Revanth Reddy takes backward classes quota battle to Delhi, Vijay Deverakonda questioned by ED

A heated debate unfolded between Bharatiya Janata Party spokesperson Priyanka Tibrewal and Congress spokesperson Dr Nishant Anand regarding the role and functioning of the Election Commission of India (ECI). The discussion addressed controversies surrounding the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process, alterations to Form 6, and allegations of voter deletions. The opposition raised serious charges alleging that the constitutional authority has compromised voter rolls and acted under ruling party influence, questioning the deletion of voters and procedural compliance. In response, Priyanka Tibrewal defended the integrity of the institutional processes, affirming, 'we are having complete faith in Election Commission', while maintaining that legal procedures were conducted under the guidance of the Supreme Court. The exchange examined whether the constitutional poll body must independently address emerging public doubts or respond before the judiciary to preserve democratic transparency.

Political protests erupted across India on Monday as opposition parties demanded the resignation of the Chief Election Commissioner over controversies surrounding the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. Demonstrations led by the Congress party took place in major cities, including Delhi, Jaipur, Srinagar, and Hyderabad. In the national capital, youth wing workers marched towards the Election Commission headquarters, leading to clashes with police, broken barricades, and the deployment of water cannons. While opposition leaders accused authorities of electoral roll manipulation, the government defended the constitutional body and dismissed the allegations as politically motivated. The Election Commission issued a point-by-point rebuttal denying internal discord or wrongdoing.

The Tamil Nadu government has launched the Maternal Uncle Gold Ring scheme at Rajaji Government Hospital in Madurai, presenting a one-gram 22-carat gold ring in tamper-proof packaging to mothers of eligible newborns born in government hospitals. Aimed at honouring motherhood and encouraging institutional deliveries in public healthcare facilities, the first phase involves an allocation of over 755 crore rupees for 1.28 lakh rings. The initiative has drawn criticism from the opposition, which questions the financial viability, priorities, and long-term impact on the healthcare system.

Anganwadi centres across villages in Uttar Pradesh's Shravasti district are transforming into multi-service hubs focused on early education, health, and nutrition. In Jamunaha block's Kori Purwa and Khalifatpur centres, children are engaged through play-based activities, rhymes, alphabet learning, and dedicated learning kits. Beyond basic childcare, the facilities are equipped with chairs, mats, painted classrooms, and kitchens. Administrative operations are tracked digitally through the Poshan Tracker platform. The centres also monitor the health and nutritional intake of pregnant women, lactating mothers, and young children, while distributing essential rations and delivering primary healthcare support across rural communities.