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Election Commissioners have reportedly raised internal questions over major irregularities concerning the voter list and the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of rolls in West Bengal. The remarks suggest disagreement within the Election Commission over how the revision exercise is being conducted, and the issue has sparked wide debate about the accuracy of electoral rolls ahead of future polls.

Russia's Central Election Commission has still not published final State Duma election results for the four occupied Ukrainian territories, as well as 21 federal subjects. Reports note significant gaps in the released data for the Kursk region and Yakutia, raising questions about the completeness and transparency of the official vote count.

Indian broadcaster News18 is running a rolling live blog covering several top stories: a controversy involving the Election Commission, remarks or actions tied to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, a Houthi attack, and rising talk of a potential US conflict with Iran. The bulletin bundles domestic Indian political news with major Middle East developments.

A hearing in India's Supreme Court focused on the Election Commission, with the argument that the body must not only be independent but also appear independent to the public. The proceedings examined how the commission's perceived impartiality matters as much as its actual autonomy, a recurring concern in debates over electoral institutions in India.

Retail industry trade groups are pressing the US Federal Trade Commission to reconsider its guidance on personalized pricing, the practice of charging different customers different prices based on their data. The retailers argue the current approach creates legal uncertainty and could restrict common pricing practices. The push puts industry and regulators at odds over how consumer data should be used in setting prices.

The Indian Express has published a special investigation into the workings of India's Election Commission, reporting that the Election Commissioners are divided on several key issues. The report offers a rare inside look at internal disagreements within the body responsible for conducting elections in India, and it is drawing wide attention as discussions about the Commission's independence and functioning continue.

An investigation by The Indian Express reports that two Election Commissioners of India raised objections to proceedings within the commission. The report details internal disagreements over how certain matters were handled, shedding light on divisions at the top of the body that conducts India's elections. The findings have drawn wide attention amid ongoing debate over the independence and functioning of the Election Commission.

The European Commission has launched an initiative targeting bad cholesterol and high blood pressure, two of the leading risk factors for cardiovascular disease in Europe. The move signals a push for stronger prevention policies across member states. Details of specific measures, funding, or timelines have not yet been reported, and reaction from health bodies and member states remains to be seen.

Ireland's Data Protection Commission has fined Google €403 million for breaches of the EU's General Data Protection Regulation. The decision makes Google one of the largest recipients of a GDPR penalty issued by the Irish regulator, which oversees the company's European operations. Details of the specific violations have not been widely reported yet, but the size of the fine is drawing attention among privacy and tech policy watchers.

The US Nuclear Regulatory Commission has completed its environmental review of the planned restart of the Crane Clean Energy Center in Pennsylvania, a key step toward restarting the former Three Mile Island Unit 1 reactor. The review clears a major regulatory hurdle for the project, which Microsoft has agreed to support through a power purchase deal to supply its data centres with nuclear energy.

The Congress party is holding demonstrations across India demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Reports from the ground show party workers mobilised in multiple cities, with leaders accusing the Election Commission of bias. The protests mark an escalation in the opposition's confrontation with the poll body, and the government has not signalled any intention of asking Kumar to step down.

Four environmental organizations filed a petition Thursday asking the Federal Communications Commission to reverse its approval of a startup's plan to beam on-demand sunlight from space to Earth. The groups argue the agency ignored potential impacts on wildlife and astronomy when it cleared the project, escalating scrutiny of commercial ventures that would alter the night sky.

The United Nations Economic Commission for Europe is calling on governments and businesses to make sustainable energy the default option, cutting red tape and hassle for consumers and industry. The body argues that easier, greener choices would speed up the shift to cleaner energy across the region. The appeal comes as countries weigh how to meet climate commitments without overburdening households and companies.

Three Oxford County Sheriff's deputies in Maine have filed complaints with the Maine Human Rights Commission against their sheriff. The complaints allege violations handled under the state's human rights framework, though specific allegations have not been detailed. The case puts a rural Maine law enforcement agency under scrutiny and raises questions about working conditions and treatment within the department.

Thales, Bull and the French Alternative Energies and Atomic Energy Commission (CEA) are teaming up to develop quantum computing software intended for the French military. The partnership combines Thales's technology expertise, Bull's computing capabilities and the CEA's research resources, and is being discussed as a notable step in France's push to build sovereign quantum capabilities for defence applications.

The Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission has directed staff to begin drafting a formal predator management policy, a step that would shape how the state handles species such as wolves, mountain lions and bears. The move was reported by the Flathead Beacon and is likely to draw input from hunters, ranchers and conservation groups as the policy takes shape.

The European Commission's audit office has concluded that Brazilian poultry and honey exports meet EU requirements on antimicrobial use, clearing the products for continued access to the European market. The finding follows an audit of Brazil's controls on veterinary medicine residues. Brazil is one of the EU's largest suppliers of both poultry meat and honey, so the outcome matters for trade flows and food safety oversight.