Two die amid SIR hearing stress in West Bengal
A man dies by suicide fearing a SIR hearing in Bongaon, while a retired teacher collapses during a hearing in Rampurhat. Details on the tragic incidents.
A man dies by suicide fearing a SIR hearing in Bongaon, while a retired teacher collapses during a hearing in Rampurhat. Details on the tragic incidents.
A US House hearing on Minnesota fraud descended into chaos as Rep. Summer Lee and Rep. James Comer traded personal insults. Witness the dramatic confrontation that shattered decorum.
Indian cricketer Mohammed Shami has been directed to appear before Kolkata Police for a Statement of Information Record (SIR) hearing on September 19, 2024, in connection with a 2021 case.
Four brothers from Kolkata, including two state health doctors and an ex-Army doctor, face citizenship hearing. They allege harassment, forced to miss work. Read their story.
MSEDCL introduces online reforms to meet MERC deadlines for new electricity connections: 3 days in metros, 7 in urban, 15 in rural areas. Apply online now for a streamlined process.
A Kolkata family, including a 70-year-old man and a toddler, attends an electoral hearing for Taniya Dey, highlighting voter data mismatch issues. Read their full story.
Arati Basak (70), battling arthritis, undertook a difficult journey to a Kolkata hearing for a missing name on the 2002 electoral roll. Her story highlights voter determination and systemic hurdles.
Power experts and solar industry players strongly opposed MSEDCL's review petition at a MERC hearing, calling it illegal and harmful for consumers. Read about the 20% tariff hike and legal concerns.
Patna DM announces ambitious 'Shravan Shruti' mission to perform 500 cochlear implant surgeries for hearing-impaired children under six by mid-2026. Learn how the district plans to achieve this.
Hundreds in Kolkata spent New Year's Day at SIR hearings to secure voting rights for 2026. BLOs also cancelled celebrations to verify citizenship documents. Read their stories.
New research warns prolonged earphone use could harm brain's ability to focus and process sound by 2026. Learn the risks and how to protect your hearing health.
An elderly woman in Kolkata attended a citizenship hearing days after knee replacement surgery, as the EC's SIR verification drive continued on Dec 31, causing hardship for many. Read more about the public ordeal.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth erupted at Rep. Pete Aguilar during a House hearing on the controversial LA National Guard deployment. Watch the explosive exchange.
Over 150 voters from Kolkata's Ballygunge allege harassment after waiting 4-5 hours in SIR hearings to prove they are not outsiders. Residents, some living for generations, call the process a nightmare. Read more.
Kolkata's Election Commission issues hearing notices to unmapped voters via a new BLO app feature. Process starts Dec 27, with nearly 10 lakh notices already generated. Details inside.
The Supreme Court has agreed to hear SAD leader Bikram Singh Majithia's plea for bail in a drugs case. The hearing is scheduled for July 15. Read the latest legal developments.
Chief Justice of India Surya Kant announced that one or two Supreme Court benches may sit on December 22 to hear urgent cases. The registry will verify the urgency before listing. Read for details.
Vidarbha Industries Association reveals a 20% electricity tariff hike in Maharashtra, contradicting CM Devendra Fadnavis's assurance of stable rates for five years. Industry warns of economic strain.
Maharashtra's power regulator MERC will hold public hearings in six cities, including Nagpur, in Jan 2026 on MSEDCL's tariff review petition. Submit your objections by Dec 27.
Chess streamer Andrea Botez shares a shocking health update about losing hearing in her left ear. Doctors give a 1/3 chance of full recovery. Read her urgent warning to fans.
Kanchanpreet Kaur freed at 4 AM after marathon court session, alleges AAP government filed false cases. SAD announces political support for upcoming elections. Read the full story.
Tarn Taran court conducts unprecedented midnight hearing for Shiromani Akali Dal leader's daughter. Legal arguments continue past 1 AM in high-profile Punjab case.
Himachal Pradesh High Court postpones hearing challenging Shimla Mayor's tenure extension. Next hearing scheduled for July 29. Case involves crucial municipal governance questions.
Supreme Court streamlines case listing with automatic listing system & 2-day hearings for liberty matters. New guidelines effective December 1 aim to reduce pendency. Read more.
P Bhuvaneshwaran, a painter with hearing disability, joins Trichy corporation council under new Tamil Nadu rule ensuring PwD representation in urban local bodies. Read this inspiring story!
Kolkata Municipal Corporation raises daily birth and death certificate applications to 500 via chatbot 8335999111 ahead of SIR hearings. Mayor Hakim orders faster processing to help citizens prove citizenship.
Hyderabad teacher SK Rajali Pasha develops innovative smart cap that vibrates at loud sounds, helping hearing impaired individuals stay safe on roads and workplaces. Read his inspiring story.
Supreme Court directs MERC to decide MSEDCL's electricity tariff review petition within 12 weeks after consulting stakeholders. Current tariffs remain until new order.
Rose Merc Limited announces sponsorship of the 5th Bramha Research National Security Conference, paying tribute to 26/11 martyrs. Learn about this crucial security initiative.
Delhi court hears protesters planned coordinated pepper spray attacks on police during Hidma Madvi demonstrations. DCP reveals security threat details.