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National Governance & Policy 17 Oct 2026, 02:01 PM IST

Rahul Gandhi Says CEC, Modi Government Will Fall as Opposition Escalates Democracy Charge

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday sharpened his attack on the Centre and the Election Commission, saying the “repair of democracy” would begin once Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and the Modi government were gone. His remarks came a day after he told INDIA bloc MPs that the government would fall if the Opposition sustained its campaign.

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National Governance & Policy08 Oct 2026, 02:30 PM IST

Fresh FIRs Filed Against Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Over Alleged Assault on Police and Vehicle Damage

At least two new first information reports have been registered against Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra in connection with Tuesday’s protest in New Delhi, escalating a fast-moving legal and political confrontation. The latest cases allege assault on police personnel and vandalism of a police vehicle, adding to earlier complaints over alleged forcible entry into Akashvani Bhavan as the opposition prepares for another demonstration in central Delhi on Thursday.

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National Governance & Policy08 Oct 2026, 02:09 PM IST

BJP Will Oppose Any ‘Foreign Mindset’ Settlement in India, Says Nitin Nabin

The BJP has sharpened its attack on the Opposition, with party leader Nitin Nabin accusing Rahul Gandhi of carrying an “anarchist” mindset. Nabin said the party would firmly resist any attempt to settle people in India with what he described as a foreign mindset, framing the issue as one of national identity and governance.

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World Politics & Diplomacy08 Oct 2026, 04:05 PM IST

Rahul Gandhi Detained as India’s Opposition Escalates Voter Roll Protest

Indian police briefly detained opposition leader Rahul Gandhi in New Delhi on Monday as lawmakers intensified protests over alleged irregularities in the country’s voter rolls and the conduct of the election authority. The confrontation has sharpened a broader political fight over electoral integrity, institutional independence and the limits of dissent in the world’s largest democracy.

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National Governance & Policy07 Oct 2026, 03:52 PM IST

Unlawful Detention of Rahul Gandhi Reflects a Failing Government’s Hubris, Says Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy

Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Wednesday accused the BJP-led government of displaying “hubris” and political insecurity after Rahul Gandhi was unlawfully detained, calling the episode a sign of a weakening administration afraid of the Congress leader’s growing influence. His remarks sharpen the political confrontation over the treatment of opposition leaders and the broader climate of democratic dissent.

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National Governance & Policy07 Oct 2026, 09:46 AM IST

Rahul Gandhi, Congress Leaders Released After Detention in CEC Protest at Akashvani Bhawan

Rahul Gandhi and several senior Congress leaders were released after being detained during a sit-in protest inside Akashvani Bhawan in New Delhi, where they had sought a meeting with Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. The detention followed a tense confrontation over the party’s objections to the Election Commission’s handling of electoral concerns, turning a procedural dispute into a fresh flashpoint between the opposition and the poll body.

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National Governance & Policy06 Oct 2026, 02:02 PM IST

West Bengal Bypolls Set for High-Stakes Showdown in Nandigram and Rejinagar

West Bengal’s October 6 bypolls are shaping into a closely watched contest in two politically charged seats, with Nandigram pitting the BJP against Congress and Rejinagar setting up a direct fight between the BJP and the Trinamool Congress. The outcome will be read not only as a local verdict but also as a measure of party strength ahead of the next phase of state politics.

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National Governance & Policy06 Oct 2026, 07:25 AM IST

Rahul Gandhi Alleges CEC Gyanesh Kumar Changed Form 6 'Illegally' During SIR

Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Monday accused Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar of altering Form 6 illegally during the Special Intensive Revision process, escalating the Opposition’s attack on the Election Commission. The Congress also alleged that the CEC had betrayed the Constitution in letter and spirit at the behest of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah, sharpening the political confrontation over the integrity of India’s electoral machinery.

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India Entertainment & Culture04 Oct 2026, 04:03 PM IST

'Impure' Review: A Wry Social Satire Hiding Inside a Coming-of-Age Story

The English-Telugu film 'Impure' uses the familiar language of adolescence to stage a sharper argument about class, gender and self-invention. Framed around two female cousins and their shared male friend, the film plays like a Jane Austen-inspired social comedy that gradually reveals its more pointed satirical edge.

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National Governance & Policy04 Oct 2026, 12:32 PM IST

Rahul Gandhi Launches 'Satyagraha' Platform as Opposition Escalates Fight Against Electoral Roll Drive

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday launched a digital platform called 'Satyagraha' as the Opposition intensified its campaign against the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls, framing the exercise as a threat to democratic participation. The move comes amid a sharper political offensive by Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, who demanded the dissolution of the Lok Sabha and state assemblies while describing Prime Minister Narendra Modi and several chief ministers as illegitimate occupants of office.

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India Entertainment & Culture04 Oct 2026, 04:08 AM IST

Gandhi Through the Artist’s Eye: From Nandalal Bose to Gigi Scaria, a Visual Legacy Endures

On Gandhi Jayanti 2026, India’s artistic memory of Mahatma Gandhi remains as politically charged as it is culturally revered. From Nandalal Bose’s foundational nationalist imagery to contemporary reinterpretations by artists such as Gigi Scaria, Gandhi continues to be reimagined as a symbol of conscience, resistance and nationhood.

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National Governance & Policy04 Oct 2026, 02:44 AM IST

Congress Names Candidates for Three Maharashtra MLC Seats

The Congress has announced its nominees for three Maharashtra Legislative Council seats, moving early in a contest that will test the party’s organisational strength and bargaining position in the state’s shifting political landscape. The selections come as parties prepare for a round of upper-house elections that can influence legislative arithmetic even when the balance of power in the Assembly appears settled.

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National Governance & Policy04 Oct 2026, 02:23 AM IST

BJP Accuses Congress of Habitual Mandate Insult as Chouhan Defends Poll Institutions

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Wednesday accused the Congress of repeatedly undermining public mandates, after senior leader Shivraj Singh Chouhan said Mallikarjun Kharge had attacked constitutional institutions by questioning the integrity of the Election Commission and electronic voting machines. Chouhan defended the appointment process of Election Commissioners and said the BJP had full faith in India’s electoral system. The exchange adds to a long-running political clash over the credibility of election machinery, with the BJP portraying Congress criticism as an assault on democratic institutions and the Opposition framing its concerns as demands for greater transparency.

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National Governance & Policy03 Oct 2026, 05:43 PM IST

Man Who Tore Kodiyeri Flex Board in SFI Rally Says He Regrets Act, Cites Confusion Over Poster

A man identified as Akbar Shah has expressed regret after a video showed him tearing down a flex board featuring veteran CPI(M) leader Kodiyeri Balakrishnan during an SFI rally. In the video, Shah said he mistook the banner for Congress promotional material, framing the incident as a case of confusion rather than deliberate political provocation.

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India Entertainment & Culture03 Oct 2026, 04:41 PM IST

Gandhi Through the Artist’s Eye: A Visual Legacy Recast for Gandhi Jayanti 2026

As India marks Gandhi Jayanti 2026, the Mahatma’s image remains one of the most enduring and contested in the country’s visual culture. From Nandalal Bose’s foundational nationalist iconography to contemporary reinterpretations by artists such as Gigi Scaria, Gandhi continues to be re-read through changing artistic, political and public lenses.

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National Governance & Policy03 Oct 2026, 07:33 AM IST

BJP Sought Scrutiny, Not Deletion of Names: Karnataka MLA

A Karnataka BJP MLA has said the party was seeking scrutiny of voter rolls, not the deletion of legitimate names, amid allegations that a large number of Bangladeshis and Rohingyas were illegally added to the electoral list in Belagavi. He accused local Congress leaders of facilitating the alleged inclusion, sharpening the political dispute over voter verification and electoral integrity in the state.

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National Governance & Policy03 Oct 2026, 05:02 AM IST

Congress Names Pargat Singh as Punjab Chief, Ending Months of Uncertainty

The Congress has appointed former minister Pargat Singh as the new chief of its Punjab unit, bringing an end to months of speculation over the party’s state leadership. Outgoing PPCC chief Amarinder Singh Raja Warring has submitted his resignation to Rahul Gandhi, marking a formal transition at a politically sensitive moment for the party in Punjab.

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Markets, IPOs & WealthJust now (08:14 PM IST)

INOX Air Products Files Draft IPO Papers With Sebi, Signalling Fresh Capital Market Push

INOX Air Products, an integrated industrial, medical, electronic and specialty gases company, has filed draft papers with the Securities and Exchange Board of India for an initial public offering. The proposed listing underscores continued appetite among Indian industrial companies to tap public markets for growth capital, balance-sheet flexibility and brand visibility.

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National Governance & PolicyJust now (07:32 PM IST)

BJP Sought Scrutiny, Not Deletion of Names, Karnataka MLA Says

A Karnataka BJP MLA has said the party’s demand was for scrutiny of voter rolls, not the deletion of names, amid allegations of illegal enrolment in Belagavi. He claimed that a large number of Bangladeshis and Rohingyas were added as voters at the insistence of local Congress leaders, escalating a politically charged dispute over electoral integrity.

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Macro Economy & Fiscal PolicyJust now (03:21 PM IST)

Global Bond Sell-Off Deepens as Inflation Fears and Debt Loads Push Yields to Multi-Year Highs

World bond markets are under renewed pressure as investors demand higher returns to hold government debt, driving borrowing costs to levels not seen in years. The move reflects a broader reassessment of inflation risks, fiscal sustainability and the likelihood that central banks may eventually need to step in to preserve market stability.

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National Governance & PolicyJust now (03:00 PM IST)

Amarinder Singh Raja Warring Meets Rahul Gandhi, Resigns as Punjab Congress Chief

Amarinder Singh Raja Warring has resigned as president of the Punjab Congress after meeting Rahul Gandhi in New Delhi, in a move that underscores the deepening internal churn within the party’s state unit. The development comes at a sensitive political moment, with Assembly elections only months away and the Congress under pressure to restore organisational discipline and electoral momentum in Punjab.

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National Governance & PolicyJust now (09:29 AM IST)

BJP Sweeps Six of Seven Rajasthan Mayoral Contests as Congress Alleges Irregularities

The Bharatiya Janata Party secured six of seven mayoral posts in Rajasthan, winning in Alwar, Udaipur, Pali and Ajmer, while its candidates were elected unopposed in Bharatpur and Bhilwara. Congress managed only one consolation win in Bikaner, but the opposition party has questioned the conduct of the contests and alleged irregularities.

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National Governance & PolicyJust now (05:31 AM IST)

BJP Accuses Congress of Double Standards Over Karnataka Paper Leak Allegations

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Thursday accused the Congress of selective outrage and political double standards after raising questions over an alleged paper leak in Karnataka’s Veterinary Officers Recruitment Examination held in January. BJP MP and spokesperson Sambit Patra said the opposition party had been quick to target the Centre on exam integrity while remaining silent on alleged irregularities in a Congress-ruled state. The charge has sharpened the political contest around recruitment transparency, a sensitive issue in a state where competitive examinations carry high stakes for job seekers.

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National Governance & PolicyJust now (03:34 PM IST)

KTR Challenges Revanth to Order Parallel Probe Into Both Families’ Assets

Bharat Rashtra Samithi working president K. T. Rama Rao has escalated his attack on Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy by daring him to order an investigation into the assets of both families, sharpening the political confrontation over corruption allegations and personal integrity. The challenge is designed to shift the burden back onto the ruling Congress, while turning the debate into a test of transparency, credibility and political nerve.

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India Sports & CricketJust now (03:45 PM IST)

Beast Mode, Invincible Force, Kavya and El Nino Set the Tone as India Cricket’s New Battle Lines Emerge

A fresh wave of high-intensity cricket narratives is reshaping the India sports conversation, with “Beast Mode,” “Invincible Force,” “Kavya,” and “El Nino” emerging as the defining labels around a fast-moving contest. The language reflects more than branding: it signals a sport increasingly driven by identity, momentum, and the pressure to perform under a national spotlight.

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National Governance & PolicyJust now (11:17 AM IST)

Kharge Pushes Pre-SIR Rolls, Ballot Voting as INDIA Bloc Seeks Electoral Reform

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge has used the INDIA bloc’s latest meeting to press for pre-SIR electoral rolls and a return to ballot-based voting in future elections, framing the demand as a test of transparency, accountability, and voter inclusion. The intervention signals a sharper opposition campaign on electoral process reform, with the bloc seeking to widen scrutiny of voter lists and the mechanics of polling ahead of coming contests.

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National Governance & PolicyJust now (04:20 AM IST)

Congress Announces Candidates for Two Graduate MLC Seats in Telangana

The Congress has named its candidates for two Graduate Member of Legislative Council seats, setting the stage for a closely watched contest in Telangana’s upper-house elections. The move underscores the party’s effort to consolidate support among educated voters and strengthen its organisational footprint in a politically significant segment of the state.

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Banking, Fintech & InsuranceJust now (01:56 AM IST)

Finance Ministry to Meet Bank Chiefs on Monday Ahead of Three-Day Strike

The Finance Ministry will meet heads of public sector and regional rural banks on Monday to assess contingency plans and ensure continuity of banking services ahead of a three-day strike called by the United Forum of Bank Unions. The proposed work stoppage, scheduled for September 28, is expected to disrupt customer-facing and back-end banking operations over a five-day window, including the surrounding weekend.

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Enterprise Tech, Cloud & AIJust now (01:14 AM IST)

MeitY to Launch IndiaAI Centre of Excellence on Wednesday, Marking a New Push in National AI Capacity

The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology will launch the IndiaAI Centre of Excellence in Artificial Intelligence on Wednesday, a move that underscores New Delhi’s intent to deepen domestic AI capability through a structured public innovation platform. A major accompanying milestone is the announcement of CAIK’s first cohort of 15 start-ups, signaling an early effort to connect policy, research, and entrepreneurship in a fast-moving sector.

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National Governance & PolicyJust now (12:10 AM IST)

DK Shivakumar Dismisses Kumaraswamy’s Allegations as a 'Pack of Lies'

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar has rejected allegations levelled by Janata Dal (Secular) leader H.D. Kumaraswamy, calling them a “pack of lies” and accusing him of political distortion. The exchange underscores the continuing friction between the Congress and JD(S) in Karnataka’s volatile political landscape, where personal attacks often mirror deeper contestations over power and credibility.

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National Governance & PolicyJust now (10:46 PM IST)

Rahul Gandhi Says Modi Told Him, 'When We Go, You Will Come' as Congress Escalates Attack on Election Chief

At a Congress Working Committee meeting, Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi sharpened his attack on the government and the Election Commission, saying Prime Minister Narendra Modi had once told him, 'When we go, you will come.' Gandhi also argued that Congress must resist both inside Parliament and on the streets, while insisting that Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar should resign. The remarks signal a more confrontational phase in the party's response to the political and institutional battles ahead.

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Markets, IPOs & WealthJust now (08:43 PM IST)

Transport Corp Approves Rs 150 Crore Buyback at 11% Premium, Signals China Push

Transport Corporation’s board has approved a Rs 150 crore share buyback, offering to repurchase 15.62 lakh equity shares at an 11% premium to the prevailing price. The company is pairing the capital return move with plans to establish a new subsidiary in China, underscoring a dual strategy of shareholder support and international logistics expansion.

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National Governance & PolicyJust now (05:56 PM IST)

Congress-Run States Move to Draft Action Plan Against RSS Influence in Education

Congress-ruled states are preparing a coordinated action plan to counter what party leaders describe as the RSS agenda in school and higher education policy. The move follows a meeting in New Delhi between Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, senior leader Rahul Gandhi, chief ministers and education ministers, where leaders were urged to prioritise student-centric governance and resist ideological interference in classrooms.

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Banking, Fintech & InsuranceJust now (07:55 AM IST)

How Borrowers Can Trim Personal Loan EMI Pressure Over Time

Indian borrowers facing rising monthly obligations are increasingly looking for practical ways to ease personal loan EMI pressure without derailing long-term financial stability. The most effective levers remain disciplined tenure selection, selective prepayments, tighter borrowing habits and regular EMI scenario checks before taking on fresh debt.

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