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Good news for senior citizens: Centre releases Rs 78 crore for their welfare schemes
In a piece of good news for senior citizens in the country, the Centre on Wednesday released Rs 77.98 crore in grant-in-aid for 755 projects under its senior citizens' welfare scheme for the quarter ending September 30, 2026, the Social Justice and Empowerment Ministry said on Wednesday. Furthermore, the ministry said it has released funds under the Integrated Programme for Senior Citizens (IPSrC), a component of the Atal Vayo Abhyuday Yojana (AVYAY), for the financial year 2026-27.
Cockroach Janta Party extends support to INDIA bloc's November 1 rally against CEC Gyanesh Kumar
The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) on Wednesday supported INDIA bloc’s November 1 rally demanding Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation, accusing the poll body’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise of undermining electoral democracy and raising concerns over the exclusion of eligible voters. Saying “Gyanu must go”, the party said the CEC had lost the trust required to oversee free and fair elections and called for the Election Commission’s credibility and independence to be restored.
India's draft lab animal rules: Why a closer look may be needed
The government has proposed new rules governing the use of animals in laboratories across India. The draft, released on October 6, includes some welcome ideas, such as replacing animals with alternative methods wherever possible and reducing the pain and suffering caused by experiments. But several provisions raise serious questions about animal welfare, the sourcing of laboratory animals and the independence of the safeguards meant to protect them.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh calls for 'zero tolerance' for terror-sponsoring nations in talks with Hegseth
In a significant development, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth on Wednesday reviewed the progress of a 10-year India-US defence framework pact that seeks to drive strategic convergence in critical technologies, information sharing, and co-production of military hardware. During his wide-ranging talks with Hegseth at Cebu in the Philippines, Rajnath stressed that the global community must maintain an "uncompromising, zero-tolerance approach" towards nations that support, train, or fund terrorist organisations, according to an Indian readout.
Delhi SIR row Supreme Court questions Form 6 requirement for existing voters, seeks EC response in two weeks
In the Delhi electoral roll matter, the Supreme Court on Wednesday questioned why voters already included in the 2026 electoral roll are being required to fill out Form 6—a form intended exclusively for first-time voters. The Supreme Court has directed the Commission to file a response within two weeks. Approximately 4.3 million (43 lakh) names have been removed from the draft electoral roll, either because they were missing or because the individuals were relocated elsewhere.
NEET-PG counselling: Candidates struggle to join online as colleges remain unreachable
Candidates who have secured postgraduate medical seats through NEET-PG counselling 2026 are encountering challenges with the online joining procedure. Numerous reports indicate that the contact information for nodal officers is either incorrect or inaccessible, leading to heightened communication concerns. Institutions such as Vardhman Mahavir Medical College and University College of Medical Sciences have received numerous complaints.
ED arrests Delhi-based agent in 'donkey route' case linked to Indians deported from US
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Tuesday said it has arrested a Delhi-based ticketing agent in connection with the 'donkey route' case involving Indians deported from the United States in February 2025. The accused, identified as Tarun Khosla, was arrested on October 23 under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002. A special PMLA court has remanded him to ED custody until October 30.
Rahul Gandhi invokes Lord Shiva ahead of Supreme Court's SIR hearing: 'Satyam Shivam Sundaram'
Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday shared an image featuring three horizontal white markings and a vertical red streak, symbolising Lord Shiva, alongside the Sanskrit phrase “Satyam Shivam Sundaram” (सत्यम् शिवम् सुन्दरम्). The post comes amid his ongoing confrontation with the Election Commission of India (ECI) over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.
PETA India opposes draft changes to animal experiment rules, warns of increased cruelty
The Central government is proposing changes to the rules governing experiments on animals and has released a draft of the proposed amendments. The provisions outlined in the draft have raised concerns among animal rights activists. While cosmetic testing on animals is currently banned in India, the proposed changes could potentially open the door to such testing.
All SIR orders unanimous, no changes made to Form 6: EC tells Supreme Court on plea against CEC Gyanesh Kumar
The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Monday (October 26) rejected allegations of unilateral decision-making by Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar, saying the Supreme Court that the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls was undertaken in accordance with the law and the three orders on its roll-out were approved unanimously by the poll body's three members.
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