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BJP Dismisses I.N.D.I.A. Protest Over Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar

BJP leaders dismissed the I.N.D.I.A. protests against Central Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, calling it a failed Opposition narrative. Spokesperson Sambit Patra questioned Rahul Gandhi on how BJP won elections in 2014, 2019, and 2024 before Gyanesh's appointment. Patra also criticized Congress for questioning EVMs introduced during Rajiv Gandhi's tenure and raised concerns about deceased and duplicate voters on electoral rolls. Union ministers Shivraj Singh Chouhan and Kiren Rijiju participated in the BJP response.

Deccan Herald··New Delhi

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Anirudh Thapa Scores, Second Indian to Score Against Uruguay in 44 Years

India lost 6–1 to Uruguay, but Anirudh Thapa made history by scoring, ending a 44-year drought against the South American team. Thapa became only the second Indian to score against Uruguay, after Manas Bhattacharya in 1982. This goal was also Thapa's first international goal since 2023.

TOI Sports·

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BJP Targets Congress Amid SIR Controversy and Opposition Protests

During protests led by Rahul Gandhi and opposition parties against the Election Commission and Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, BJP targeted Congress using Prime Minister Narendra Modi's statement. BJP shared Modi's comment on X, saying Congress rushes with protest boards whenever it hears the word 'reform'.

News18 Hindi·

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EC and Opposition Clash Over Meeting Demand on CEC Removal

The Election Commission and Opposition parties clashed over a meeting demand related to the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. The Opposition accused him of aiding the BJP in election manipulation and sought a meeting with the CEC and two Election Commissioners at Parliament House Annexe. The EC refused, offering instead to send a senior officer to receive their memorandum. The dispute escalated after Opposition MPs, led by Rahul Gandhi, marched to the EC headquarters and staged a sit-in.

Deccan Herald··New Delhi

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Maharashtra to Impose Water Cuts Despite Being India's Wealthiest State

Maharashtra, India's wealthiest state with 112 billionaires and wealth exceeding ₹63 lakh crore, will impose at least 10% water cuts from October 16 due to a deficient monsoon. The government, led by CM Devendra Fadnavis, mandates industries to recycle or reuse 30% of water. Mumbai and Pune contribute significantly to the state's wealth, but drought concerns have prompted these measures.

Mint··Maharashtra

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California Couple Arrested for Child Abuse in Surrogacy Case

A California couple, Silvia Zhang and Guojun Xuan, were arrested on multiple child abuse charges linked to a surrogacy scheme involving at least 21 children. Authorities removed 15 children from their Arcadia home and found six more elsewhere. The children ranged from 2 months to 13 years old. Prosecutors seek $100 million bail due to the severity and flight risk. The couple operated a surrogacy agency from their home.

HT World··Arcadia

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