'India calls for restraint': EAM on ship attacks in Gulf, seafarers at UNGA

Sonam Wangchuk apologises for comparing Ladakh situation with Tibet

'It's for perpetrator of terrorism to mend its ways': Jaishankar takes aim at Pak in UN

Congress Demands SIR Suspension and CEC Gyanesh Kumar's Resignation

The Congress party has called for an immediate halt to the Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, along with the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. The demand follows a public dispute between the Election Commission and opposition parties over concerns that the revision process could disenfranchise voters. Congress leaders specifically criticised the Commission over changes to Form 6, which governs voter registration, alleging the process lacks adequate safeguards. The party also raised alarms over the deletion of young and Gen Z voters from electoral rolls. The Election Commission has defended its decisions, but the controversy has deepened calls for greater transparency in the revision exercise.

Brooklyn Public Library adds 150,000 members in 2025 as cards offer savings beyond books

Brooklyn Public Library gained 150,000 new members in 2025, reflecting growing community reliance on libraries amid economic pressures. Public libraries across the United States are expanding their offerings well beyond traditional books to include digital content and technology support. Many libraries have partnered with local businesses to provide cardholders with discounts and promotional deals. The surge in memberships signals a shift in how communities view libraries — increasingly as cost-saving tools for everyday life. Libraries are now widely regarded as essential, free spaces for community engagement and access to services.