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CEC Resignation Complicates Centre's Delimitation Plans

The resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar has complicated the Centre's plans for delimitation and restructuring of Lok Sabha constituencies. Opposition parties including DMK, BJD, BRS, and YSRCP have protested, raising concerns about the Election Commission's integrity. Expanding the Lok Sabha would require a difficult constitutional amendment. The Delimitation Bill and commission structure remain stalled due to lack of majority support.

Economic Times·

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Iran Stops Responding to US on Hormuz Strait Proposal

Iran proposed at the UN General Assembly to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and restore normal maritime passage within seven days if conditions were met. The US responded through Qatari intermediaries, but Iran has now stopped replying, citing the US response as insufficient.

NDTV World·

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Pargat Singh Takes Charge as Punjab Congress President, Affirms Unity

Pargat Singh, Olympian and former Indian hockey captain, officially assumed charge as Punjab Pradesh Congress Committee president. At the ceremony in Chandigarh, he emphasized that the Congress party is united and committed to representing the people of Punjab. Singh highlighted the party's responsibility to contest elections and advocate for the rights and future of all sections, including farmers and youth. Sachin Pilot formally handed over the role to him.

The Hindu··Chandigarh

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India Block Protests in Delhi; New Secretary Appointed Amid MPSC Dispute

Leaders of India Block, including Congress, plan protests over alleged election commission irregularities in Delhi. Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge could not meet CJI Suryakant regarding SIR and police actions. Maharashtra appointed Tukaram Munde as new MPSC secretary amid student protests. In Taran Taran, ASI Iqbal Singh was shot dead. Attacks reported at Saudi Arabia's King Fahd Airport. India criticized Pakistan at the UN. India leads West Indies 2-1 in T20 series. French candidate Jean-Luc Mélenchon supports student protests and voting at 16. Sudan-Egypt airstrike killed 13 miners. Gaza resumed child life-saving program after 3 years, but only 15 children...

Amar Ujala··Delhi

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Abhishek Sharma Scores Historic Fifty in 18 Balls, Sets Two Records

Abhishek Sharma achieved a historic feat by scoring a fifty in just 18 balls. In doing so, he set two records, marking a significant milestone in his cricket career. This rapid half-century highlights his exceptional batting skills and places him among the fastest scorers in the game.

Amar Ujala·

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CJI Surya Kant Declines Opposition Meeting Request Citing Judicial Propriety

Chief Justice of India Surya Kant declined a meeting request from Opposition leaders on Monday, citing judicial propriety and pending Supreme Court matters related to the issues raised. The Opposition sought his intervention over a crackdown on a youth protest in Delhi and alleged electoral irregularities. The CJI's decision was a setback to the Opposition's plan to discuss concerns about constitutional institutions.

Hindustan Times·

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