India: Latest news in India, October 6th, 2026
06-10-2026
National Politics & Protests
INDIA Bloc March to Election Commission: Opposition leaders and MPs, including Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, and Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav, launched a high-profile protest march from Parliament toward the Election Commission of India headquarters in New Delhi. They are demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over alleged irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. Several key opposition figures were detained or stopped by Delhi Police around Akashvani Bhawan.
Supreme Court Scrutiny on ECI: Following multiple petitions regarding the electoral roll revision process and administrative decisions taken by the poll body, the Supreme Court of India sought formal responses from the Union government and the Election Commission.
Elections & Governance
Bypolls Underway: Voting commenced for five Assembly seats and one Lok Sabha constituency across West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Assam, and Puducherry, with ballot counting set for later in the week.
GST Council Meeting: The 57th meeting of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council has been rescheduled to take place on October 8.
State & Regional Affairs
Maharashtra Water Restrictions: Following widespread rainfall deficits and drought declarations covering 265 talukas across the state, Maharashtra announced a statewide 10% water cut to preserve reservoir supplies.
Weather & Monsoon Activity: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecast light showers in parts of the National Capital Region alongside scattered heavy rainfall alerts across several southern states.