Delhi SIR: deadline extended by EC amid 93% pending hearings, low inclusion applications
DME conducts stray round of counselling for 43 seats in super speciality courses
KPCC, Left parties, unions demand deletions under SIR to be restored
At the KPCC protest, former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah argued that an institution expected to conduct elections impartially and transparently was instead functioning at the behest of the BJP-ledUnion government.
From idol immersions to funeral rites, Maharashtra faces the drought pinch
Persons with disabilities organise exhibition
The two-day event will conclude on September 27
Chief Justice Sushrut Arvind Dharmadhikari and Justice G. Arul Murugan direct the central agency to file its counter affidavit to his plea to quash PMLA proceedings
Construction worker dies after falling on transformer in Chennai
Gifts presented to children undergoing treatment at Stanley hospital
Police oppose bail petitions of co-accused in Veeramani case
Delhi police step up park audits; students oppose access restrictions
As police step up night patrols and checks of CCTV, lighting and access points following the Astha Kunj incident, students demand safer transport, public infrastructure, institutional accountability and freedom to use public spaces after dark
Nitin Nabin accuses Opposition of misleading public on SIR
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 27 (IANS) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) national president Nitin Nabin on Saturday accused the Opposition of deliberately misleading the public on the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls and targeting constitutional institutions. In a detailed post on X, Nabin said the Opposition had once again been exposed for spreading falsehoods about the SIR. He pointed out that the Election Commission of India (ECI) had clearly stated that the full Commission took every decision relating to the SIR unanimously. Despite this clarification, he alleged, the Congress chose to build its entire narrative around a manufactured lie and launched attacks on the countrys constitutional bodies. Highlighting what he described as the Oppositions double standards, Nabin wrote that when the same electoral process delivered victories to Congress and its allies in states like Kerala and Tamil Nadu, its credibility was accepted. But when the peoples mandate goes against them elsewhere, they question the very institutions that conduct those elections. Democracy cannot be respected selectively, he said. He emphasised that wins and losses are inherent to democratic politics, but resorting to malicious propaganda to discredit respected institutions was deeply unfortunate and unacceptable. Nabin asserted that those who repeatedly undermined Indias democratic framework for political survival owed the nation an honest reckoning and a public apology. His remarks come at a time when the ECI's SIR exercise has become a subject of intense political debate. Opposition parties, particularly Congress, have raised questions over the process, while the BJP has consistently defended the poll bodys independence and transparency. Nabins statement is being viewed as a sharp rebuttal to the Oppositions allegations. His post has drawn significant attention in political circles as the ruling party continues to counter claims that cast doubt on the integrity of electoral processes and constitutional institutions.
Two bus passengers held for possession of illicit arrack near Katpadi
A case was registered by Katpadi Police
The achievement is significant not merely for entering the record books, but for fusing patriotism, creativity, and a traditional handicraft, says Viswa Hindi Parishad president Yarlagadda Lakshmi Prasad
Auto driver killed as car rams two vehicles in Sukhdev Vihar; 21-year-old held
Arguments by serial practitioner of terrorism will not stand: EAM Jaishankar slams Pakistan at UNGA
EAM Jaishankar told world leaders that a persistent threat to peace has been the scourge of terrorism.
AIADMK, TVK cadres clash during bypoll campaign in Dharapuram
54 pilots graduate from Flying Instructors School at AFS Tambaram
Education Department official urges teachers to focus on improving learning outcomes
IIT Madras invests 55 crore in four deeptech startups working in space tech, quatum applications
Byelections in Madurantakam and Dharapuram may test AIADMKs sway over Scheduled Caste voters
Of the 44 reserved seats in the State, the party had won 32 in 2016 Assembly elections, while it could manage only eight seats 10 years later
School headmaster arrested for sexual harassment of student, suspended
Vizag Navy Marathon on December 13; registrations open on October 4
Over 20 kids with neurodevelopment disorders receive gifts at event in city
Flight of the bumblebee: how translators make the impossible journey between languages
Bringing other worlds within reach with their work, Indian translators are enjoying a brilliant spell all over the globe
Three women held for vandalising traffic barricades on 100-Feet Road
Sachivalayam staff plan to organise Chalo Vijayawada on September 27
Police say there is no permission for the protest, warn of stern action against those violating Section 30 of the Police Act
Minister urges newly recruited constables to serve people sincerely
NTPC, EDF sign pact to develop RE projects in India
The joint venture (JV) agreement was signed on September 25 in the presence of NTPC Chairman Gurdeep Singh and Bernard Fontana, Chairman and CEO of EDF SA, France
Sewage woes continue to plague Putlur lake as STP is 'half-efficient
HC dismisses plea by MGRs legal heirs for share in assets
Shashi Tharoor releases IIM-K Directors first book of poetry
The book Seven Shades of Love published by Penguin Random House India brings together 57 poems
Families of temple staff who die while on duty entitled to compensation, says HC
Five arrested for creating fake registration documents and selling lands in Krishna district
Bike stunt: Teen arrested for wheeling videos on social media
TN to reform assistant professors recruitment exam; Descriptive-type questions likely to be dropped
Chess Olympiad: Indian women hold China; men romp to a win
Chinmaya Vidyalaya launches green drive to commemorate 75 years of Chinmaya Mission
The initiative by the school is built around the theme 75 Years, 75,000 Trees, One Living Legacy
OpenAI says its AI agents posted user images online in error
We've shared details on how AI agents in our research environment sent training and evaluation data to third-party services when they shouldn't have, says OpenAI
Graduation Day of Government Law College held
Vijay has bought AIADMK MLAs with suitcases, Udhayanidhi Stalin says
Dont let music become louder than unanswered questions:Gitanjali Angmo on Ladakh Festival
The Ladakh administration is organising a music festival exactly a year after firing on a Statehood agitation caused the deaths of four Leh residents, with the anniversary being observed as Martyrs Month
Fishing for ghost nets: How TREE Foundation and HCLFoundation are cleaning the seas
Through its Sea Turtle Protection Force, TREE Foundation has built an army of fishers who retrieve ghost nets from the sea
Sanitation workers to get cash allowance instead of free breakfast
Questions around selections and accountability of absentee athletes overshadow the impressive performances of the Indians
Workplace equality has to be built, not announced: Charu Sinha
Someone has to be answerable: AFI on Jyothi, Praveen pull-out
AFI seeks accountability after Jyothi Yarrajis no-show and Praveen Chhitravels pull-out at the Nagoya Asian Games, amid alleged injuries and last-minute medical clearance
Sri Lankan ruling party delegation to visit India, meet BJP leaders
The Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna delegation will also interact with External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta
Watch: Election Commission announces a slew of SIR decisions for voter rolls
Election Commission updates voter revision rules, extends deadlines, and cancels mandatory hearings for unmapped electors.
China, U.S. agree on $30 billion tariff cut and AI dialogue
If I cut my hair, its an issue: Chennai mayor Priya speaks out against cyber bullying
Minister launches sheep and goat insurance scheme in Karimnagar
They pointed out that changing traveller behaviour, personalisation, artificial intelligence, and customer reviews are reshaping the hospitality and tourism industry
HosurOmalur track doubling work to begin soon
Vigilance case registered over alleged irregularities in KINFRA land acquisition in Kannur
VACB alleges compensation was sanctioned for land held without valid documents and land tax was accepted for property already acquired by the government
15 major junctions in Nellore to be upgraded at 5.26 crore
Institute launches sapling planting initiative
1,007 graduants receive engineering degrees
Tirunelveli Corporation Commissioner inspects drinking water pumping stations
Arrangements complete for September 28 local body ward bypolls in Keralam: SEC
IIT-Madras deep tech fund achieves 450 crore first close
The 450-crore first close is backed by a mix of leading IIT-Madras alumni including Kris Gopalakrishnan (co-founder of Infosys and chairperson, Axilor Ventures) and prominent family offices, along with institutions, corporates and banks
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 26 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Saturday hit back at the Congress over its allegations against the Election Commission, calling it shameful and accusing the grand old party of attempting to attain power at any cost. This follows the Election Commission of India (ECI) issuing a press release after its afternoon meeting to quell reports of internal differences and clarify the context in which ECI functionaries wrote a letter to the Cabinet Secretary. Addressing a press conference, BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad accused the Congress and Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi of making aseless and shameful allegations against the Election Commission. This is very unfortunate, and we condemn it. Today, the Election Commission issued a press note stating that the process was conducted with the consent of the Chief Election Commissioner and both Election Commissioners, he said. Citing that the Supreme Court found the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls valid and legally permissible, Prasad said: Congress, CPI-M and Trinamool Congress (undivided) had challenged the process before the Supreme Court, which approved the SIR after hearing everyone. Accusing the Opposition of creating a ruckus whenever they lose polls, the BJP MP said: Does Rahul Gandhi ever think about why he was wiped out from Tamil Nadu? Does Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi ever think about why they've been wiped out from Bengal for the last 40 years?... Today they are running from pillar to post, hoping that Akhilesh Yadav will form an alliance with them in Uttar Pradesh, but the latter isn't even giving them time. Why does Rahul Gandhi keep banging his head over his own failures and over his party's weaknesses? he remarked. Ravi Shankar Prasad further highlighted that the Supreme Court also allowed Form 6 of the SIR process. Did the Election Commission not exist during the 50 years of the Congress party's rule? Did it not exist during the Communist and the DMK's reign in West Bengal and Tamil Nadu, respectively? When Akhilesh Yadav or his father became Chief Minister of UP and Lalu Yadav became CM of Bihar multiple times, was it without the Election Commission? the BJP leader questioned. Accusing the LoP of defaming the ECI and being jealous of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, he said: Rahul Gandhi, you are a 'non-serious politician.' The people of the country do not take you seriously. Echoing a similar view, BJP MP Sambit Patra said the press release issued after the meeting of the three Election Commissioners today has clarified the allegations levelled by the Congress. The Congress party was attacking constitutional institutions for its own interests and seeking to undermine their credibility, he alleged. Referring to the allegation that the BJP was using the Election Commission as a pawn to defend itself, Patra called it a conspiracy by the Congress to weaken the country's constitutional institutions. The people know why the Opposition is doing all this. Rahul Gandhi's sole objective is to come to power at any cost. Since Rahul Gandhi has been unable to attain power, he is attacking the Election Commission, the Supreme Court, and India's constitutional institutions. His motto seems to be: 'If we cannot win, let us disrupt the entire democratic system', Patra alleged.
India hasnt missed AI bus as some foreign media perceive: FM
A stronger presence of AI companies on the bourses could signal to global investors that significant activity was taking place in India and attract more international funding.
Gyanesh Kumar suggested I contest on BJP ticket in 2019, says ex-Chief Secretary Jiji Thomson
Jiji Thomson, who terms it a friendly suggestion rather than an offer, says he declined to pursue politics
Family first for Congress and Nation First for RSS and BJP: Bandi Sanjay
Case registered against 10 TVK cadre for causing ruckus in Valparai GH
One more arrested in Palarivattom dacoity case
Former Congress MP to lead SC delegation to Tiruchanoor temple on October 13
To mark the centenary of the temple entry, a group of 33 Scheduled Caste devotees, led by Chinta Mohan, will enter the temple in Tirupati
Former panchayat president hacked to death near Sikkal; one arrested
CPI(M) flays Rangasamy for not raising voice against wrong policies of Centre
Attempts to undermine global confidence in Indias democratic framework or electoral processes for short-term political gain are deeply unfortunate, he says
Cleanliness drive held as part of World Tourism Day celebrations
CMRL yet to finish construction of second entry/exit of OTA-Nanganallur Road station
Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry recognises services of three Unsung Heroes in Coimbatore
Veeramani child rape case: EPS says CM Vijay is telling blatant lie, TVK govt had delayed arrest
Delhi HC refuses to direct Centre for participation of jiu-jitsu player in ongoing Asian Games
The court dismissed a petition filed by athlete Shubham Kumar holding that the court could not direct the authorities to send an athlete to an event in which they had decided not to participate
Students urged to gain deeper understanding of biodiversity
Preserving the nations biodiversity heritage is everyones responsibility, says Cherukuri Venkateswara Prasad, Member, National Biodiversity Authority
Pinarayi Vijayan questions ED probe into Exalogic-CMRL transaction
The Keralam Leader of the Opposition alleges that the agency was using the case to target him and his daughter
China pushes back against U.S. on Iran and Cuba in UN speech
The comments stood in sharp contrast to the bonhomie on display earlier this week at the White House, where President Donald Trump feted Chinese leader Xi Jinping with military flyovers and at a lavish state dinner
Two held for storing firecrackers in godown without licence; three more at large
Protect Moonandipatti Rock Paintings
Plea in HC challenges Tasmac tender for empty liquor bottle collection scheme
DMK trying to bury Gem granite Veeramani case: Nirmalkumar
While less than 10% of the region was affected by drought in much of the period before the 1990s, several years after 2000 saw more than 40% of the region under drought conditions
CPI urges Tamil Nadu to drop plan to outsource electricity meter reading
Digital Desk | Chennai, Sep 26 (IANS) The Communist Party of India (CPI) has urged the Tamil Nadu government to withdraw its reported plan to outsource electricity meter reading and billing assessment and demanded regular recruitment to fill vacancies. In a statement, CPI state secretary M. Veerapandian said reports indicated that the electricity board had decided to engage a private contractor for the work for six months, beginning in October. He called on the government to reconsider the decision before it takes effect and clarify how billing accuracy will be maintained for all consumers. The power department has described the move as a temporary response to a shortage of staff and a way to ensure that consumers receive accurate bills without delays. Veerapandian said those concerns should be addressed by strengthening the departments own workforce rather than handing the work to a private firm. He warned that outsourcing billing assessment could lead to irregularities and increase costs for consumers. The statement did not explain how the contract would affect tariffs or specify the number of vacancies to be filled. Veerapandian also questioned the use of staff shortages as a reason for contracting out the work when many people are seeking employment. He urged the government to identify vacant assessor and accounts-related posts in the electricity board and fill them permanently through recruitment. Regular recruitment, he said, would offer unemployed applicants a route to stable public employment while allowing the utility to retain direct responsibility for reading meters and preparing bills. It would also give the department a longer-term answer to staffing gaps instead of relying on successive short contracts, he argued. The CPIs Tamil Nadu state executive committee asked the government to follow reservation rules and social justice principles in any recruitment drive. It said permanent appointments made through proper scrutiny would serve both job seekers and electricity consumers. The statement comes amid reports that the utility intends to begin the contracted work in October. Veerapandian asked the government to halt the process and announce steps to fill the vacancies. The party said it wanted billing services to remain under the direct control of the public electricity system and for staffing needs to be met through government appointments.
Annual Credit Plan envisions a credit outlay of 54,438 crore for Krishnagiri
