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.

Maha FDA chief tells Sanjay Raut to produce proof of corruption amid extortion charges

IANS | September 29, 2026 11:37 AM

Mumbai, Sep 29 (IANS) Maharashtra Food and Drugs Administration (FDA) Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe on Tuesday hit back at Shiv Sena(UBT) MP Sanjay Raut’s allegations of systemic extortion within the regulatory body, stating that the claims are generic, lack concrete details, and that no formal letter has been received by his office to date regarding this.

AAP supporters assault Delhi cop during Kejriwal’s Tilak Nagar visit

IANS | September 29, 2026 10:47 AM

New Delhi, Sep 29 (IANS) A Delhi Police head constable was assaulted by a group of AAP supporters while he was videographing in plain clothes during former Chief Minister and AAP National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal’s visit to Tilak Nagar, sources said on Tuesday.