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Supreme Court judges have refused a parliamentary committee's request to discuss the One Nation One Election (ONOE) proposal, prompting the panel to shelve the meeting. Opposition parties cite constitutional concerns, stalling a key electoral reform championed by the ruling BJP.
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The Supreme Court has scheduled a hearing for next week on a petition demanding the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, alleging unilateral decisions on voter rolls and the Supplementary Electoral Roll. The case underscores intensifying scrutiny of the Election Commission ahead of upcoming national elections.
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Karthik SG, chief executive of a Bengaluru‑based technology firm, announced a policy to stop recruiting male candidates from Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan, citing past misconduct. The move has ignited accusations of regional discrimination and prompted political and legal scrutiny.
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A petition filed in the Bombay High Court seeks to nullify 14 orders issued by Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar that removed names from Maharashtra’s supplementary electoral roll, despite objections from two Election Commissioners. The case raises procedural concerns and could affect voter lists ahead of upcoming elections.
Business
The Indian government announced a cut in customs duties on key edible oils, including a zero rate for crude sunflower oil and reduced rates for refined palm and soybean oils, to ease rising kitchen costs before major festivals. The move aims to temper inflation and stabilize a market that has seen sharp price spikes in recent months.
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The Indian government has made Aadhaar biometric authentication mandatory for citizens seeking subsidized refills of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinders, effective October 1. This significant policy shift is a major domestic story in India, impacting millions of households reliant on government assistance for cooking fuel.