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The Election Commission ordered officials to re-enrol voters after 13 crore names disappeared from draft electoral rolls. Instructions issued on September 29 and October 1 require staff to visit homes and fix these errors. The Commission must now explain why so many young people missed out on their voting rights.
Karnataka police got a court warrant to search BJP leader Motkar Srinivas’s office in Ballari on Monday. The case involves a complaint about his attempt to remove 7,561 voters from the electoral roll. "No legal action should be taken against our workers," said former chief minister BS Yediyurappa regarding this.
Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut on Monday called CEC Gyanesh Kumar an "enemy of the country" and said he had "gone underground." Opposition MPs plan to march to the Election Commission office on Tuesday. They allege the poll panel helped the BJP during recent elections in three Indian states.
SRFTI students continued their academic boycott on Monday, demanding better security after a protest by the Bangiya Hindu Jagaran Mancha. Students said the boycott would continue until they got security assurances. The institute said it remains deeply concerned about the incidents that occurred on Sunday, October 4, and is acting.
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray will join protesting MPSC aspirants in Pune on Tuesday (October 6, 2026). He said, "Tomorrow, I will go and sit with the students participating in the MPSC agitation in Pune." Students want the commission chairman removed and better transparency in how the body works.
The Trump administration used $20 million in taxpayer funds for ads praising Donald Trump. On August 7, Trump met advisers to discuss campaign strategy, but he asked aide Natalie Harp to show videos featuring himself instead. Critics now question why government money paid for these ads that highlight his personal record.
A municipal fire tender was allegedly used to clean the bungalow of former Gujarat minister Bachu Khabad in Dahod district. Officials said they recalled the vehicle once they learned its purpose. The civic body later recovered a fine of Rs 2,750 from the MLA after the incident drew sharp criticism.
Delhi Police denied ordering officers to remove name tags during Jantar Mantar protests. DCP Sachin Sharma said, "There are no instructions from the police side to avoid wearing name tags." He explained that badges likely fell off during crowd control. Personnel must wear them to ensure accountability while on duty.
Job aspirants held a protest march in Patna on Monday, seeking the withdrawal of the sub-inspector mains examination cancellation. The Bihar Police Subordinate Services Commission cancelled the 1,799 posts recruitment on September 23. Protester Raunak Kumar said, "Our demand is that the recruitment process be resumed immediately and dates be announced."
The Cockroach Janta Party called for nationwide protests on October 10 despite possible arrests of its leaders. Leader Ashutosh Ranka said, "There is no fear about it." The party started these demonstrations after police detained 110 people in Delhi. They vowed that government crackdowns will not stop their movement.
The Supreme Court on Monday (October 5) refused an ex parte order to suspend Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. The bench sought responses from the Election Commission regarding allegations about electoral roll revisions. The court said, "If tny violation, we will undo," while questioning who would conduct elections.
The US Federal Aviation Administration will assess India’s aviation safety oversight from November 16-20. The DGCA started intensive inspections of airlines to ensure they meet international standards. India currently holds Category 1 status, which allows local carriers to operate flights to the US. Officials said serious observations were found during checks.