SC issues notice to Centre, ECI on plea challenging blanket immunity to CEC, ECs

IANS | October 13, 2026 4:08 PM

New Delhi, Oct 13 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Tuesday issued notice to the Centre and the Election Commission of India (ECI) on a public interest litigation challenging the blanket immunity granted to the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) and other Election Commissioners under Section 16 of the Chief Election Commissioner and the other Election Commissioners (Appointment, Conditions of Service and Term of Office) Act, 2023.

Congress repeatedly misused ECs, even awarded Padma Vibhushan to sitting CEC: BJP

IANS | October 13, 2026 4:08 PM

New Delhi, Oct 13 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Tuesday accused the Congress of "undermining the impartiality" of the Election Commission of India (ECI) by "politically rewarding" Chief Election Commissioners, Election Commissioners and Electoral Officers and even bestowing the Padma Vibhushan on a sitting CEC, during the previous UPA government.

Nifty likely to surge over 21 pc to reach 27,589 in 12 months: Report

IANS | October 13, 2026 3:58 PM

New Delhi, Oct 13 (IANS) Indian equity market benchmark Nifty is expected to reach 27,589 within 12 months, up 21.42 per cent from Tuesday's closing and 1.68 per cent higher from earlier expectation of 27,133, a report said, predicting that markets will remain volatile and potentially move lower before entering a consolidation phase.

Not right moment to say what govt will consider on LTCG: FM Sitharaman

IANS | October 13, 2026 3:46 PM

New Delhi, Oct 13 (IANS) Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday declined to rule out changes to the long-term capital gains tax regime, saying preparations for the next Union Budget have begun and this was not right moment to say what the government would consider.