Opposition intensifies protest against Chief Election Commissioner The INDIA bloc continued protests in Delhi demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Opposition parties are objecting to the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls and alleging that the process could affect voter eligibility and electoral fairness. Security was strengthened around Jantar Mantar and nearby
INDIA POLITICAL WHISPERS (BACKROOM TALKS & CORRIDOR CHATTER)
South India) Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke by phone with Flydubai Captain Smit Machchhar, who is recovering after the cockpit attack. The pilot recounted opening the cockpit door while under assault so passengers could help subdue the attacker. Modi praised the captain’s courage, saying Indians risk their own lives to save others. The conversation has
Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh said a decision on acquiring 114 additional Rafale jets for the Indian Air Force is expected by year-end. Dassault Aviation has submitted its commercial bid that includes substantial manufacturing in India. Officials emphasised the need to expand fighter strength and deepen industrial partnerships. The proposal is under final evaluation. The
Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a productive conversation with US President Donald Trump, reviewing cooperation in trade, defence, energy and critical technologies. Both leaders reaffirmed the Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership and exchanged views on global peace and security. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said India-China ties are “better” today than a couple of years ago,
Opposition INDIA bloc parties announced plans for “save democracy” protests and marches (including a planned opposition MPs’ march to the Election Commission on October 6) over alleged large-scale voter-list changes during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process. Reports indicated internal Election Commission dissent, with the EC later withdrawing an additional SIR declaration requirement from Form
Home Minister Amit Shah launched an extradition portal to accelerate the return of fugitives and called for a stronger, technology-driven counter-terrorism mechanism under the PRAHAAR strategy. Speaking at a conference on counter-terror policy, he stressed zero tolerance and the need for automated, coordinated responses across agencies and states. He noted that 288 fugitives had been
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh stated that India will continue striking terror hubs as long as a neighbouring country sponsors them. Speaking at a conclave in the capital, he stressed that peace should not be mistaken for weakness while reaffirming India’s preference for non-occupation of foreign territory. The remarks came amid ongoing commemorations linked to earlier
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh warned against the “perimeter fallacy” of viewing national security only through geographical borders. He said modern threats include drones, cyber attacks, lone-wolf actions and disinformation alongside conventional forces. Singh underlined a shift from deterrence by denial to deterrence by punishment. Any terror attack from Pakistani soil would be treated as an