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After months of deliberation, the Supreme Court will announce its decision today regarding petitions against the Election Commission’s special intensive revision of voter lists. The core dispute...
A wave of youthful enthusiasm is sweeping Tamil Nadu's electoral rolls. First-time voters in the 18-19 age group have swelled by over 33 percent, reaching 14.6 lakh from 10.9 lakh in the 2024...
The Calcutta High Court has clamped down on leaves for all judicial officers in West Bengal, ramping up efforts for the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter lists. Responding to the Supreme...
Residents of Gautam Buddh Nagar have a golden opportunity this weekend to ensure their names are correctly listed in the voter rolls. On February 22, a dedicated special intensive campaign day will...
The Supreme Court of India takes center stage today with a crucial hearing on Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's petition against the contentious Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of West Bengal's...
The Election Commission has ramped up oversight in West Bengal, directing the state machinery to meticulously follow a recent Supreme Court ruling on the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process....
Parliament's Winter Session enters its second day with expectations of continued disruptions. The Lok Sabha experienced significant uproar on the inaugural day, primarily driven by opposition demands...
The much-anticipated Winter Session of Parliament commences today, marking the beginning of a crucial period for legislative action. The government has outlined an extensive agenda, with numerous...
The Election Commission has granted an extra week for the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter lists, now extending the deadline to February 14. This crucial update affects 12 states and Union...
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has announced an extension for the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, adding an extra week to the process across 12 states and Union...
The Supreme Court has scheduled November 11 as the date to hear a significant plea lodged by the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK). The party is challenging the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of...
Reports suggest that domestic helpers, believed to be illegal Bangladeshi immigrants, are fleeing parts of West Bengal following the announcement of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the voter...
The Election Commission of India has officially announced the commencement of the second phase of its Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. This crucial voter list cleanup exercise...
The second phase of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) is set to commence across 12 States and Union Territories, as announced by Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. A crucial step in this...
The Election Commission (EC) is scheduled to hold a press conference on Sunday, August 17th, amidst accusations of vote theft leveled by Congress MP Rahul Gandhi and ongoing protests from opposition...
Congress MP and Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, will initiate the 'Voter Adhikar Yatra' from Sasaram, Bihar, on August 17. The yatra is organized to voice opposition against...
The Election Commission (EC) has summoned West Bengal Chief Secretary Manoj Pant to its Delhi office on August 13, 2025, at 3 PM. The summons follows a directive issued on August 5, 2025, ordering...
The Election Commission initiated a comprehensive revision of electoral rolls (SIR) before the Bihar assembly elections. This announcement sparked controversy in Bihar, with Congress and RJD leader...
Leaders from the INDIA bloc gathered on August 7 at the residence of Congress MP Rahul Gandhi. The meeting was convened amidst rising political tensions, prompted by alleged irregularities in the...
During the ongoing Monsoon Session of Parliament in 2025, the opposition INDIA bloc is protesting the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar. Congress MP Manickam Tagore filed...
BJP MLA Suvendu Adhikari has criticized West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for what he calls a 'Bhasha Aandolan' (language movement) designed to obstruct the Special Intensive Revision (SIR)...
Samajwadi Party (SP) president Akhilesh Yadav has voiced his criticism of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) concerning the lack of a formal farewell for Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar. Yadav...
Following the Supreme Court's decision regarding the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in Bihar, BJP MP Sambit Patra criticized the Congress and other opposition parties, accusing them of...
National Conference President Farooq Abdullah has strongly criticized the Election Commission's decision to conduct a special intensive revision of electoral rolls in Bihar, labeling it as a...
In response to criticism from opposition parties regarding the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter lists, Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar clarified that updating voter lists...
Amidst mounting criticism from opposition parties regarding the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter lists, Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar has stated that updating the voter list...
Leaders from 11 political parties, representing the INDIA bloc, convened with the Election Commission of India (ECI) to express their strong disapproval of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of...
The Bihar Cabinet, under the leadership of Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, has approved a new youth internship scheme as part of the '7 Nischay-2' initiative. This scheme aims to provide Bihar's youth...
In anticipation of the upcoming assembly elections in Bihar, the Election Commission is planning an extensive door-to-door verification process to ensure the accuracy of electoral rolls. This...
Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral rolls is underway in Bihar. The opposition parties, including Congress and RJD, are strongly opposing this process, organizing a voter rights...
Even before the official announcement of the Bihar election dates, the agenda for the election appears to have been set. The India coalition, comprising the Congress and RJD parties, is accusing the...
The first phase of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter lists in Bihar concluded before the assembly elections. This process, completed on June 24, 2025, revealed a decrease of 6.5 million...
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has released the final figures for the first phase of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) in Bihar. According to the data, after voter revisions, Bihar has a...
Approximately 49.6 million voters in Bihar are set to benefit from a new initiative, relieving them of the need to submit additional documents. The Election Commission of India (EC) has uploaded the...
A staggering removal of 1.2 million names from the voter list has raised serious questions about electoral integrity. This significant deletion has sparked widespread concern among political parties...