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.
Mahasamund DEO served notice for Class 4 English exam listing 'Ram' as dog's name option. DPI cites negligence, violation of conduct rules. VHP, Bajrang Dal protest. Read full details.
The Election Commission starts issuing hearing notices to 94.5 lakh Kolkata electors with 'logical discrepancies' in rolls from Thursday. Voters must clarify data mismatches.
Election Commission issues SIR notice to Nobel laureate Amartya Sen, questioning age-gap with mother. Hearing set for Jan 16 at his Santiniketan residence. TMC calls it a 'farce'.
A group called 'Bangla Birodhis' has sent a hearing notice to Nobel laureate Amartya Sen over a UN map. Meanwhile, TMC's Abhishek Banerjee sets a target of 250 seats in the upcoming elections.
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.
Received a court summons on WhatsApp or email? It's legitimate! Learn why digital legal notices are valid in India and the crucial steps you must take to respond correctly. Don't ignore it!
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.
The Election Commission has issued a SIR hearing notice to TMC MP Dev and three family members. The date for the hearing is yet to be announced. Get the latest updates on this political development.
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.
Kolkata's BLOs must now upload live photos of voters receiving hearing notices, a new EC directive aims to ensure transparency. Read about the rollout and the challenges faced.
The Election Commission mandates Booth Level Officers to upload live photos of voters receiving hearing notices via the BLO App. New rule aims to ensure transparency in the voter mapping process in Kolkata and West Bengal.
Indian IT Ministry issues notice to Elon Musk's X over Grok AI misuse for obscene content. Platform given 72 hours to submit action report or face legal consequences. Read details.
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.
Gujarat University receives a suo motu notice to frame an administrative scheme for its trust, causing uncertainty. Stakeholders must submit responses by Jan 15. Read the full story.
Goa's electoral officers begin hearings for 1.82 lakh voters not mapped in 2002 rolls. Voters must present original documents by Feb 14 to retain their voting rights. Details inside.
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.
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.
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.