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PoliticsPhoto: The HinduThe Supreme Court is likely to hear a plea filed by Rahul Gandhi and other opposition leaders challenging the Election Commission of India's decisions regarding the SIR. The Leader of the Opposition has also requested an interim order from the Supreme Court to suspend the SIR until the petition's issues are fully considered, aiming to protect the rights of eligible voters.
The Hindu·
PoliticsPhoto: Deccan HeraldIn October 2023, Dum Dum Tarun Dal's Durga Puja pandal in Kolkata highlighted Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose and India's independence struggle. By October 2026, Suruchi Sangha's pandal focused on Syama Prasad Mookerjee, BJP's ideological forebear. West Bengal saw a political shift in 2023 with BJP ending Trinamool Congress' 15-year rule, signaling a rise of Hindutva in the state's cultural festivals.
Deccan Herald··Kolkata
PoliticsPhoto: DNA IndiaCongress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra met with the family of Ankita Bhandari at India Gate, Delhi. The family was protesting the appointment of BJP leader Dushyant Gautam as Governor of Sikkim. Ankita Bhandari, a 19-year-old receptionist, was murdered in Uttarakhand in September 2022, sparking nationwide protests. The family and Congress demand transparency regarding the case and oppose Gautam's appointment due to alleged VIP involvement.
DNA India··Delhi
BusinessPhoto: TOI BusinessWith over five months remaining in the fiscal year 2026-27, the Indian government has exceeded its divestment and asset monetisation target of Rs 80,000 crore. The total proceeds are expected to reach Rs 88,665 crore after the completion of the IDBI Bank stake sale. This surplus provides financial relief amid increased fuel and fertiliser subsidies.
TOI Business·
PoliticsPhoto: Deccan HeraldTen years after Brexit, the UK is considering rejoining the European Union amid popular support and shifting geopolitical realities. UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham suggested a Labour Party referendum on EU return. French President Macron and Spanish PM Sanchez welcomed the idea, calling Brexit a loss. Macron emphasized unity within the EU without selective membership.
Deccan Herald·
BusinessPhoto: TOI BusinessThe Indian rupee rose by 19 paise to close at 95.17 against the US dollar on Wednesday. This marked the fourth consecutive day of gains, supported by interventions from the Reserve Bank of India aimed at reducing short-term dollar demand and curbing speculative foreign exchange exposure.
TOI Business·
The Hindu·
Photo: The HinduThe Supreme Court is likely to hear a plea filed by Rahul Gandhi and other opposition leaders challenging the Election Commission of India's decisions regarding the SIR. The Leader of the Opposition has also requested an interim order from the Supreme Court to suspend the SIR until the petition's issues are fully considered, aiming to protect the rights of eligible voters.
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