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SC seeks ECI response on Rahul Gandhi’s plea against SIR, flags conduct of one petitioner

IANS | October 15, 2026 1:29 PM

New Delhi, Oct 15 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Thursday issued notice to the Election Commission of India (ECI) on a plea filed by Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi and other INDIA bloc leaders challenging the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, while indicating that it would examine the conduct of one of the petitioners at the next hearing.

CJP, student movement just pieces of a bigger puzzle, says Pitroda (IANS Exclusive)

IANS | October 15, 2026 1:02 PM

New Delhi, Oct 15 (IANS) Indian Overseas Congress chief Satyanarayan Pitroda, popularly known as Sam Pitroda, on Thursday said the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) and the student movement were only parts of a larger political and social picture, with several developments unfolding simultaneously across the country. He argued that these issues were part of the wider debate on governance and perceived inequality.

SC upholds Madras HC order striking down TN reservation benefit for Muslim converts

IANS | October 15, 2026 12:28 PM

New Delhi, Oct 15 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Thursday upheld a Madras High Court judgment declaring unconstitutional a Tamil Nadu government order allowing people from Backward Classes, Most Backward Classes, Denotified Communities and Scheduled Castes to claim Backward Class (Muslim) reservation benefits after converting to Islam.

Rahul, Cong ecosystem want to force regime change: BJP after Neha Bora praises B’desh Gen-Z protest

IANS | October 15, 2026 12:04 PM

New Delhi, Oct 15 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Thursday accused the Congress and Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi of attempting to "destroy Indian democracy" and facilitate a "regime change", following remarks by All India Students' Association (AISA) President Neha Bora praising Bangladesh's Gen-Z movement, which she claimed, served as "inspiration" for young people in India.

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