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Kerala Assembly passes resolution seeking removal of CEC Gyanesh Kumar

IANS | October 12, 2026 1:24 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, Oct 12 (IANS) Calling it a historic moment for Kerala, Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan on Monday said the state Assembly had passed a resolution seeking the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, demanding the restoration of voting rights to eligible citizens excluded from electoral rolls and proposing changes to the selection process for Election Commissioners.

BJP Mahila Morcha protests at Cong HQs over sexual harassment row involving MP Bimol Akoijam

IANS | October 12, 2026 1:16 PM

New Delhi, Oct 12 (IANS) BJP Mahila Morcha workers on Monday staged a protest outside the Congress headquarters on Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Marg in New Delhi, over sexual harassment allegations against Congress MP and Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) professor Angomcha Bimol Akoijam.

Attempts being made to create Nepal, Bangladesh-like situation in India, says Harish Salve (IANS Exclusive)

IANS | October 12, 2026 12:41 PM

New Delhi, Oct 12 (IANS) Senior advocate and former Solicitor General of India Harish Salve has said that attempts are being made to create a situation in India similar to those witnessed in Nepal and Bangladesh in the name of the right to protest, claiming that external forces could be playing a role in fomenting unrest.

CJI should not behave like BJP member: Karnataka Congress chief

IANS | October 12, 2026 12:21 PM

New Delhi, Oct 12 (IANS) Karnataka Congress President B. K. Hariprasad on Monday said that Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant should not behave like a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), but should ensure that justice prevails in the country.

‘Political movement aimed at destabilising govt’: Harish Salve on Oppn’s protest (IANS Exclusive)

IANS | October 12, 2026 11:45 AM

New Delhi, Oct 12 (IANS) Senior advocate and former Solicitor General of India Harish Salve has criticised the Opposition over its repeated protests and its approach towards constitutional institutions, alleging that political parties were attempting to use the judiciary as a political tool and undermine public faith in established institutions and trying to destabilise the government.

Rahul Gandhi’s move to meet CJI 'childish attempt' to pressure judiciary: Bihar BJP chief

IANS | October 12, 2026 11:08 AM

Patna, Oct 12 (IANS) BJP Bihar President Sanjay Saraogi on Monday criticised Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi’s proposed march to the Supreme Court to submit a memorandum to Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant, calling it a "childish attempt" to put political pressure on the judiciary.

'SC doors open to everyone': CJI Surya Kant reveals reason for declining INDIA bloc meet

IANS | October 12, 2026 11:07 AM

New Delhi, Oct 12 (IANS) Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant on Monday said the doors of the Supreme Court are open to everyone, and it hears grievances in accordance with the law, ensuring that those entitled to relief receive it.

Once facing questions of women's safety, UP now a new symbol of security, says CM Yogi

IANS | October 12, 2026 10:58 AM

Lucknow, Oct 12 (IANS) Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday said that before the BJP government came to power in Uttar Pradesh in 2017, women's safety was an issue; however, now the state has become the "new identity of the security and strength of feminine power".

No doubt, foreign funding and external interference behind certain protests in India: Harish Salve (IANS Exclusive)

Monu Lodhi | October 12, 2026 10:13 AM

New Delhi, Oct 12 (IANS) Senior advocate and former Solicitor General of India Harish Salve has alleged that foreign funding and external interference are behind certain protests in India, claiming that attempts are being made to destabilise the system and prevent the country from progressing.

CMRL-Exalogic scam: Pinarayi Vijayan, Riyas named first accused in two separate cases

IANS | October 12, 2026 10:06 AM

Thiruvananthapuram, Oct 12 (IANS) The Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau (VACB) will register two FIRs in the controversial cases at the Vigilance Court here on Monday, naming former Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and CPI(M) legislator and former Minister P.A. Mohammed Riyas as the first accused in separate cases.

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Kerala Assembly passes resolution seeking removal of CEC Gyanesh Kumar

BJP Mahila Morcha protests at Cong HQs over sexual harassment row involving MP Bimol Akoijam

Attempts being made to create Nepal, Bangladesh-like situation in India, says Harish Salve (IANS Exclusive)

CJI should not behave like BJP member: Karnataka Congress chief

‘Political movement aimed at destabilising govt’: Harish Salve on Oppn’s protest (IANS Exclusive)

Rahul Gandhi’s move to meet CJI 'childish attempt' to pressure judiciary: Bihar BJP chief

'SC doors open to everyone': CJI Surya Kant reveals reason for declining INDIA bloc meet

Once facing questions of women's safety, UP now a new symbol of security, says CM Yogi

No doubt, foreign funding and external interference behind certain protests in India: Harish Salve (IANS Exclusive)

CMRL-Exalogic scam: Pinarayi Vijayan, Riyas named first accused in two separate cases

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