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SC gives split opinions on referring to larger bench pleas against 2023 law appointing CEC, ECsThe Supreme Court of India addressed the constitutional validity of the Chief Election Commissioner Act, 2023. The law excludes the Chief J...23 Sep, 2026, 10.39 PM IST- Gyanesh Kumar’s journey to CEC post: From Article 370 & Ram Mandir trust to key Centre roles and CEC post; why his 19-month tenure is now under fresh scrutinyGyanesh Kumar SIR controversy: The tenure of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar has come under increased scrutiny after an Indian Ex...23 Sep, 2026, 09.13 PM IST
- 'Gyaneshgate': Congress attacks CEC, says all his actions enjoy Modi, Shah's supportCongress' Jairam Ramesh called reports of internal differences in the Election Commission over the Special Intensive Revision exercise as "...23 Sep, 2026, 06.01 PM IST
- SIR row brings past Election Commission differences back into focusDifferences among election commissioners have resurfaced regarding the handling of electoral matters in India. Previously, Ashok Lavasa exp...23 Sep, 2026, 05.29 PM IST
- Gyanesh Kumar CEC controversy explained: What's the report that has rocked ECI, what Congress and BJP saying, and Election Commission’s clarificationGyanesh Kumar CEC Row: A report on internal objections within the Election Commission has triggered a political row involving CEC Gyanesh K...23 Sep, 2026, 05.06 PM IST
- SC requests CJI to explore possibility of permanent 5-judge bench for cases involving constitutional issuesSC has raised concerns about the delay in resolving references to larger benches. Justices Dipankar Datta and Satish Chandra Sharma highlig...23 Sep, 2026, 04.48 PM IST
- Mamata Banerjee demands fresh Bengal elections amid EC SIR dissent row; calls for CEC's arrestMamata Banerjee has called for the arrest of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar regarding alleged electoral misconduct. She claims t...23 Sep, 2026, 04.34 PM IST
- BJP's Sambit Patra slams Opposition amid Election Commission SIR dissent row; hails democracyBJP MP Sambit Patra defended the Election Commission amid the SIR row, saying correspondence among the three Election Commissioners on 14 o...23 Sep, 2026, 04.19 PM IST
- Election Commission pushes back on dissent reports, says all SIR decisions were unanimousThe Election Commission has rejected suggestions of a split within the poll body over the nationwide Special Intensive Revision of electora...23 Sep, 2026, 02.15 PM IST
- ‘Vote chori’ is treason, Rahul Gandhi says; Opposition targets EC over SIR reportRahul Gandhi has accused the BJP, RSS, and Election Commission of treason regarding electoral roll manipulations. Allegations arose after r...23 Sep, 2026, 02.03 PM IST
- Derek O'Brien calls for revival of motion seeking CEC Gyanesh Kumar's removalTrinamool Congress leader Derek O’Brien on Wednesday called for action on a Rajya Sabha motion seeking the removal of Chief Election Commis...23 Sep, 2026, 01.57 PM IST
- Election Commissioners flagged issues but poll body unanimous on SIR decisions: OfficialsElection Commissioners Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi raised alarms regarding the integrity of the voter roll cleanup. They pointed o...23 Sep, 2026, 01.05 PM IST
- Form 6 changes 'illegal', differences within EC 'very serious': Former CEC O P RawatO P Rawat, former Chief Election Commissioner, has expressed serious concerns about changes to the statutory voter registration Form 6. He ...23 Sep, 2026, 12.09 PM IST
- 'Majority not with Gyanesh Kumar': Kapil Sibal demands suspension of CEC, halt to SIR processRajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal has raised concerns about Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar's support within the Election Commission. He...23 Sep, 2026, 10.41 AM IST
- NCPI appoints seven former TMC MPs among 27 national office-bearersNationalist Citizens Party of India has recently appointed 27 new national office-bearers, including seven former TMC MPs. This organizatio...23 Sep, 2026, 09.28 AM IST
- Tata Trusts dispute: Who is Amogh Kaloti, the Maharashtra Charity Commissioner handling key cases?One judge, multiple Tata Trusts cases and a dispute gripping corporate India — meet Amogh Kaloti, the low-profile Maharashtra Charity Commi...18 Sep, 2026, 06.08 PM IST
- Over 15,000 security personnel to be deployed for September 28 Village Committee elections in Tripura’s tribal areasOver fifteen thousand security personnel will be deployed for Tripura's Village Committee elections. Seventy-four companies of CAPF and ten...15 Sep, 2026, 05.57 PM IST
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