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The Reserve Bank of India's MPC cut the repo rate by 25 basis points to 5.25% in its December policy. This marks a cumulative reduction of 125 bps since February. Read the full analysis.
Varanasi DM Satyendra Kumar inspected election revision work at two colleges, directing officials to complete all tasks by December 11. He also attended a children's poetry competition.
The Supreme Court has intervened to address the extreme work pressure on Booth Level Officers during voter list revision, directing states to reduce hours and consider exemptions. This follows reports of BLO suicides.
PM Modi met Bengal BJP leaders, stressing a neutral, transparent voter list revision. He urged MPs to avoid divisive narratives and focus on organizational outreach. Read more.
A 45-year-old teacher serving as a Booth Level Officer in Hathras collapsed and died before duty. His family alleges work stress, marking the 9th fatality in 11 days during the electoral roll revision in Uttar Pradesh. Read the full report.
Congress leaders Mallikarjun Kharge, Sonia Gandhi, and Rahul Gandhi led opposition MPs in a protest against the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. They raised slogans and held banners accusing the government of 'vote chori'. Read the ful
Delhi's Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter lists is anticipated. Booth Level Officers are preparing. Here's what residents need to know to ensure their names are on the list.
The Winter Session of Parliament commenced with a heated debate on the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. PM Modi urged lawmakers to focus on substantive issues, while the opposition demanded a discussion. Read the full details.
Election Commission extends voter list revision deadline to Dec 11 after nationwide protests. Draft list now on Dec 16, final list Feb 14. Relief for BLOs and voters.
A 46-year-old teacher & BLO dies by suicide in Moradabad, citing severe stress from voter list work. This marks the 7th BLO death during UP's electoral revision, raising alarm over work pressure.
Chhattisgarh Congress demands 3-month extension for voter list revision, citing harvest season, migration & flood damage. EC's 7-day extension deemed inadequate.
The Election Commission of India extends special intensive revision of electoral rolls by one week. New deadline now January 27, 2024. Check your voter registration status today!
Congress, Left parties and BJP raise serious concerns about voter list revision during EC meeting. CEO assures no eligible voter will be excluded from final list. Read full details.
BJP establishes national coordination committee led by Tarun Chugh to oversee Special Intensive Revision of voter lists, addressing BLO concerns across India. Stay informed about election preparations.
Complete guide to Election Commission's voter roll revision procedures - SIR, SR and SSR. Learn which process applies in your state and crucial deadlines to verify your voting eligibility.
A 50-year-old teacher serving as booth-level officer dies of heart attack during electoral roll revision in Gujarat. Opposition blames work pressure as this marks fifth BLO death.
Samajwadi Party accuses administration of bypassing Muslim voters in Greater Noida during special revision. Party deploys teams to verify claims while officials deny allegations.
Kanpur's Special Intensive Revision campaign accelerates with modern war room facilities. DM Singh urges voters to submit accurate forms by December 4 deadline for error-free electoral list.
BLO Pragya Bajpai from Kanpur's Kalyanpur constituency completed 100% voter list revision for 895 voters ahead of deadline. She was honoured with a certificate and shawl for her excellent work.
Agra administration deploys extra staff to assist BLOs in digitizing enumeration forms before December 4 deadline. DM reviews progress, focuses on lagging constituencies.
Election Commission rebuts TMC allegations, orders police protection for officers in West Bengal's Special Intensive Revision. Draft rolls due December 9.
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Omnicom Group acquires IPG in $13.5 billion deal, creating world's largest advertising company. Discover how this merger impacts India's ad industry, job market and competitive landscape.
Supreme Court separates petitions challenging electoral roll revision in West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala. EC reports 50% digitization progress. Hearings scheduled for December.
Supreme Court upholds Election Commission's authority to conduct Special Intensive Revision of voter lists, assuring corrective measures if irregularities found. Key legal battle continues.
Bank of Japan prepares markets for potential December rate hike while NZ dollar surges on hawkish RBNZ stance. Fed rate cut expectations grow as dollar weakens globally.
Follow two school teacher BLOs in Kolkata as they navigate voter apathy, technical glitches and massive paperwork to complete West Bengal's Special Intensive Revision by December 4 deadline.
Jaipur district election office suspends supervisor Mukesh Kumar Mehra for gross negligence in Special Intensive Revision of electoral roll. Read the full details and implications.