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Row over rift in EC: Kejriwal demands CEC Gyanesh Kumar's arrest, revocation of all recent elections and SIR

IANS | September 23, 2026 3:14 PM

New Delhi, Sep 23 (IANS) Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convener Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday came down heavily on the Election Commission of India (ECI), demanding the arrest of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and cancellation of elections held in the past few years and also that of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.

Exclusion of eligible voters is grave sin, says former CEC O.P. Rawat

IANS | September 23, 2026 3:11 PM

Bhopal, Sep 23 (IANS) Amid a controversy surrounding the Election Commission of India (ECI) over its conduct of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, former Chief Election Commissioner of India OP Rawat on Wednesday termed the exclusion of eligible voters as a "grave sin".

If Election Commissioners were aware and allowed it, it’s serious assault on democracy: Priyanka Gandhi

IANS | September 23, 2026 3:07 PM

Nilambur (Kerala), Sep 23 (IANS) Amid the ongoing row over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Wednesday described the issue as "extremely serious" for democracy, questioning its relevance if elections are not held fairly.

Mayawati appoints Ishan Anand as BSP national Convener amid nepotism allegations

IANS | September 23, 2026 2:58 PM

Lucknow, Sep 23 (IANS) Amid a series of recent organisational changes involving her family members, Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati on Wednesday appointed her nephew Ishan Anand as the party's national convener as she directed acceleration of its electoral preparations.

INS Trishul arrives at France's Toulon to participate in Exercise Varuna

IANS | September 23, 2026 2:37 PM

Paris, Sep 23 (IANS) Indian Navy’s guided missile frigate INS Trishul arrived at France's Toulon to participate in the 24th edition of the bilateral Exercise Varuna.

Differing views are normal, all recent decisions unanimous, clarifies EC amid dissent row

IANS | September 23, 2026 2:35 PM

New Delhi, Sep 23 (IANS) The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Wednesday said every officer in the institution is "fully authorised" to offer suggestions for improving the electoral system, while underlining that several "unanimous decisions" have been taken by the poll body in recent months.

CEC took decisions arbitrarily according to his own whims, says Kapil Sibal amid ECI 'dissent' row

IANS | September 23, 2026 2:31 PM

New Delhi, Sep 23 (IANS) Former Union Minister and Rajya Sabha member Kapil Sibal, reacting to the controversy over 'dissent' in the Election Commission of India (ECI), stated that "the majority was not with Gyanesh Kumar" and claimed that the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar was taking decisions "arbitrarily according to his own whims".

Indian, Sri Lankan navies participate in air operations, special forces drills during Exercise SLINEX-26

IANS | September 23, 2026 2:27 PM

Visakhapatnam, Sep 23 (IANS) Navies of India and Sri Lanka carried out seamanship evolutions, air operations, night replenishment at sea, and special forces drills during the sea phase of the bilateral maritime exercise SLINEX-26 off Visakhapatnam.

Gujarat Farmer Registry crosses 63.35 lakh registrations, links land records with digital identities

IANS | September 23, 2026 2:16 PM

Gandhinagar, Sep 23 (IANS) More than 63.35 lakh farmers have been registered under Gujarat's Farmer Registry, as the state advances the integration of Aadhaar-based identities with verified land records to create a unified digital identity for farmers and streamline access to government schemes and agricultural services.

Ayushman Bharat continues to move forward with vision of stronger Bharat: Nitin Nabin

IANS | September 23, 2026 2:02 PM

New Delhi, Sep 23 (IANS) As India's government health insurance scheme Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Aarogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) completed eight years on Wednesday, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) National President Nitin Nabin said that the scheme continues to expand with the vision of a "healthier citizen" and a stronger nation.

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Row over rift in EC: Kejriwal demands CEC Gyanesh Kumar's arrest, revocation of all recent elections and SIR

Exclusion of eligible voters is grave sin, says former CEC O.P. Rawat

If Election Commissioners were aware and allowed it, it’s serious assault on democracy: Priyanka Gandhi

Mayawati appoints Ishan Anand as BSP national Convener amid nepotism allegations

INS Trishul arrives at France's Toulon to participate in Exercise Varuna

Differing views are normal, all recent decisions unanimous, clarifies EC amid dissent row

CEC took decisions arbitrarily according to his own whims, says Kapil Sibal amid ECI 'dissent' row

Indian, Sri Lankan navies participate in air operations, special forces drills during Exercise SLINEX-26

Gujarat Farmer Registry crosses 63.35 lakh registrations, links land records with digital identities

Ayushman Bharat continues to move forward with vision of stronger Bharat: Nitin Nabin

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