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Pune aspirants suspended their MPSC agitation after the Maharashtra government named an inquiry committee with Tukaram Mundhe as secretary; chairman Vivek Bhimanwar went on leave.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay flagged off the Poonamallee-Vadapalani Metro section in Chennai on 11 October 2026; Vijay then listed requests to the Centre.
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A special bench directed Delhi authorities to avoid detentions except by law, keep Metro and internet services running, and file affidavits by 13 October on the 10 October protest restrictions.
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At least nine people died in 24 hours of violence in Kamjong, Kangpokpi and Ukhrul districts, officials said, as Chief Minister Y Khemchand Singh met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Delhi.
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Police denied permission and sealed central Delhi on 10 October; about 500 were detained by midday, lawyers were released after the CJI's office intervened, and parties traded charges.
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A Jabalpur bench held that the State did not show exceptional circumstances to exceed the 50% reservation ceiling, restoring the 14% OBC quota in public services and higher education.
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A bench led by the CJI directed that Delhi Metro and rail services not be fully suspended before Saturday's protest against the Chief Election Commissioner, and asked the Centre to consider a new protest venue.
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The Home Ministry notified 8 October 2026 as the date the CAPF Act takes effect, fixing IPS deputation quotas by law; serving officers' challenge is listed in the Supreme Court on 15 October.
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At its 57th meeting on 8 October 2026 the GST Council left tax rates unchanged and approved process reforms, including no arrest powers for GST officers and faster refunds, from 1 April 2027.
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On 8 October 2026 the Supreme Court directed the Centre to set up a committee on whether drug firms' marketing, including gifts to doctors, needs a legal framework; listed 29 January 2027.
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On 7 October 2026 Chief Justice Surya Kant agreed to examine an application seeking recall of the 23 September split verdict, citing non-disclosure of a judge's son's role as ECI counsel.
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On 7 October 2026 the Supreme Court refused West Bengal's plea against Milan Pradhan's interim bail, leaving the State free to oppose any extension; counting is on 9 October.
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Delhi Police registered an FIR over the Akashvani Bhawan sit-in that followed the opposition's 6 October march; the Election Commission said the MPs' requested meeting was against its protocol.
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ParliamentExplainer
Three readings in each House, a possible committee detour, a joint sitting if the Houses disagree, and the President's assent: the path every central law takes.
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ElectionsExplainer
The Election Commission's rulebook for parties, candidates and governments during elections is not a law — but it shapes every campaign in India.
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ConstitutionExplainer
The Tenth Schedule decides when a legislator who switches sides or defies the party whip loses their seat — and who decides.
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ConstitutionExplainer
MPs and MLAs vote, but their votes carry very different weights. Here is how the electoral college and the single transferable vote work.
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