1. Delhi SIR: Names of Prominent Voters Cleared After Verification
NEW DELHI: (Sep 25) Poll officials said details of most prominent voters who received notices during Delhi’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) have been verified, with their names reserved for inclusion in the final electoral roll. Those issued notices included L K Advani, Jagdeep Dhankhar, S Jaishankar, Rekha Gupta and Arvind Kejriwal.
2. Rahul Gandhi Demands CEC Gyanesh Kumar’s Resignation, BJP Hits Back
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi demanded Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation, accusing him of undermining democracy and calling him “deshdrohi”. The BJP rejected Gandhi’s allegations and criticised his claims regarding the Election Commission and electoral process.
3. Vijay to Launch Campaign for October 6 Tamil Nadu Bypolls
TVK chief and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay is set to launch his campaign for the October 6 bypolls at Maduranthakam near Chennai on Friday. Vijay will campaign amid opposition to the government’s proposed new Secretariat-Assembly complex near Marina Beach and concerns over power cuts. Bypolls will be held in Maduranthakam in Chengalpattu district and Dharapuram in Tiruppur district on October 6.
4. PM Modi Says City-Village Gap Has Narrowed Significantly
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said the gap between cities and villages has significantly narrowed over the past 12 years, with rural infrastructure improving. Interacting with ‘Seva Yatra’ participants, he also highlighted increased self-reliance among women since 2014 and called for continuous reforms and positive social change.
5.Priyanka Gandhi Claims 13 Crore Voters Deleted, Questions SIR Process
WAYANAD: (Sep 25) Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Friday alleged that 13 crore voters had been deleted during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls and claimed evidence of violations was available. The Election Commission has maintained that the revision follows legal procedures.
6.Rajendra Pal Gautam Demands CEC Gyanesh Kumar’s Resignation
Congress leader Rajendra Pal Gautam demanded Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation during a party protest in Lucknow, alleging that the Election Commission had committed “treason”. Congress has been protesting against the CEC over its concerns regarding the electoral-roll revision process.
7.Omar Abdullah Moves Resolution Seeking Full Statehood for J&K
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday moved a resolution in the Legislative Assembly seeking the immediate restoration of full statehood to J&K. The move triggered protests from BJP members over a reference to the 2000 autonomy resolution.
8.Ramdas Athawale Seeks Independent Probe Into IIT Bombay Student’s Death
Union Minister Ramdas Athawale has demanded an independent probe into the death of IIT Bombay student Sahil Wakode, questioning the circumstances surrounding the incident. The Mumbai Crime Branch is investigating the case, while IIT Bombay has also constituted a panel to examine it.
9. Delhi HC Agrees to Hear Plea Against Alleged Deepfake Image
The Delhi High Court has agreed to urgently hear a plea seeking removal of an alleged AI-generated deepfake image of a woman shown alongside PM Narendra Modi during a CJP protest at Jantar Mantar. Delhi Police registered an FIR over the alleged image.
10. Trump, Xi Hold Talks in Washington Amid US-China Tensions
US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping held talks in Washington on Thursday, seeking to stabilise ties despite differences over trade, Taiwan, Iran and artificial intelligence. Trump described the meeting as “great” and stressed the importance of mutual respect and national interests.
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