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Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma defends CEC Gyanesh Kumar, stating ECI decisions are by majority, not unilateral. He dismisses opposition criticism as 'desperation,' arguing the constitutional framework prevents the CEC from acting alone.

India and the Netherlands held a bilateral meeting to bolster their Strategic Partnership on Water. The focus was advancing the Kalpasar Project in Gujarat, with two MoUs signed with Dutch institutions for technical cooperation and expertise sharing.

Agra Police issued notices to 5 Ansal API officials in a property dispute concerning the Sushant Taj City project. The action follows a court order after a complaint, with the individuals asked to appear for a statement within three days.

Minister of State Shripad Naik held a bilateral meeting with a European Parliament delegation, focusing on strengthening India-EU cooperation in the power sector, energy security, nuclear energy, and emerging technologies like green hydrogen.

A special NIA court in Delhi granted permission to US national Matthew Aaron Vandyke and six Ukrainian nationals to travel to their home countries for one month. The court, which had earlier granted them default bail, cited the right to travel as a right.

Three accused, including two drivers and a conductor, were jailed in connection with the tragic bus fire on the Yamuna Expressway that killed nine. The accused have denied passenger allegations that they were smoking or ignored smoke alerts.

The Supreme Court directed the Election Commission to give rival TMC factions reasonable time to present evidence in the party name and symbol dispute, while also ensuring the final verdict is delivered in time for upcoming West Bengal elections.

BRS leader KT Rama Rao questioned the ECI's functioning, calling it 'almost autocratic'. He cited objections from two of three commissioners on voter registration and deletion, questioning the principle of majority decision-making within the poll panel.

Reacting to a report on EC discrepancies, Rahul Gandhi alleged 'vote chori' and an attack on the Constitution. He demanded CEC Gyanesh Kumar's resignation, accusing PM Modi and Amit Shah of a 'conspiracy to steal elections'.

Rahul Gandhi attacked CEC Gyanesh Kumar over an Indian Express report detailing dissent by two ECs on voter list procedures. He alleged the constitutional chain is broken, called the situation 'unprecedented', and demanded the CEC's resignation.