Bengaluru, Oct 8 (UNI) The Karnataka Congress on Thursday stepped up its confrontation with the Centre and the Election Commission, observing a ‘black day’ in Bengaluru over the detention of Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi and Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra during protests in New Delhi.
Kanpur, Oct 8 (UNI) Five startups developing innovative solutions to address plastic waste and advance circularity showcased their technologies at IIT Kanpur as the first cohort of Advaya – Plastic Circularity Innovation Launchpad reached a key milestone in its incubation journey.
New Delhi, Oct 8 (UNI) India’s rural economy is becoming increasingly resilient to weak monsoons, with a growing contribution from non-farm employment, allied agricultural activities and improved irrigation reducing the impact of rainfall shocks on rural incomes, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) said.
New Delhi, Oct 8 (UNI) A petition has been filed in the Supreme Court seeking writs of quo warranto against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and Election Commissioners Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi, alleging that their appointments violated the procedure laid down under the Chief Election Commissioner and other Election Commissioners (Appointment, Conditions of Service and Term of Office) Act, 2023.
New Delhi, Oct 8 (UNI) Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh on Thursday stepped up his attack on the Election Commission of India (ECI), alleging that serious vulnerabilities in its ECINET digital platform were brought to the poll panel’s attention in July but that at least one of the concerns was acknowledged only on October 6, amid mounting political scrutiny of the Commission’s electoral technology.
New Delhi, Oct 7 (UNI) Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi was released from Delhi Police detention on Wednesday evening after being held for around two hours along with Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and several other INDIA bloc MPs, as the Opposition’s escalating confrontation with the Election Commission spilled into another day of street protests, barricade stand-offs and detentions in the national capital.
Hyderabad, Oct 7 (UNI) Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Wednesday said the newly constructed Indira Mahila Shakti Bhavans across the State would serve as key centres for promoting women''s economic independence and entrepreneurship.
New Delhi, Oct 7 (UNI) Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi was detained by the Delhi Police on Wednesday as the INDIA bloc’s confrontation with the Election Commission spilled into a second successive day of street protests, turning central Delhi into a battleground of barricades, slogans and political defiance.
Shimla, October 7 (UNI) Former Himachal Pradesh MP Pratibha Singh has urged the Election Commission of India not to register any new political party using the name of her late husband and former Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh or names closely associated with his identity and legacy.
Hyderabad, Oct 7 (UNI) United Breweries Ltd (UBL) supported Rs 7,700 crore in value added and 41,300 jobs across its value chain in Telangana in FY2024-25, according to a socio-economic impact assessment (SEIA) study report commissioned by the company.
New Delhi, Oct 7 (UNI) Governments around the world need to take urgent steps to manage growing risks from the uneven artificial intelligence (AI) investment boom, persistent energy disruptions and rising public debt, International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said on Wednesday.
Panchkula, Oct 7 (UNI) Haryana has 3,43,127 notice-related hearing cases pending under the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, prompting the Election Commission to order special camps and door-to-door surveys to expedite disposal and collect documents from voters who have yet to complete the process.
New Delhi, Oct 7 (UNI) Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh on Wednesday accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi, union Home Minister Amit Shah and the Election Commission of India of being “nervous, rattled and desperate” over Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi’s sustained campaign against alleged irregularities in electoral rolls and the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voters.
Thiruvananthapuram, Oct 7 (UNI) Kerala Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala has termed the arrest and forcible removal of Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, who sought to meet the Election Commission, as a serious challenge to democracy.
Ranchi, Oct 6 (UNI) Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren on Tuesday urged Durga Puja committees in Ranchi to adopt an environment-friendly system for idol immersion and promote anti-drug awareness during the festival.
Vibha SharmaNew Delhi, Oct 6 (UNI) While the INDIA bloc staged a protest march to the Election Commission of India (ECI) headquarters on Tuesday, divisions within the Opposition alliance were evident, with parties such as the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) staying away.
Srinagar, Oct 6 (UNI) Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday said the opposition INDIA bloc would continue its campaign against the Election Commission over alleged deletions from electoral rolls.
Shahid K Abbas New Delhi, Oct 6 (UNI)A sea of white kurtas, colourful party stoles and fiery anti-Election Commission slogans spilled out of Parliament on Tuesday as hundreds of INDIA bloc MPs marched towards Nirvachan Sadan, turning the heart of the capital into a dramatic theatre of political confrontation over electoral rolls, the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) and allegations of “vote theft”.
Karimnagar, Oct 6 (UNI) Telangana Transport and BC Welfare Minister Ponnam Prabhakar alleged that the Election Commission of India (ECI), which is expected to uphold democratic values, was functioning like an affiliate of the BJP and that the names of eligible poor voters were being deleted from electoral rolls.
Durgapur, Oct 5 (UNI) A major mishap was averted at an underground coal mine of Eastern Coalfields Limited (ECL), a PSU miner, barely 16 km from Durgapur Steel City on Monday morning.
Shishir RoyRaipur, Oct 5 (UNI) A new fragrance of self-reliance is spreading across the scenic landscape of Gaurela-Pendra-Marwahi (GPM) district, in northwestern Chhattisgarh.
New Delhi, Oct 5 (UNI) Delhi BJP president Harsh Malhotra on Monday criticised the ongoing agitation against the Election Commission, alleging that the political forces leading the protests have no faith in either the Constitution or the judiciary as they have not suspended the stir despite the Supreme Court taking up the matter.
Parmod Kumar New Delhi, Oct. 5 (UNI) The Supreme Court on Monday clarified that it had never approved any modification to Form 6 requiring new voters to declare whether their own name or that of a parent or grandparent figured in the electoral rolls following the 2003 Special Intensive Revision (SIR), refuting an Election Commission of India claim that the additional declaration had received the court''s approval.
New Delhi, Oct 5 (UNI) Raising serious questions over the credibility of the Election Commission of India (ECI), Communist Party of India (CPI) Rajya Sabha MP P Sandosh Kumar has demanded the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, alleging that the ECI falsely claimed that the Supreme Court had approved changes to Form 6.
New Delhi, Oct 5 (UNI) More than 146 Opposition MPs will march from Parliament to the Election Commission on Tuesday in protest against the poll panel, Trinamool Congress leader and Rajya Sabha member Derek O’Brien said on Monday, drawing a parallel with the mass suspension of 146 Opposition MPs during the 2023 Winter Session and demanding the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
Bengaluru, Oct 5 (UNI) Karnataka Home Minister Priyank Kharge on Monday escalated the political battle over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, questioning the Election Commission''s role in the alleged misuse of Form 7 and asking how hundreds of pre-printed applications carrying voters'' details reached individuals.
New Delhi, Oct 5 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said India and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) countries had entered a new phase of economic cooperation with the implementation of their landmark Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA), describing it as India’s "first free trade agreement" with a European economic bloc.
Itanagar, Oct 4 (UNI) The Arunachal Pradesh unit of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Sunday defended the Election Commission of India (ECI) and the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, rejecting allegations by the Congress and other opposition parties as misleading and politically motivated.
Bengaluru, Oct 4 (UNI) Karnataka Home Minister Priyank Kharge on Saturday launched a blistering attack on the BJP and the Election Commission over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, questioning the alleged distribution of hundreds of pre-printed forms and demanding answers on the integrity of the exercise.
Mumbai, Oct 4 (UNI) BJP leader and MLA Chitra Wagh on Sunday criticised the Opposition over its protest against the Election Commission, claiming that the poll panel’s decision to send Booth Level Officers (BLOs) door-to-door to verify and restore names of voters deleted from electoral rolls had removed the Opposition’s “last issue”.
Nagpur, Oct 3 (UNI) union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari today said infrastructure development is the most crucial factor in making India a leading economy, stressing that robust facilities in water, power, transport and communication sectors are essential for attracting investment, promoting industry and creating employment opportunities.
Bhubaneswar, Oct 3 (UNI) The Odisha Government on Saturday launched a dedicated grant for wildlife research, inaugurated new ecotourism destinations and announced fresh tourism infrastructure projects as part of efforts to strengthen wildlife conservation, scientific research and nature-based tourism in the state.
Bhubaneswar, Oct 3 (UNI) Odisha on Saturday laid the foundation stones for a series of eco-tourism and wildlife-related initiatives aimed at strengthening conservation, promoting scientific research, enhancing ecological awareness and encouraging responsible tourism across the State.
New Delhi, Oct 3 (UNI) Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh on Saturday alleged that a senior Election Commission official whose conduct was questioned by Election Commissioners Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi in separate letters to the Cabinet Secretary in July has subsequently emerged as a key official overseeing the poll panel’s IT-related work, escalating the political controversy surrounding the ECINet voter-roll system and the functioning of the Election Commission.
Siliguri, Oct 2 (UNI) union Environment, Forest and Climate Change Minister Bhupender Yadav today stressed the need to balance ecology and economy while developing Buxa Tiger Reserve, saying conservation must also create livelihood opportunities for local communities.
New Delhi, Oct 2 (UNI) An independent five-member commission comprising former Supreme Court and High Court judges has been constituted to examine the constitutional and statutory validity, methodology and impact of the Election Commission of India’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, amid growing concerns over the exercise and its consequences for eligible voters.
Shimla, October 2 (UNI) Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Thursday said strengthening the rural economy and ensuring balanced development of all areas remained a priority of his government.
New Delhi, Oct 2 (UNI) Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh on Friday sharpened his attack on the Election Commission of India over the functioning of its ECINet platform, alleging that the system has curtailed the statutory powers of Electoral Registration Officers (EROs) and demanding accountability for what he described as violations of electoral laws.
New Delhi, Oct 2 (UNI) India cannot afford to become complacent about its strong economic growth as geopolitical tensions and global financial uncertainty intensify, the Finance Ministry said in its latest Monthly Economic Review (MER), calling for faster, consistent and high-quality policy decisions to maintain investor confidence.
Chennai, Oct 1 (UNI) The Madras High Court on Thursday reserved its orders on a plea barring the Election Commission of India (ECI) from holding by-elections for five Tamil Nadu Assembly seats until the pending election pleas are disposed off.
Shimla, October 1 (UNI) Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Thursday announced an increase in the support price of milk from December 1 and raised the procurement price of apples under the Market Intervention Scheme from Rs 12 to Rs 13 per kg, saying the measures would strengthen the rural economy and increase farmers’ incomes.
Patna, Oct 1 (UNI) The Election Commission of India has issued fresh directions regarding enrolment of new voters in electoral rolls, clarifying that the requirement to submit an additional declaration along with Form 6 has been withdrawn in states where the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls has been completed.
New Delhi, Oct 1 (UNI) Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee on Thursday intensified her attack on the Election Commission, alleging that the country’s electoral machinery has been excessively centralised and that crucial voter data and electoral processes had been “hijacked”, while questioning the legal immunity provided to the Chief Election Commissioner and Election Commissioners under the 2023 law.
Bengaluru, Oct 1 (UNI) Karnataka BJP president Vijayendra Yediyurappa on Thursday demanded scrutiny of alleged illegal additions to electoral rolls in the state, saying political workers had the right to approach the Election Commission seeking deletion of ineligible names.
New Delhi, Oct 1 (UNI) The BJP on Thursday slammed Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over his attacks on the Election Commission and the government on the issue of SIR, calling him a “preeminent fraudster” and an “inauthentic politician who relies on lies and misinformation to conduct his politics.”.
Mumbai, Oct 1 (UNI) The opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) has rallied behind growing protests against the Election Commission of India (ECI) over alleged irregularities in voter lists and the implementation of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR).
New Delhi, Oct 1 (UNI) Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Thursday sought answers from the Election Commission of India over the controversial changes made to the online Form 6 used for enrolment of new voters, asking who ordered Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) to implement the modification and who within the company approved it.
Bhubaneswar, Sep 30 (UNI) Train services in the Rayagada Division of East Coast Railway (ECoR) were disrupted after a landslide occurred between Maligura and Chhatariput stations, prompting the railway authorities to cancel, short-terminate and short-originate several trains as a safety measure.
Parmod Kumar New Delhi, Sep 30 (UNI) A curative petition has been filed in the Supreme Court seeking recall of its September 23 split verdict and common order in the challenge to the law governing the composition of the committee for selection of the Chief Election Commissioner and Election Commissioners, alleging that one of the two judges — Justice Satish Chandra Sharma — who heard the matter was in a conflict-of-interest situation.
Ashok Raina Indora (Kangra), Sep 30 (UNI) Indora MLA Malendra Rajan on Wednesday distributed financial assistance cheques amounting to around Rs 21 lakh to needy families under the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund and provided fixed deposits of Rs 21,000 each in the names of daughters of 25 families under the ‘Beti Hai Anmol’ scheme.
New Delhi, Sep 30 (UNI) The INDIA bloc on Wednesday announced a coordinated nationwide campaign against the Election Commission, with opposition parties deciding to hold “Save Democracy” marches and demonstrations across the country from October 2 to 8, march to the poll panel’s headquarters in New Delhi on October 6 and organise a major rally in the national capital on November 1 over what they described as threats to the integrity of the electoral process.
New Delhi, Sep 30 (UNI) The ASSOCHAM Business Confidence Index (ABC Index) recorded a steady movement in April-September 2026-27 at 5.7 per cent Year-over-Year (Y-o-Y), according to a statement released here on Wednesday.
New Delhi, Sep 30 (UNI) Opposition INDIA bloc parties on Wednesday began a crucial meeting in New Delhi to chalk out a coordinated political and legal response to the Election Commission’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, alleged irregularities in voter lists and what they described as growing threats to the integrity of the electoral process, with Congress president and Leader of the Opposition in the Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge demanding accountability from the Election Commission and calling for the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
Kochi, Sep 30 (UNI) A backwater cruise organised by the ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) to Kadamakkudy offered participants an opportunity to explore the rich biodiversity of Vembanad Lake and understand the ecological challenges confronting its fragile ecosystem.
Mumbai/ New Delhi, Sep 29 (UNI) Financial security and economic integrity are increasingly important in an interconnected global economy, as the rapid evolution of financial technologies, digital assets and cross-border economic activities have also created new avenues for financial crime and economic disruption. .
New Delhi, 29 Sep (UNI) union Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting L Murugan on Tuesday highlighted the growing contribution of India’s creator economy to economic growth, employment and cultural outreach, urging young creators to use artificial intelligence responsibly. .
Parmod Kumar New Delhi, Sep 29 (UNI) The Supreme Court on Tuesday agreed to hear next week a plea questioning the functioning of the Election Commission of India (ECI) and seeking an explanation from Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar on the authority under which he allegedly exercised, unilaterally, powers vested collectively in the three-member poll panel.
Doha, Sep 29 (UNI) Qatar said it remains actively engaged in mediating between the United States and Iran, despite Iranian attacks on Qatar and other regional states, as Doha seeks to prevent further escalation and restore freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz.
New Delhi, Sep 29 (UNI) Left parties on Tuesday demanded the immediate removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, a halt to the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls and the restoration of all eligible voters whose names have been deleted, as dozens of protesters were detained during a demonstration outside the Election Commission of India headquarters in the national capital.
Mumbai, Sep 29 (UNI) Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray and Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) president Raj Thackeray on Tuesday announced that their parties would hold a joint march against the Election Commission of India (ECI) in Mumbai on October 4, amid the ongoing row over Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and differences within the poll panel.
Lucknow, Sep 29 (UNI) Uttar Pradesh is examining tourism’s growing economic reach through GST records across 51 service categories, with restaurants and cafes showing particularly strong expansion in reported business turnover.
Mumbai, Sep 29 (UNI) Maharashtra''s Chief Electoral Officer S. Chockalingam has written to the Election Commission of India (ECI) seeking changes to its ECINET software and restoration of greater operational flexibility for Electoral Registration Officers (EROs), amid controversy over the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.
Kolkata, Sep 28 (UNI) union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri on Sunday said the economic development of West Bengal was among the government’s top priorities and expressed confidence that the state would regain its position as a major economic centre.
Shimla, September 28 (UNI)Shimla Zila Parishad chairman Bhupendra Singh Sisodia on Monday accused the Congress of creating political confusion over the Election Commission and electoral processes and urged the party to base its allegations on verified facts and official records. Addressing a press conference here, Sisodia said the Election Commission had issued a clarification on September 26 following media reports about objections reportedly raised by two Election Commissioners over certain procedures.
Chennai, Sep 28 (UNI) Even as the stay on the Election Commission holding bypolls to five seats continued, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay on Monday informed the Madras High Court that keeping constituencies vacant until the disposal of election petitions would be against public interest.
Parmod Kumar New Delhi, Sep 28 (UNI) A fresh petition has been filed in the Supreme Court seeking a writ of quo warranto calling upon Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar to explain the authority under which he allegedly acted individually in the name of the Election Commission of India despite decision-making powers being vested collectively in the multi-member poll panel.
Parmod Kumar New Delhi, Sep 2 (UNI) The Supreme Court on Monday directed the Election Commission of India (ECI) to decide within three months the dispute over the All India Trinamool Congress name and its “flowers and grass” symbol after rival factions led by former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and Leader of Opposition in West Bengal assembly Ritabrata Banerjee complete their pleadings.