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Election Commission Affirms Unanimous SIR Orders in Supreme Court Affidavit

The Election Commission of India filed an affidavit in the Supreme Court defending Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar against a plea based on a single news report. It stated all three Special Intensive Revision (SIR) orders from June 2025, October 2025, and May 2026 were unanimously approved by the CEC and two Election Commissioners. The affidavit clarified that notes or suggestions during file processing are not Commission decisions and warned against officers exceeding delegated powers. It also noted Form 6 amendments require Central government approval.

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Election Commission Confirms Unanimous Approval of SIR Orders, Denies Form 6 Amendment

The Election Commission stated in a counter-affidavit to the Supreme Court that the SIR orders dated June 24, 2025, October 27, 2025, and May 14, 2026, were unanimously approved by Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and Election Commissioners Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi. The commission denied any amendments to Form 6.

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Counting Begins for Karnataka West Graduates’ Council Election

The counting of votes for the Karnataka Legislative Council election from the West Graduates’ Constituency started on October 27 at the University of Agricultural Sciences in Dharwad. Polling on October 23 saw a 75.66% turnout from 97,400 registered voters across Dharwad, Haveri, Gadag, and Uttara Kannada districts. Security includes 212 police personnel guarding sealed ballot boxes.

Deccan Herald··Dharwad

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Michigan Court Overturns $1.55M Judgment Against Homebuyers

A Michigan appeals court overturned a $1.55 million judgment against a couple who withdrew from buying a luxury home after an inspection revealed major defects. The couple sought a $150,000 price reduction but faced a breach of contract lawsuit. The appeals court ruled in favor of the buyers, clarifying their rights under inspection clauses and nullifying the previous ruling.

TOI World··Michigan

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CSK Overhauls Support Staff, Parts Ways with Hussey and Simons

Chennai Super Kings, five-time IPL champions, have started a major overhaul of their support staff ahead of the 2027 season. They parted ways with long-serving batting coach Mike Hussey and bowling coach Eric Simons. This follows the appointment of former India pacer Zaheer Khan as head coach, replacing Stephen Fleming.

Times of India··Chennai

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ICE Removes Guyanese Immigrant Kanand Ojha Over 2015 Murder

US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) removed 45-year-old Kanand Ojha, wanted in Guyana for the 2015 murder of Nephi Noel in Georgetown. Ojha was arrested in Queens on September 8, 2025, after entering the US legally in July 2015 but losing his immigration status due to an outstanding warrant. He was deported on September 18, 2025. An alleged accomplice was sentenced to 20 years in 2017.

TOI World··Queens

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