INDIA Bloc’s march to SC is ‘illegal’: Basavaraj Bommai

IANS | October 12, 2026 9:38 PM

​Bengaluru, Oct 12 (IANS) Member of Parliament Basavaraj Bommai has stated on Monday that the march to the Supreme Court by the Congress and its alliance parties to exert unnecessary pressure on the court is entirely “unconstitutional”, “illegal”, and “anti-democratic”.

Foreign powers back ‘regime change’ plot: Assam CM on protests against CEC

IANS | October 12, 2026 9:37 PM

Guwahati, Oct 12 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday alleged that certain political forces were attempting to bring about a regime change in India without popular support, claiming that the effort was being encouraged by foreign powers opposed to the country's growth and emergence as a stronger nation.

‘Anarchist’ Rahul Gandhi disrespects top court: Delhi BJP chief

IANS | October 12, 2026 9:36 PM

New Delhi, Oct 12 (IANS) Delhi BJP President Harsh Malhotra said that Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, who once tore up a UPA government ordinance, had on Monday disrespected the dignity of the Supreme Court with his “theatrical march”, proving that he had become the “most anarchist leader” in the country.

ECI launches nationwide outreach drive to ensure no eligible voter is left out of electoral rolls

IANS | October 12, 2026 9:36 PM

New Delhi, Oct 12 (IANS) The Election Commission of India (ECI) has stepped up its efforts to ensure that no eligible voter is left out of the electoral rolls, with Chief Electoral Officers (CEOs) and District Election Officers (DEOs) across several states and Union Territories launching proactive campaigns, organising special camps and providing multiple channels for voters to register their names, seek corrections and resolve discrepancies in the voter lists.

Canada's Foreign Minister to visit India for key talks with EAM Jaishankar

IANS | October 12, 2026 8:23 PM

Ottawa, Oct 12 (IANS) Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand will travel to India this week for talks with External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar on trade, energy, security and defence cooperation, as Ottawa seeks to strengthen its growing diplomatic and economic partnership with New Delhi.