US President Donald Trump unveiled a broad election reform agenda, proposing stricter voter identification, proof of citizenship, limits on mail voting, cybersecurity measures, and investigations into election intelligence handling. The plan aims to strengthen election security ahead of the 2026 midterm elections
Election Commission of India appointed 11 additional police observers for West Bengal’s second-phase polls to strengthen security, prevent violence, and monitor sensitive areas. Five officers were suspended for dereliction of duty, with a senior official warned over supervision lapses
A Congress-led United Democratic Front alleged strongroom tampering at Vellimadukunnu in Kozhikode, but election officials clarified that only a separate materials room was opened during routine inspection, confirming that Electronic Voting Machine strongrooms remained secure
