ECI says UP conference postponement due to event scheduling factors

IANS | September 25, 2026 10:06 AM

New Delhi, Sep 25 (IANS) The Election Commission of India (ECI) has said that the postponement of two Electoral Literacy Club (ELC) conferences in Uttar Pradesh was part of the routine process of adjusting dates for official events, citing factors including venue availability, schedules of senior authorities and natural conditions.

IIT-Bombay student death case: Locked iPhone becomes key hurdle for Crime Branch

IANS | September 25, 2026 9:01 AM

Mumbai, Sep 25 (IANS) The Mumbai Crime Branch, which is investigating the death of IIT-Bombay student Sahil Wakode, is facing a major challenge due to his locked iPhone 17. Sahil's phone had a pattern lock, and even his acquaintances were reportedly unaware of it. Consequently, the police are currently unable to extract data from the device.

Gujarat Police honours over 30 retired senior officers at 'Salute Our Mentors' programme

IANS | September 24, 2026 11:36 PM

Gandhinagar, Sep 24 (IANS) The Gujarat Police on Thursday honoured more than 30 retired DGP- and ADGP-rank officers at a 'Salute Our Mentors' programme at Police Bhavan, with Director General of Police (DGP) Gyanendra Singh Malik recalling how guidance received during his probation and early postings continued to influence his career.

ECI defends ECINet architecture, says statutory powers remain decentralised

IANS | September 24, 2026 9:09 PM

New Delhi, Sep 24 (IANS) The Election Commission of India (ECI) has asserted that its ECINet digital platform is a decentralised system in which only designated election officials can perform statutory functions relating to electoral rolls, not officers at the poll panel’s headquarters.