key role. Andhra finished at 104/4, earning three points against Karnatakas one. In other Group A results, Baroda defeated Goa by an innings and 135 runs after posting 472/8 declared and dismissing their opponents for 199 and 138. Mahesh Pithiya took five wickets in Goas first innings, while Bhargav Bhatt claimed four in the second. Vidarbha beat Puducherry by 160 runs after setting a target of 291. Vidarbha defeated Puducherry by 160 runs in another Group A fixture. After scoring 428 in their first innings and declaring at 175/3 in the second, Vidarbha bowled Puducherry out for 313 and 130. Maharashtra began their Group C campaign with a 127-run victory over Services in New Delhi. Prithvi Shaw scored 70 off 73 balls, while Ankit Bawne made a major contribution with the bat as Maharashtra posted 333 in their first innings. Services managed 227 in reply, and despite Maharashtra being dismissed for 141 in their second innings, the visitors were bowled out for 120 while chasing 248. In another Group B fixture, Saurashtra took three points after securing an 80-run first-innings lead over Chhattisgarh. Ravindra Jadeja scored 102 and later claimed three wickets as Chhattisgarh were dismissed for 312 in response to Saurashtras 392. Saurashtra then reached 229/1 declared in their second innings, with Chirag Jani scoring an unbeaten century, before the match ended in a draw. Punjab also secured three points against Assam in a drawn Group B encounter. Assam scored 373 in their first innings, but Punjab responded with 478/6 declared to take a 105-run lead. Debutant Vihaan Malhotra scored 103, while Emanjot Singh Chahal remained unbeaten on 114 to help Punjab recover from a middle-order collapse. Assam finished at 157/6 in their second innings. Jharkhand earned three points against Kerala in Group C after building a sizeable first-innings lead. Jharkhand scored 587, with centuries from Shikhar Mohan, captain Virat Singh and Aditya Singh. Kerala replied with 395, with Abhishek P. Nair scoring 126, but failed to avoid the follow-on. Kerala were 62/2 in their second innings when the match ended in a draw. Rajasthan and Tamil Nadu also played out a draw in Group D, with Rajasthan securing an 89-run first-innings lead. Rajasthan made 363 before Tamil Nadu were dismissed for 274, losing their last five wickets for just 10 runs. Tamil Nadu reached 73/0 in their second innings before the teams agreed to a draw. Uttarakhand took three points after securing a first-innings lead against Railways in another drawn fixture. Uttarakhand scored 470, while Railways were bowled out for 278. Railways reached 272/4 in their second innings before the match ended. Rajasthan and Tamil Nadu also played out a draw in Group D, with Rajasthan securing an 89-run first-innings lead. Rajasthan made 363 before Tamil Nadu were dismissed for 274, losing their last five wickets for just 10 runs. Tamil Nadu reached 73/0 in their second innings before the teams agreed to a draw. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
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Ranji Trophy 2026-27 | Sarwates resolute 95 helps Kerala deny Jharkhand an outright win
The visitor concedes a huge first-innings lead, but not before batting long enough to save itself from a defeat; the second essay finishes at 62 for two as the game ends in a draw
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Jharkhand doctors stage demonstrations over Medical Protection Act, service conditions
Digital Desk | Ranchi, Oct 14 (IANS) Doctors in Jharkhand launched a protest on Wednesday over a slew of demands concerning their safety and service conditions. They staged demonstrations and wore black badges while on duty under the banner of the Indian Medical Association (IMA). In Ranchi, hundreds of government and private doctors, along with junior and senior doctors, staged demonstrations at the Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS) and Sadar Hospital. A delegation later submitted a memorandum listing their demands to the director's office. According to the IMA's Jharkhand unit, the protest is mainly aimed at ensuring the safety of doctors and strengthening the state's healthcare system. Among their key demands are strict implementation of the Jharkhand Medical Protection Act, practical amendments to the Clinical Establishments Act, and introduction of Dynamic Assured Career Progression (DACP) for medical and dental practitioners and specialist doctors on the lines of the Centre and Bihar. The doctors have also sought settlement of pending payments to hospitals under the Ayushman Bharat scheme, simplification of licensing and registration through a single-window system, improvements in the recruitment and service conditions of junior doctors, and safe workplaces for women doctors. Medical organisations said the agitation was not directed against patients or healthcare services, but was intended to ensure doctors' safety and better treatment for patients. Emergency and life-saving medical services remained fully operational during the protest. According to a letter issued by the IMA, if the state government fails to take a positive initiative on their demands, doctors will hold a statewide protest across Jharkhand on October 21. If the government still fails to take concrete steps, doctors across the state will be compelled to go on a complete work boycott from October 22, 2026. Those present at Wednesday's protest in Ranchi included IMA Jharkhand Secretary Dr Pradeep Singh, IMA HBI State Coordinator Dr Abhishek Ramadhin, Dr Shambhu Singh, Jharkhand Medical Service Association representatives Dr Ajit and Dr Stephen, Junior Doctors' Association state president Dr Vikas, Dr Jaideep, and Jharkhand Health Employees Federation president Mohd Adil, besides a large number of doctors and healthcare workers.
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Bengal Kick Off Ranji Trophy Campaign with Crushing Win over Delhi
Bengal secured a dominant nine-wicket victory over Delhi in their Ranji Trophy Group C opener after bowling out the visitors for 277 in their second innings. Delhi captain Ayush Badoni top-scored with 85, but Bengal chased down the target of 89 comfortably. In another Group C match, Gujarat defeated Odisha by 10 wickets, powered by Siddharth Desai's five-wicket haul, while Jharkhand and Kerala played out a draw.
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Jharkhand Doctors Protest for Safety and Service Conditions
Doctors in Jharkhand protest for improved safety and service conditions, demanding key reforms and the implementation of protective laws. Jharkhand Doctors Protest for Safety and Service Conditions
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Jharkhand PRADAN, MSSRF Teams Study Natural Farming Practices in AP
PRADAN and MSSRF teams visited natural farming fields in Vizianagaram and Prakasam districts to study sustainable agricultural practices under Andhra Pradeshs community-managed natural farming programme.
Shahdol Police Seize Rs 1.13 Crore Cannabis From Truck
Police in Shahdol district seized 735 kg of cannabis, valued at Rs 1.13 crore, from a suspicious truck during a night patrol on Monday. Two individuals from Uttar Pradesh and Jharkhand were arrested, and a case was registered under the NDPS Act.
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Ranji Trophy: Bengal Eye Outright Victory Over Delhi
On the third day of the Ranji Trophy Elite Group C matches, Delhi trailed Bengal by 88 runs, with Bengal having posted 429. Kerala faced a significant deficit against Jharkhand, while Gujarat took a first-innings lead against Odisha, who now hold a slender four-run lead in their second innings. Maharashtra led Services by 172 runs despite a shaky start to their second innings.
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Ranji Trophy: Rahul's Batting Trouble Continues; Jadeja Scalps Three Wickets After Century
Emanjot Singh Chahal: India star batter KL Rahul was dismissed for another cheap score for Karnataka as he followed his four-run outing in the first innings with one run in the second against Andhra in a Group B clash in Vijayawada. Meanwhile, another India veteran Ravindra Jadeja backed his century with a three-wicket haul for Saurashtra in the clash against Chhattisgarh in Rajkot in Group B, while Punjab have started to lose the plot in their Group B encounter against Assam. Karnataka are in trouble as they ended the third day at 176/4 and have only a 32-run lead. This could have been worse if not for an unbeaten 81 from Karun Nair, while captain Smaran Ravichandran is also unbeaten on 21. Rahul was earlier dismissed for one, while Mayank Agarwal also managed to score just 18. With one day remaining, Karnataka need some magic for an outright win, or else they can at most manage one point if the match ends in a draw, as they had a first-innings deficit. Andhra will take six points if they win (seven if they win by 10 wickets) or they will take three points if the match is drawn, as they have the first-innings lead after bowling Karnataka out for 274 and putting 418 in reply. Meanwhile, Jadeja followed his 102 from the first innings with 3-40 in the first essay with the ball to bowl Chhattisgarh out for 312. Saurashtra are 45/0 in the second innings at stumps on Day 3 and would fancy three points or a win on the final day. Punjab are seemingly losing the plot in their fixture against Assam in their Group B fixture in New Chandigarh. They ended the third day at 287/5 and trail by 86 more runs. Salil Arora and Emanjot Singh Chahal are unbeaten on 25 and 28, respectively. In Group A, Madhya Pradesh are 151/5 against defending champions Jammu and Kashmir in their second innings as Shubham Sharma went back unbeaten on 51 to help the team take their lead to 227. Puducherry were dismissed for 313 in their first innings against Vidarbha on Day 3 of the clash in Nagpur. Ritesh Gudge (95), Mohit Kale (78) and Nikhil Gangta (54) scored strong fifties, but Parth Rekhade and Aman Mokhade took three wickets each. In reply, Vidarbha are 22/1 at stumps and have a lead of 137 runs. Goa are trailing Baroda by 238 runs after being asked to follow-on as they ended Day 3 at 35/1. They were earlier dismissed for 199. Meanwhile, Uttar Pradesh defeated Bihar by an innings and 267 runs. In Group C, Delhi trail Bengal by 88 runs after ending the day at 101/3. Bengal had earlier posted 429 on the back of Abishek Porel's 149 and Sudip Gharami's 133. Kerala are in all sorts after ending the third day at 269/6 against Jharkhand in reply to 587, trailing by 318 runs. Maharashtra lead Services in Delhi by 172 runs after ending the third day at 66/5. They had earlier bowled Services out for 227. Odisha ended Day 3 against Gujarat at 119/4 and have a four-run lead, but Gujarat took a 115-run advantage in the first innings. In Group D, Mumbai completed a stellar innings and a 155-run win over Chandigarh at Wankhede, while Rajasthan led Yamil Nadu by 170 runs after ending Day 3 at 81/4. They had a 91-run lead in the first innings. Railways have a 158-run trail against Uttarakhand as they were 34/0 at stumps. They were bowled out for 278 in the first innings, while Uttarakhand made 470. In Group D, Mumbai completed a stellar innings and a 155-run win over Chandigarh at Wankhede, while Rajasthan led Yamil Nadu by 170 runs after ending Day 3 at 81/4. They had a 91-run lead in the first innings. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
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Two Held In Chatra Minor Rape Case
Police in Chatra, Jharkhand, have arrested two individuals, including a minor boy, in connection with the alleged rape of a 12-year-old girl. The incident came to light after the victim was hospitalised due to deteriorated health, and a Zero FIR led to the arrests.
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Bengal Police recover huge cache of arms, ammo from abandoned Maoist camp in Purulia
Digital Desk | Kolkata, Oct 13 (IANS) The West Bengal Police have recovered a large quantity of firearms and ammunition from an abandoned Maoist camp in Purulia district, close to the Jharkhand border, officials said on Tuesday. Purulia Superintendent of Police Kumar Sunny Raj said the recovery was made during a raid at a house in the Duarsini area under Bandoan police station, following the interrogation of recently surrendered Maoist cadres. Recently, top Maoist leaders like Madan, Ravi and Mira have surrendered to the police. Several members of the organisation have laid down their weapons. The surrendered Maoists were interrogated. Based on the information received from them, a raid was conducted at a house in the Duarsini area under Bandoan police station in Purulia, which is close to the Jharkhand border. A bag full of firearms and ammunition was recovered there, Raj told the media. He said the West Bengal Police had intensified anti-Maoist operations in coordination with their counterparts in neighbouring Jharkhand. In August and September this year, the Special Task Force (STF) of the West Bengal Police, Bankura district police and the Jharkhand Police conducted joint raids and search operations, achieving significant results, officials said. The Maoist movement in the region has reportedly weakened following sustained security operations. In January last year, 15 Maoists were killed during a major operation conducted by the Jharkhand Police. However, the recovery of weapons from the abandoned camp has raised suspicions that Maoists could have concealed firearms and ammunition at other locations in the region. The police also suspect that Maoists have hidden firearms in some other secret places. Such operations will continue in the coming days as well, a state police officer said. West Bengal's anti-Maoist campaign recorded another major development last month when the Kolkata Police STF arrested senior CPI (Maoist) leader Asim Mandal, alias Akash, Timir and Manoj. He was among the most wanted Maoist operatives active across West Bengal, Jharkhand and Odisha. Mandal was arrested during an early morning operation in Patashpur in East Midnapore district. A combined bounty of Rs 2.20 crore had been announced for information leading to his capture. The Jharkhand government had offered Rs 1 crore for his arrest, while the Odisha government had announced a bounty of Rs 1.20 crore. The latest recovery is expected to prompt further searches for suspected Maoist arms caches in the border areas.
CUJ Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026
Central University of Jharkhand (CUJ) has published the Recruitment 2026 notification for the post of Assistant Professor (Temporary). Online applications will be accepted till 23 October 2026. Eligible candidates can apply through the official website, cuj.ac.in.
New Delhi, Oct 12:Keralam Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar has been appointed as the Governor of Tamil Nadu, as part of a major gubernatorial reshuffle effected by President Droupadi Murmu on Monday. Om Prakash Mathur, Governor of Sikkim, will be the new Governor of Keralam in place of Arlekar, a communique issued by the Rashtrapati Bhavan said. Dushyant Gautam has been appointed the Governor of Sikkim, it said. Senior BJP leader from Jharkhand, Braj Mohan Ram, has been appointed as the Governor of Odisha. Sudha Yadav has been named the Governor of Karnataka and Dhal Singh Bisen will be Uttarakhand Governor, the communique said. These appointments will take effect from the dates they will assume charge of their respective offices, it said.
Rahul Gandhi, others move SC over voter deletions
New Delhi, Oct 12:Leader of Opposition (LOP) in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi and other opposition parties leaders have moved the Supreme Court challenging alleged large-scale voter deletions and irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, as Rahul Gandhi led INDIA bloc leaders in a march towards the apex court on Monday, demanding action against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. The petition has been registered on the Supreme Court's website. The legal move came as Opposition leaders gathered in the national capital under the banner Chalo Delhi March for Democracy, accusing the Election Commission of undermining electoral fairness and demanding Gyanesh Kumar's resignation over allegations of vote theft. In addition to Rahul Gandhi, the other leaders who registered the petition are: Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, Trinamool Congress Party (TMC) MP Saugata Roy, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav, Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Prasad Yadav, Nationalist Congress Party (Pawar) (NCP-SCP) leader Supriya Sule, Shiv Sena-UBT leader Sanjay Raut, Congress Party of India's (CPI) D Raja, Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) MP Mahua Majhi, CPI(M) general secretary M A Baby and Indian Union Muslim League (IUML leader) E T Mohammed Basheer. The developments came amid heightened security in Delhi, restrictions on public movement, and a continuing protests and controversy over police action against protesters during demonstrations over the SIR exercise and the functioning of the Election Commission. The CJI clarified that the Supreme Court could not issue directions on such matters through its administrative side. The leaders were free to approach the court through its judicial process, and their petition could be considered alongside the cases already listed for hearing. INDIA bloc takes protest to Supreme Court Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Kharge and several INDIA bloc leaders joined the march towards the Supreme Court on Monday. Leaders from other Opposition parties, including Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav, also participated in the mobilisation. The Congress called the demonstration 'Chalo Delhi March for Democracy', seeking judicial intervention over alleged electoral irregularities and demanding Kumar's resignation. The march was accompanied by a heavy deployment of police personnel and barricades around key roads leading towards the Supreme Court. The gathering included Opposition MPs, party workers, students and activists. The march was allowed to cross several barricades, however stopped at barricaded sections near the Supreme Court, Bhagwan Das Road, as security arrangements restricted the movement of demonstrators towards the court. However, some dozen leaders including Rahul Gandhi were permitted to enter the Supreme Court premises, even though the petition was registered online by the legal team of the opposition leaders. Rahul Gandhi accused the Narendra Modi government of protecting the Chief Election Commissioner and questioned the extensive security deployment in Delhi. He also claimed that several government officers were sharing information with the Opposition, according to reports by national media outlets. The Congress leader has maintained that the issue is about protecting the Constitution and ensuring that every eligible citizen can exercise the right to vote. The Opposition has argued that any wrongful deletion of names from electoral rolls could disenfranchise voters. The allegations of electoral manipulation remain contested. The Election Commission has maintained that the revision exercise is intended to update electoral rolls and remove duplicate and ineligible entries. The current confrontation centres on the Special Intensive Revision, an exercise to verify and update electoral rolls. Opposition parties have questioned the manner in which the exercise is being conducted and alleged that large numbers of eligible voters risk being removed from the lists. The controversy intensified after a report by The Indian Express alleged that Chief Election Commissioner had taken several decisions relating to the SIR unilaterally despite objections from two other Election Commissioners. The allegations have added to Opposition demands for greater transparency in the functioning of the poll panel. The INDIA bloc has demanded that the revision process be halted until concerns about voter deletions are addressed and that the Chief Election Commissioner step down. The dispute also raises questions about the safeguards available to voters who find their names missing from electoral rolls and the mechanisms for correcting errors before elections. The Supreme Court's consideration of the petitions could provide an opportunity for the issues to be examined through evidence and legal arguments. The filing of the petition, however, does not mean that the court has accepted the Opposition's allegations. The march came after several days of demonstrations in Delhi against the SIR exercise and the Chief Election Commissioner. Police detained protesters during the weekend, prompting allegations that peaceful demonstrators, lawyers and journalists had been prevented from carrying out their activities. The Supreme Court held a special sitting on Sunday, October 11, to consider concerns arising from the protests and police action. It issued directions against the arbitrary detention of peaceful protesters and raised concerns about disruptions affecting professionals and public services. Subsequently, fresh petitions were filed alleging that police personnel had continued to detain protesters and had acted against lawyers, despite the court's directions. The Supreme Court Bar Association and other petitioners have sought judicial intervention over the alleged manhandling and detention of lawyers. These matters are also scheduled to come up before the Supreme Court on Tuesday. Delhi Metro authorities had temporarily closed entry and exit gates at six stations as a security precaution during the Opposition's mobilisation. The gates were subsequently reopened, according to national media reports. With Rahul Gandhi and other opposition leaders' petitions now before the Supreme Court and several related matters listed for hearing, Tuesday's proceedings are expected to bring questions concerning electoral roll revision, alleged voter deletions and police action against demonstrators before the judiciary. The court's response will be closely watched by both the Opposition and the Election Commission, although the legal issues will have to be decided on the basis of the petitions, the applicable law and the material placed before the Bench.
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Dushyant Gautam, a Jatav (SC) leader and general secretary in the BJP's outgoing organisational team, has been appointed Governor of Sikkim, while senior Jharkhand BJP leader Braj Mohan Ram, who belongs to the Dhobi (SC) community, will take over as Governor of Odisha.
SC registry flags 14 defects in Rahul Gandhis plea against SIR of electoral rolls
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 12 (IANS) The Supreme Court registry has flagged 14 defects in the writ petition filed by Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, and 10 other INDIA bloc leaders challenging the Election Commission of Indias (ECI) Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. The defects include naming individuals as respondents, failure to annex a copy of an earlier judgment, absence of vakalatnamas from nine petitioners and submission of an illegible copy of Congress president Mallikarjun Kharges identity card. The apex court registry has also pointed out a shortfall of Rs 220 in the prescribed court fee, according to the defects notified on October 12, the day the petition was filed under diary number 64196/2026. It has further flagged issues relating to the clarity and legibility of the petition and accompanying documents, including documents in small fonts and other discrepancies. Under the Supreme Court Rules, 2013, the petitioners will have to rectify the defects before the matter can be listed for hearing. The petition challenges the SIR exercise, alleging large-scale voter deletions and irregularities in the revision of electoral rolls. Besides Gandhi and Kharge, the petitioners include Trinamool Congress leader Saugata Roy, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav, RJD leader Tejashwi Prasad Yadav, Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut, CPI(M) leader M.A. Baby, CPI leader D. Raja, Jharkhand Mukti Morcha leader Mahua Majhi, NCP (SP) leader Supriya Sule and Indian Union Muslim League leader E.T. Mohammed Basheer. The respondents named in the petition are the Election Commission of India, Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar and Election Commissioners Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi. The filing followed a protest march by INDIA bloc leaders towards the Supreme Court on Monday, during which they demanded the resignation of CEC Gyanesh Kumar over alleged irregularities in the electoral process. Earlier, Gandhi had said that Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant advised the Opposition leaders to approach the top court through a formal petition after they sought an appointment to raise their concerns over the SIR exercise.
In a significant gubernatorial reshuffle announced by the Centre, Odisha Governor Dr. Hari Babu Kambhampati is set to demit office well before completing the conventional two-year term. President Droupadi Murmu on Monday appointed former Lok Sabha MP Braj Mohan Ram, a senior BJP leader from Jharkhand, as the new Governor of Odisha. The change forms [] The post Hari Babu Kambhampati to Step Down as Odisha Governor Before Completing Two Years; Braj Mohan Ram Named Successor appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
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President appoints 4 new state governors; switches governors for 2 states
Keralam Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar has been appointed as the Governor of Tamil Nadu, as part of a major gubernatorial reshuffle effected by President Droupadi Murmu on Monday. Om Prakash Mathur, Governor of Sikkim, will be the new Governor of Keralam in place of Arlekar, a communique issued by the Rashtrapati Bhavan said. Dushyant Gautam has been appointed the Governor of Sikkim, it said. Senior BJP leader from Jharkhand, Braj Mohan Ram, has been appointed as the Governor of Odisha. Sudha Yadav has been named the Governor of Karnataka and Dhal Singh Bisen will be Uttarakhand Governor, the communique said. These appointments will take effect from the dates they will assume charge of their respective offices, it added.
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Chatra minor suffers miscarriage, 1 detained
Simdega govt school teacher held for sexual assault of 10-year-old student
New Delhi Oct 12 (PTI) Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi and others on Monday filed a petition in the Supreme Court over alleged large-scale voter deletions and irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. The plea has also been filed by Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, Trnamool Congress Party (TMC) MP Saugata Roy, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav, Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Prasad Yadav, Nationalist Congress Party (Pawar) (NCP-SCP) leader Supriya Sule, Shiv Sena-UBT leader Sanjay Raut, Congress Party of Indias (CPI) D Raja, Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) MP Mahua Majhi, CPI(M) general
Jharkhand health department proposes flyover, underpass at Rims Ranchi
Man hacks 2 sisters to death in East Singhbhum district, arrested
MPs rep seeks tight security, better traffic management
E-rickshaw driver dies by suicide
Youth killed in bike-auto collision in Palamu
