'I eat politicians for breakfast': TN Seshan’s famous words are back amid SIR controversy; when the former CEC challenged the Centre & fought EC power battle

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Gyanesh Kumar must go, SIR must stop! Mahua Moitra, Congress leaders join protests against ECI

Gyanesh Kumar must go, SIR must stop! Mahua Moitra, Congress leaders join protests against ECI

Sussex 'cheerleader' Omid Scobie claims King Charles is warming to Harry and Meghan - but rift with William will never end

Omid Scobie, the journalist once dubbed the Sussexes' 'cheerleader', told a new Disney+ documentary that 'things have moved forward' with Harry's father and the 'iciness has thawed out'.

FDA Panel votes in favor of a $949 Cancer detecting blood test, but is Galleri ready for approval?

Cancer cells can leave tiny fragments of DNA in the bloodstream. According to USA Today, Galleri studies chemical patterns found on these fragments. A machine-learning system then analyzes the results for signals that could point to cancer.

Moment Spanish riot cops smash their way through barricaded door of 87-year-old woman's flat to evict her after investment brothers hiked her rent 275% in case that sparked riots

Maricarmen Abascal was forcibly evicted from her home of 70 years on Wednesday after an investment firm hiked her rent by 275 per cent.

Chandigarh property owners may get relief: UT plans regularisation of pre-2011 GPA, SPA transactions

Chandigarh's administration has introduced a new policy aimed at regularizing properties acquired through power of attorney transactions prior to 2011. The initiative seeks to ease the transition of ownership records for qualified property owners, addressing a significant backlog of applications with local authorities. However, this policy will not extend to new power of attorney transactions. If ratified, it promises to resolve many property ownership dilemmas for residents.

DWP confirms full list of 177 conditions that qualify for £748 monthly payment

The latest government figures show all the health conditions for which people are claiming PIP

India's forex reserves fall $14.88 billion to $765.90 billion in week ended September 18

India's foreign exchange reserves decreased by $14.88 billion, bringing the total to $765.90 billion. The decline occurred during the week ending September 18, according to the Reserve Bank of India data. Foreign currency assets fell by $14.82 billion, while gold reserves rose slightly by $68 million. Despite the recent decrease, reserves had increased significantly from the previous year. Overall, India’s foreign exchange reserves have shown considerable growth in recent months.

Wife and daughter of mountain explorer killed in avalanche in court fight over his £10m fortune eight years after his death

Mountaineer Paul Blelock Samuel's wife Ana Samuel allegedly blocked daughter Kate Samuel's mother from attending his memorial - in a row dating back eight years.

Tough Asian Games singles draw for India; doubles best bet

India's tennis competitors are prepared for challenging matches at the upcoming Asian Games. Sumit Nagal and Dhakshineswar Suresh have difficult paths in the men's singles event. Both players must navigate formidable opponents to reach the semifinals and secure medals. Additionally, significant representation from India exists in men's doubles, with top seeds hoping for strong performances. Doubles teams are expected to face tough matches but show promise in the tournament.

'I eat politicians for breakfast': TN Seshan’s famous words are back amid SIR controversy; when the former CEC challenged the Centre & fought EC power battle

The phrase “I eat politicians for breakfast”, famously associated with former Chief Election Commissioner TN Seshan, is back in focus amid the latest controversy over the Election Commission’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise. The debate has renewed attention on past instances of differences within the poll panel, including Seshan’s 1993 legal battle against the appointment of two Election Commissioners and Ashok Lavasa’s dissent over Model Code of Conduct complaints during the 2019 Lok Sabha elections.