Over 600 hours since Rahul Gandhi gave presentation against SIR, CEC Kumar before Prez; still no proof submitted: Giriraj Singh

IANS | November 4, 2026 12:29 PM

New Delhi, Nov 4 (IANS) Union Minister Giriraj Singh on Wednesday criticised Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, saying he should face legal proceedings for spreading misinformation. He also questioned LoP Gandhi's claims of having evidence against the alleged irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls and Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, stating that he had failed to submit any proof despite more than 600 hours having passed since his presentation before the President.

NCERT Class 9 textbooks introduce personal finance, entrepreneurship chapters; Sanjeev Sanyal highlights new lessons

IANS | November 4, 2026 10:21 AM

New Delhi, Nov 4 (IANS) The latest edition of NCERT Social Science textbooks for Class 9 has made a significant shift by introducing dedicated chapters on personal finance and entrepreneurship. These additions, highlighted by Sanjeev Sanyal, Member of the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister of India, aim to equip students with real-world financial knowledge and entrepreneurial skills from an early age.

SIT probing ex-Bengal Minister Indranil Sen case expanded, four more officers included

IANS | November 4, 2026 9:59 AM

Kolkata, Nov 4 (IANS) Additional officers have been included in the Special Investigation Team (SIT) of the Kolkata Police probing Indranil Sen, former West Bengal Tourism Minister and former Minister of State for Information and Cultural Affairs, in connection with his alleged involvement in the multi-crore fake Durga Puja pass case linked to UNESCO-tagged festival tours.

CTI welcomes SC's remark on protests, lists five demands to protect Delhi traders

IANS | November 4, 2026 9:20 AM

New Delhi, Nov 4 (IANS) The Chamber of Trade and Industry (CTI), an apex body representing traders and entrepreneurs in Delhi, on Wednesday welcomed the Supreme Court's observation that 'occupation in the name of protest cannot be perpetual' and put forward five demands to protect traders and businesses from losses caused by protests and demonstrations.

‘Congress, INDIA bloc turning frustration into politics of anarchy’: CM Yogi

IANS | November 4, 2026 8:24 AM

Gorakhpur, Nov 4 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday accused the Congress and the INDIA bloc of turning their frustration over repeated electoral defeats into what he termed a “politics of anarchy”, asserting that disrespecting the people’s mandate reflected a lack of clarity, capacity and credibility among their leaders.

Gujarat forest guards call off agitation after talks with govt

IANS | November 3, 2026 11:17 PM

Gandhinagar, Nov 3 (IANS) Forest Guards and Beat Guards in Gujarat have agreed to call off their agitation following discussions with the state government over their pending demands, Forest and Environment Minister Arjun Modhwadia said on Tuesday.