Kashmir route outpaces Manali as Ladakh tourism surges

Aam Aadmi Party announced they will not participate in the upcoming INDIA bloc protest at the Election Commission. Senior leader Sanjay Singh stated their ongoing protests concerning electoral roll issues are independent. Singh said the party perceives the matter as a people's movement, encouraging citizen participation without AAP's branding. AAP and DMK, previously aligned with the INDIA bloc, have also opted out of its recent meetings.

PP Chaudhary provided clarification about the cancelled meeting set between the parliamentary panel and Supreme Court judges. He stated that the Supreme Court had initially scheduled the meeting for October 6 and later cancelled it. Chaudhary emphasized that previous interactions between parliamentary committees and the judiciary are not without precedent. Former Union minister Kapil Sibal criticized the meeting's constitutionality, arguing it undermined the separation of powers.

BJP has announced eight candidates for the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections in Uttar Pradesh. Union ministers Hardeep Puri and BL Verma were not included in this announcement. The election schedule was previously announced by the Election Commission of India. Meanwhile, the Samajwadi Party has designated two candidates for these polls as well. The final date for filing nominations will be October 6, followed by polling on October 16.

BJP has announced eight candidates for the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections in Uttar Pradesh. Union ministers Hardeep Puri and BL Verma were not included in this announcement. The election schedule was previously announced by the Election Commission of India. Meanwhile, the Samajwadi Party has designated two candidates for these polls as well. The final date for filing nominations will be October 6, followed by polling on October 16.

A bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justices Bagchi and Mohana sought responses from the Election Commission, the Centre, the CEC and the other two election commissioners before examining whether the poll panel's statutory procedure was followed. The bench refused to pass an immediate order seeking the suspension ofCEC , while considering the controversy over Form 6, which was one of the central issues raised in the petitions.

Mamata Banerjee's lawyer issued a legal notice to two hospitals over "unauthorised" medical record disclosures. This followed allegations made by West Bengal chief minister Suvendu Adhikari about her 2021 leg injury. Adhikari claimed that her injury was "faked" during the assembly elections, where she campaigned from a wheelchair. The notice sought clarification on how her medical records were revealed without permission.

In a surprising blunder, US President Donald Trump claimed that 125 million individuals participated in India's presidential election, sparking confusion given Brazil's recent electoral events. His remarks drew attention to his concerns over the integrity of the US electoral system. Social media users quickly slammed the President and highlighted inaccuracies in his understanding of India’s election process.

Justice Rohinton Fali Nariman expressed concerns regarding the functioning of the Election Commission in India. He highlighted the issue of illegal removal of voters from electoral lists, especially in West Bengal. Nariman noted that 90 lakh voters were disenfranchised, with many not having access to justice. He emphasized the need for reform in the appointment process of election commissioners to ensure fairness.

S Jaishankar stated that India aims to mediate in the Russia-Ukraine conflict through dialogue and diplomacy. India has recently proposed ideas addressing issues like grain and energy exports to both nations. Jaishankar emphasized America's changing global position and the implications of China's rise on international relations. India is also facing domestic repercussions due to the ongoing conflict, including commercial shipping disruptions.

Justice Ujjal Bhuyan condemned the extensive deletion of voter names from electoral rolls due to the special intensive revision process. He emphasized that such actions undermine the core principles of the Indian Constitution and disenfranchise millions of citizens. Bhuyan highlighted that the right to vote is essential for free and fair elections in India. He urged that no citizen should be denied the right to vote without due process.

Justice Ujjal Bhuyan condemned the extensive deletion of voter names from electoral rolls due to the special intensive revision process. He emphasized that such actions undermine the core principles of the Indian Constitution and disenfranchise millions of citizens. Bhuyan highlighted that the right to vote is essential for free and fair elections in India. He urged that no citizen should be denied the right to vote without due process.

Aasima Jan works diligently in north Kashmir, focusing on menstrual health awareness to help girls stay in school. She began her efforts after witnessing the stigma around menstruation affecting attendance rates among female students. Monthly sessions in villages educate families about menstrual hygiene and encourage open discussion about the topic. Aasima also distributes sanitary pads, highlighting their importance for health and hygiene.

In a groundbreaking trial, Indian startup QNu Labs, in collaboration with BISAG-N and IIT Gandhinagar, successfully tested free-space quantum key distribution. This trial established a secure quantum communication channel over a considerable distance, boasting a quantum bit error rate of under 5%. With the integration into BISAG-N’s Vedic Kavach platform, secure key sharing and end-to-end message encryption are now possible, paving the way for advancements in India’s secure communica

During the Munich Leaders Meeting in New Delhi, S Jaishankar elaborated on India's potential to rise swiftly in the global power arena within the next decade. He pointed out the country's robust growth trajectory and advantageous demographic trends. Additionally, Jaishankar contrasted the significant influence held by the United States and China with that of current middle powers, recognizing the complexity of evolving global power dynamics.

During the Munich Leaders Meeting in New Delhi, S Jaishankar elaborated on India's potential to rise swiftly in the global power arena within the next decade. He pointed out the country's robust growth trajectory and advantageous demographic trends. Additionally, Jaishankar contrasted the significant influence held by the United States and China with that of current middle powers, recognizing the complexity of evolving global power dynamics.