Telangana BJP begins preparations for MLC elections

State BJP president N Ramchander Rao on Wednesday reviewed the party's preparations for the upcoming graduates MLC constituency and five municipal corporation elections. He instructed leaders to build a strong action plan. Ramchander said, "Politics is not merely about elections and votes, but doing selfless service for the society."

CJP to take up issue of ECI reforms as CEC Gyanesh Kumar faces flak

The Cockroach Janta Party said on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, that it will take up Election Commission reforms. This move followed reports of dissent among commissioners. CJP spokesperson Saurav Das said, "Nothing is going to work because the Election Commission of India is compromised." The party cancelled its Thursday programmes.

Dalit youth found dead inside police station in UP, family says he was tortured, hanging staged

A Dalit youth was found dead inside the Patti police station in Pratapgarh on Monday. Police booked officers and the girl's family for murder after the youth died while being questioned. The family said he was tortured and the hanging was staged. Two police officers got suspended for negligence.

'Arrest CEC': Mamata Banerjee seeks repoll; alleges EVM hijacking, state-sponsored poll manipulation

Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday demanded the arrest of CEC Gyanesh Kumar over alleged poll manipulation. She said, "My first demand is that he should be arrested and criminal proceedings should be initiated against him." The TMC chief also sought fresh Assembly polls, claiming many legitimate voters got removed from lists.

BJP nominates 14 to Surat Municipal School Board

The state BJP nominated 14 people on Wednesday to run the Surat Municipal School Board. These candidates include party workers and former university members. Over 300 people wanted these spots. The election is on October 9, and candidates need seven votes from the city councillors to win the board seats.

'Still awaited... urgently required': Goa staff sent 8 emails in 7 days, but EC shut out valid voters

Goa’s Chief Electoral Officer sent eight emails in seven days to the Election Commission of India regarding 97 eligible voters. Despite these requests, the names remained missing from the final roll published on February 21. Sanjay Goel said, "The call was theirs," noting that Delhi controlled the software access permissions.

CEC must go, Supreme Court should act, pause SIR: Opposition after Election Commission divide out in open

Opposition parties demanded the removal of CEC Gyanesh Kumar after reports showed internal divides within the Election Commission. On Wednesday, leaders asked the Supreme Court to monitor an investigation into the ECI. Congress leader K C Venugopal said, "We demand Gyanesh Kumar's immediate removal and a Supreme Court-monitored impartial investigation."

Jaishankar meets Rubio on UNGA sidelines, raises concern over Russia sanctions act

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly. He raised India’s concerns regarding the Russia sanctions act. Jaishankar said, “Reiterated India’s interests and concerns with regard to SRIA.” They also discussed the situations in the Gulf and Ukraine.

One Indian killed in attack on ship off Oman; Centre condemns attack

One Indian seafarer died in an attack on the vessel MV Cape Dao off Oman on Wednesday, September 23, 2026. Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal identified the victim as Suraj Yadav. The Centre condemned the attack, saying, “The targeting of commercial shipping, seafarers and civilian infrastructure in the region must end.”

Indian seafarer killed in torpedo attack on MV Cape Dao near Oman

An Indian seafarer named Suraj Yadav died after two torpedoes hit the MV Cape Dao near Oman on Wednesday. The vessel carried 20 Indian nationals among its 28 crew members. Manoj Yadav of the Forward Seamen's Union said, “We are failing in every front to protect seafarer.” Authorities evacuated survivors.

Minister in CEC-EC selection panel fails ‘perception test’, says Justice Datta in split verdict

Supreme Court Justice Dipankar Datta said on September 23, 2026, that including a Union Cabinet Minister in the election panel fails the “perception test.” He noted, “It is not enough for the EC to be independent, it must also appear to be independent.” The judges split on referring the case further.

ECI should give details of decisions taken and whether they had majority backing: former Election Commissioners

Former Election Commissioners said the ECI should disclose details of decisions and whether they had majority backing. This follows reports that Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi recorded objections 14 times. Former CEC S.Y. Quraishi said, "Multi-member commissions should be unanimous and should have majority views." Transparency is now needed.