'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
Explained | Karnataka's Permanent Residence Certificate: Who can get it, why it matters and what it doesn't doKarnataka has become the first state to introduce a Permanent Residence Certificate. This certificate is now accepted by the Election Commi...
23 Jul, 2026, 01.16 PM IST
Food products lead PLI job creation, outpace electronics and pharmaFood processing leads PLI employment, creating jobs with minimal investment. Electronics manufacturing attracted significant capital but ge...
22 Jul, 2026, 03.35 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
Inside the labour supply chain fueling illegal Bangladeshi infiltrationIllegal immigrants from Bangladesh enter India through a planned labor supply chain. Agents facilitate border crossings and transportation ...
20 Jul, 2026, 12.24 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
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
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
Passport a document to regulate departure of Indian citizens from country: MEAThe Ministry of External Affairs clarified the passport's function on Tuesday. It stated the document regulates departure and is not proof ...
14 Jul, 2026, 07.48 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
SIR draft electoral rolls: Voter base in four states shrinks by 22 lakhAround 22 lakh voters are missing from draft electoral rolls in four states. Odisha alone saw over 20 lakh names dropped from its voter lis...
10 Jul, 2026, 02.52 PM IST