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RTI Reveals Cabinet Secretariat Copied CEC on Election Commissioners’ Letters
An RTI response reveals that the Cabinet Secretariat acknowledged letters from Election Commissioners S.S. Sandhu and Vivek Joshi about an official’s functioning and copied CEC Gyanesh Kumar for information.
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Scientists Urge Election Commission to Scrap SIR Electoral Roll Revision
Independent scientists and academics have urged the Election Commission and the government to scrap the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls and restore eligible voters allegedly excluded from the lists.
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Parvinder Singh Jhota Murder: Who Was Punjab’s Anti-Drug Activist?
Punjab anti-drug activist Parvinder Singh Jhota was shot dead inside a medical store in Mansa. His death has sparked outrage and renewed questions about illegal drug sales and the motive behind the killing.
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Indian Embassy Coordinates with Airlines for Early Return of Stranded Pilgrims from Saudi Arabia
India’s MEA says its embassy in Riyadh and consulate in Jeddah are coordinating with airlines and tour operators to arrange the early return of affected Indian pilgrims from Saudi Arabia following an attack at Dammam airport.
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Amit Shah Targets Opposition, Predicts NDA Victory in Punjab
Amit Shah criticised the Congress and AAP, saying protests would achieve nothing, and predicted an NDA government in Punjab. His remarks came as he inaugurated 43 Delhi Jal Board projects worth ₹8,941 crore aimed at rejuvenating the Yamuna River.
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India Rejects UN Report's ‘India-Based’ Label for Dawood Ibrahim's D-Company
India has rejected a UN special rapporteur's description of Dawood Ibrahim-led D-Company as an “India-based” criminal group. Indian diplomat Raghoo Puri criticised alleged inaccuracies in the report during a UN General Assembly committee discussion.
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Sonia Gandhi Joins Instagram, Unveils Upcoming Memoir
Sonia Gandhi made her Instagram debut on October 22, 2026, introducing her upcoming memoir, Belonging: A Journey of Love. Her first post featured a video describing the book as a story of love, duty, loss and belonging.
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Madhya Pradesh Rajya Sabha Bypoll Scheduled for November 12
The Election Commission of India has scheduled the Madhya Pradesh Rajya Sabha bypoll for November 12, 2026, to fill the seat vacated by former Union Minister L. Murugan. Nominations begin after the October 26 notification, with the final withdrawal date set for November 5.
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Indian Army to Unveil Land Warfare Doctrine to Prepare for Future Conflicts
The Indian Army is set to unveil its Land Warfare Doctrine at the Army Commanders’ Conference in New Delhi. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is expected to release the framework, which aims to prepare the Army for changing warfare patterns and future security challenges.
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PM Modi Backs Peace Efforts in Ukraine and West Asia After Talks With Donald Tusk
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said India will support meaningful efforts to bring peace to Ukraine and West Asia following talks with Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk in New Delhi. Tusk is on a three-day visit to India amid renewed diplomatic efforts over the Ukraine conflict.