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INDIA bloc holds symbolic ‘public impeachment’ of CEC Gyanesh Kumar on six charges
A political coalition staged a symbolic public impeachment of the Chief Election Commissioner, alleging six charges including alliance with the ruling party and alleged manipulations in voter lists. The event raises questions about the independence of electoral institutions, process integrity, and accountability mechanisms in India.
London police arrest 139 people outside U.S. Embassy for supporting banned pro-Palestinian group
London police arrested 139 protesters outside the U.S. Embassy in support of the banned Palestine Action, with authorities cautioning on ongoing arrests as the protest continues. The ban on Palestine Action in the U.K. criminalizes membership or support for the group, with significant legal restrictions and penalties.
IOA’s election Code of Conduct bars criticism of ‘private life’ of candidates, publicity
IOA and NSF Code of Conduct for elections to Athletes’ Commission and SOMs bars criticism of private life and restricts publicity, mandating neutrality; elections scheduled in early November are conducted online with 12 candidates for the Athletes’ Commission and 80 SOMs eligible voters.
Madras High Court Advocates Association challenges 1965 Union Cabinet decision to continue English as common language for Supreme Court and all High Courts
MHAA filed a PIL challenging the 1965 Cabinet decision that English remain the common language for Supreme Court and High Courts, arguing it violates constitutional rights and aims to strengthen use of regional languages. Case ongoing before Madras High Court; linked to language policy and official language debates.
Supreme Court revives tax probe against ex-CJI’s sons over ’10 property deal
The Supreme Court has revived a tax probe involving the sons of a former Chief Justice over a property deal, indicating ongoing legal scrutiny into possible proceeds and enforcement actions.
Three Kuki men were killed in Manipur gunfire as Meitei and Naga groups protested against the SoO pact with Kuki-Zo armed groups, signaling ongoing ethnic tensions and potential shifts in security arrangements in Manipur.
We did not buy peace; we established peace in J&K: L-G Manoj Sinha on UT Foundation Day
J&K Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha asserts that Article 370 abrogation established peace in UT,with a zero-tolerance approach to terror, narco-terrorism and stone-pelting, claiming significant security gains and renewed public participation since 2020.
Rajasthan IPS officer removed after ACB probe ordered against IAS husband
An IAS officer and an IPS officer are under investigation by the ACB in Rajasthan for alleged abuse of official position and undue benefits tied to villa purchases by a private firm; both officers are on APO. The case centers on potential conflicts of interest and governance integrity within senior civil service posts.
Stage set for polling in 92 urban local bodies in Andhra Pradesh | LIVE
Stage is set for polling in 92 urban local bodies in Andhra Pradesh on Nov 1, with security measures and prior deferrals due to nominations-related violence; EC and state authorities plan elections across 13 Corporations and 79 municipalities/nagar panchayats.
