Election Commission boosts oversight in West Bengal with 4 new special roll observers, bringing state total to 22. Move aims for error-free electoral rolls after hearing notices for 94.5 lakh people. Read the full story.
Dibrugarh District Disaster Management Authority held a mock flood drill at Tingkhong Matikota to test response systems ahead of monsoon. Read how agencies and locals prepared.
A 48-year-old booth-level officer in Malda's Englishbazar died, with her family alleging excessive workload during the SIR exercise led to her deteriorating health. Read the full story.
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee alleges Election Commission uses BJP IT cell apps for SIR, calls it unconstitutional. She vows Supreme Court action. Details on her Gangasagar visit.
TMC's Abhishek Banerjee, at Birbhum rally, urges voters to 'un-map BJP' from Bengal, targets 250 seats. Accuses BJP-EC nexus of voter disenfranchisement via SIR. Details on chopper hurdle.
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The Election Commission directs officials not to accept OBC certificates cancelled by Calcutta High Court for SIR identification. HC invalidated all certificates issued from 2010 to May 2024.
The second edition of the India-UAE joint military exercise, Desert Cyclone-II, concluded successfully in Rajasthan, enhancing interoperability and defence cooperation between the two nations. Read more.
Election Commission considers Central force security for special observers in West Bengal after gherao and attacks during SIR hearings. TMC workers disrupt proceedings.
The Election Commission of India has revised the polling and counting dates for the Sir assembly by-election in Uttar Pradesh. Check the new schedule and key details here.
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee criticizes 'SIR' exercise, alleging voter list manipulation. She threatens to gherao ED offices if legitimate voters are dropped. Read the full story.
Haradhan Mondal, a 53-year-old primary school headmaster and booth-level officer in Bankura, was found dead. A suicide note blamed unbearable pressure from official duties. Read the full report.
Uttar Pradesh's Special Intensive Revision removed 2.89 crore names from electoral rolls. Lucknow saw the highest deletions. Details on the clean-up drive here.
Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar will meet Booth Level Officers in Odisha on December 29. Learn about the SIR exercise and the vital role of BLOs in house-to-house verification.
Congress & SP MLAs allege 10 Booth Level Officers died due to pressure of SIR exercise. Heated debate ensues in UP Assembly over compensation & govt haste. Read the full story.
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.
West Bengal CEO holds meeting to deploy micro-observers for error-free electoral rolls. A pioneering move in India's electoral process. Read the full details.
Tamil Nadu's draft electoral rolls shrink by 15.9% after SIR exercise, removing 97.37 lakh voters. Urban areas like Chennai see highest deletions. Claims period open until Jan 18.
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The US hosts a Quad tabletop exercise in Honolulu, focusing on humanitarian aid and disaster response to strengthen Indo-Pacific capabilities. Read the full analysis.
A monk in Kanpur was forced to seek police help after his own family refused to recognize him and withheld his vital documents. Read the full story of this emotional reunion gone wrong.
Election Commission reviews action against Baruipur officials after a teacher, removed as BLO, was found collecting SIR forms. Probe initiated into alleged indiscipline and illegal activity.
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport in Mumbai conducted a full-scale anti-hijack mock drill on May 23 to test emergency response and coordination among agencies. Read details.
Kolkata Municipal Corporation launches special drive to expedite 500+ daily birth & death certificate applications. New help desks and chatbot aim to aid citizens in SIR exercise. Read details.
Kolkata North Lok Sabha constituency has the highest percentage of dead voters at 6.9%, as per Election Commission data. Over 22 lakh deceased voters identified statewide. Details inside.
The 14th India-Maldives EKUVERIN joint military exercise commenced in Thiruvananthapuram on Dec 2. Aimed at boosting counter-terrorism skills, it runs until Dec 15. Read more.
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The 7th edition of India-UK joint military exercise Ajeya Warrior concluded successfully in Rajasthan after intensive training. Read about the strategic partnership.