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Maharashtra CEO Seeks Greater Powers for Local Officers in SIR

Maharashtra Chief Electoral Officer S. Chokalingam has written to the Election Commission seeking changes in ECINet to give local officers more flexibility in SIR cases.

Supreme Court Suggests Linking Traffic Challan Recovery to Power Bills

The Supreme Court suggested considering linking unpaid traffic challans with electricity bills and discussed other measures to recover pending e-challan fines.

High Court directs delivery of judge’s message to child rape survivor

The Delhi High Court has directed that an encouraging message written by a trial court judge be delivered to a 10-year-old rape survivor, along with Rs 10.50 lakh compensation.

Snowfall in hills, rain spell continues across several Indian states

Weather has changed across several parts of India, with snowfall in the hills of Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand and rain activity likely to continue in different regions.

Telangana CM claims BJP has ‘stolen’ Lord Ram for politics

Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy accused the BJP of “stealing” Lord Ram, drawing a sharp response from Union Minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar.

Supreme Court to hear plea against proposed UPI payment charges today

The Supreme Court will hear a PIL today challenging the proposed 0.4 per cent MDR on certain person-to-merchant UPI payments above Rs 2,000.

PM Modi Mentions 83-Year-Old Purnima Rawat in Mann Ki Baat

Prime Minister Narendra Modi mentioned 83-year-old Purnima Rawat of Mana village in Uttarakhand during the 138th edition of Mann Ki Baat.

Rumours spark unrest at two Punjab universities within 48 hours

Rumours triggered tension at two Punjab university campuses within 48 hours, leading to student protests, police intervention, vandalism and an investigation.

Over 2,000 citizens write to CJI seeking halt to SIR

More than 2,000 citizens have written to the CJI and Supreme Court judges seeking an immediate halt to the SIR process and an independent inquiry into the Election Commission.

Jamshedpur bank heist: Rs 42 lakh cash, 23 kg gold looted

Police have intensified the probe into the Jamshedpur Canara Bank robbery, where criminals fled with about Rs 42 lakh cash and nearly 23 kg gold.

PM Modi says service aims to reach the last person

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the aim of service is not political gain, but reaching the last person, during an interaction under the Seva Sankalp Abhiyan.

Rajiv Arora remanded in alleged Rs 700 crore DGHS scam

Rajiv Kumar alias Rajiv Arora alias Rajiv Rangeela has been sent to four days’ ACB custody in the alleged Rs 700 crore DGHS medical equipment procurement scam.

Ganesh immersion accidents leave youths drowned in Madhya Pradesh, Haryana

Several accidents were reported during Ganesh idol immersion in Madhya Pradesh and Haryana, with youths drowning and rescue teams searching for the missing.

Pressure Mounts for Gyanesh Kumar’s Resignation as CJP Ultimatum Ends

Political pressure has intensified over demands for Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation as the CJP’s 48-hour ultimatum ends on 26 September.

Two minors allegedly raped in Delhi; neighbours accused in both cases

Two separate cases of alleged rape of minor girls have been reported in Delhi, with neighbours accused in both cases. Police have registered cases under the POCSO Act.

Over 95,000 voters marked ineligible in Uttarakhand SIR, Congress questions process

More than 95,000 voters have been marked ineligible during Uttarakhand’s SIR process, prompting Congress to question Form-7 applications and the election office’s procedure.

Ganesh idols immersed nationwide; over 24,000 personnel deployed in Mumbai

Ganesh idols are being immersed across India on Anant Chaturdashi, with more than 24,000 police personnel deployed in Mumbai for security and traffic management.

Heavy rain lashes Odisha, over 8,000 people shifted to safety

Heavy rain is lashing several parts of Odisha under the influence of a deep depression over the Bay of Bengal, with over 8,000 people shifted to safer places.

Opposition Demands CEC Resignation in J&K Assembly, Maharashtra SIR Challenged

Opposition legislators demanded CEC Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation in the J&K Assembly as petitions in the Bombay High Court challenged Maharashtra’s SIR process.

Deep Depression Crosses Andhra-Odisha Coast, Heavy Rain Batters Odisha Districts

A deep depression over the Bay of Bengal has crossed the north Andhra Pradesh and south Odisha coast, bringing heavy to very heavy rain and strong winds.