Kolkata BLOs Finalize Checks for Elderly Voters Over 85
Booth Level Officers in Kolkata completed final home visits to voters aged 85+ to verify health status and home voting preferences ahead of the SSR deadline. Read details.
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Pune Municipal Elections: 4,000+ Polling Stations Planned
Pune gears up for municipal elections with plans for 4,000+ polling stations across 41 wards for 35.51 lakh voters. Preparations underway as officials finalize locations and verify electoral rolls.
Kolkata BLOs Start Listing Absentee Voters
Booth-level officers in Kolkata have started identifying untraceable electors as 'absent' following Election Commission orders. The drive aims to clean voter rolls before the December 11 deadline. Read more.
Community Radio Reaches 1 Lakh Tribal Voters in Wayanad
Radio Mattoli, Wayanad's community radio, launches a hyperlocal campaign in Paniya, Kattunayikka & Ravula dialects to mobilize tribal voters for Dec 11 elections. Learn how radio waves bridge the gap in remote forests.
Chandigarh Institute for Blind Holds Annual Sports Meet
The Institute for the Blind in Chandigarh's Sector 26 kicked off its annual sports meet at Sector 7 Complex. 168 athletes are competing across 30 events, with Sports Director Saurabh Kumar Arora promising upgraded facilities.
Goa Democracy Group Flags 90,000 Voter Deletion to Election Commission
Citizens for Democracy Goa raises alarm over Special Intensive Revision exercise, claiming it could disenfranchise NRIs. The group demands a 3-month extension and greater transparency from the Election Commission.
EC Holds DMs Responsible for Dead Voters in SIR Roll
Election Commission mandates DMs to ensure no deceased voters are listed in the Dec 16 draft SIR roll. Over 23.7 lakh dead voters identified using tech tools. Read the full directive.
Gujarat Voter List: 17 Lakh Deceased, 3.25 Lakh Duplicate Entries
A major Gujarat voter list clean-up reveals over 17 lakh deceased voters and 3.25 lakh duplicate entries. Officials are taking corrective action to ensure electoral integrity.
Ghaziabad Targets Booths with 40% Voter List Errors
Ghaziabad deploys 102 officials to verify voter rolls in booths with high 'ASD' counts. Officials aim to correct errors, ensure genuine voters aren't wrongly flagged. Read about the district's unique challenges.
SC to EC: Keep Records Ready on Bihar Duplicate Voters
Supreme Court asks Election Commission to counter NGO's claim of 5 lakh duplicate voters in Bihar's electoral rolls. EC must prove it followed all rules in the special revision. Read the full story.
Kolkata BLOs hunt for 17.5 lakh untraceable voters
Kolkata's BLOs work to locate missing voters before absentee marking begins. EC data reveals nearly 1.75 million untraceable electors as officials face pressure and discrepancies.
Maharashtra SEC's Strict Rules for Duplicate Voters in Civic Polls
Maharashtra State Election Commission mandates strict protocols to identify and handle duplicate voters in municipal electoral rolls. Final voter lists to be published on December 10. Read the full guidelines.
Kirk: NYC Women See Govt as Family Substitute, Back Mamdani
Erika Kirk of Turning Point USA says career women in New York view government as a replacement for traditional family structures, influencing their vote for Zohran Mamdani. Read the full analysis.
GRP Constable Suspended for Assaulting Disabled Youth in Nagda
A GRP head constable in Ujjain was suspended after a viral video showed him assaulting a physically challenged youth at Nagda railway station. The action followed a complaint by a BJP leader. Read the full story.
Delhi MCD Election Results 2025: BJP Triumphs
BJP sweeps Delhi MCD elections 2025 with 126 seats, AAP gets 55, Congress 9. Full ward-wise winners list and analysis of the capital's political shift.
Kolkata North Leads in Deceased Voters as SIR Drive Nears End
Kolkata North Lok Sabha constituency has the highest percentage of dead voters at 6.9%, as per Election Commission data. Over 22 lakh deceased voters identified statewide. Details inside.
Kolkata: Debate on 'Disabled' vs 'Specially Abled' Terminology
Ahead of International Day of Persons with Disabilities, Kolkata activists debate terminology: 'disabled' vs 'specially abled'. Experts stress better access and dignity. Read more.
Gujarat Govt's 2025 Drive Boosts PwD Recruitment Significantly
Following a judicial directive, Gujarat launched a major drive in 2025 to fill reserved posts for Persons with Disabilities, leading to a recruitment surge. NGOs report positive private sector trends too.
Massive Shortage of 4,400 Special Educators in Jharkhand Schools
Jharkhand faces a severe crisis in inclusive education with a staggering shortage of over 4,400 special teachers for 47,920 disabled students. Infrastructure gaps persist. Read the full report.
Bajpe, Kinnigoli Panchayat Polls Schedule Out
The State Election Commission announces the schedule for Bajpe and Kinnigoli town panchayat elections in Dakshina Kannada. Voting on Dec 21, counting on Dec 24. Get all key dates here.
Thackeray Flags 14 Lakh Duplicate Voters in Mumbai Lists
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray reveals shocking errors in Mumbai's draft voter rolls, including duplicate names and deceased voters. He demands an extension for corrections.
Paralysed BLO in Amethi Honoured for Completing SIR Work
Rajrani, a 45-year-old BLO and anganwadi worker in Amethi, overcame a paralysed leg to finish the Special Intensive Revision drive with her daughter's help. The district administration is honouring her dedication with a special dinner. Read her inspiring
Netflix Removes Casting Feature for Most Smart TVs
Netflix has quietly removed mobile casting support for most smart TVs, limiting it to older Chromecast devices. Indian users report frustration over the sudden change.
7.94% Voter Turnout in Maharashtra Local Polls, Bogus Voters Caught
Maharashtra's local body elections see 7.94% turnout by 9:30 AM. Congress claims two bogus voters caught in Pune. Polling underway for 12 seats across three districts.
Goa Election: No Mechanism to Track Foreign Voters
Goa election authorities reveal they cannot identify foreign passport holders voting illegally. Chief Electoral Officer warns of 1-year imprisonment for offenders. Read critical election security gaps.
Congress Seeks 3-Month Voter List Extension in Chhattisgarh
Chhattisgarh Congress demands 3-month extension for voter list revision, citing harvest season, migration & flood damage. EC's 7-day extension deemed inadequate.
Election Observers Review Voter List in South 24 Parganas
Special election observers review voter lists in Falta amid BJP allegations of dead voters. Officials verify SIR progress and address system complexities affecting BLO work.
ICE Releases Gomez After 3 Months, Reunites with Disabled Son
Heury Gomez, Manhattan green card holder, freed from ICE detention after 108 days. Reunited with his disabled son Noah just before Thanksgiving. Read his emotional story.
90,000 voter anomalies found in Goa revision
Chief Electoral Officer reveals 90,000 voter irregularities during Goa's special revision. Includes dead, duplicate voters. 40,000 forms pending. Read full details.
SEC Sets Rules for Assisting Physically Weak Voters
State Election Commission releases strict guidelines for voter assistance. Helpers can assist only one person, must be 18+, and cannot be candidates. Learn about the new voting accessibility rules.
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