Noida, Ghaziabad Add 256 Polling Booths in Electoral Roll Revamp
Noida and Ghaziabad undergo major electoral restructuring, adding 256 new polling booths. Draft rolls published Jan 6 may delete over 12 lakh ASD voters. Check your booth now!
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SIR Electoral Roll Revision Disenfranchises Millions of Women
Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls has led to the disenfranchisement of over 23 lakh women across six major states, reversing decades of progress in women's political participation in India. Learn the shocking data.
19.32 Lakh Voters in Non-Mapping Category in Kerala
Kerala govt moves SC to protect voting rights as 19.32 lakh voters face non-mapping issues. Minister Rajeeve explains the hearing process from Jan 6-28. Check details.
Bengal's Vulnerable Voters Struggle in SSR 2026 Process
Elderly and disabled voters in West Bengal endure immense hardship during the Special Summary Revision, turning a technical exercise into a public outcry. Read the full report.
Congress Urges CEO to Add SIR Voters to Rolls Before Polls
Chhattisgarh Congress demands the Chief Electoral Officer to ensure voters with SIR forms are added to electoral rolls, highlighting exclusion of migrants and tribal residents. Read the full story.
EC Takes Strict Action on Summoning Elderly, Sick Voters
Election Commission warns of strict action against BLOs summoning voters aged 85+, sick, or disabled for hearings. New directive mandates door-to-door verification. Read the full story.
Man rescued from high-tension tower after proposal rejection
A man in Greater Noida climbed a 50-foot electricity tower after his marriage proposal was rejected. After a 3-hour rescue operation, he was safely brought down. Read the full story.
Families blame EC officials after elderly voters' deaths
Families of two elderly voters who died after receiving hearing notices file police complaints against top election officials. The Election Commission faces scrutiny over a technical glitch affecting voter lists. Read the full report.
Congress: Hasty SIR to Disenfranchise Poor, Migrants
Congress accuses Election Commission of adhoc SIR execution, warns it will strip voting rights of millions of poor and migrants. Details on Tamil Nadu's 97 lakh omissions inside.
Widow dies after poisoning self, 3 daughters in Alwar
A 27-year-old widow in Alwar allegedly poisoned herself and her three young daughters. While she succumbed, the children survived. Police cite financial distress after husband's death as a likely cause. Read the full report.
Deeg widow dies after poisoning self, 3 daughters
A 27-year-old widow in Rajasthan's Deeg allegedly poisoned herself and her three young daughters. She died in hospital, while her children survived. Police cite financial and emotional distress after husband's death.
3 Deaths, Distress as Bengal SIR Hearings Grip Elderly Voters
Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in West Bengal leads to tragic deaths of elderly voters and distress among pregnant women. EC clarifies home visit rules. Read the full report.
Kolkata Elderly Navigate Special Intensive Revision Hearing
Chandraboti Mandal, 83, shares her experience of the Special Intensive Revision hearing at her Hatibagan home. Read how Kolkata's senior citizens are participating in this crucial electoral process.
Kolkata Elderly Voters Suffer at SIR Hearings
Elderly citizens in Kolkata face neglect and confusion during Special Intensive Revision hearings for electoral rolls. Read about their ordeal and the systemic issues.
Experts Call for Home Modifications to Prevent Elderly Hip Fractures
With 60% of hip fractures in India linked to falls at home, geriatric experts are sounding the alarm. Learn how simple home modifications can be a crucial deterrent in this growing public health crisis.
Kerala Voters Excluded from Draft List Get Help Desks
Kerala govt orders help desks for voters missing from draft electoral roll. Officials must assist with claims & objections before final list. Act now to secure your vote!
UP Voter List Shock: 79 Lakh Ghost Voters Found
A major review in Uttar Pradesh reveals 79.5 lakh untraceable voters and 1.3 crore permanently shifted, raising integrity concerns ahead of elections. Explore the district-wise data.
11.59 Lakh Voters May Be Struck Off Prayagraj Rolls
Special revision in Prayagraj finds no records for over 11.59 lakh voters. Notices to be issued for verification. Final publication of rolls underway. Read the full story.
Assam Electorate Grows 7% to 2.52 Crore
Assam's draft electoral roll shows over 2.5 crore voters, a 7% rise since 2021. The list excludes 93,021 'D' voters. Public claims and objections open until Jan 22, 2026.
India Launches Women's Support Centre in Toronto
The Indian Consulate in Toronto launches a One Stop Centre for Women to aid distressed Indian nationals facing abuse, legal issues, and family conflict. Get help via 24/7 helpline.
1.85 Lakh Apply as Voters in Tamil Nadu, Nativity Certificates Free
Tamil Nadu government facilitates voter enrollment for 1.85 lakh applicants by offering free, manual nativity certificates from Dec 26 to Jan 25, 2026. Get your documents now!
Assam Draft Electoral Roll: 10.56 Lakh Voters Deleted
Election Commission releases Assam's draft electoral roll after special revision, deleting over 10.56 lakh names. Total voters now stand at 2.51 crore. Read the full details.
Floods, Low Prices Deepen India's Agrarian Distress in 2025
Severe floods and market prices falling below MSP cripple Indian farmers' incomes in 2025. Can government procurement schemes stabilize the rural economy? Read our in-depth analysis.
MGNREGA Renaming: A Shift to Supply-Driven Scheme?
The renaming of MGNREGA sparks debate: Does it tackle rural distress or shift from a demand-driven to a supply-driven framework? Experts weigh in on the implications.
Four family members found dead in Nanded village
A couple and their two sons were found dead in Mudkhed taluka, Nanded. Police suspect a suicide pact driven by financial crisis and poor health. Read the full investigation details.
Rs 100 Stamp Paper Gets Moneylender Licence in Vidarbha
A TOI probe reveals private moneylenders in Maharashtra's suicide belt get licences easily, as farm distress pushes farmers to extremes. Read the full investigation.
Kerala Launches Helpdesks for Voters Missing from Draft List
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.
EC Aims to Hear 31.68 Lakh Unmapped Bengal Voters by Jan 5-6
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 Draft Voter List: 24.08 Lakh Voters Removed
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.
EC Deletes 67 Lakh Voters in MP, Kerala Draft Lists
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.
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