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Thackeray Cousins Lead Mumbai Protest Against CEC Over Electoral Roll Irregularities
On October 4, Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray and Maharashtra Navnirman Sena leader Raj Thackeray led a joint protest march in Mumbai against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. The Virat Garjana Morcha demanded Kumar's resignation over alleged irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, calling for the scrapping of SIR and a return to paper ballots. The protest, supported by Congress and NCP (SP), featured participants carrying only the national tricolour, emphasizing a united opposition stance beyond party lines.
Kerala Orders Vigilance Probe into 2006 Case Involving CEC Gyanesh Kumar
Kerala Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala has ordered a fresh Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau probe into allegations against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar related to his 2006 tenure as Kerala's Public Works Department secretary. The investigation revisits claims of irregularities in the Kerala State Transport Project and the suicide of Malaysian engineer Lee See Been, whose suicide note reportedly mentioned Kumar. The new inquiry aims to examine allegations that the original probe was influenced by external pressure and was prematurely closed.
Trump Names Jay Clayton to Lead New White House Super Intelligence Task Force
US President Donald Trump has appointed Director of National Intelligence Jay Clayton as the head of a new White House task force called the Super Intelligence Force, tasked with assessing the risks and opportunities of artificial intelligence (AI). The group, which includes senior officials like the Federal Trade Commission Chair and the Pentagon's Chief Technology Officer, will report within 120 days on AI-related issues and recommend federal government actions. Trump emphasized maintaining US leadership in AI, referring to it as 'super intelligence' and prioritizing innovation while addressing safety concerns.



