Mobile Retailers Plan 'No UPI Day' on Oct 2 to Oppose Proposed MDR Charges

Sibal Demands CEC Gyanesh Kumar's Removal Over Alleged Unilateral Decisions

Senior advocate and politician Kapil Sibal has escalated a dispute with the Election Commission, calling for the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Sibal alleged that Kumar made key decisions unilaterally over a ten-month period, bypassing fellow commissioners and established statutory procedures. He has also demanded a review of electoral rolls and scrutiny of elections recently held in Bihar and West Bengal. The Election Commission acknowledged the concerns raised and outlined several corrective steps it intends to take in response.

'Xi understands how I feel': Trump says Taiwan not a major point of friction

India's AMCA Fighter Lags Behind as South Korea's KF-21 Nears Production

South Korea's KF-21 fighter jet has completed extensive testing, received certification, and entered production, marking significant progress toward operational readiness. India's Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) program, by contrast, is still in the process of finalizing a construction partner. Repeated delays in India's bidding process have slowed prototype development considerably. Meanwhile, the Indian Air Force is operating with fewer fighter jets than its authorized strength, posing growing operational concerns.

India Has New Security Doctrine After Operation Sindoor, Says NSAB Member

National Security Advisory Board member Pankaj Saran made the remarks at the NDTV Defence Summit. He stated that Operation Sindoor achieved something no previous Indian government had accomplished. Saran declared that India now has a new security doctrine in place following the operation. He also emphasized the importance of monitoring how an ally communicates with one's adversaries, suggesting a more watchful approach to diplomatic relationships.