After report of EC commissioners’ objections to SIR, Rahul Gandhi intensifies attack on BJP, RSS and EC, says, ‘vote chori is treason’
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi renewed vote chori charge against BJP, RSS and EC after Indian Express report claimed 2 Election Commissioners Sukhbir Sandhu and Vivek Joshi objected 14 times to SIR decisions. Rahul called it treason and attack on Constitution, said justice will be served.
Delhi sees earliest monsoon withdrawal in 23 years as rains retreat on September 23
Monsoon withdrew from Delhi on Sept 23, the earliest since 2002. It has also left most of Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan and parts of UP and Gujarat. Drier weather ahead; no rain warning for Delhi till Sept 29.
War of Nephews in BSP? Mayawati appoints Ishan Anand as party’s national coordinator
Ishan Anand has been appointed national coordinator after his elder brother Akash Anand was removed from an important post in the organisation. The decision was taken at a meeting of the party’s national office-bearers at the BSP headquarters in Lucknow
Supreme Court delivers split verdict on pleas challenging CEC appointment law; refers it to larger bench
The Supreme Court on Wednesday delivered a split verdict on the Union government’s demand to refer the petitions challenging the Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners (Appointment, Conditions of Service and Term of Office) Act, 2023 to a larger bench.
Who is Asad Alam Siam? After India’s nod, Bangladesh’s foreign secretary picked as next Envoy to New Delhi
Bangladesh’s top diplomat, Asad Alam Siam, is set to take over a key posting in New Delhi after getting clearance from India.
No UPI Day: Why are Indore traders protesting against digital payments?
‘No UPI Day’ was observed in Indore as traders protested against proposed MDR charges on high-value transactions. Know their key demands.
Arrest CEC Gyanesh Kumar, hold re-elections in SIR states: Mamata Banerjee’s strong demand
The Trinamool Congress chief has now connected the defeat to the SIR exercise, describing it as a process that benefited the ruling BJP.
CM Rekha Gupta-led Delhi govt to intensify surveillance on adulterated khoya, paneer supply ahead of festive season
Under the directions of CM Rekha Gupta, the Food Safety Department has intensified inspections and enforcement action against milk-based food products, including khoya, paneer, chhena and ghee.
Who are Election Commissioners Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi? Why did they object to SIR ?
Sandhu and Joshi reportedly raised at least 14 formal objections over decisions they said were taken without their knowledge. Their concerns covered new voter registrations, deletion and restoration of names, appeals against voter-roll decisions and control of the electoral database.
Rekha Gupta launches DURGA scheme: Delhi CM announces 1,300 pink e-autos for women, transgender persons
In a major step towards strengthening women and transgender in the national capital, the Rekha Gupta-led Delhi government will allocate 1,300 pink electric autos in the first phase, with applications to be invited through a dedicated online portal.