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Congress' Jairam Ramesh calls Gyanesh Kumar a 'weapon of mass destruction' for electoral rolls

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh called the Chief Election Commissioner a "weapon of mass destruction" for electoral rolls. Opposition parties submitted a notice seeking the removal of Gyanesh Kumar from his position. This demand stems from alleged "proved misbehaviour" and "partisan asymmetry" in enforcing the Model Code. The Monsoon session of…

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Ex-CEC Quraishi bats for making right to vote a fundamental right

Former CEC S Y Quraishi advocates for the right to vote as a fundamental right. He questions why the right not to vote is constitutional but voting is not. Congress MP Jairam Ramesh also supports elevating voting rights to a fundamental status. This move aims to protect against voter suppression…

The Economic Times

No pressure from UPA govt during my tenure as CEC: S Y Quraishi

Former Chief Election Commissioner S Y Quraishi stated no government pressure was faced. He noted the Election Commission's strong image prevented any such approaches. Election dates were kept secret, even from intelligence agencies. The government learned of election announcements during press conferences. Quraishi has no information suggesting the situation has…

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When Manmohan Singh told then-CEC Quraishi- 'I will commit suicide'

Former CEC SY Quraishi recounts Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's profound respect for the Election Commission. Singh expressed deep anguish over ministerial loose talk concerning the poll watchdog's functioning. He emphasized the Election Commission's vital role as the soul of democracy. The former Prime Minister offered to commit suicide if the…

The Economic Times

California Wants To Regulate Fun Tires

California is trying to regulate tire rolling resistance to reduce statewide fuel consumption, and it could limit enthusiast tire choices.

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BJP top leadership discusses organisational appointments

The BJP's Central Election Committee met at the Prime Minister's residence to finalize Maharashtra MLC candidates, review organizational preparedness, and discuss pending appointments. Key discussions included forming the Uttar Pradesh team ahead of assembly elections and potential cabinet expansions in Assam and West Bengal.

The Economic Times

ENPO accuses Nagaland govt of 'attempting to dilute' FNTA pact, convenes key meeting

The Eastern Nagaland Peoples' Organisation has accused the Nagaland government of altering key provisions of the Frontier Nagaland Territorial Authority agreement. The organisation stated the government has taken a 'U-turn' on commitments made during negotiations. It urged the state government to pass the FNTA Bill without dilution. The ENPO will…

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India's cooking fuel shortage is driving up California's gas prices

India's cooking gas shortage, driven by the Strait of Hormuz closure, forces refiners to cut alkylate production. This directly impacts California's gasoline supply, as alkylates are crucial for its unique blend, leading to higher prices for motorists already facing a global fuel crisis.

The Economic Times

PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi invited for ICC board meeting, IPL final in Ahmedabad

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Mohsin Naqvi, who is also the interior minister, has received an invitation to attend the upcoming International Cricket Council (ICC) Board meeting and the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 final, both scheduled to take place in Ahmedabad later this month, Geo TV reported.

The Economic Times

California’s jet fuel supply drops to three-year low as Middle East turmoil squeezes global oil market

Industry analysts say fuel price surge could lead to canceled flight routes that could snarl travelers’ plans

The Guardian - US

Fuel shortages from the Iran war have spread to Europe, but the pain is hitting California and the West Coast as well—and help is years away

California’s refinery closures near Los Angeles and San Francisco are occurring just as the Iran war limits global supply.

Fortune

The leadership issue may be settled, but Your Party’s struggle for electoral relevance has only just begun

Infighting has decimated the party’s supporter base, leaving Jeremy Corbyn with an uphill battle to unite the left

The Guardian - UK

Your Party under Corbyn to work with Greens on ‘coordinated left-flank offensive’

Former Labour leader says time for ‘real work’ to begin as his candidates take 14 of 24 available places on executive committee

The Guardian - UK

Jeremy Corbyn to be Your Party’s parliamentary leader as Zarah Sultana loses out

The contest has served as a battle between co-founders Jeremy Corbyn and Zarah Sultana

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The Guardian - UK

Zero hour: Corbyn and Sultana duke it out in battle for the soul of Your Party

After eight months of rows and rifts, results of leadership election offering ‘fundamentally differing visions’ are due

The Guardian - UK

GMB union in fresh turmoil over claims by senior female leaders

Exclusive: union facing claim for unfair dismissal from one of two women who complained of bullying and harassment

The Guardian - US

‘The biggest transformation in a century’: how California remade itself as a clean energy powerhouse

The Golden State’s clean energy use hit new highs in 2025. As the Trump administration abandons US climate initiatives, can California fill the void?

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"When culture is allowed to move freely, people discover that their common ground is far wider than the borders that divide them": Level 42's Mark King, Jools Holland and Dame Evelyn Glennie join alliance to remove barriers to UK-EU touring

Barriers include rising costs and lengthy visa processes

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The Independent UK

Businesses claim offering school children work experience is ‘too time consuming’

CEC is calling on schools and employers to sign up to its new approach to work experience to help give young people more choice

Evening Standard

Offering work experience ‘too time consuming’, some businesses claim

Businesses polled by The Careers & Enterprise Company said making it easier to work with schools would make them more likely to offer work experience.

Newslaundry

Haryana’s bulldozer bias: Years after SC Aravalli order, not a single govt building razed

This June, the Haryana government carried out a massive anti-encroachment drive in the ecologically fragile Aravallis. But when the dust settled, a pattern emerged.

The Guardian - UK

Your Party sets out constitution plans including new year leadership contest

Exclusive: Proposals will bring ‘democratic revolution’ and transform ‘post-Labour left’ into formal political force, say organisers

Newslaundry

CEC Gyanesh Kumar’s defence on Bihar’s ‘0’ house numbers not convincing

Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar at a press conference dismissed allegations against the Election Commission of India (ECI) and asked Rahul Gandhi to submit his complaints in a sworn affidavit within seven days or apologise to the nation.

The Guardian - AU

Northern Beaches hospital agrees settlement after claims newborn left with lifelong disabilities

Exclusive: Child was born via emergency caesarean at 25 weeks after mother says hospital initially failed to diagnose her appendicitis, court documents show

Newslaundry

Assam official blows whistle on illegal mining in Kaziranga, fears state ‘action’ and ‘mafia’

Nearly five months after an anonymous government official flagged rampant illegal mining near Kaziranga National Park, the Supreme Court’s Central Empowered Committee has asked the DGP and chief secretary to ensure the 2019 ban on such activities is complied with.

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