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Supreme Court to hear plea on CEC Gyanesh Kumar’s exercise of ECI powers

The petition questions whether powers vested in the multi-member Election Commission can be exercised or represented individually by the Chief Election Commissioner and seeks enforcement of the panel’s collective decision-making framework.

Supreme Court takes suo motu cognisance of rising rape cases in Delhi-NCR

Tamil Nadu CM Vijay announces ₹50 lakh reward for Asian Games silver medallist Abhay Singh

Sonam Wangchuk backs Oct 2 CJP protest seeking accountability from Chief Election Commissioner

LSR College to resume classes from Sep 24 after brief online shift

Lady Shri Ram College for Women will resume regular offline classes on Sep 24 after temporarily shifting teaching online following a police encounter near its back gate, with the college continuing coordination with Delhi Police over campus security.

India placed in severely restricted academic freedom category in global report

Scholars at Risk has placed India in the “severely restricted” category for academic freedom, citing restrictions on teaching, research and campus expression alongside growing government influence over higher education.

How BJP-ruled states are marking Modi’s 25 years in public life

Gujarat’s ₹14.05 crore expenditure on a nine-day Vikas Saptah has put a concrete figure on the public spending around Modi-related commemorations, while BJP-led programmes are being organised across several states to mark his 25 years in public life.

SC questions govt over continued litigation against disabled soldiers

Top court cites 2015 Defence Ministry report recommending withdrawal of such cases, says unclear pension rules undermine ex-servicemen’s confidence.

NITI Aayog calls for stronger policy support to boost India’s global trade competitiveness

Diversified exports, stronger domestic capabilities and deeper global value-chain integration needed to help Indian firms compete internationally.

EPFO wage ceiling rises to Rs 25,000 after 12 years, expanding mandatory social security cover

The Union Cabinet has raised the mandatory EPFO wage ceiling from Rs 15,000 to Rs 25,000 a month, a move expected to bring more than 51 lakh additional employees into provident fund, pension and insurance coverage.