Pure electoral rolls key to strengthening democracy: CEC Gyanesh Kumar

IANS | July 9, 2025 7:18 PM

New Delhi, July 9 (IANS) Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar on Wednesday emphasized the importance of clean and accurate electoral rolls for the health of Indian democracy, while commending the enthusiastic participation of voters in Bihar in the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.

Madras HC orders urgent action to remove non-consensual private videos of woman advocate

IANS | July 9, 2025 6:43 PM

Chennai, July 9 (IANS) In a deeply emotional and strongly worded order, the Madras High Court on Wednesday directed the Union Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) to take urgent steps to detect, remove, and block the circulation of private images and videos of a woman advocate, which were recorded without her consent and widely shared online.

India presents a compelling case for global maritime investors: Govt

IANS | July 9, 2025 6:43 PM

New Delhi, July 9 (IANS) With 100 per cent FDI permitted under the automatic route in shipping and shipbuilding, and fiscal incentives offered by the International Financial Services Centre (IFSC) at GIFT City, India presents a compelling case for global maritime investors, a top government official has said.