‘Not Linked To Controversy’: ECI postpones CEC Gyanesh Kumar’s 2 outreach events in UP

The outreach program for young voters in Meerut, originally scheduled for Friday, and in Varanasi on September 28 has been postponed. The Election Commission of India (ECI) announced that this decision, made on September 21, was due to issues with the venue, scheduling conflicts, and natural factors
Drunkards flying Air India planes? One more pilot fails alcohol test, suspended

Air India first officer suspended after failing alcohol test before Zurich-Delhi flight on September 6, second such case in a month after another pilot tested positive for marijuana.
Delhi Gang-Rape Horror: Minor threatened with gun, raped on birthday near Kalkaji’s Aastha Kunj Park, here’s what FIR reveals

As per her statement, Asif showed her a black-coloured gun and then put it back in his pocket. She alleged the men then took out knives and forced her towards a dark area of the park.
SIR Row: Chirag Paswan urges ECI to address doubts as Rahul Gandhi demands CEC Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation

Chirag Paswan urged the Election Commission to address concerns over the electoral process as Rahul Gandhi demanded CEC Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation amid EC row.
ECI’s annual voter list revision stalled since 2024, report flags delay in Gen Z enrolment; details inside

Fresh reports suggest ECI’s annual voter list revision has reportedly remained stalled since 2024, delaying enrolment of new 18-year-old voters amid an internal row.
Tamil Nadu CM Vijay stops convoy to garland MGR as he braces for first electoral battle at Maduranthakam! Watch video

TVK chief Vijay garlanded MGR’s statue in Madurantakam while kickstarting his campaign for the October 6 bypoll amid strict safety rules limiting crowd to 5,000.
Banka Minor Harassment Case: Three youths detained, confirms SP Amitesh Kumar

Banka Superintendent of Police Amitesh Kumar said the video came to the notice of Bounsi Station House Officer (SHO) on September 22 and was subsequently verified to have been recorded in the vicinity of Mandar Hill.
Delhi HC issues notice to CJP’s Abhijeet Dipke, orders takedown of AI deepfake showing woman with PM Modi

The court further directed Meta to remove the alleged objectionable content from the social media platforms run by it, after getting the relevant web links of the images.
Will BJP get isolated on Gyanesh Kumar issue? Allies ask CEC to explain his stand

NDA ally Upendra Kushwaha on Friday called for an immediate clarification from the Election Commission to clear what he described as “confusion” among the public, amid the ongoing controversy over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls and questions surrounding CEC Gyanesh Kumar.
AFSPA extended in Manipur, Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh; what it means, areas covered

The Centre has extended AFSPA in specified areas of Manipur, Nagaland and Arunachal Pradesh for six months from October 1, 2026, following a review of the law-and-order situation.