Rahul Gandhi trying to 'protect infiltrators', claims BJP after INDIA Bloc vows to remain united in fight against ECI

IANS | October 14, 2026 4:25 PM

New Delhi, Oct 14 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Wednesday launched a sharp attack on the Opposition INDIA Bloc over its protests against the Election Commission of India (ECI), and alleged that Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, was facilitating the demonstrations to "protect infiltrators" under the pretext of opposing the alleged irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.

Three rebel SP MLAs cross over to BJP ahead of UP polls

IANS | October 14, 2026 4:12 PM

Lucknow, Oct 14 (IANS) Three Samajwadi Party (SP) MLAs, who had previously rebelled against the party, formally joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Wednesday, ahead of the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections.

Pakistan imposes Section 144 in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's Dera Ismail Khan

IANS | October 14, 2026 3:39 PM

Islamabad, Oct 14 (IANS) The local administration has imposed Section 144 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) in Dera Ismail Khan district of Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, prohibiting public gatherings, rallies, processions and pillion riding on motorcycles until November 11, local media reported on Wednesday.

UP women becoming architects of rural economy, says CM Adityanath

IANS | October 14, 2026 3:12 PM

New Delhi, Oct 14 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday greeted people on the fourth day of 'Sharad Navratri', offering prayers to Goddess Kushmanda and stating that women in the state are no longer merely beneficiaries of development and are rather becoming architects of the rural economy.

Preserve evidence of protest; those responsible will be punished: Rahul Gandhi to students over police 'assault'

IANS | October 14, 2026 2:42 PM

New Delhi, Oct 14 (IANS) Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday urged students who participated in the protest demanding the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar to record videos, preserve evidence of police excesses and send them to Congress, asserting that those responsible for any wrongdoing would be punished.

Multiple trade associations flag impact of SIR protest on festive sales, ask Rahul Gandhi to withdraw stir

IANS | October 14, 2026 2:12 PM

New Delhi, Oct 14 (IANS) Several traders' organisations across the country have appealed to Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi to consider the concerns of the business community amid the ongoing protests by the Congress-led INDIA bloc against the Election Commission of India (ECI), warning that the demonstrations and associated restrictions are adversely affecting their business activities during the crucial festive season.