Revanth Reddy shouldn't comment on matters of faith: Samajwadi Party

IANS | September 29, 2026 1:31 PM

Lucknow, Sep 29 (IANS) The Samajwadi Party (SP) on Tuesday criticised Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy's statement on Lord Ram and Lord Shiva and said that he should focus on working for the poor and backward communities rather than commenting on matters of faith.

NHRC asks UP Police to identify adults allegedly using minors for social media videos

IANS | September 29, 2026 1:13 PM

New Delhi, Sep 29 (IANS) The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has taken cognisance of a complaint alleging the systematic misuse and exploitation of young children, aged between 3 and 12 years, for creating and circulating social media content through an Instagram handle reportedly operated from the Marchra area of Etah district in Uttar Pradesh.

SC to hear plea challenging individual exercise of powers by CEC Gyanesh Kumar next week

IANS | September 29, 2026 11:40 AM

New Delhi, Sep 29 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Tuesday agreed to list for hearing next week a fresh petition challenging the manner in which the powers of the Election Commission of India (ECI) are being exercised and questioning whether Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar can individually exercise or represent powers constitutionally vested in the multi-member poll panel.