Evening newswrap: EC holds key meeting amid SIR row; 11 killed in Pak suicide blast & more

• The Election Commission (EC) issued an order for the Special Summary Revision (SIR) with unanimous approval, as stated in their release. • The Supreme Court has upheld the declaration attached to Form 6 for SIR, according to the EC.

• The Election Commission of India ordered a review of its voter-roll software on Saturday after a newspaper reported that its chief had been questioned by his deputies over changes to voter lists. • The changes to voter lists allegedly excluded millions of voters, prompting the Commission to take action to ensure the software complies with election laws and rules.

• The Federal Reserve is seeking public comment on proposed rules for stablecoin issuers under the GENIUS Act. • The proposed rules detail requirements for reserves and applications that stablecoin issuers must meet to operate.

• A bench of justices, including JB Pardiwala and KV Viswanathan, has constituted a judicial commission to investigate illegal residential colonies in Uldepur, near Meerut. • The commission, headed by former Supreme Court judge Justice Sudhanshu Dhulia, will conduct a detailed inquiry into the nature of the land where these colonies have been built.

• The Hindu has compiled a list of the latest news and big news stories for readers to follow, covering various topics such as India, world, sport, and health. • The list includes stories on the Asian Games, providing updates and information on the event, as well as data and analysis on relevant topics.

• The Election Commission announced that all decisions regarding the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls were unanimously approved, including a nationwide exercise to simplify the process for voters with discrepancies. • The Commission's clarification comes after a report claimed there were differences within the EC over the SIR of electoral rolls, prompting a response from a Union minister who denied any proof of a row.

• The Supreme Court rejected a Republican push for redistricting in Missouri by blocking an appeals court ruling that sought to revive the 2025 map. • The court's ruling stated "At this late date, ordering reversion to the 2025 map in the midst of an ongoing election would usher in electoral chaos," and was unanimous with no dissents.

• A US federal judge ordered the Trump White House to restore press access for CNN, MS NOW, and Politico, finding the ban likely unconstitutional, after the administration had abruptly revoked their access. • The judge's order was based on the likely violation of the First and Fifth Amendments, which guarantee freedom of the press and due process, respectively, and was issued late at night.

• The 2026 midterm elections are approaching in November, with Congress polls and battleground state polls being closely watched to determine the road to a Congress majority. • A number of high-profile races for governor could have implications for the next presidential election, as well as issues like abortion access and data centers, with Democrats hoping to win in traditionally Republican-held districts and states.

• Trump rejected a 7-day plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz that was presented by Iran to return to negotiations for a lasting end to the war. • The plan was discussed in a meeting between Iranian and Qatari officials on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York on Friday.

• The 2026/27 UEFA Nations League has announced its league phase fixtures, featuring matches such as Azerbaijan vs Lithuania and Greece vs Germany. • A total of 48 teams are competing in the league phase, with groups including Portugal vs Norway and France vs Belgium, and specific match times like 15:00 for Azerbaijan vs Lithuania.