Kerala Assembly passes resolution seeking removal of CEC Gyanesh Kumar

IANS | October 12, 2026 1:24 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, Oct 12 (IANS) Calling it a historic moment for Kerala, Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan on Monday said the state Assembly had passed a resolution seeking the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, demanding the restoration of voting rights to eligible citizens excluded from electoral rolls and proposing changes to the selection process for Election Commissioners.

Brent crude likely to hit $90 in December amid supply risks: Report

IANS | October 12, 2026 1:05 PM

New Delhi, Oct 12 (IANS) The international crude oil benchmark -- Brent crude -- is expected to reach $90 a barrel in December 2026, up 6 per cent from a previous forecast of $85, a report has said, citing ongoing supply‑side risks from the West Asia conflict that are keeping a hefty risk premium in time spreads.