NEW DELHI : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday praised the contributions of former Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla, Special Public Prosecutor in the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks case Ujjwal Nikam, Kerala BJP leader C Sadanandan Master, and historian Meenakshi Jain, following their nomination to the Rajya Sabha. In a series of posts on X, the Prime Minister congratulated the four individuals, who are now set to become members of the Rajya Sabha after being nominated by President Droup

NEW DELHI: Booth Level Officers (BLOs) of the Election Commission of India (ECI) conducting the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar have found a number of individuals from Nepal, Bangladesh and Myanmar possessing Indian documents like Aadhaar, domicile certificates and ration cards, sources said on Sunday. According to officials in the ECI, the ground-level officials of the poll panel have so for established direct contact with nearly all voters in the state as part of t

NEW DELHI: The Election Commission has always been a puppet in the hands of the Modi government, Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal has alleged and claimed the poll body's Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in Bihar is an unconstitutional move aimed at ensuring that majoritarian governments remain in power. In an interview with PTI, Sibal also alleged that each election commissioner surpasses the previous one in his alignment to this government. Hitting out at the ongoing Special Intensive Re

Rajya Sabha Elections: Elections to 75 of the 245 seats in the Upper House are scheduled for April, June, and November next year

Union Minister and Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) president Chirag Paswan received a death threat on social media, his party spokesperson Rajesh Bhatt said on Friday.Bhatt also filed a complaint with at the Cyber Police Station in Patna, seeking immediate action in the matter.As per the complaint, the death threat was issued by an Instagram user named Tiger Meraj Idisi. LJP chief spokesperson claimed that the threat was issued due to Paswans growing popularity ahead of the Bihar legislative ass

Unesco's recognition of Maratha military sites and the classical language status granted to Marathi highlight the central government's focus on Maratha heritage, especially as Maharashtra prepares for local elections. These actions, including the Navy's ensign redesign inspired by Shivaji, are seen as strategic moves by the BJP to connect with Marathi voters and strengthen its position in the state.

The lower primary school teacher had contested as the BJP candidate from the Koothuparambu constituency in the 2021 Kerala legislative Assembly elections

PATNA: There is no disagreement whatsoever among the coalition partners on Tejashwi being projected as the chief ministerial candidate for the Bihar Assembly elections, RJD spokesperson Shakti Singh Yadav said on Saturday. Yadav made the announcement after attending a meeting of the INDIA bloc held to discuss seat sharing for the elections as they aim to wrest power from the BJP-led NDA. The fifth meeting of the INDIA blocs coordination committee for Bihar polls was held at the official residenc

AHMEDABAD : The political battleground in Gujarat is witnessing a renewed churn around the influential Patidar community, with multiple players vying for dominance in this electoral bloc. While the BJP continues to command a grip on the Patel vote bank, bolstered by its top leadership comprising influential Patidar figures, emerging challenges from the AAP and internal lobbying within the Congress are beginning to shift the political discourse. The AAP, under the leadership of Gopal Italia, has

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Setting the BJPs poll agenda in the state, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday projected 25% vote share for the saffron party in the upcoming local body election. Addressing party workers in Thiruvananthapuram, Shah trained his guns on Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, and claimed the BJP-led NDA will form government in Kerala in 2026. Highlighting the Centres contributions to Keralas infrastructure, Shah said contrary to perception, central allocations to the state have

Ruhani Sawhney Jammu, July 12: It has been over a year since the term of the Jammu Municipal Corporation expired, yet no new Urban Local Body (ULB) elections have been announced. While residents across wards face administrative neglect,Ward No. 48, which includesGorkha Nagar, is seeing growing frustration. Citizens are reaching out to former Corporators in [] The post Without Power and Funding, Local Governance Has Collapsed Sham Lal Basan, Ex-Corporator, Ward 48 appeared first on Northlines .

SAMBALPUR: Veteran BJP leader and Union Tribal Affairs Minister Jual Oram on Saturday announced he would no longer contest direct elections. The younger generation, he said, should be given more opportunities in Odisha's political landscape. Interacting with the media following his visit to the Rozgar Mela in Sambalpur, Oram said he may be chosen as Governor or nominated to Rajya Sabha but will not take part in direct elections anymore. I have contested elections 10 times during my career - eigh

As Bihar gears up for assembly elections, AIMIM is actively working to regain the support of minority voters, particularly after the Waqf Bill controversy. Following defections that significantly reduced their representation, the party seeks to join the INDIA bloc. AIMIM leaders are also considering forming a third front, mirroring their strategy from the 2020 elections.

With the Uttar Pradesh assembly election on the horizon, NDA allies are increasing pressure regarding reservation demands to strengthen their positions. Sanjay Nishad cautioned that failing to include the Nishad community in the SC reservation list could negatively impact the alliance's chances in the 2027 elections.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah criticized the CPI(M) for prioritizing party interests over Kerala's development, while asserting BJP's commitment to 'Viksit Keralam.' He claimed India would be free of Naxalism by 2026 and accused both LDF and UDF of corruption, urging voters to support BJP in the upcoming local body elections to achieve a developed Kerala.

Abhishek Singhvi, representing Opposition parties, stated the Supreme Court instructed the Election Commission to consider Aadhaar, voter ID, and ration cards as valid documents during Bihar's electoral roll revision. He clarified the EC cannot outright reject these documents and questioned the timing of the revision ahead of state elections. Singhvi emphasized the EC's lack of authority in citizenship verification.

PATNA: Congress national spokesperson and partys social media chairperson Supriya Shrinate on Saturday demanded immediate resignation of Bihar minister and senior BJP leader Jibesh Mishra who was recently held guilty in a 15-year-old fake drug case. Talking to media persons at Congress headquarters in the state capital, Shrinate said that it was quite surprising that Jibesh Mishra, who was held guilty by a Rajasthan court, was still holding on the ministers post. Mishra was one of the directors

Revanth slams BJP on Caste Census, vows to defend BC quota ordinance, criticizes BRS for past cap

INDIA bloc allies convened at Tejashwi Yadav's residence to strategize seat allocation for the upcoming Bihar assembly elections. Yadav, leading the coalition's coordination, criticized the NDA government for allegedly imitating his initiatives. Discussions included Congress, VIP, and Left party representatives, with seat-sharing and electoral roll revisions on the agenda. Mukesh Sahani hinted at his potential role as deputy chief minister.

DEHRADUN: The Uttarakhand High court has temporarily stayed a controversial circular issued by the State Election Commission (SEC) regarding individuals whose names appear on both urban municipal and rural gram panchayat voter lists. While affirming that a person can only vote or contest elections from a single location, a division bench also underscored the constitutional right of every citizen to exercise their franchise. The matter was heard by a bench comprising Chief Justice G Narendar and

The Trinamool Congress on Saturday ridiculed Union Home Minister Amit Shah over his claim that the saffron party would come to power in West Bengal after defeating the Trinamool Congress in the 2026 Assembly elections in the state.

Kishore Kumar argued that the Chief Minister has no moral right to visit, having failed to fulfil promises made during the Assembly elections.

Tensions have risen between Marathi and Hindi speakers in Mira-Bhayandar, leading to protests. The Congress Party is organizing a language workshop, We are Marathi, We are Indian, to promote dialogue and reduce tension. They accuse the state government and BJP leaders of exacerbating the conflict for political gain ahead of local elections, emphasizing the importance of unity in diversity.

LUCKNOW: Adding a new dimension to the public interest petition concerning Rahul Gandhis alleged British citizenship , petitioner S. Vignesh Shishir has filed a review petition in the Lucknow bench of the Allahabad High Court. He has submitted new videos and documents reportedly obtained from London, Vietnam, and Uzbekistan. Previously, on 14 May 2025, the High Court had directed the Central Government to act on the matter. In response, the Citizenship Wing of the Ministry of Home Affairs sent a

Kapil Sibal criticized Bihar's Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise, calling it a veiled attempt to reinstate the NRC and impose authoritarian rule. He alleged a BJP-Election Commission partnership, claiming manipulated voter counts. The Supreme Court allowed the SIR to proceed but urged the ECI to consider Aadhaar and other documents for voter identification, acknowledging the upcoming Bihar elections in November.

Congress leader Salman Khurshid has differed with his party's stance on Bihar's voter list revision, emphasizing the importance of winning elections to make a difference. His remarks contrast with the Congress and RJD's criticism of the Election Commission, who allege manipulation by the BJP.

BJP launches campaign for the 2025 local body polls in Kerala. Union Home Minister says the BJP will contest in over 21,000 wards in the 2025 local body elections with the aim of securing over 25% of votes

THIRUVANTHAPURAM: Union Home Minister Amit Shah has projected 25 pc vote share for the BJP in the next election. Addressing the party workers in Thiruvanthapuram on Saturday, Shah urged people to vote for change and development. Corruption-free governance, zero discriminatory practices in jobs and end of vote bank politics are the three key visions of Prime Minister Narendra Modi about Viksit Kerala, the minister said in his address of ward level party leaders, at the Puthirikandam ground after

Union Home Minister Amit Shah emphasized the importance of the BJP's state office in Thiruvananthapuram becoming the center of 'Vikasit Keralam,' even more so than having a Chief Minister. He inaugurated the new BJP state committee office, launching the party's mission for a developed Kerala ahead of local body and assembly elections. Shah also visited Kannur's Rajarajeshwara Temple.

Thiruvananthapuram, Jul 12: Union Home MInister Amit Shah on Saturday inaugurated the new BJP state committee office, Mararji Bhavan, here ahead of launching the partys campaign for the upcoming local body polls this year and the assembly elections next year. Shah hoisted the party flag, planted a sapling in front of the building, cut the ribbon to enter the premises and lit a traditional lamp to mark the official opening of the new office. The Union Home Minister, who arrived [] The post Union

PATNA: The Opposition INDIA bloc will hold its coordination committee meeting on Saturday (July 12, 2025) to discuss the issue of seat sharing for upcoming Bihar assembly election. Assembly elections in the state are due in October-November. It will be the 5th meeting of the coordination committee of INDIA under leadership of RJD leader Tejashwi Prasad Yadav. The opposition alliance comprises RJD, Congress, CPI (ML), CPI, CPI (M) and VIP. Former union minister and Rashtriya Lok Janshakti Party c

Kangana Ranaut, now a Member of Parliament after winning the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, has voiced concerns about the financial realities of political life. She describes politics as an expensive endeavor, requiring additional income sources to maintain integrity.

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is on the brink of electing its new National President, with the eligibility process for the election now complete. According to the latest updates from sources, elections for the two important states, Delhi and Uttar Pradesh, will be held only after the name of the new National President is announced.

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge accused the BJP-led Centre of trying to remove secularism and socialism from the Constitution and weaken tribal rights. Rahul Gandhi claimed the BJP is attempting to hijack the upcoming Bihar elections, just like in Maharashtra, and slammed the Election Commission for siding with the ruling party.

KOTTAYAM: As the state Congress gears up for an organisational revamp, the AICC has passed the buck to the state leadership. In an attempt to ensure unity within the party, the AICC has asked the state leadership to consult senior leaders in the state before going for the KPCC reshuffle. The directive was issued during the meeting KPCC president Sunny Joseph and working president P C Vishnunath had with AICC general secretaries Deepa Das Munshi and K C Venugopal in New Delhi. According to source

Union Minister Chirag Paswan received a death threat from an Instagram user amid rising political activity before the Bihar elections. LJP (Ram Vilas) filed a complaint with Patna Cyber Police, who have begun legal action. Paswan recently announced his candidacy and vowed to transform Bihars development path.

Union Minister Chirag Paswan has reportedly received a death threat on social media, prompting a formal police complaint. The threat, allegedly made by an Instagram user, is being investigated by the Patna Cyber Police Station. Paswan recently announced his candidacy for the upcoming Bihar elections, where his party, LJP (Ram Vilas), is expected to continue its alliance with the NDA.

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: In a significant move ahead of local body and assembly elections, the BJP has executed a major revamp of its state leadership. Prominent woman leader Sobha Surendran, former secretary S Suresh and former Yuva Morcha national secretary Anoop Antony Joseph have been inducted as general secretaries, while senior leader M T Ramesh has been retained in the post. Notably, ex-DGP R Sreelekha and young leader Shone George figure among the 10 new vice-presidents. The new office-bearer

DEHRADUN: Alarm bells are ringing at the Uttarakhand State Election Commission as a startling lack of enthusiasm among prospective candidates threatens the integrity of the state-level Panchayat elections scheduled for the end of this month. According to official sources, this election has seen only 25,587 candidates come forward for 55,587 posts. It marks a considerable 16.8% decline from the last Panchayat elections held in 2019, when 30,752 candidates contested 55,574 positions. Since the for

NEW DELHI: From global to national and regional, Union Home Minister Amit Shah says the Modi government has changed things for the better across the gamut. In a freewheeling interview with TNIE Editor Santwana Bhattacharya, Chief of National Bureau Jayanth Jacob, and Senior Assistant Editor Rajesh Kumar Thakur , Shah addresses a range of issuesseveral directly relevant to the South. Crucially, he seeks to dispel all fears regarding funds devolution and delimitation, while being caustic on all po

The current law restricts reserved seats to 50 per cent. In the 2019 local body elections, the BRS government had allocated only 22 per cent to BCs to remain within this limit.

Investigation targets forged documents, IPL ticket black-marketing, and fund misappropriation

NEW DELHI: Two former chief justices of India, Justice DY Chandrachud and Justice JS Khehar, have expressed concerns over the unchecked authority conferred on the Election Commission of India (ECI) under the proposed One Nation One Election (ONOE) Bill. According to sources, both former CJIs share the same view and have raised objections to the language and several provisions of the constitutional amendment bill, particularly those that grant excessive powers to the Commission in implementing th

Aam Aadmi Party will contest Bihar Assembly elections alone. Sanjay Singh backed INDIA bloc's claim of voter list manipulation by BJP. He defended Bhagwant Mann's criticism of Narendra Modi's foreign trips. Singh also highlighted Mohan Bhagwat's remark about leaders over 75, hinting at Modi's potential retirement. He accused BJP of deleting names of voters, especially migrants.

Knowing well that the OBC, Dalit, and Muslim vote bank is behind the Chief Minister, the high command is expected to buy more time, at least till the Bihar elections, to take a decision on the change of guard in the government as well as the KPCC

PATNA: Rajya Sabha MP and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national spokesperson Sanjay Singh on Friday announced that the party will contest all 243 assembly seats in the upcoming Bihar elections, scheduled for OctoberNovember this year. He categorically ruled out the possibility of any alliance, including with the newly formed Jan Suraaj Party (JSP), founded by political strategist-turned-activist Prashant Kishor. Speaking to the media, Singh stated that former Delhi Chief Minister and AAP national conve

Ahead of the Bihar elections, CM Nitish Kumar transferred Rs 1227.27 crore via DBT to over 1.11 crore pension beneficiaries. The pension was recently raised from Rs 400 to Rs 1,100 under key social security schemes. Beneficiaries expressed gratitude, saying the hike ensures financial independence and dignity.

Bhubaneswar, Jul 11 (PTI) Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday accused the BJP of making attempts to steal (chori) the upcoming elections in Bihar, as it did in Maharashtra last year. The Congress leader also accused the Election Commission of India (ECI) of not doing its duty but working for the interest of the BJP. Addressing the partys Samvidhan Bachao Samavesh (Save Constitution rally) here, the leader of the opposition in the Lok Sabha also said the INDIA bloc, of which Congress is a part

The Voter ID card is a key identity document for Indian citizens, granting them the legal right to cast a vote in elections. However, due to a range of reasons, your name may be removed from the voter list without any prior notice. Here's a simple guide to how you can get it added back easily.

MUMBAI: A video Maharashtra minister Sanjay Shirsat sitting in a room along with a partially opened bag containing what look like bundles of notes went viral on Friday. The Shiv Sena minister rubbished the claim that it was a money bag, and insisted that it contained only clothes. Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut, who posted the video on X, said Union home minister Amit Shah should take note. I feel pity for Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis! How many more times will he just sit and watch his reput

necessity. Elections must be held on July 30, and the 4000-odd members have to elect a new body, asserted C Kalyan.

Congress MP Rahul Gandhi on Friday accused the Election Commission of India of hatching a conspiracy for chunav chori in Bihar, referring to the poll panel's decision to revise electoral rolls in the state ahead of the Assembly elections.

BHUBANESWAR: Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on July 11, launched a sharp attack on the BJP and the Election Commission of India (ECI), accusing them of hatching a 'conspiracy' to manipulate and steal the Bihar elections due later this year. The senior Congress leader also criticised the BJP government in Odisha, accusing it of looting the wealth of the poor and supporting big corporates in the State. Addressing the Samvidhan Bachao Samabesh (Save Constitution rally) at Baramunda

New Delhi: Former Chief Justices of India J.S. Khehar and D.Y. Chandrachud on Friday told a parliamentary committee that the idea of simultaneous elections does not violate the Constitutions basic structure, though they raised concerns about the extent of powers granted to the Election Commission in the proposed bill. The two former CJIs shared their [] The post Former CJIs Khehar, Chandrachud appear before ONOE Parliamentary Committee appeared first on Northlines .

In a move aimed at empowering Backward Classes (BCs) and fulfilling a key poll promise, the Telangana Cabinet, led by Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy, on Thursday, approved a proposal to extend 42% reservation to BCs in local body elections.

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge alleged that the BJP-led central government was attempting to omit secularism and socialism from the Constitution.

Jairam Ramesh, a Congress leader, has criticized the Election Commission of India. He alleges the ECI is misrepresenting a Supreme Court order. The order concerns voter ID requirements for Bihar elections. Ramesh claims the ECI's spin has been exposed. The Supreme Court wants the ECI to consider Aadhaar and ration cards as valid documents.

During an INDIA bloc meeting held on Thursday, it was decided to prevent the BJP from hijacking the elections in Bihar, where assembly polls are due later this year, Rahul claimed

Rahul Gandhi alleged that the BJP is attempting to manipulate the upcoming Bihar elections, similar to what happened in Maharashtra. He accused the BJP of attacking the Constitution nationwide. Gandhi claimed the INDIA bloc is determined to prevent this. He also criticized the Election Commission for allegedly favoring the BJP.

The Joint Committee of Parliament headed by BJP MP P.P. Chaudhary has been speaking to jurists and legal experts as it prepares its recommendation on the bill

the two former Chief Justices will give a presentation before the committee on the issue of simultaneous elections in the Joint Committee on the Constitution (One Hundred and Twenty-Ninth Amendment) Bill, 2024 and the Union Territories Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2024.

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Union Home Minister Amit Shah will reach Kerala for a two-day visit on Friday. Shah, who is expected to land at the Thiruvananthapuram airport around 10pm by a special flight, will attend various events on Saturday. He will inaugurate the BJPs new state headquarters at Aristo Junction in the morning. Following this, he will address a massive gathering of booth-level party workers at Putharikandam ground. Senior BJP leaders said around 30,000 workers from Thiruvananthapuram, K

KOCHI: Without adding fuel to speculation over the Kerala Congress (M) returning to the UDF fold, front convenor Adoor Prakash on Thursday said the opposition alliance would be expanded before the assembly election next year. Speaking to mediapersons after the UDF coordination committee meeting in Kochi, he said discussions on broadening the front have been ongoing for some time. Although it wasnt part of todays agenda, the conversation around alliance expansion is not new. A final decision will

PATNA: The Supreme Courts decision to let a contentious voter list revision in poll-bound Bihar proceed has deepened political divisions, triggering sharp exchanges between the ruling NDA and the Opposition. On Thursday, the top court refused to stay the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls and asked the Election Commission (EC) to consider Aadhaar, Voter ID and ration cards as valid documents during the exercise in the poll bound state. Bihar Deputy Chief Minister and senior BJP

A glance through the instructions issued by poll panel for the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in Bihar shows Aadhaar has been mentioned only once

Hyderabad: The Telangana cabinet has decided to go ahead with its plan to conduct the local body elections in the state by implementing 42 percent reservation for the Backward Classes (BC) in the local bodies. The cabinet has also decided to bring an ordinance to amend the 2018 legislation on reservations in the local bodies. Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You c

SC is hearing pleas challenging Bihars voter roll revision that requires fresh proof of citizenship ahead of the elections in November.

Maharashtra Minister Sanjay Shirsat received an Income Tax notice regarding an increase in his assets between the 2019 and 2024 elections. He initially claimed MP Shrikant Shinde also received a notice but later retracted the statement.

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut said that alliances like the INDIA or MVA are not necessary for the upcoming local and civic body elections in Maharashtra.

The motion contained a mix of allegations against Ursula Von der Leyen, including misuse of EU funds and interference in elections in Germany and Romania

BRUSSELS, July 10: European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen comfortably survived a vote of no confidence on Thursday, as an overwhelming number of European Union lawmakers rejected a censure motion against her. The motion contained a mix of allegations against von der Leyen, including text messaging privately with the chief executive of vaccine maker Pfizer during the COVID-19 pandemic, misuse of EU funds and interference in elections in Germany and Romania. But 360 lawmakers voted ag

MUMBAI: Shiv Sena MLA representing Buldhana assembly segment, Sanjay Gaikwad has stirred a fresh controversy, this time, by targeting South Indians. He said on Thursday that South Indians un dance bars and ladies bars hence they should not be awarded food supply contracts in Maharashtra. Why was a contractor named Shetty given the contract? Give it to a Marathi person. They know what we eat and will give us good quality food. South Indians run dance bars, ladies bars and spoil Maharashtra's cul

The Supreme Court is reviewing petitions challenging the Election Commission's special intensive revision of Bihar's electoral rolls before upcoming elections. The court questioned the timing and scope of the revision, particularly regarding citizenship verification and the exclusion of Aadhaar.

He also hinted that he would lead the party in the 2028 Assembly elections

The Supreme Court questioned the timing of Election commission's move to conduct Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar. the apex court as hearing on the petitions of the opposition against Election Commission's move for special voter verification drive in Bihar.

Donald Trump's insistence that spoiled Japan imports more US rice is adding to Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba's problems ahead of elections that could sink his premiership after less than a year in office.

Addressing INDIA bloc workers during a protest march to the Election Commissions office in Patna against the ongoing special intensive revision of electoral rolls in Bihar, Gandhi said, Maharashtra assembly elections were rigged to favour the BJP and the NDA. They want to repeat it in Bihar, which we will not allow

Dhaka seeks compromise as Trumps 35% tariff looms large over key exports; Washington urges worker protections, factory relocation to USreports Asian Lite News Bangladesh has opened the second round of critical trade talks with the United States by offering to significantly increase imports from Washington, in a bid to defuse tensions sparked by a sweeping new tariff regime announced by US President Donald Trump earlier this week. The negotiations come at a tense juncture for Bangladesh, as the c

Telangana police have arrested five individuals, including top officials of the Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA), on charges of forgery and misappropriation of funds. HCA president A Jagan Mohan Rao, along with the treasurer and CEO, face allegations of using forged documents to contest elections and embezzling over Rs 2.3 crore.

Estranged for two decades, the Thackeray cousins are uniting against the perceived imposition of Hindi to revive their political careers ahead of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation elections. With Shiv Sena (UBT) and MNS eyeing Marathi voters, they aim to defeat the BJP alliance. This move mirrors Bala Saheb Thackeray's strategy of political polarization, targeting 'outsiders' to consolidate local support.

Jan Suraaj chief Prashant Kishor raises concerns about the Election Commission's decision to revise Bihar's voter list. He questions the necessity of a new list so soon after the Lok Sabha elections. Kishor demands using the existing list with amendments. He also asks if the NDA admits to infiltrators residing in Bihar during their governance.

NEW DELHI: The Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the Bihar electoral rolls, aimed at removing fake voters, appears to be placing the BJP, which holds more sway than its NDA allies in the state, on the back foot. The partys internal pre-poll survey teams are reportedly encountering public resentment due to concerns that their names may be removed from the rolls under SIR. SIR has started putting us on the wrong wicket. Whenever we call the voters over their phones to know what they expect from

The INDIA bloc will not be in the Maharashtra civic polls. Shiv Sena (UBT) and MNS may ally for local elections. This includes Mumbai and other corporations. Uddhav Thackeray and Raj Thackeray are uniting after 20 years. They are fighting against the imposition of Hindi. Public pressure is building for a Sena-MNS alliance. Congress may contest independently.

The Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls has triggered a major political controversy in Bihar, where assembly polls are due later this year, with the opposition INDIA bloc alleging that it was designed to enefit the ruling NDA, a charge denied by the Election Commission of India (EC) that is carrying out the exercise. The issue has also reached the Supreme Court , which will hear petitions on July 10 challenging the Election Commission's decision to carry out the exercise in Biha

RANCHI: Jharkhand Pradesh Youth Congress has filed a complaint at a cyber police station in Ranchi stating that visuals showing Rahul Gandhi's picture pasted on a sanitary pad are an attempt to discredit the Congress' campaign to improve menstrual hygiene in Bihar. The Bihar Mahila Congress, under the Priyadarshini Udaan Yojana, conducted a sanitary pad distribution campaign ahead of the Bihar assembly elections. Youth Congress member Shilpi Kumari lodged a complaint stating that the doctored vi

Americans are preparing for nationwide protests on July 17. These protests are to honor civil rights leader John Lewis. The protests are against Donald Trump's administration. The movement is called Good Trouble Lives On. Over 400 peaceful protests are planned across the United States. Protesters want to defend civil rights. They also want to protect elections.

The move immediately drew ridicule from Opposition leader Alberto Nez Feijo, leader of the conservative Peoples Party, who urged Mr. Snchez to take responsibility for his partys actions, report what he knew and call early elections.

PATNA: Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday alleged that the Election Commission (EC) was attempting to steal votes in Bihar, just as he claimed it had done in Maharashtra. He added, however, that the people of Bihar would not allow this to happen, asserting that any such manipulation would rob them of their future. Addressing workers of the Opposition INDIA bloc after participating in a protest march in Patna against the Special Intensive Revision (SIR

At Patna protest, Gandhi slams EC's voter list revision as Maharashtra model, claims BJP aims to manipulate Bihar elections

Smriti Irani is back as Tulsi Virani in 'Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi'. She is reportedly earning Rs 14 lakh per episode. The show's return brings nostalgia. Irani, a BJP leader, contested the Lok Sabha elections. Her family's wealth is Rs 17.57 crore. The show will air on StarPlus from July 29 and stream on JioHotstar.

The Supreme Court will hear a plea against the Election Commission of India's decision. This decision involves revising electoral rolls in Bihar. Social activists Arshad Ajmal and Rupesh Kumar filed the plea. They argue the revision undermines free and fair elections. Several opposition leaders and organizations have also challenged the Election Commission's order.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi accused the BJP of rigging the Maharashtra assembly elections and expressed concerns about similar tactics being used in the upcoming Bihar polls. He alleged that the special intensive revision of electoral rolls in Bihar is an attempt to manipulate the election process.

Rahul Gandhi spearheaded a Mahagathbandhan march to Patna's Election Commission, protesting the electoral roll revision before Bihar's assembly polls. Accompanied by Tejashwi Yadav and other opposition leaders, the march disrupted rail and road traffic across Bihar due to a bandh. Opposition parties allege the revision disenfranchises migrants, Dalits, and the poor, aiming to manipulate the upcoming elections.

Bihar Elections 2025: The Election Commission is revising voter rolls, starting in Bihar. Form 6, used for voter registration, requires no citizenship proof. Aadhaar is accepted for age and residence but not citizenship. Special Intensive Revision aims to remove ineligible voters. Political opposition arises over document exclusion. Concerns exist about non-citizens on voter lists due to lax verification.

Rahul Gandhi and Tejashwi Yadav led a chakka jam in Bihar, protesting the Election Commission's electoral roll revision ahead of assembly elections. The Grand Alliance march faced opposition from the BJP, who accused them of hooliganism and defended the EC's standard procedure.

Speaking about Rahul Gandhi joining the protests, Bihar Congress president Rajesh Ram said that the Congress MP has fought on the streets whenever the country faced a crisis

The government had introduced 35 per cent reservation for women in government jobs at all levels in 2016. Earlier, women from any state could have taken advantage of it. Ahead of the Assembly elections, the demand for the implementation of a domicile policy has been growing

The INDIA bloc protested in Bihar against the Election Commission's voter list revision. Congress workers blocked railway tracks. Pappu Yadav joined, criticizing the Election Commission. Protesters burned tires and blocked roads. Tejashwi Yadav raised concerns about document requirements. The Election Commission stated the revision is progressing well with many forms collected and distributed.