Times of India

Congress has called for the suspension of the ongoing Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls and the resignation of Gyanesh Kumar. The Election Commission defended its decisions amidst concerns of disenfranchisement of voters and internal disagreements. Congress leaders accused the Commission of inadequately addressing issues with Form 6 changes related to voter registration. They raised questions about deletions of young and Gen Z voters and emphasized the need for transparency.

At the recent General Assembly, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov reaffirmed Russia's support for India and Brazil to secure permanent membership on the UN Security Council. He criticized the prospect of additional seats for Western countries like Germany and Japan, linking it to the West's military actions in Ukraine, which he argues undermine core principles of the UN.

In this edition of Offside, where we make sense of the ‘guilty verdict’ against Manchester City on 114 out of 115 charges, decode what it means for the Premier League, question where it leaves Pep Guardiola’s legacy, wonder if other Premier League clubs will get retrospective titles, and look at what it means beyond football for the Premier League, the UK and the UAE.

The ruling had significant consequences for the children of a family. They ultimately lost their claim over 3.5 acres of ancestral land and were left with only 50 cents.

Chinese Vice President Han Zheng called on the US to respect the sovereignty of Iran and Cuba during his speech. He criticized American actions in the Middle East and urged for an end to the pressure on Cuba. Zheng highlighted the importance of international cooperation among all nations regarding global affairs. His remarks sought to position China as a defender of developing nations.

Donald Trump and Xi Jinping recently convened to explore the concept of super intelligence, albeit ruling out collaborative AI efforts. Trump asserted that the US is at the forefront of AI development, striving to sustain its competitive edge. They both recognized the significance of the term super intelligence in discussions of emerging technologies and initiated a bilateral communication line for super intelligence-related incidents, planning their next conversation for November 2026.

At the Asian Games 2026, India marked a notable achievement by gathering seven medals on Saturday. The kabaddi squads were outstanding, with men and women conquering Iran to uphold their golds. Sawan Barwal made headlines, winning silver in the men’s marathon, signaling an end to India’s medal dry spell. Silver medals in shooting and a bronze in athletics from Prachi Choudhary highlighted a promising day across various sports.

Travis Kelce, the Kansas City Chiefs’ tight end, has reflected on his deal with tommy Hilfiger amid his record breaking performance.

Priyank Kharge has voiced serious concerns about the BJP's support for the Election Commission's recent decisions. He insists that the Commission must clarify its electoral-roll processes to maintain credibility. This critique underscores significant implications for India's democratic framework. Former election commissioner Om Prakash Rawat has also weighed in on the Commission's decision-making.