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Congress Mounts Maharashtra-Wide Protest Over SIR Row, Demands Removal of Gyanesh Kumar

The Maharashtra Congress on Friday staged coordinated protests outside district collectorates across the state, escalating its attack over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) controversy and demanding the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Demonstrations were reported in major centres including Pune, Nagpur, Nashik, Kolhapur, Solapur, Thane, Amravati and Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, underscoring the party’s attempt to turn a procedural dispute into a broader political and institutional issue.

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India Entertainment & Culture1h ago

PM Memorabilia E-Auction 2026 Spotlights Maharashtra's Heritage, Art and Modern Achievements

The 2026 edition of the Prime Minister's memorabilia e-auction is set to feature items reflecting Maharashtra's rich heritage, artistic traditions and contemporary accomplishments, turning the annual sale into a showcase of the state's cultural and public identity. The initiative underscores how the auction has evolved beyond collectibles into a platform that links remembrance, public service and regional pride.

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India Sports & Cricket12h ago

India outlast Iran 37-34 to seal record-extending fourth Asian Games women's kabaddi gold

India defended their Asian Games women's kabaddi crown with a tense 37-34 victory over Iran in the final on Saturday, exploiting a persistent weakness on Iran's left flank to secure a record-extending fourth gold. The win preserved India's unbeaten run in the event at the Asian Games, with the only interruption to their dominance coming in 2018 when Iran beat them in the Jakarta final.

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Aviation, Shipping & LogisticsSept 26, 2026

Tragic Explosion in Maharashtra Claims Four Lives, Injures Five

A devastating explosion in Yavatmal district, Maharashtra, has left four dead and five injured after a metal container carrying gelatin sticks detonated. The incident, linked to an air cylinder explosion near a tractor, raises concerns over safety protocols in blasting operations.

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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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Pune(1)Nagpur(1)Maharashtra(1)Gyanesh Kumar(1)Election Commission of India(1)Congress(1)