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The Haryana government signed Letters of Intent worth Rs 4,000 crore with Swedish companies during Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini's visit to Sweden. An official statement said the engagement could expand trade, investment and economic cooperation while creating employment opportunities for young people in Haryana.
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A protester in Delhi has demanded stronger accountability across government, saying officials who do not perform their duties properly should face strict action, including imprisonment. The demand covers the bureaucracy, IAS officers and ministers, while arguing that changes in political leadership have not sufficiently improved governance over the past 70–80 years.
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A participant in the CJP's “Lehra Do Tiranga” march in Delhi argued that people in a democracy should be free to protest outside their homes, in neighbourhoods or elsewhere. The remarks came amid reports of detentions, a disrupted march and heightened security linked to the demonstration.
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Students affiliated with JNUSU, AISA and CPI(ML) gathered at Mandi House in Delhi, demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. They also called for the withdrawal of SIR and repeal of the 2023 Election Commissioner Appointment Act.
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President Droupadi Murmu has accepted L Murugan's resignation as Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting and Parliamentary Affairs. Murugan said he wanted to return to Tamil Nadu to strengthen the BJP and has also expressed a desire to leave the Rajya Sabha, amid speculation over a possible reshuffle in the Union council of ministers.
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The Supreme Court has issued notice to the Election Commission and Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar on a petition challenging the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. The petition, filed by Rahul Gandhi and other opposition leaders, also asks for safeguards against deleting names without notice or a hearing.
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Indian-origin US lawmaker Pramila Jayapal called India's Special Intensive Revision process anti-democratic. India's ambassador to the US, Vinay Mohan Kwatra, rejected her remarks as inappropriate interference in India's internal affairs, while saying the country remains open to constructive dialogue to address what he described as her misunderstandings.
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Mumbai police have issued actor Imran Khan a notice to leave the country after he attended a Cockroach Janata Party demonstration in Mumbai. CJP founder Abhijit Deepke criticised the action, comparing the treatment of Khan, an OCI cardholder, with American singer Mary Millben's public support for the BJP.
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Uttarakhand Cabinet Minister Rekha Arya has filed a police complaint against her husband, Girdhari Lal Sahu, alleging forgery, caste-based harassment, assault and a conspiracy to kill her. Police have registered an FIR at Cantt police station under provisions including the SC/ST Act.
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At a meeting with Seva Dal, Youth Congress and NSUI workers, Rahul Gandhi discussed the BJP, opposition unity and party organisation. According to sources, he said several leaders who left Congress for the BJP were now watching the changing political climate and may be regretting their decision.
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Senior lawyer and activist Prashant Bhushan said at a New Delhi press conference that he supports regime change to protect electoral democracy. BJP MP Sambit Patra sharply criticised the remarks, alleging that Bhushan and others intend to remove the government outside the electoral process and establish themselves in power.
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The Election Commission has announced a Special Summary Revision of electoral rolls in 17 states and Union territories ahead of upcoming Assembly elections. The exercise will focus on enrolling eligible young and first-time voters, correcting entries and improving voter-list accuracy, with the final rolls scheduled for 4 January 2027.
