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He said former CM M.K. Stalin cannot simply distance himself from the issue and should accept moral responsibility and explain why the officers concerned had not brought the matter to his notice

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Ganesh Chaturthi brings thousands of people together every year and is celebrated with large pandals in many areas. Here are a few images from the grand spectacle in Mumbai.

Across India, demonstrations erupted as citizens rallied for the resignation of chief election commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. In Assam, Congress leaders confronted police barricades and were detained while protesting, even trying to set fire to an effigy of Kumar in criticism of his oversight of electoral rolls. Security in Delhi was bolstered in expectation of similar unrest, reflecting growing political tensions regarding the commission's recent actions.

Hockey India president Dilip Tirkey has filed a police complaint against several officials for misconduct. The complaint includes allegations of criminal breach of trust and theft of personal belongings. This development follows ongoing disputes between Tirkey and secretary general Bhola Nath Singh over administrative issues. The dispute intensified after a controversial jersey color change allegedly made without Tirkey's approval.

Environmental organisations point out that the Collector was 'only carrying out' directives of Supreme Court and High Court

Women wrestlers have challenged the acquittal of former Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh and co-accused Vinod Tomar in the sexual harassment case before the Rouse Avenue court. Special Judge (MP-MLA Cases) Dig Vinay Singh is scheduled to hear the appeal on Saturday.

Abhijeet Dipke, founder of the Cockroach Janta Party, challenges opposition parties to stop participating in rigged elections. He argues that continuing to contest gives legitimacy to flawed electoral processes. Dipke highlights that such participation undermines democracy and fears for political survival. His comments follow multiple instances where election commissioners objected to decisions of the Election Commission. Dipke even proposed a further agitation if his demands regarding election integrity are ignored.

The maiden Durga Puja Adani Preview will comprise eight pujas across Kolkata and each of the eight selected pujas will receive a grant of ₹25 lakh from the Adani Group.

The Working Committee of the Tangkhul Naga Long has blamed the Kuki National Army-Burma and Kuki elements backed by the Myanmar-based People’s Defence Force for the attack at Pilong village, the third such incident along the India-Myanmar border in Kamjong district

In a post on ‘X’, Pinarayi says 'revelations' about objections raised by two Election Commissioners over decisions concerning voter registration, deletion of names and SIR raise 'grave questions' about functioning of Election Commission of India

GVMC clears 102 of 112 fallen trees and finds 12 km of roads damaged; Home Minister Anitha asks officials to coordinate with Odisha on flood flows

Ajit Maity, who is associated with the Mamata Banerjee backed faction of Trinamool Congress, said that his arrest is for political reasons

Is India truly on the path to becoming a global scientific superpower?

Fatemeh Mohitizadeh from Iran experienced disqualification at the Asian Games 2026 during the women's heptathlon due to a footwear protest that occurred during the long jump. Having performed well in the initial four events, she was a strong medal contender. Her sudden removal shifted the competitive landscape, as remaining athletes now hurry to seize valuable podium opportunities in the final heptathlon events.

India is currently grappling with a host of challenges tied to its international relations, fluctuating energy prices, and evolving AI technology. V Anantha Nageswaran, the Chief Economic Adviser, highlighted the critical need to bolster manufacturing and attract foreign investments. He pointed out the ongoing goods trade deficit, urging for more robust policies to enhance capital inflows.

The US Air Force is integrating Collaborative Combat Aircraft into its operational framework, enhancing aerial combat capabilities. This move aims to improve situational awareness and reduce risks to manned platforms in contested environments. The two new aircraft, General Atomics' YFQ-42A and Anduril's YFQ-44A, are currently undergoing testing. Manned-Unmanned Teaming is a key feature, allowing pilots to direct unmanned assets in combat.