The Election Commission has stepped up scrutiny of the founders of the registered unrecognised political parties after several such outfits were found to be inactive or defunct.

Several organisations representing the Kuki-Zo community in Manipur on Wednesday hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's likely visit to the state on September 13, but opposed a planned dance programme as part of a ceremony to welcome him.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday discussed with his Italian counterpart Giorgia Meloni the proposed free trade agreement between India and the European Union (EU) and thanked her for supporting it.

Expressing concern over the situation in Nepal, the Congress on Wednesday advocated a "wait-and-watch" approach from India and asserted that it is important to understand, absorb and "certainly take lessons from what has happened".

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Wednesday claimed the BJP would replicate what happened in Bihar in terms of electoral roll revision in other parts of the country as well, and alleged that the saffron party came to power in Gujarat through "vote theft".

Film-maker Anuparna Roy’s parents have said they are deeply disturbed by the way Roy, who won the Best Director Award at the 82nd Venice Film Festival recently, is facing intense criticism on social media for voicing her support for Palestinian children during her acceptance speech.

Vice President-elect C.P. Radhakrishnan is likely to be administered the oath of office by President Droupadi Murmu on Friday, officials said.

Activist Umar Khalid has moved the Supreme Court against the Delhi High Court's order rejecting his bail plea in an Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act case related to the alleged conspiracy behind the February 2020 riots in the national capital.