New Delhi, September 23, 2026: The Election Commission of India said Wednesday that its decisions over the past year, including those concerning the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, were unanimous. The statement followed an Indian Express investigation reporting that two members of the three-person commission had repeatedly raised objections to steps taken in its name. The poll panel said written notes, technical suggestions and differing vi

Kolkata, September 23, 2026: Former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee demanded fresh Assembly elections in the state on Wednesday and called for the arrest of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. She alleged that the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls and the conduct of the 2026 election had favoured the BJP. These are Banerjee’s allegations; a link between the revision and the election result has not been established.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi accused the BJP, RSS and Election Commission of involvement in “vote chori” on Wednesday, calling the alleged practice a direct attack on the Constitution. His remarks followed an Indian Express investigation reporting that two election commissioners had repeatedly questioned decisions connected to the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. In a post on X, the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha described the all

CM Revanth Reddy invited Prince Rahim Aga Khan V to the Telangana Global Summit scheduled for December 7–9 at Future City. Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has invited Prince Rahim Aga Khan V to attend the Telangana Global Summit, strengthening the state government’s outreach to global development organisations and international partners. The invitation was extended during

The Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Hyderabad has led to notices being issued to several high-profile personalities from films, sports and business over discrepancies in voter records. The Election Commission’s exercise is aimed at verifying and updating electoral details, while hearings remain underway for affected voters. Mahesh Babu, Rajamouli and Other Prominent Names Receive Notices

Raghav Chadha’s voter registration became the focus of a political dispute in New Delhi. AAP questioned his post-draft entry in Rajinder Nagar, while Chadha said he followed Election Commission procedures and available remedies. Raghav Chadha’s Delhi Voter Entry Triggers Political Row BJP Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha’s name has appeared on Delhi’s electoral roll days after it was removed from Punjab’s draft list, triggering a fresh confrontation betw

Raghav Chadha alleged that he was wrongly marked “shifted” in Punjab’s draft voter roll. AAP denied state government involvement and questioned his Punjab residence, while Chadha said he was using the claims-and-objections process. BJP Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha has alleged political vendetta after his voter registration in Mohali was classified as “shifted” during the Special Intensive Revision of Punjab’s

US President Donald Trump claimed Washington had near-total control of the Strait of Hormuz in a Truth Social post reported Wednesday, September 2, 2026. The remarks came from Washington amid renewed US strikes, Iranian retaliation and rising concerns over shipping and global oil supplies. US President Donald Trump has claimed that the United States has “almost total control” of the Strait of Hormuz as the military co

US forces struck two Iranian launchers near the Strait of Hormuz before Iran retaliated against American military sites in Jordan. US-Iran conflict resumes after month-long military lull Direct fighting between the United States and Iran resumed on Sunday after a pause of nearly one month, renewing concerns about a wider Middle East escalation and disruption to global energy supplies. US forces struck two launchers operated by Iran’s Is

Washington, DC: The US is pressing allies and China to support President Donald Trump’s intensified economic campaign aimed at isolating Iran. The United States has stepped up pressure on its allies and China to support President Donald Trump’s new economic campaign against Iran, as Washington prepares additional measures designed to deepen Tehran’s financial isolation. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said countries maintaining economic links wit

U.S. President Donald Trump said no talks are under way or scheduled with Iran, while Tehran insisted the Strait of Hormuz remains closed to shipping, exposing a widening gap after a ceasefire expired. Iranian officials said the strategic waterway would stay shut until Washington met conditions linked to an interim agreement signed in June. Trump Rules Out Talks With Iran Trump’s statement reduced expectations of an immediate diplomatic breakthro

Donald Trump is weighing a possible compromise with Iran as negotiations move closer to reopening the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz. Disagreements over Iranian control and transit fees remain key obstacles as economic, military and political pressure builds on Washington. US President Donald Trump is facing a difficult diplomatic choice as Washington and Tehran move closer to a potential agreement aimed at restoring commercial shipping through the Strait

A student opened fire at Debsirin Nonthaburi School near Bangkok, killing a teacher and injuring four others before dying by suicide. Police evacuated the campus and launched an investigation as authorities worked to determine the motive behind the attack. Thailand School Shooting Leaves Teacher Dead Near Bangkok A deadly shooting at a school in Thailand’s Nonthaburi province left a teacher dead and four other people injured on Friday after

India backs Prambanan Temple restoration in Indonesia Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the Prambanan Temple complex in Yogyakarta has placed fresh global attention on one of Indonesia’s most important Hindu heritage sites. Modi visited the UNESCO World Heritage monument with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, and offered prayers at the ancient temple dedicated to the Trimurti — Shi

Iran Drone Swarm Claim Raises New Air Warfare Concerns A US pilot’s reported account of a jellyfish-like Iranian drone swarm before an F-15E crash has raised questions about Iran’s drone warfare capabilities. Officials have not confirmed the exact cause of the crash, but the claim has sparked fresh debate on the future of air combat. Iran’s ‘Jellyfish’ Drone Swarm Claim Raises Questions After US F-15E Jet Crash