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Congress chief ministers have arrived at the Election Commission of India's office in Delhi, with a protest planned at Jantar Mantar. The confrontation involves Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, with the party alleging political pressure from Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah. Supporters warn that there will be accountability, or 'hisaab', over the election body's conduct, as opposition parties escalate their fight over electoral roll practices.

Billionaire investor Mark Cuban criticized humanoid robots as impractical for home use, arguing the form factor does not fit household needs. His comments drew pushback from robotics executives, who defend the humanoid approach and its commercial prospects. The exchange adds to a growing debate in the tech industry over whether human-shaped machines are the right design for consumer and home robotics markets.

Citizen's Eco-Drive PHOTON watch is drawing attention in India, with coverage detailing its price, specifications and the light-powered technology behind its dial. The Eco-Drive line runs on light converted into energy, removing the need for battery changes, and the PHOTON model's design puts that principle on display. Indian buyers are comparing its pricing and features against other light-powered watches in the brand's range.

A Japanese apparel e-commerce staff member has shared a look at 'a day in the life' of an apparel EC worker, focusing on running Instagram Live sessions. The item highlights work behind the scenes at a women's fashion shop, tagged with fashion and shop staff hashtags, and references the brand Odds-On Complex. It offers a glimpse into how apparel retailers use livestreaming as part of online sales work.