PoliticsPresident Droupadi Murmu has officially signed the Gujarat Uniform Civil Code Bill 2026 into law, marking a definitive shift in the state's legal framework. The move, which standardizes regulations on marriage, divorce, and inheritance, has ignited a fierce political clash between the ruling BJP and the opposition Congress party.
PoliticsSamajwadi Party MP Dharmendra Yadav has publicly challenged the Election Commission of India, asserting that concerns regarding its procedural integrity and internal decision-making are entirely valid. His remarks follow a pattern of criticism spanning several years, targeting both the commission's constitutional neutrality and its specific electoral rule amendments.
PoliticsProtests erupted across India on Friday as AAP and Congress leaders demanded the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, accusing the commission of overseeing systemic vote theft. Authorities responded by detaining high-profile opposition figures, fueling a deepening confrontation between the government and the INDIA alliance.
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PoliticsUnder the shadow of Section 163 restrictions and a heavy police presence, protesters from the Youth Congress, SFI, and DYFI gathered at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar on Friday. Their demand remains singular: the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar following alleged irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision exercise.
PoliticsEquipped with brooms and waste collection gear, Bharatiya Janata Party workers fanned out across Assam on Friday to observe Mahatma Gandhi’s birth anniversary. The statewide Swachhata Abhiyan saw local cadres target public parks, roads, and monuments, aiming to transform the national sanitation initiative into a consistent grassroots movement.
PoliticsStanding beneath the statue of B.R. Ambedkar, members of the group Gen Next Mumbai launched a counter-protest Friday to challenge the Cockroach Janata Party’s agitation against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. The demonstration signaled a deepening divide over the conduct of national electoral officials and the sanctity of constitutional processes.
PoliticsThousands lined the National Highway on Friday as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay concluded his final campaign push for the Maduranthakam by-election. The roadshow, stretching from Mamandoor to Achirupakkam, showcased the political muscle of the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, even as rising tensions over language policy dominated the discourse.
PoliticsStanding at the Shaheed Sthal in Muzaffarnagar, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami honored the activists who died during the statehood movement. The visit served as a platform to announce a major infrastructure milestone: the federal government has officially cleared the extension of the Ganga Expressway into Haridwar.
PoliticsAcross twenty routes in four states, Seva Yatris traded their travel itinerary for brooms on Friday to launch a coordinated sanitation campaign. By mobilizing local communities in Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh, and Uttar Pradesh, the volunteers aimed to transform the national Swachh Bharat vision into immediate, grassroots action.
PoliticsDeclaring a do-or-die struggle for the nation’s democratic integrity, Congress General Secretary KC Venugopal stated on Friday that opposition leaders are prepared to face mass incarceration. The coalition is escalating its confrontation with the Election Commission, accusing the body of facilitating systemic voter disenfranchisement to benefit the ruling party.
PoliticsAt Bapu Ghat in Langer Houz, Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy and Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla honored Mahatma Gandhi on his 157th birth anniversary. The ceremony transitioned from a traditional floral tribute to the formal inauguration of a new digital museum, marking a modernization of the memorial site.
PoliticsBihar Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary invoked the legacy of Mahatma Gandhi on Friday, framing the state’s current industrial push as the realization of a long-held national dream. Speaking at the second foundation day of Bapu Tower in Patna, he argued that economic prosperity remains the cornerstone of modern nation-building.
PoliticsUnder the shadow of heavy police deployment and prohibitory orders, opposition leaders gathered at Jantar Mantar and Shivaji Park on Friday to demand the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, signaling a deepening confrontation between the INDIA bloc and the nation’s top poll panel over alleged electoral irregularities.
PoliticsThe YSRCP Employees Wing has accused the coalition government of failing to honor election manifesto pledges regarding the Pay Revision Commission. State President N Chandrasekhar Reddy claims the administration’s sluggish pace in appointing the 12th Commission and addressing financial arrears amounts to a betrayal of teachers, pensioners, and civil servants.
PoliticsHeavy police presence surrounds Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj ground as the Cockroach Janta Party prepares to demonstrate against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. The protest, targeting alleged irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision exercise, coincides with restricted rallies held by student and youth groups near Jantar Mantar in New Delhi.
PoliticsNational Conference President Farooq Abdullah leveled a sharp rebuke against the BJP on Friday, accusing the party of seeking to subjugate the people of Jammu and Kashmir. His remarks followed heated legislative opposition to a recent resolution demanding the restoration of statehood, a core pillar of the National Conference platform.
PoliticsThe resignation of Amarinder Singh Raja Warring as Punjab Congress chief has triggered a sharp political confrontation, with state BJP president Kewal Singh Dhillon accusing the opposition party of prioritizing power struggles over public welfare as internal infighting accelerates following the abrupt leadership change.
PoliticsShiv Sena Rajya Sabha MP Milind Deora has formally requested that Prime Minister Narendra Modi award the Ashok Chakra to Captain Smit Machchhar, the Mumbai-born pilot who prevented a mid-air catastrophe during a flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv by subduing an attacker despite suffering severe injuries.
PoliticsTwo hundred harmonica players converged at the Kushabhau Thakre Auditorium in Bhopal on Friday, marking the first time the city has hosted the Indian Harmonica Festival. Inaugurated by Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, the event coincided with the national observances of Gandhi Jayanti and Lal Bahadur Shastri Jayanti.
PoliticsProtesters swarmed Mumbai’s Shivaji Park and Delhi’s Jantar Mantar on Friday, demanding the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. The demonstrations, fueled by allegations of irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision exercise, faced heavy police intervention and strict prohibitory orders across both cities.
PoliticsAs the Congress Party prepares to overhaul its Punjab leadership, outgoing state chief Amarinder Singh Raja Warring has signaled that AICC state in-charge Sachin Pilot likely orchestrated his removal. Warring, who stepped down after a four-year tenure, claims he has already relayed his final assessments directly to Rahul Gandhi.
PoliticsRussian President Vladimir Putin’s public acknowledgement of Narendra Modi’s peace efforts serves as a testament to India’s escalating influence in global affairs. Home Minister Amit Shah framed the endorsement as a source of national pride, noting that the Prime Minister’s emphasis on diplomacy over conflict resonates on the world stage.
PoliticsMaharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis labeled allegations against the Election Commission a "fake narrative" on Friday, asserting that the body has effectively debunked claims of irregularity regarding the Special Intensive Revision process following a recent press conference held by the three Election Commissioners.
PoliticsOpposition leaders in Andhra Pradesh are challenging the ruling coalition’s governance, claiming a so-called Red Book Constitution is being deployed to silence dissent. Speaking on the birth anniversaries of Mahatma Gandhi and Lal Bahadur Shastri, YSRCP representatives argued that the current administration has abandoned democratic ideals in favor of state-led intimidation.
PoliticsActivists from the Cockroach Janata Party and left-wing student unions have launched coordinated demonstrations in Mumbai and Delhi, demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. The protesters allege systematic irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision process, labeling the official’s actions as a betrayal of constitutional duties.
PoliticsGeneral Secretary KC Venugopal has summoned party leadership to the All India Congress Committee headquarters on October 5 to address internal organization. The meeting follows a period of heightened friction between the Congress-led INDIA bloc and the Election Commission regarding the integrity of the national electoral process.
PoliticsTwo Highways Department engineers face suspension after a directional signboard in Thoothukudi district featured Hindi lettering, sparking an immediate political backlash. The incident, which saw Hindi placed prominently alongside Tamil, prompted accusations of state-sanctioned language imposition, forcing authorities to dismantle the display and initiate disciplinary proceedings against the responsible officials.
PoliticsSamajwadi Party leader Akhilesh Yadav confirmed on Friday that his party will maintain its current alliance with Congress for the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections. Speaking in Lucknow, he framed the coalition as a necessary bulwark for democracy and the Constitution, signaling a rigid adherence to the existing INDIA bloc framework.
PoliticsFloral tributes marked the 157th birth anniversary of Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi at Delhi’s Samvidhan Sadan on Friday, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi joined a cross-party assembly of senior officials to honor the Father of the Nation at the site of the former Parliament House.
Politicsहिमाचल प्रदेश के गवर्नर कविंदर गुप्ता ने महात्मा गांधी और लाल बहादुर शास्त्री की जयंती पर उन्हें श्रद्धांजलि अर्पित करते हुए उनके सिद्धांतों को आज की युवा पीढ़ी के लिए अनिवार्य बताया। उन्होंने अहिंसा और सादगी के मूल्यों को राष्ट्रीय मजबूती का आधार करार दिया, जो देश की लोकतांत्रिक विरासत को सुरक्षित रखते हैं।