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.
Election Commission eases rules for West Bengal voter hearings, allowing relatives to represent migrants & NRIs. Online portal with video hearings coming soon. Details inside.
Kanpur successfully published its draft voter list on Jan 6, 2026. District Election Officer Jitendra Pratap Singh praised the hard work of 3,620 Booth Level Officers. Read the full story.
Former swimmer Riley Gaines will attend Supreme Court hearings on West Virginia and Idaho laws restricting transgender athletes in women's sports. The rulings could shape the future of female athletics in the US.
Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu mandates weekly hearings for land partition cases and sets a March 31 deadline for corrections. Aiming for transparency, he orders a comprehensive land data compilation.
TMC's Abhishek Banerjee launched the party's 2026 campaign in Baruipur, presenting voters wrongly marked dead in SIR. He slammed the EC and BJP, vowing to fight for Bengali rights. Read the full story.
Kolkata's state-run schools started the new academic session with a manpower crisis as teachers are away on BLO and SIR duties. Discover how schools are coping and the impact on syllabus coverage.
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.
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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.
Special Summary Revision hearings in West Bengal face disruptions as EC bars booth-level agents. TMC protests lead to halts in Chinsurah, Midnapore; EC officer's vehicle attacked in Mograhat. Details inside.
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.
Special roll observer C Murugan's vehicle attacked in Mograhat. SIR hearings in Chinsurah & Midnapore disrupted over BLA exclusion. EC seeks report. Details inside.
Hearings for Block Land Assistants in West Bengal's Hooghly district were suspended after TMC MLA protested the exclusion of BLAs from his constituency. The incident highlights political interference in administrative processes.
The Supreme Court examines the Aravalli definition today, a move that could impact 90% of the range. Meanwhile, IndiGo slashes 130 daily flights. Also: SIR hearings paused in Bengal, Sanskrit revival in Pakistan.
Special Intensive Revision hearings for voter lists commence in Bengal's Matua heartland. Thousands, many lacking documents, queue up amid fears of exclusion and uncertain citizenship status under CAA.
Voters in Kolkata faced significant language barriers and long waiting times during the first day of electoral hearings. Issues included poor Bengali communication by officials and inadequate facilities at some venues. Read more about the challenges faced
Special Summary Revision hearings begin in West Bengal to verify 3.2 lakh unlisted voters. Process aims to ensure electoral integrity ahead of crucial polls. Follow the developments.
West Bengal's second SIR phase begins Dec 27. Over 1 crore voters under scrutiny. ECI clarifies Aadhaar not accepted as sole identity document. Learn about the verification process.
TMC demands online electoral roll hearings for vulnerable groups, reveals 9 voters wrongly listed as dead. CEO promises enquiry. Read the full story.
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.
West Bengal's Special Intensive Revision begins hearings for 32 lakh unlisted voters on December 27. Officials will address logical discrepancies in later phases. Get the full details.
Odisha's School & Mass Education Dept launches weekly public grievance hearings every Monday in Bhubaneswar, led by Commissioner N Thirumala Naik, for timely resolution of school-related issues.
The Election Commission of India begins Special Intensive Revision hearings in West Bengal from December 23. Get details on new rules, mandatory physical appearance, and state-wide schedule.
Election Commission mandates Annexure IV for new voters, increasing scrutiny. Aadhaar alone no longer sufficient. Learn the new process and deadlines for the 2026 list.
West Bengal's voter list hearings face delay as EC yet to finalize training schedule for officers. Over 32 lakh unmapped voters to be called. Details inside.
Kolkata's Booth Level Officers face a deluge of calls as voters spot errors in the draft electoral roll. From misspelt names to unmapped voters, anxiety runs high ahead of final list publication.
Trinamool Congress orders door-to-door verification after Election Commission's special revision purged millions from West Bengal's voter list ahead of 2026 polls. Read the full story.
West Bengal CEO announces 1.36 crore voters summoned for SIR hearings after draft roll release. State completes exercise within deadline. Details inside.
Rajya Sabha sees heated debate on election reforms as Nadda accuses Congress of misleading nation. Lok Sabha passes bill to raise FDI in insurance to 100%. Get all live updates.
The Election Commission will hold hearings for 32 lakh unmapped voters in West Bengal. Notices are being sent, with the final SIR list to be published on Feb 14, 2026. Read for details.