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Mass deletions, internal dissent allegations challenge Supreme Court-backed SIR

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On May 27, the Supreme Court held that the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls neither stands in direct conflict with the Representation of the People Act, 1950 and the Registration of Electors Rules, 1960. The judgment, authored by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, concluded the exercise did not detract from the “constitutional…

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China’s space diplomacy brings Pakistani astronauts closer to orbit

September 28, 2026 admin

Khurram Daud (left) and Muhammad Zeeshan Ali. | Photo Credit: Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Govt. of Pakistan/Facebook Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Govt. of Pakistan/Facebook Two Pakistani pilots are memorising Mandarin, spinning in centrifuge drills, and learning to eat, sleep and repair equipment while weightless as a decision nears on which one will become…

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Over 800 objections prompt review of GBA parking rules in Bengaluru

September 28, 2026 admin

Over 800 objections have been received against the Greater Bengaluru Authority’s (GBA) draft Parking Rules, prompting the government to send the policy to a legal research firm for a review from an academic perspective, according to government sources. M. Maheshwar Rao, Chief Commissioner, GBA, said that the policy would be scrutinised again, with the objections…

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Supreme Court takes suo motu cognisance of recent sexual assault cases in Delhi-NCR, flags ‘lax patrolling’ by authorities

September 28, 2026 admin

College students shout slogans during a solidarity march demanding police action and better safety for women following the alleged gang rape of a girl, in Delhi, India, on September 23, 2026. | Photo Credit: Reuters The Supreme Court on Monday (September 28, 2026) took suo motu cognisance of a spate of sexual assault incidents against…

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Ig Nobel Prizes 2026 awarded to serious work in amusing areas

September 28, 2026 admin

Finding that blowing the nose inappropriately could lead to a sinus infection won the 2026 Ig Nobel Prize for medicine. | Photo Credit: Mohammad Hosein Safaei/Unsplash On September 3, a dozen people from various countries were declared to be the recipients of the Ig Nobel Prizes for 2026. Some readers may wonder what an Ig…

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Rupee falls 20 paise to 95.95 against U.S. dollar in early trade

September 28, 2026 admin

Representational image. | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto The rupee depreciated 20 paise to 95.95 against the U.S. dollar in early trade on Monday (September 28, 2026), as the greenback strengthened further and foreign fund outflows continued unabated amid the ongoing West Asia conflict. Forex traders said elevated global crude oil prices put further pressure on…

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After protests within Congress, Keralam govt puts on hold reinstatement of DySP accused of sexual assault in custody

September 28, 2026 admin

Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala | Photo Credit: H.VIBHU The Keralam government has put on hold its decision to reinstate Deputy Superintendent of Police (DySP) A. Umesh, who had been suspended following allegations of sexual assault of a woman while she was in police custody. Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala has directed the department to withdraw the…

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Sensex tanks 730 points amid surging crude oil prices, geopolitical uncertainties

September 28, 2026 admin

Representational image. | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphotomustafaU Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty tumbled in early trade on Monday (September 28, 2026) amid surging crude oil prices, geopolitical uncertainties, and a weak trend in Asian markets. Foreign fund outflows also hit investors’ sentiment during the initial trading. The 30-share BSE Sensex tanked 730 points to 73,170.12…

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China to cut tariffs on U.S. farm goods, but soybeans excluded

September 28, 2026 admin

Representational image of the United States and China flags. | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto China is set to cut tariffs on a broad range of U.S. agricultural goods, from corn and wheat to ‌meat and dairy, but top import item soybeans were excluded from a ⁠tariff-reduction list its Commerce Ministry issued on Monday (September 28,…

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Spurious drugs racket kingpin arrested in Bengaluru

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R. Prashanth is the the alleged kingpin of the spurious drugs manufacturing and sale racket in Bengaluru. He had allegedly been hiding in Azerbaijan after the scam came to light. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement The Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the spurious drugs manufacturing and sale racket arrested the alleged kingpin R. Prashanth, who…

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