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Sun, 27 September 2026 Read as newspaper →
- ECI simplifies voter registration process during Special Intensive Revision (SIR) to enhance electoral inclusivity
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has streamlined the voter registration process during SIR by eliminating mandatory personal hearings for 'unmapped' or 'l
- ECI's Form 6 amendment sparks governance and electoral integrity debate
Congress alleges Election Commission illegally amended Form 6 to create hurdles for Gen Z voters, raising constitutional and governance concerns about electoral
- ECI's governance crisis over electoral roll revisions raises constitutional and transparency concerns
The Election Commission of India faces mounting criticism over its Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process, with allegations of opacity, internal dissent, and
- ECI's unanimous clarification on internal dissent reinforces institutional credibility amid electoral governance concerns
The Election Commission of India (ECI) issued a unanimous clarification reaffirming collective decision-making after reports of internal dissent, addressing con
- ED probes Uttarakhand recruitment scam, implicating former CM Harish Rawat
Former Uttarakhand CM Harish Rawat appeared before ED in a money-laundering probe related to alleged irregularities in the 2016 UKSSSC VPDO recruitment exam, hi
- Election Commissioners' dissent highlights governance challenges in electoral processes
Election Commissioners Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi flagged anomalies in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process, including unauthorized changes to
- Frequent CBSE leadership changes highlight governance challenges in education administration
IAS officer Mandeep K Bhandari appointed as third CBSE chairperson in four months amid controversies over the On-Screen Marking (OSM) system, reflecting instabi
- India's UNGA address highlights multilateral diplomacy and maritime security concerns
EAM Jaishankar addressed the 81st UNGA session, emphasizing India's multilateral engagements and launching a shipping safety group with Liberia to address attac
- Opposition protests against CEC Gyanesh Kumar highlight electoral governance and voter rights concerns
Multiple opposition groups demand CEC Gyanesh Kumar's resignation over alleged mass wrongful deletions during Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral roll
- Political protests against CEC raise electoral governance and institutional integrity concerns
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray backed Cockroach Janta Party's nationwide protest demand for CEC Gyanesh Kumar's resignation, highlighting growing oppo
- Prashant Kishor's Jan Suraaj Party considers Delhi expansion after Bihar bypoll victory
Prashant Kishor's Jan Suraaj Party, following its Bankipur bypoll victory in Bihar, is considering expansion to Delhi, marking its first major organizational mo
Sat, 26 September 2026 Read as newspaper →
- AFSPA extended in Manipur amid ongoing violence, highlighting governance and security challenges
The Centre has extended Manipur's 'disturbed area' status under AFSPA for six more months due to persistent violence, underscoring ongoing security and governan
- Congress protests against ECI raise governance and electoral integrity concerns
Congress launched nationwide protests demanding resignation of CEC Gyanesh Kumar, alleging ECI's compromised integrity in electoral roll revisions, highlighting
- Frequent CBSE leadership changes highlight governance challenges in education administration
IAS officer Mandeep Bhandari appointed as third CBSE chairperson in four months, reflecting instability in education governance amid the On-Screen Marking contr
- Madras HC dismisses PIL on bypoll cost recovery, highlights legislative domain in electoral reforms
Madras High Court dismissed a PIL seeking to recover bypoll costs from MLAs who resign voluntarily, emphasizing that such electoral reforms fall under legislati
- NDA allies seek ECI clarification on internal dissent, raising electoral governance concerns
NDA allies including LJP(RV), RLM, and TDP have urged the Election Commission of India to address reports of internal dissent over 14 decisions, highlighting in
- NIPUN Bharat Mission's literacy gains highlight need for sustained foundational education focus beyond Grade 2
While NIPUN Bharat Mission has improved foundational literacy rates, experts argue for extending support through Grade 5 to ensure authentic literacy that enabl
- UP Defence Industrial Corridor boosts indigenous manufacturing and strategic deterrence
Union Home Minister Amit Shah highlighted Uttar Pradesh's growing defence manufacturing capabilities, including BrahMos missiles and AK-203 rifles, as part of t
- Uttarakhand electoral roll revision raises governance and voter rights concerns
95,000 voters in Uttarakhand were marked 'ineligible' and auto-generated Form 7 applications for deletion due to unresolved logical discrepancies during Special
- WEF survey highlights India's resilient economic growth and policy stability amid global uncertainties
A WEF survey reveals 74% of economists expect strong growth in India, driven by resilient domestic demand and stable policies, positioning India as a global eco
Fri, 25 September 2026 Read as newspaper →
- Allahabad University VC's reappointment raises governance and higher education policy questions
Prof. Sangita Srivastava becomes first woman VC of a central university to secure second term, amid controversies over fee hikes and administrative decisions, h
- Bank strike prompts advance salary disbursement to Central government employees, testing governance mechanisms
The Finance Ministry ordered early payment of September salaries and pensions to Central government employees on September 25, preempting disruptions from a thr
- CJP's demands from ECI highlight governance challenges in electoral processes
The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has demanded the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, halting of polls, and repeal of a 2023 law, raising c
- ECI defends decision-making process amid criticism, citing Article 324 and electoral reforms
The Election Commission of India (ECI) defended its decision-making process and digital security protocols amid criticism, emphasizing its constitutional mandat
- ECI's internal dissent controversies highlight institutional governance challenges in electoral processes
The Election Commission of India faces scrutiny over reported internal dissent among members regarding key decisions, raising questions about institutional inte
- Electoral roll exclusion in Goa raises governance and constitutional rights concerns
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor criticized the Election Commission after reports revealed 97 eligible voters in Goa were excluded from the final electoral roll despi
- Opposition alleges electoral governance failures amid ECI internal dissent reports
Rahul Gandhi demands CEC Gyanesh Kumar's resignation citing electoral irregularities, while reports reveal internal dissent within ECI over 14 decisions, raisin
- Rahul Gandhi's allegations against ECI raise governance and constitutional concerns
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi accused the Election Commission of India (ECI) of 'vote chori' (vote theft) and constitutional violations, demanding the resignatio
- Supreme Court critiques urban planning failures in Gurugram, highlights governance gaps in infrastructure development
The Supreme Court contrasted Gurugram's infrastructure collapse during rains with Greater Noida's long-term planning, while examining Karnataka's Premium FAR sc
- Supreme Court PIL seeks legal framework for police media briefings on accused persons
A Supreme Court PIL challenges the unregulated practice of circulating arrested persons' images, highlighting constitutional concerns under Article 21 and the n
- Systemic governance failures in urban infrastructure highlight need for accountability reforms
Recurring civic infrastructure collapses across Indian cities expose systemic governance failures, bureaucratic collusion, and weak enforcement, demanding urgen
Thu, 24 September 2026 Read as newspaper →
- BRICS Summit 2026: India's Multilateral Balancing Act in a Polarized World
The 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi showcased India's diplomatic balancing between Western alliances and Eurasian partnerships, achieving consensus despite geopo
- Cyclone 'Arnab' preparedness tests disaster management governance in Odisha and Andhra Pradesh
Educational institutions in multiple districts of Odisha and Andhra Pradesh remain closed as Cyclone 'Arnab' approaches, highlighting systemic disaster prepared
- Delhi's student housing crisis highlights urban governance and regulatory gaps
Recurring infrastructure disasters in Delhi's student accommodations expose systemic failures in enforcing building safety norms, necessitating urgent reforms i
- ECI dissent controversy highlights governance challenges in electoral processes
The Election Commission of India faces scrutiny over reported internal dissent on 14 decisions, raising questions about institutional decision-making processes
- ECI internal rift over electoral roll revision raises governance and transparency concerns
Reports of internal dissent within the Election Commission regarding Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls highlight institutional challenges in m
- ECI's electoral roll revision sparks governance and transparency concerns amid opposition allegations
Opposition parties question Election Commission of India's credibility after reports reveal internal dissent over Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process, alle
- ERONET software controversy highlights electoral roll governance challenges in SIR exercise
The Election Commission's ERONET software has flagged 17.6 million voters for 'logical discrepancies' during Special Intensive Revision (SIR), sparking concerns
- Former CEC Quraishi declares Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls illegal, raising constitutional and governance concerns
Former Chief Election Commissioner S.Y. Quraishi termed the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls as illegal, citing procedural violations
- FSSAI's crackdown on e-commerce platforms highlights food safety governance gaps
FSSAI initiated penal action against Amazon, Swiggy, BigBasket, Flipkart, and Zepto for food safety violations, signaling stricter enforcement of the FSS Act 20
- Government maintains paddy procurement target despite lower acreage, signaling food security confidence
Despite reduced paddy acreage due to rainfall deficits, the Centre has set an unchanged procurement target of 71.95 million tonnes for KMS 2026-27, reflecting c
- India-China bilateral relations: Chinese envoy emphasizes 'dual-track approach' amid border tensions
Chinese Ambassador Xu Feihong highlighted a 'dual-track approach' to India-China relations, stressing peaceful coexistence and border tranquility, following Xi
- Odisha textbook errors probe reveals governance failures in SCERT's quality control mechanisms
An RTI-revealed probe report exposed systemic flaws in Odisha's textbook preparation process, where 1,731 errors were found due to overlapping roles of writers
- Rahul Gandhi alleges Election Commission misconduct, raising governance and constitutional concerns
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi accused the Election Commission of 'vote chori' (vote theft) and constitutional violations following reports of internal dissent, h
Wed, 23 September 2026 Read as newspaper →
- 8th Central Pay Commission's stakeholder consultations highlight governance and fiscal policy implications
The 8th Central Pay Commission (CPC) will conduct stakeholder consultations in Mumbai and Bengaluru to gather inputs for revising central government employee sa
- AfD's electoral gains in Germany highlight far-right resurgence and governance challenges
The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) secured 38.2% votes in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania state elections, marking its second major victory this month, w
- Battle of Haifa's centenary highlights colonial military history and India-Israel diplomatic ties
The 1918 Battle of Haifa, where Indian cavalry regiments fought under British command, has evolved into a complex symbol of colonial military history, postcolon
- BJP MLA's moral policing remarks spark governance and social justice debate
BJP MLA Shreyasi Singh's controversial remarks justifying 'decent moral policing' in Bihar's Jamui harassment case triggered political backlash, highlighting go
- Cyclone 'Arnab' preparedness highlights disaster management governance in Odisha and Andhra Pradesh
A deep depression over Bay of Bengal is approaching north Andhra Pradesh-south Odisha coasts, testing disaster response systems with heavy rainfall alerts and e
- Debate on Uttar Pradesh's division into four states revives federalism and governance questions
Uttar Pradesh Cabinet Minister Om Prakash Rajbhar revived the decades-old proposal to divide UP into four states, citing administrative efficiency and regional