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National Governance & Policy Just now (05:03 AM IST)

Ex-Home Secretary Urges Opposition to Boycott Polls Until Gyanesh Kumar Resigns as CEC Row Deepens

A fresh political flashpoint has emerged over the Election Commission of India after a former Home Secretary urged the Opposition to boycott elections until Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar resigns. The intervention comes as the Congress Working Committee is set to meet today, September 29, to discuss what it has described as internal differences within the poll body.

By RDU Global Wire6 min read
World Politics & Diplomacy11h ago

Trump Rejects Iranian Offer to Reopen Strait of Hormuz, Raising Fears of Wider Conflict and Energy Shock

US President Donald Trump has rejected an Iranian proposal to restore commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz within seven days, dismissing Tehran's offer as unacceptable despite mounting economic pressure from the waterway's effective closure. The decision deepens uncertainty over a conflict that has already disrupted one of the world's most critical energy chokepoints, rattled oil and gas markets, and increased the likelihood of renewed military escalation.

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Energy, Power & CleanTech2h ago

Annpurna Devi Accuses Jharkhand Government of Opposing Mines Law to Shield Coal Theft

Union Minister Annpurna Devi launched a sharp attack on the Hemant Soren government, alleging that its opposition to the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Act is aimed at enabling coal theft and protecting arbitrary state-level levies. She said the amendment would bring uniform taxation, attract investment and create jobs, while the Jharkhand government called the law a "black Bill" that undermines the state's rights over its minerals.

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National Governance & Policy2h ago

Kumaraswamy Urges Election Commission to Reveal Truth Behind Reported Internal Differences

Union Minister and JD(S) leader H.D. Kumaraswamy has called on the Election Commission of India to publicly clarify reports of discord among its top leadership, saying the institution must protect its credibility by placing the facts before the people. His remarks came amid Congress protests alleging that Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar had taken several unilateral decisions despite objections from the other two Election Commissioners.

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National Governance & Policy3h ago

K.C. Venugopal Demands Removal of CEC Gyanesh Kumar After Jiji Thomson's BJP Revelation

AICC general secretary K.C. Venugopal has called former Chief Secretary Jiji Thomson's disclosure about Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar "extremely serious," alleging it exposes partisan conduct at the highest level of India's election machinery. Venugopal demanded Kumar's immediate removal, accusing him of undermining democracy and benefiting from BJP support while in service and after elevation to the top election post.

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National Governance & Policy6h ago

Mamata Backs Opposition Unity Over Demand to Remove CEC Gyanesh Kumar

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Saturday signaled support for a broader Opposition front against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, saying she would back any party that raises a common cause for the people regardless of political colour. Her remarks came as the INDIA bloc prepares to meet in New Delhi on September 30 amid escalating tensions over the Election Commission and the special intensive revision exercise in West Bengal.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance6h ago

Government Says New UPI Merchant Fee Won't Hit Consumers as India Moves to Protect Digital Payments Growth

Government sources on Thursday said the proposed 0.4% merchant discount rate on certain UPI transactions above Rs 2,000 will be borne by merchants, not consumers, and will not flow into government coffers. The move, effective October 15, is aimed at building a sustainable revenue model for the digital payments ecosystem while keeping person-to-person UPI transfers free and shielding most small merchants from the charge.

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World Politics & DiplomacyJust now (06:45 AM IST)

Alabama Teens to Get Custom TikTok Alternative After $100M Settlement

In a landmark settlement, TikTok agrees to pay Alabama $100 million, paving the way for a tailored social media platform aimed at addressing teen addiction concerns. The deal marks a significant shift in how social media companies engage with youth and their mental health.

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National Governance & Policy1h ago

CBN Rajasthan Seizes Nearly Four Tons of Smuggled Goods

The Rajasthan unit of the Central Bureau of Narcotics (CBN) has confiscated approximately four tons of smuggled materials during extensive enforcement operations across the state. This action is part of a broader campaign aimed at tightening the grip on illegal smuggling and supply chains in the region.

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National Governance & Policy1h ago

Foundation Laid for Rs 108 Crore Four-Lane Overbridge Between Guntur and Nambur

The foundation stone for a Rs 108 crore four-lane overbridge connecting Guntur and Nambur was laid, marking a significant step towards alleviating regional traffic pressure and enhancing connectivity. This project is expected to facilitate local commuting while boosting economic activities and urban expansion.

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National Governance & Policy2h ago

Tamil Nadu orders Rs 50 daily food allowance for 24,264 Chennai sanitation workers

The Tamil Nadu government has ordered a daily food allowance of Rs 50 for 24,264 conservancy workers of the Greater Chennai Corporation, replacing the meals currently supplied to them. The move follows a worker survey in which about 92% said they preferred cash support over the existing food scheme, citing persistent complaints over meal quality and delivery.

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Startups & Venture Capital3h ago

IIT Madras-backed Unicorn India Ventures raises Rs 450 crore in first close, targets Rs 1,000 crore deep-tech fund by December

IIT Madras, its Research Park and Unicorn India Ventures have announced a first close of Rs 450 crore for a Rs 1,000 crore fund aimed at advanced technology startups, with the final close expected by December 2026. The fund has already deployed nearly Rs 55 crore across four deep-tech startups as it sharpens its focus on sectors seen as strategically important to India's industrial and national security ambitions.

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New Delhi(1)Gyanesh Kumar(1)Election Commission of India(1)