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National Governance & Policy 07 Oct 2026, 08:20 PM IST

West Bengal CEO Says Eligible Deleted Voters Can Restore Names Through Form 6

The West Bengal Chief Electoral Officer has said voters whose names were deleted from the rolls, but who remain eligible, can seek restoration by applying through Form 6. The CEO office has also placed the ASDD list online so citizens can check whether their names were affected, as the move draws political criticism from the Trinamool Congress.

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India Sports & Cricket07 Oct 2026, 04:35 PM IST

Sammy Praises Hope’s Leadership as West Indies Seek Stability and Direction

Former West Indies captain Darren Sammy has offered a strong endorsement of Shai Hope’s leadership qualities, describing the wicketkeeper-batter as a composed and credible figure capable of guiding the side through a crucial phase. His remarks come at a time when West Indies cricket continues to search for consistency, identity and long-term stability across formats.

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World Politics & Diplomacy07 Oct 2026, 04:14 PM IST

Israeli Settlers Assault AFP Photographer as West Bank Violence Spikes

An AFP photographer was beaten by Israeli settlers while covering violence in the occupied West Bank, according to reports from the scene and international media accounts. The attack, carried out as soldiers reportedly watched, underscores the growing danger faced by journalists and the broader escalation of settler-related violence in the territory.

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India Sports & Cricket07 Oct 2026, 03:52 PM IST

Morkel Urges Balance Between Continuity and Exposure as India Begin T20I Series Against West Indies

India’s team management must strike a careful balance between preserving continuity and offering opportunities to emerging players in the first T20I against the West Indies, according to bowling coach Morne Morkel. He said the challenge lies in maintaining a settled core while ensuring promising youngsters such as Vaibhav Sooryavanshi gain valuable exposure around the senior setup, even if they do not immediately break into the playing XI.

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Frontier AI & Machine Learning07 Oct 2026, 12:20 PM IST

Seagate and Western Digital Slide as Toshiba’s AI Storage Push Rekindles Competition Fears

Shares of Seagate Technology and Western Digital fell after reports suggested Toshiba is preparing a larger hard-disk drive push to meet rising demand tied to artificial intelligence infrastructure. The move has revived investor concern that a more aggressive supply response could pressure pricing and margins across the already concentrated storage market.

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World Politics & Diplomacy07 Oct 2026, 11:59 AM IST

Israeli Settlers Beat AFP Photographer as West Bank Violence Spreads

An AFP photographer was beaten by Israeli settlers while covering violence in the occupied West Bank, underscoring the growing danger faced by journalists documenting escalating attacks on Palestinians during the olive harvest. The incident, reported by multiple outlets including The Washington Post and The Guardian, comes amid a broader surge in settler violence and mounting concern over the conduct of Israeli forces nearby.

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National Governance & Policy07 Oct 2026, 04:10 AM IST

Bypolls Conclude in Five Assembly Seats and One Lok Sabha Constituency Amid High Turnout, Complaints in West Bengal

Bypolls were held across five Assembly constituencies and one Lok Sabha seat on a day marked by uneven turnout, allegations of intimidation, and a sharp political dispute in West Bengal. Madurantakam recorded the highest participation at 86%, while the state’s Chief Electoral Officer said 97 official complaints were received on polling day, prompting the Congress to demand cancellation of the bypolls in the state.

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National Governance & Policy07 Oct 2026, 03:38 AM IST

Cabinet Clears Five Bengaluru Commissionerates, Drawing Caution From Former Police Chiefs

The Union Cabinet has approved the creation of five police commissionerates for Bengaluru, a major administrative overhaul aimed at sharpening urban policing in one of India’s fastest-growing cities. Former senior police officers, however, have warned that a civic model cannot be transplanted wholesale into law enforcement, arguing that crime patterns, traffic control and emergency response do not neatly align with municipal boundaries.

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National Governance & Policy06 Oct 2026, 02:02 PM IST

West Bengal Bypolls Set for High-Stakes Showdown in Nandigram and Rejinagar

West Bengal’s October 6 bypolls are shaping into a closely watched contest in two politically charged seats, with Nandigram pitting the BJP against Congress and Rejinagar setting up a direct fight between the BJP and the Trinamool Congress. The outcome will be read not only as a local verdict but also as a measure of party strength ahead of the next phase of state politics.

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National Governance & Policy06 Oct 2026, 11:51 AM IST

Byelection Tensions Rise as AJUP Chief Humayun Kabir Is Arrested; Bengal Congress Flags EVM and Intimidation Concerns in Nandigram

Polling-day tensions escalated sharply on Tuesday as AJUP chief Humayun Kabir was arrested amid a charged byelection atmosphere, while the Bengal Congress alleged irregularities involving EVMs and voter intimidation in Nandigram. Separately, in Tamil Nadu’s Dharapuram town, polling agents of TVK were seen displaying the party symbol alongside portraits of party president and Chief Minister Vijay near a booth, an apparent breach of Election Commission rules that could invite scrutiny.

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National Governance & Policy06 Oct 2026, 09:55 AM IST

19,000 West Bengal Voters Face By-Poll Disenfranchisement as Election Appeals Stall in Tribunals

Nearly 19,000 voters in West Bengal are set to miss the upcoming bypolls because their appeals remain pending before election tribunals, underscoring a widening administrative bottleneck in the state’s electoral dispute system. Of the 19 Appellate Tribunals created by the Election Commission in March, only 16 are currently functional after three retired judges resigned over operational concerns, leaving their posts vacant.

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