The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Wednesday directed officials in West Bengal to expedite the voter list mapping process as part of preparations for the Special Intensive Revision (SIR), setting a deadline of seven days to complete the process, an official said.

 Former Prime Minister H D Deve Gowda who is hospitalised with an infection, has been shifted to the ward, the hospital treating him said on Wednesday.

A group of leading IPL franchises offered Australia captain Pat Cummins and his deputy Travis Head staggering multi-year deals worth AUD 10 million (Rs 58.46 crore) each to play exclusively in T20 leagues, but both players turned them down, according to a report.

Tamil Nadu Assembly will adopt a resolution to condemn Israel for its attacks on Gaza, and it will seek an immediate ceasefire and also request the Centre to take appropriate steps to that effect, Chief Minister M K Stalin said here on Wednesday.

The Karnataka government will launch an initiative to revive natural and traditional water sources and improve groundwater level across the state, Minister for Minor Irrigation N S Boseraju said on Wednesday.

Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) has announced the recipients of the 2025 Sir Syed Excellence Awards, which will be presented during the Sir Syed Day Commemorative Ceremony on October 17. The day marks the birth anniversary of AMU founder Sir Syed Ahmad Khan.

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan’s remarks on Wednesday mocking the short stature of an opposition MLA in the state assembly, invited sharp criticism from Leader of Opposition V D Satheesan, who called it "body shaming".

The Supreme Court is likely to hear on October 13 a plea seeking the constitution of a special investigation team headed by a former judge to inquire into allegations of electoral roll manipulation in Bengaluru Central and other affected constituencies.