Kerala cabinet approves helpdesks at village offices to assist eligible individuals excluded from the draft voters' list after Special Intensive Revision. Government aims to ensure no voter is left out.
Author Suryakumari Dennison shares a unique Christmas perspective, preferring festive stamps to gift contents. Read her nostalgic opinion piece on holiday traditions.
West Bengal's Election Commission launches a massive hearing drive for 31.68 lakh unmapped voters from Dec 27, targeting 3 lakh hearings daily to meet the Jan 5-6, 2026 deadline. Details inside.
Kerala's 2024 special summary revision final draft list shows a reduction of over 24 lakh voters. Get the latest figures on male, female, and third-gender electors in the state.
The Election Commission's draft voter lists for Madhya Pradesh and Kerala show over 67 lakh deletions. Find out the reasons and how to file objections before the final publication.
The Election Commission of India initiates Special Summary Revision hearings for 32 lakh unlisted West Bengal voters from December 27. A crucial step for electoral integrity ahead of polls.
Bloomberg Opinion analysis reveals the real economic impact of recent US trade barriers on Asia will be felt in 2026, marking an end to the 'easy money' era. Read the full report.
Explore the key opinions from Deccan Herald's 'Speak Out' for December 22, 2025, covering crucial debates on politics, economy, and social issues shaping India's discourse.
Columnist George Netto recounts a freezing New Year's Eve where youthful exuberance triumphed over snobbery, offering a fresh perspective on renewal. Read his insightful opinion piece.
CPM demands verification of deceased voters' list with local body death registers after 24.08 lakh names removed in Kerala's intensive revision. CEO assures corrections possible until final list.
Explore expert insights from Deccan Herald's Speak Out on India's political shifts, economic strategies, and tech challenges. Stay informed on critical national debates.
An old letter resurrects a fading linguistic world. Pullat Ramachandran decodes modern-day hieroglyphics in a poignant exploration of language and memory. Read more.
Tamil Nadu and Gujarat draft electoral rolls see massive deletions. Over 1.7 crore names removed, 2.4 crore face notices for discrepancies. Claims accepted until Jan 18.
Tamil Nadu's draft electoral roll sees 97 lakh deletions post-SIRA. Women voters (2.77 crore) outnumber men (2.66 crore). Get the full details on the revision process.
Explore expert opinions from DH Speak Out on India's political landscape, economic challenges, and social issues. Stay informed on critical national debates.
Lionel Messi's celebrity visit to India sparks debate: Does star spectacle strengthen grassroots sport? An opinion piece critiques the focus on optics over development.
Kerala's electoral roll faces scrutiny as nearly 25 lakh voters are deemed untraceable. CEO files police complaint over data misuse fears. Read the full details.
A staggering 1.9 crore voters in West Bengal are flagged as 'suspicious'. Explore the Election Commission's concerns, political reactions, and the impact on electoral integrity. Read the full analysis.
An analysis argues the Supreme Court's advisory opinion elevates the Governor's 'ornamental' role, creating confusion. The non-binding ruling fails to define timelines for bill assent, contradicting Constituent Assembly intent. Read more.
A summary of key opinions from Deccan Herald's 'Speak Out' for December 18, 2025, covering political discourse, economic challenges, and social issues. Read the diverse perspectives shaping public debate.
West Bengal's draft electoral roll lists 7.08 crore voters. 32 lakh 'unmapped' voters face mandatory hearings. Final list to be published on Feb 14, 2026. Read details.
EC's draft roll omits over 12 lakh 'missing' voters in West Bengal, with Kolkata constituencies heavily impacted. Details on high ASD areas and voter concerns.
Draft electoral rolls reveal border districts Malda and Murshidabad have low 'unmapped' voter figures, sparking political debate. EC hearings continue till Jan 15. Read the full analysis.
Over 1.3 lakh voters in Bengal's Matua heartland may get hearing notices due to missing ancestry links in draft rolls. Many lack CAA documents, sparking fear in the community. Read the full report.
Explore the key opinions from Deccan Herald's 'Speak Out' column on December 17, 2025, covering political discourse, social issues, and governance in India. Read the diverse perspectives shaping public debate.
Ghaziabad and Noida administrations have uploaded lists of absent, shifted, and dead voters. Check if your name is on the list before the final draft electoral roll is published on December 31.
The Election Commission has published the list of voters removed from West Bengal's 2026 draft electoral rolls. Find out the details and implications for the state's electoral landscape.
Explore the curated public opinions and diverse perspectives featured in Deccan Herald's 'Speak Out' column for December 16, 2025. Read the key discussions now.
Explore the key opinions from Deccan Herald's 'Speak Out' column on December 8, 2025, covering India's political discourse, economic policies, and pressing social issues. Read the analysis.
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma announces the long-awaited Silchar flyover could start by Jan 2026, pending a crucial public opinion report. Read the full details here.