1. 14 Objections, No Clear Answers: Questions Mount Over ECI
Two Election Commissioners Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi reportedly raised 14 formal objections concerning voter additions and deletions, electoral databases and IT systems. The Indian Express investigation suggests some major decisions were taken without their knowledge, while their objections received no clear resolution. The revelations have sparked concerns about the Election Commission’s internal accountability.
2. Rahul Gandhi Speaks to Parents of Deceased IIT Bombay Student, Assures Support
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi spoke to the parents of deceased IIT Bombay student Sahil Wakode via video call on Thursday. During the nearly 17-minute conversation, Gandhi assured Ravindra and Sonali Wakode that he would support them in their efforts to seek justice for their son, party sources said.
3. PM Modi Says BJP Will Never Deviate From Path of Service
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said service remains central to the BJP’s governance and values. Addressing participants of the Seva Sankalp Yatra via video conference, Modi said the party’s conduct should reflect service regardless of how much political power it gains. The yatra marks his 76th birthday and 25 years in public life.
4. Jairam Ramesh Flags Goa Voter Deletions, Cites 8 Emails to ECI
Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Thursday cited an Indian Express report claiming that Goa’s Chief Electoral Officer wrote to the Election Commission eight times in seven days seeking restoration of 97 voters whom local officials had found eligible. The report said the rollback facility was not enabled before the final electoral roll was published.
5. Nine Killed, 20 Rescued After Bus Catches Fire on Yamuna Expressway
Nine passengers were killed after a bus travelling from Delhi to Mahoba caught fire on the Yamuna Expressway in Greater Noida, officials said. Twenty passengers were rescued safely. The incident occurred near the 33-km milestone in the Jewar police station area on the intervening night of Wednesday and Thursday.
6. Girl Allegedly Harassed in Public in Bihar’s Samastipur, Four Arrested
Four people were arrested after a girl was allegedly harassed in public in Bihar’s Samastipur district, police said. The incident came to light after a purported video showing three to four people behaving indecently with the girl went viral on social media.
7. Rahul Gandhi to Hold Press Conference on ‘Vote Chori’ and Constitution
Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi is scheduled to address a press conference at 4 pm on Thursday, amid his allegations over the Election Commission and electoral roll revision. Gandhi had earlier accused the BJP, RSS and EC of “treason” over alleged irregularities in the electoral process.
8. Akhilesh Yadav’s ‘PDA Rath’ Draws Large Crowd in Raebareli
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav’s ‘PDA Rath’ was greeted by a large gathering of party workers and supporters in Raebareli on Thursday. The convoy was temporarily slowed by the crowd as Yadav greeted supporters. The visit is part of the SP’s outreach ahead of the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections
9. MHA Asks States, UTs to Intensify Action Against Human Trafficking
The Ministry of Home Affairs has asked states and Union Territories to strengthen efforts against human trafficking by effectively using the new criminal laws and technology. The advisory calls for stronger Anti-Human Trafficking Units, digital evidence, action against organised networks and broader victim-identification protocols covering all genders and vulnerable industries.
10. Judge Orders Trump Administration to Restore White House Access for CNN, MS NOW, Politico
A US federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to immediately restore White House press passes for CNN, MS NOW and Politico, blocking enforcement of the ban for 14 days. Judge Tim Kelly said the restrictions were likely unconstitutional and raised concerns over First Amendment and due process protections.
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