SC issues show-cause notices to states, UTs over failure to file replies in sanitary napkin PIL

IANS | September 23, 2026 5:47 PM

New Delhi, Sep 23 (IANS) The Supreme Court has issued show-cause notices to the Chief Secretaries of all States and Union Territories, seeking an explanation as to why costs of Rs 25,000 should not be imposed on each of them for failing to file reply affidavits or compliance reports in a PIL seeking wider access to affordable menstrual hygiene products.

'Lack of civic space, large-scale reprisals': Kashmiri activist slams Pakistan over PoJK crackdown at UNHRC

IANS | September 23, 2026 4:31 PM

Geneva, Sep 23 (IANS) Socio-political activist Tasleema Akhtar slammed Pakistan over the brutal crackdown of protesters in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK) during the 63rd session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC).

'Not in favour of candidates chosen by TVK': Karti Chidambaram on TN Assembly bypolls

IANS | September 23, 2026 4:28 PM

Madurai, Sep 23 (IANS) Congress MP Karti Chidambaram said on Wednesday that he is not in favour of the candidates fielded by the ruling Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) for the upcoming bypolls in Madurantakam and Dharapuram Assembly constituencies of Tamil Nadu.

PM Modi's governance approach treats govt functioning as an 'innovation lab'

IANS | September 23, 2026 4:05 PM

New Delhi, Sep 23 (IANS) As Prime Minister Narendra Modi holds a Chintan Shivir with his Cabinet members, the Modi Story social media account highlighted several initiatives introduced over the years that it said have changed the way the government functions.

ECI dissent row: Shiv Sena (UBT) says CEC doing 'illegal work'; BJP backs 'transparent' SIR process

IANS | September 23, 2026 3:48 PM

Mumbai, Sep 23 (IANS) As a report of 'dissent' within the Election Commission of India (ECI) surfaced, Shiv Sena (UBT) Rajya Sabha member Sanjay Raut said that it exposed the "illegal work" done by Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar in the electoral process.

Row over rift in EC: Kejriwal demands CEC Gyanesh Kumar's arrest, revocation of all recent elections and SIR

IANS | September 23, 2026 3:14 PM

New Delhi, Sep 23 (IANS) Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convener Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday came down heavily on the Election Commission of India (ECI), demanding the arrest of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and cancellation of elections held in the past few years and also that of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.

Exclusion of eligible voters is grave sin, says former CEC O.P. Rawat

IANS | September 23, 2026 3:11 PM

Bhopal, Sep 23 (IANS) Amid a controversy surrounding the Election Commission of India (ECI) over its conduct of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, former Chief Election Commissioner of India OP Rawat on Wednesday termed the exclusion of eligible voters as a "grave sin".

If Election Commissioners were aware and allowed it, it’s serious assault on democracy: Priyanka Gandhi

IANS | September 23, 2026 3:07 PM

Nilambur (Kerala), Sep 23 (IANS) Amid the ongoing row over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Wednesday described the issue as "extremely serious" for democracy, questioning its relevance if elections are not held fairly.

Mayawati appoints Ishan Anand as BSP national Convener amid nepotism allegations

IANS | September 23, 2026 2:58 PM

Lucknow, Sep 23 (IANS) Amid a series of recent organisational changes involving her family members, Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati on Wednesday appointed her nephew Ishan Anand as the party's national convener as she directed acceleration of its electoral preparations.

Differing views are normal, all recent decisions unanimous, clarifies EC amid dissent row

IANS | September 23, 2026 2:35 PM

New Delhi, Sep 23 (IANS) The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Wednesday said every officer in the institution is "fully authorised" to offer suggestions for improving the electoral system, while underlining that several "unanimous decisions" have been taken by the poll body in recent months.

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SC issues show-cause notices to states, UTs over failure to file replies in sanitary napkin PIL

'Lack of civic space, large-scale reprisals': Kashmiri activist slams Pakistan over PoJK crackdown at UNHRC

'Not in favour of candidates chosen by TVK': Karti Chidambaram on TN Assembly bypolls

PM Modi's governance approach treats govt functioning as an 'innovation lab'

ECI dissent row: Shiv Sena (UBT) says CEC doing 'illegal work'; BJP backs 'transparent' SIR process

Row over rift in EC: Kejriwal demands CEC Gyanesh Kumar's arrest, revocation of all recent elections and SIR

Exclusion of eligible voters is grave sin, says former CEC O.P. Rawat

If Election Commissioners were aware and allowed it, it’s serious assault on democracy: Priyanka Gandhi

Mayawati appoints Ishan Anand as BSP national Convener amid nepotism allegations

Differing views are normal, all recent decisions unanimous, clarifies EC amid dissent row

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