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INDIA Bloc Intensifies Protest Against CEC Gyanesh Kumar Over Voter List Revision

The political controversy surrounding Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar has intensified as opposition parties demand his resignation over alleged irregularities in the revision of electoral rolls. The INDIA bloc has continued its protests in Delhi, accusing the Election Commission of failing to ensure transparency in the electoral process. The dispute has triggered political confrontations, police

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Aakar Patel on SIR Test: Missing Papers Raise Questions Over Electoral Roll Verification

Writer and columnist Aakar Patel has shared his experience with the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process, highlighting the difficulties surrounding document verification and electoral-roll checks. His column, published on September 17, 2026, describes how he appeared for an SIR hearing after receiving a notice asking him to attend the verification process. According to Patel’s account,

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Gold Prices Ease as Strong Dollar and Rising US Yields Weigh

Gold Slips on Tuesday Gold prices edged lower on October 6 as a stronger US dollar and rising Treasury yields put pressure on the precious metal. Spot gold fell about 0.3% to $4,127.87 an ounce, while US gold futures were largely unchanged at around $4,155.30. Stronger Dollar Pressures Bullion The dollar remained firm against major

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India-US Trade Talks Hit a Plateau as Both Sides Struggle to Find Common Ground

India and the United States appear to have reached a difficult stage in their long-running trade negotiations, with Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman saying there is now limited room for further concessions from either side. Speaking in New Delhi on October 5, Sitharaman described the negotiations as hard-fought and said moving beyond the current position could

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Delhi Protest Against CEC Gyanesh Kumar: Hundreds Detained at Jantar Mantar

A protest against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and the Election Commission’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls was held in Delhi on Friday, October 2. Protesters Gather in Central Delhi Opposition leaders, political workers, student groups and civil society activists gathered around Jantar Mantar and nearby areas. Protesters were seeking Kumar’s resignation and

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US visa bond rules showing India exempt while nationals of listed countries face deposits up to $20,000

US Visa Bond: India Exempt as 50 Countries Face Up to $20,000 Deposit

The United States has introduced a visa bond requirement for nationals of a specified group of countries applying for certain B1/B2 visitor visas. Under the latest U.S. Department of State update, eligible applicants from countries on the list may be required to post a bond of $10,000, $15,000 or $20,000 before a visa can be

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Election Commission special drive to enrol left-out and new voters after SIR

EC Orders Special Drive to Enrol Left-Out and New Voters After SIR

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has directed election authorities in states and Union Territories where the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls has been completed to launch a special drive to identify and enrol eligible voters who were left out of the electoral rolls. The initiative will also focus on young and first-time

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Donald Trump and G7 leaders as Europe agrees to release diesel and oil reserves

Trump Pushes Europe to Release Diesel Reserves as G7 Agrees on 100 Million-Barrel Fuel Release

The Group of Seven (G7) nations have agreed to coordinate the release of up to 100 million barrels of diesel, crude oil and other fuel products from emergency reserves, in a major move aimed at easing pressure on global energy markets and addressing soaring fuel prices. The decision followed growing pressure from U.S. President Donald

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CJP Mumbai Protest on October 2: Abhijeet Dipke Challenges Fadnavis Over CEC Demands

The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has announced a protest in Mumbai on October 2, demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke has also challenged Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis over restrictions surrounding the planned demonstration at Shivaji Park. The protest is scheduled for Gandhi Jayanti and is part of

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Rahul Gandhi Questions EC Over Changes to Voter Registration Form 6

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has questioned the Election Commission of India (ECI) over changes made to the online Form 6, which is used by new voters to apply for inclusion in electoral rolls. In a post on X on October 1, Gandhi asked which official at the Election Commission instructed Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) to

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