EC Allows Relatives at Bengal Voter Hearings, Relief for Migrants
Election Commission eases rules for West Bengal voter hearings, allowing relatives to represent migrants & NRIs. Online portal with video hearings coming soon. Details inside.
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BC Reservation in Hyderabad Civic Polls to Rise to 34%
Backward Classes set for 34% quota in Hyderabad municipal elections, a major rise from 20% in panchayat polls. Final voters' list for 123 local bodies to be published on January 10. Read the full story.
Kerala HC: Divorced Muslim women can claim extra maintenance
Kerala High Court cites Quran to rule that divorced Muslim women can seek maintenance under CrPC even after personal law obligations are met. Landmark judgment sets aside family court order.
44 Lakh Gujarat Voters Get EC Notices for Roll Errors
Around 44 lakh voters in Gujarat face EC notices for discrepancies in draft electoral rolls. Ahmedabad alone accounts for over 9 lakh notices. Voters must submit documents to retain voting rights.
Telangana Schools: Sankranti Holidays Extended to Jan 16
Telangana School Education Department extends Pongal holidays for all schools till January 16, 2026. Get details on the official order, reason for extension, and key instructions.
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!
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.
SP's Ayodhya Leader Gabbar to Campaign for Maharashtra Civic Polls
Samajwadi Party deploys senior Ayodhya leader Haji Feroz Khan Gabbar as star campaigner for Maharashtra municipal polls on Jan 15, aiming to mobilize UP-origin Muslim voters.
Telangana Assembly Passes Motor Vehicles Tax Amendment Bill
Telangana govt levies road safety tax on new vehicles; funds to boost safety measures. Assembly also approves two private universities. Read key details.
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.
Telangana bags ₹22,324 cr tourism investment for 2025
Telangana unveils ambitious Tourism Policy 2025-2030, securing over ₹22,324 crore in investments to generate 90,000 jobs. Key initiatives include international festivals and 27 special tourism zones.
509 Maoists surrender in Telangana, crime rate falls
Telangana DGP reports 509 Maoist surrenders in 2025, with a significant drop in overall crime. Cybercrime losses fell 21%, while road safety remains a concern. 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.
Bollywood's Problematic Portrayal of Muslim Characters
A critical look at how Bollywood's lazy and stereotypical depiction of Muslim characters misrepresents the community and reinforces harmful clichés. Read to understand the impact.
Fatwa Against New Year Celebrations Issued by UP Cleric
Maulana Shahbuddin Razvi, chief of All India Muslim Jamat, declares New Year celebrations on Dec 31/Jan 1 un-Islamic and Western. Read the details and implications.
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.
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.
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.
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.
32 Lakh Unmapped Bengal Voters in SIR Hearings from Dec 27
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.
CPM Wants Death Register Check for Voter List Cleanup
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.
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