Opposition leaders criticized the rejection of their impeachment notices against the Chief Election Commissioner, alleging it “strangles” the constitutional mechanism. Senior Congress leader Abhishek Manu Singhvi argued that presiding officers exceeded their scope by conducting “mini trials” instead of a prima-facie assessment. The opposition vows to pursue legal avenues, asserting that democracy is impeached when
David Miller’s decision to refuse a single in the final over of the IPL 2026 match against Gujarat Titans cost Delhi Capitals a potential win. Despite an injured hand, Miller’s late surge brought them close, but his final act left fans questioning his judgment as they lost by one run.
Nashik police have arrested six IT firm employees, including one accused of sexual exploitation under a false marriage promise. Five others face charges of sexual harassment and religious insult against women colleagues over four years. A special investigation team is probing nine registered cases, with an HR official also named as a suspect.
AI firm Anthropic has developed a powerful tool, Claude Mythos Preview, capable of finding complex software flaws. Due to its potential misuse, the company is withholding public access, instead partnering with tech giants like Apple, Google, and Microsoft through Project Glasswing. This initiative aims to leverage the AI’s capabilities to identify and patch critical vulnerabilities,
A heated exchange erupted during a high-level election review meeting when a senior observer challenged the Chief Election Commissioner. The observer was subsequently removed, with the EC citing professional incompetence for failing to provide basic details about polling booths. The meeting also addressed vulnerable booths and assured facilities at polling stations.
Aditya Dhar’s ‘Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge’ continues its record-breaking spree, crossing Rs 1,000 crore net in India and achieving a worldwide gross of Rs 1,653.67 crore. Despite a slight dip on its 21st day, the film has secured a spot in the top 10 highest-grossing films globally for 2026, marking a significant international triumph for
Jos Buttler achieved a significant milestone, hitting his 600th six in T20 cricket. He joined an elite group of players with this achievement. Gujarat Titans secured a thrilling one-run victory over Delhi Capitals. KL Rahul’s strong performance for Delhi was not enough to secure the win. The match saw impressive batting displays from both sides.
Solicitor General Tushar Mehta criticized the Supreme Court’s past rulings on temple priest appointments, arguing they wrongly classified a religious decision as secular. He urged a review of jurisprudence, emphasizing state non-interference in religious matters and advocating for legislative control over social and religious reforms.
Hyderabad’s old city residents seeking voter list assistance encountered sanitation workers instead of trained officials. These workers, appointed due to staff shortages, lacked the necessary skills for the pre-SIR mapping exercise. They were equipped with smartphones to record voter details. Officials stated this is a temporary measure and replacements are expected soon.
The BJP has not nominated any Muslim candidates in the Bengal elections, a departure from previous polls despite a significant Muslim membership. Party leaders cited ‘winnability’ as the primary criterion for candidate selection, suggesting a disconnect between the BJP’s platform and Muslim voting patterns. In contrast, Congress, TMC, and the Left Front have fielded a
