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Who chooses India’s election commissioners?

Papers on constitutional battle over Election Commission to be placed before Chief Justice

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Two judges in India's Supreme Court on Wednesday differed over whether challenges to a 2023 law governing the appointment of the Chief Election Commissioner and other Election Commissioners needed to be heard by a five-judge Constitution Bench.

India opposition condemns poll chief after probe

Report says Gyanesh Kumar overruled objections from two members 14 times over 10 months

India's opposition has accused CEC Gyanesh Kumar of acting unilaterally.

Indian storekeeper, businessman each win $1m DDF draws

Will own a mall, says storekeeper, while businessman shares property and charity plans

The draws were held at Concourse C of Dubai International Airport

Trump pushes India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor

Iran war renews push for alternative trade and energy routes through the Gulf

The India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor links India with Europe through the Gulf, offering alternative trade and energy routes as the Iran war highlights risks around the Strait of Hormuz.

4 attacks on minors in 10 days: Delhi plans Pink Force

Women officers to patrol schools, metros and hotspots amid fresh safety fears

The proposed Pink Force comes amid renewed concern over the safety of women and girls in the capital.

UAE-to-India remittances may face strike delays

Public sector banks will open on Sunday before the proposed three-day walkout

File Picture: Employees of Allahabad Bank stage a protest during a two-day nationwide banks' strike in Patna.

Mammootty, Kartik Aaryan share Best Actor: why it jars

No shade to Kartik Aaryan, but a lifetime of fearless cinema deserved a stage of its own

Mammootty in Bramayugam and Kartik Aaryan in Chandu Champion

Miss Universe India Kaziah Liz Mejo: 10 things to know

UAE-born law student aims for India’s fourth Miss Universe crown, pizza in hand

Kaziah Liz Mejo (Photo/ANI)

Dirham gains against INR, PKR and PHP. Remit now?

Quick look at current exchange rates - as of September 23- against the UAE dirham

Planning on remitting Indian rupee, Pakistan rupee or Philippine peso? Here’s how you can take advantage of remittance-beneficial rates and when.

New UPI charges from October 15: UAE NRIs, know this!

Personal transfers stay free as eligible Indian merchants begin paying processing fees

The UPI and RuPay digital payment option have become deeply embedded within India. Now, the same platforms can help the over 10 million visitors from India to the UAE make rupee payments.

SpiceJet delays: India steps up scrutiny of airline

Aviation ministry tightens monitoring to ensure safety amid mounting financial strain

SpiceJet’s mounting financial strain triggers closer checks on operations

IIT Bombay replaces ceiling fans after student death

Institute says fan change was planned as police investigate allegations surrounding death

IIT Bombay plans to replace ceiling fans with wall-mounted fans after student’s death.

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