The Congress-led Opposition's protests are against the SIR exercise and demand for the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over alleged irregularities in the voters' roll revision.
Congress held protests across the country as the Opposition stepped up demands over alleged dissent within poll panel; Bihar Congress workers face water cannons
Jantar Mantar news live updates: Protesters seeking the arrest and resignation of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar were reportedly detained by the Delhi Police during a protest at Jantar Mantar on Friday. TMC MP Mahua Moitra also joined the demonstration in the national capital.
Calling for immediate halt to SIR exercise, APCC vice-president Kolanukonda Shivaji says courts should take suo motu cognisance of the ‘vote theft’ and order a judicial inquiry to establish facts and fix responsibility
The Standing Instruction Report (SIR) received unanimous approval across twelve states, according to sources. The Chief Election Commissioner and both Election Commissioners also concurred with the decision.
Union cabinet minister Chirag Paswan asks Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar to clear doubts over EC, SIR
A petition has been filed in the Supreme Court demanding criminal prosecution of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over alleged statutory breaches related to the SIR, while two Election Commissioners have reportedly raised objections. The filing also calls for a Special Investigation Team probe into the SIR decisions.
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Rahul Gandhi accused Kumar of overriding concerns within the Election Commission and offered him the chance to become an "approver", or government witness, if an investigation is launched into the alleged irregularities.
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has posted the official answer key for the 2026 Stenography examination on its website. Candidates may submit objections to the key until September 26, 2026.
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The rapid-fire developments unfolded on a day when the Election Commission allotted new names and symbols to the two rival TMC factions after freezing the party's traditional name and ‘flower and grass’ symbol.
The Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC) announced recruitment for 12,405 Assistant Teacher positions, with online registration opening on September 16, 2026. Candidates must complete a One Time Registration before applying, and detailed eligibility information is available on the commission’s website.
Uttar Pradesh Congress president Ajay Rai wrote to Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on September 14, 2026, seeking a one‑time concession for TGT and PGT recruitment exam candidates to be assessed under earlier eligibility criteria. He urged the Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission to act promptly on the request for the 23,123 vacant teaching posts in non‑government aided secondary schools.
The Kerala High Court has issued a notice to Pala MLA Mani C. Kappan in response to a petition that seeks his disqualification as an elected representative. The petition, filed by businessman Dinesh Menon, also requests that the assembly speaker and Election Commission declare the seat vacant and schedule a by‑election.
The Staff Selection Commission announced that the SSC CGL 2026 Tier‑1 written exam will be held from September 30 to October 30, 2026 in computer‑based mode. The notice also detailed the exam pattern, marking scheme and the approximate 12,256 vacancies available.
The allegations relate to irregularities in recruitment examinations, including those conducted by the Uttarakhand Subordinate Service Selection Commission during Harish Rawat’s tenure
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