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Voting Rights Must Be Protected, Transparency Essential in Election Commission: H K Patil
October 25, 2026
Thiruvananthapuram, Oct 25: AICC observer H K Patil has called for greater transparency in the functioning of the Election Commission of India (ECI), stressing that concerns raised over the Special
Special Story
After SC Order, Andhra SEC Faces a High-Stakes Test of Neutrality
By Gopavajhala Diwakar The Andhra Pradesh State Election Commission (SEC) is facing a major test of neutrality and transparency following the Supreme Court’s intervention in the ongoing urban local body election process. The controversy arose after the opposition YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) alleged attacks, intimidation and obstruction of its candidates during the nomination process. The Supreme Court’s directions have placed
International News
Sri Lanka repatriates 40 Iranian sailors after providing medical care
October 26, 2026
Colombo, Oct 26 Sri Lanka repatriated 40 Iranian sailors after rescuing them from a distressed vessel off its southern coast
In their words: Left-leaning leaders in Americas welcome Lula’s victory in Brazil
October 26, 2026
Brasilia, Oct 26 (AP) The Leaders across the Americas congratulated Brazilian President-elect Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on social media
Shares fall in Asia after decline on Wall Street, oil prices fall more than 1%
October 26, 2026
Tokyo, Oct 26 (AP) Shares were mostly lower Monday in Asia and oil prices fell after rising last week to
Bolsonaro calls for Brazil election results to be ‘annulled’ after loss to Lula
October 26, 2026
Rio de Janeiro, Oct 26 (AP) Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, a vocal critic of President Donald Trump,
National News
Ties with India to remain strong regardless of Israel poll results: Political analyst
October 26, 2026
Tel Aviv/New Delhi, Oct 26 Strong ties between India and Israel are likely to remain unaffected by the outcome of
PM Modi greets people on Valmiki Jayanti
October 26, 2026
New Delhi, Oct 26 Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday greeted citizens on Valmiki Jayanti and said Maharishi Valmiki’s invaluable
SC-CASES
October 26, 2026
Important cases listed in the Supreme Court on Monday, October 26. SC to hear a plea related to the 2021
NEWS SCHEDULE
October 26, 2026
National Schedule for October 26, Monday: NATIONAL **** Political developments and party briefings*** LEGAL SUPREME COURT ****Plea related to the
Regional News
Jharkhand: Newly married couple die by self-immolation
October 25, 2026
Odia poet Ashutosh Parida conferred 47th Sarala Puraskar
October 25, 2026
Arunachal Guv stresses communication, discipline for youth leaders
October 25, 2026
Jharkhand man held for killing wife, burying body inside house
October 25, 2026
Senco Gold to acquire 68pc stake in August Jewellery for Rs 68 crore
October 25, 2026
MP: Seven buses gutted in fire at Bhopal bus terminal; no injuries
October 25, 2026
Business News
Rupee falls 5 paise to 94.98 against US dollar in early trade
October 26, 2026
Mumbai, Oct 26 The rupee traded in a narrow range and fell 5 paise to 94.98 against the US dollar
Stock markets decline in early trade; Sensex drops over 500 points
October 26, 2026
Mumbai, Oct 26 Benchmark equity indices Sensex and Nifty fell in early trade on Monday amid elevated crude oil prices
India, Rotterdam port authorities engaged to digitalise cargo processes: Piyush Goyal
October 25, 2026
Rotterdam, Oct 25 Indian and Rotterdam port authorities are working to digitalise processes in India to speed up cargo evacuation
Sonowal to pitch India’s shipbuilding opportunity to Korean industry
October 25, 2026
New Delhi, Oct 25 Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal on Sunday began his four-day visit to
Sports
Kishan ruled out of 3rd T20I against NZ as precautionary measure
October 26, 2026
Kishan ruled out of 3rd T20I against NZ as precautionary measure
October 26, 2026
