Congress seeks postponement of K'taka SIR exercise, cites discrepancies in BLO list

IANS | June 29, 2026 4:07 PM

Bengaluru, June 29 (IANS) The Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) on Monday urged the Chief Electoral Officer to immediately rectify alleged discrepancies in the details of Booth Level Officers (BLOs) and BLO Supervisors published on the official CEO website and postpone the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls until accurate and verified information is made available.

Faizabad Bar Association won't represent Ram Mandir donation theft accused: President

IANS | June 29, 2026 3:31 PM

Ayodhya, June 29 (IANS) Faizabad Bar Association President Kalika Mishra on Monday said that no advocate from the association would represent the accused in the Ram Mandir donation-related theft case.

Pakistan's Interior Ministry orders arrest of Afghan nationals without valid visas from July 10

IANS | June 29, 2026 3:25 PM

Islamabad, June 29 (IANS) Pakistan's Ministry of Interior has ordered the immediate arrest of any Afghan national found living in the country without a valid visa from July 10, local media reported on Monday.

IMCR expresses grief over demise of Maulana Syed Salman Husaini Nadwi

IANS | June 29, 2026 3:13 PM

New Delhi, June 29 (IANS) The Indian Muslims for Civil Rights (IMCR) on Monday expressed profound grief over the demise of eminent Islamic scholar, thinker, author, and orator Maulana Syed Salman Husaini Nadwi, describing his passing as an immense and irreparable loss not only for the Muslim community in India but also for the wider Muslim world.

Seoni's jumbo custard apple earns prestigious GI Tag, boosting farmers' fortunes in MP

IANS | June 29, 2026 2:47 PM

Bhopal, Jun 29 (IANS) In a significant boost to Madhya Pradesh’s horticultural heritage, the iconic Jumbo Custard Apple (Sitafal) from Seoni district has been officially granted the Geographical Indication (GI) tag by the Geographical Indications Registry in Chennai.

Ram Temple donation probe: Accused to be produced via VC, police to seek custody later

IANS | June 29, 2026 2:26 PM

Ayodhya, June 29 (IANS) The eight accused arrested in connection with the Ram Temple donation embezzlement probe will be produced before an Ayodhya court via video conferencing on Monday, while police said that it will not seek their custody for now, but in the coming days, after investigators prepare a detailed list of questions for interrogation.

Seven, including BJP's Tarun Chugh, take oath as Rajya Sabha members

IANS | June 29, 2026 1:44 PM

New Delhi, June 29 (IANS) Rajya Sabha Chairman and Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan administered the oath to seven newly elected/re-elected members of the Upper House at Parliament House on Monday.

First answer our questions then do SIR: Priyank Kharge as ECI prepares for electoral revision in K'taka

IANS | June 29, 2026 1:17 PM

Bengaluru, June 29 (IANS) Ahead of the Election Commission of India's proposed Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Karnataka beginning on Tuesday, state Home Minister Priyank Kharge on Monday said the ECI must first respond to the concerns raised by Congress before proceeding with the exercise.

Mallikarjun Kharge takes oath as RS member again, vows to continue 'holding govt accountable'

IANS | June 29, 2026 12:18 PM

New Delhi, June 29 (IANS) Congress National President Mallikarjun Kharge on Monday took oath as a member of the Rajya Sabha after being re-elected to the Upper House from Karnataka.

Ayodhya Police question SBI officials in Ram Temple donation embezzlement probe

IANS | June 29, 2026 11:58 AM

Ayodhya, June 29 (IANS) The Ayodhya Police on Monday reached the State Bank of India (SBI) branch at Naya Ghat as part of the ongoing investigation into the alleged embezzlement of donations to the Ram Temple in Ayodhya.

Politics

Congress seeks postponement of K'taka SIR exercise, cites discrepancies in BLO list

Faizabad Bar Association won't represent Ram Mandir donation theft accused: President

Pakistan's Interior Ministry orders arrest of Afghan nationals without valid visas from July 10

IMCR expresses grief over demise of Maulana Syed Salman Husaini Nadwi

Seoni's jumbo custard apple earns prestigious GI Tag, boosting farmers' fortunes in MP

Ram Temple donation probe: Accused to be produced via VC, police to seek custody later

Seven, including BJP's Tarun Chugh, take oath as Rajya Sabha members

First answer our questions then do SIR: Priyank Kharge as ECI prepares for electoral revision in K'taka

Mallikarjun Kharge takes oath as RS member again, vows to continue 'holding govt accountable'

Ayodhya Police question SBI officials in Ram Temple donation embezzlement probe

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