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Opposition cites former editor's passport, voter roll ordeal to target CentreA former editor's passport renewal stalled after his name was removed from West Bengal's electoral rolls, sparking outrage from opposition ...28 Jun, 2026, 12.39 PM IST- One year of Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision: Over 5.8 crore names deleted from electoral rollsOver 5.8 crore voters have been removed from electoral rolls across 12 states and Union territories in a year-long purification drive by th...26 Jun, 2026, 04.11 PM IST
- SIR now part of class 9 NCERT textbook, Election Commission lauded for impartial pollsA new NCERT Class 9 textbook now features the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, highlighting its role in ensuring accura...26 Jun, 2026, 03.41 PM IST
- US judge blocks Trump's mail-in voting executive orderA federal judge in Boston has halted President Trump's executive order on mail-in voting, citing unlawful interference with state election ...25 Jun, 2026, 07.23 PM IST
- Donald Trump cancels housing bill signing to pressure Republicans on voting billPresident Trump has postponed a housing bill signing to push Republican senators for passage of his voting restrictions, the SAVE America A...24 Jun, 2026, 09.22 PM IST
- How the Supreme Court is reshaping the US midterm electionsThe US Supreme Court is set to decide two crucial election law cases. One case challenges rules on counting mail-in ballots received after ...31 May, 2026, 03.45 PM IST
- SIR verdict: Outcome was apparent; BJP will decide who can vote, says Yogendra YadavThe Supreme Court has upheld the Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. Activist Yogendra Yadav strongly crit...27 May, 2026, 04.28 PM IST
- Quote of the day by Rosa Parks: 'I believe we are here on the planet Earth to live, grow up and do what we can to make this world a better place...' ; life lessons from American civil rights advocateRosa Parks' powerful refusal to give up her bus seat ignited the Montgomery Bus Boycott, a pivotal moment in the Civil Rights Movement. Her...22 May, 2026, 07.30 PM IST
- AI will destroy and create new jobs, urges staff to embrace change: HSBC CEOHSBC's top executive Georges Elhedery stated that artificial intelligence will reshape jobs in finance. The bank is actively retraining its...20 May, 2026, 11.12 AM IST
- Who is IITian Manoj Agarwal, West Bengal’s new chief secretary, and why is the opposition criticising his appointment?Senior IAS officer Manoj Agarwal has been appointed as the new chief secretary of West Bengal. This appointment has sparked controversy, wi...12 May, 2026, 09.20 AM IST
- SC asks Mamata Banerjee, TMC leaders to file fresh pleas on SIR-linked victory marginsThe Supreme Court has indicated that Mamata Banerjee and Trinamool Congress leaders can file new petitions. These petitions will address co...11 May, 2026, 02.51 PM IST
- Suvendu's cabinet line-up has ministers embodying Bengal's geographical, ethnic divideWest Bengal witnesses the formation of its first BJP government with Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari and five ministers sworn in. The cabin...09 May, 2026, 02.27 PM IST
- TMC launches fresh jibe on EC in first reaction as Suvendu Adhikari becomes West Bengal CMFollowing Suvendu Adhikari's oath as West Bengal Chief Minister, the TMC has raised serious concerns. Abhishek Banerjee alleged widespread ...09 May, 2026, 01.12 PM IST
- 2026 Assembly elections set a new trend: Four big shifts in ECI templateThe latest assembly elections ushered in significant shifts in the political landscape, alongside innovative practices from the Election Co...06 May, 2026, 12.09 AM IST
- Assembly election results 2026: Assam, Bengal verdicts reshape minority political calculusThe recent electoral developments in Assam and West Bengal have sparked a vibrant dialogue about the significance of the Muslim electorate....05 May, 2026, 05.49 PM IST
- BJP’s big bang: Bengal breached, Assam secured; Vijay, Congress flip the southIndia has a brand new political map. A massive topple in Bengal, a twist in the Tamil Nadu potboiler, power grip in Assam and Puducherry, a...05 May, 2026, 07.43 AM IST
- 'Why have an election': Kapil Sibal slams EC, calls Bengal poll an ‘experiment in disenfranchisement’Former law minister Kapil Sibal has launched a sharp critique against the Election Commission, labeling the West Bengal polls an "experimen...23 Apr, 2026, 11.03 AM IST
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