'No' SIR data used for processing passport applications, renewals: Govt tells ParliamentThe Ministry of External Affairs told Parliament it has not sought or used Special Intensive Revision (SIR) data for passport applications ...
24 Jul, 2026, 02.16 PM IST
Arunachal publishes draft electoral roll, opens claims and objections windowArunachal Pradesh's Chief Electoral Officer released the draft electoral roll for the 2026 revision. Over 7.18 lakh electors submitted form...
22 Jul, 2026, 09.26 AM IST
Karnataka: PRCs will help identify illegal immigrants, says Dy CM ParameshwaraKarnataka's Deputy CM G Parameshwara stated new PRCs will identify illegal immigrants. He rejected BJP claims that the certificates enable ...
21 Jul, 2026, 07.50 PM IST
Karnataka bars holders of other states' PRCs from seeking permanent resident certificateKarnataka has launched doorstep delivery for Permanent Residence Certificates. Deputy tahsildars are now authorized to issue these importan...
21 Jul, 2026, 03.08 PM IST
Karnataka HC questions SEC's parallel voter roll revision amid ECI's SIRThe Karnataka High Court questioned the State Election Commission's separate voter roll revision. This exercise is being conducted in selec...
20 Jul, 2026, 05.52 PM IST
Karnataka CM launches PRC drive to step up voter enrolment, BJP flags misuse concernsKarnataka's Chief Minister launched a statewide drive for permanent resident certificates. Doorstep delivery of caste certificates also beg...
20 Jul, 2026, 05.01 PM IST
Karnataka: CM DK Shivakumar to launch PRC campaign amid SIR, minister Joshi questions timing & intentKarnataka's Chief Minister will launch a campaign for permanent resident certificates. This initiative faces sharp criticism from the BJP g...
19 Jul, 2026, 09.18 PM IST
Jana Sena rejects 2024 seat-sharing formula for Andhra civic pollsJana Sena has ruled out replicating the NDA's 2024 seat-sharing formula for Andhra Pradesh's upcoming local body elections, saying its expa...
18 Jul, 2026, 11.11 PM IST
Bengaluru elections: SC allows time till December end, CM DK Shivakumar rules out any more extensionsThe Supreme Court has allowed the Karnataka government to hold elections to Bengaluru's five newly created city corporations in December, e...
17 Jul, 2026, 05.40 PM IST
Supreme Court seeks responses of EC, Bengal govt on plea for data on claims of voters deleted under SIRThe Supreme Court has asked election officials to address issues surrounding voter data transparency. A PIL points out the challenges of ha...
17 Jul, 2026, 04.15 PM IST
One-day SIR special camp at all polling booths on July 19: Punjab CEOA special camp will be held at all Punjab polling booths on Sunday for form submission. The house-to-house enumeration phase for electoral ...
17 Jul, 2026, 03.44 PM IST
Supreme Court closes Tamil Nadu electoral roll revision cases after Bihar SIR verdictThe Supreme Court has dismissed petitions challenging the special intensive revision of electoral rolls in Tamil Nadu. A bench led by Chief...
16 Jul, 2026, 11.54 PM IST
SC seeks ECI's response on MDMK's plea against SIR in Tamil NaduThe Supreme Court is reviewing a plea against Tamil Nadu's electoral roll revision. Several political parties have also approached the apex...
16 Jul, 2026, 05.05 PM IST
Delhi SIR: Booth-level officer alleges obstruction of duty; four arrestedA teacher performing official duties as a booth-level officer faced abuse and obstruction. The incident occurred on July 5 in Chandni Mahal...
16 Jul, 2026, 03.20 PM IST
SIR process in Delhi extended, final rolls to be published on Oct 19: Election CommissionThe Election Commission has extended the schedule for Delhi's special intensive revision of electoral rolls. Draft electoral rolls will now...
15 Jul, 2026, 05.31 PM IST
New voters have to also submit parents' SIR details for inclusion in electoral rollsNew voter applicants must now submit parents' Special Intensive Revision details. The Election Commission mandates this requirement for For...
12 Jul, 2026, 05.02 PM IST
Owaisi urges Telangana to issue residence certificates ahead of voter roll revisionAsaduddin Owaisi requested Telangana's Congress government to issue Permanent Residence Certificates. This move aims to prevent residents f...
11 Jul, 2026, 11.04 PM IST