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Haryana Begins Special Intensive Revision of Voter Lists Ahead of Upcoming Elections

24Nov

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Haryana Begins Special Intensive Revision of Voter Lists Ahead of Upcoming Elections

Faridabad, Haryana: The Election Commission has ramped up preparations for the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter lists across Haryana. All Booth Level Officers (BLOs) have been assigned the crucial task of cross-verifying old electoral records with current voter lists to ensure accuracy, eliminate discrepancies, remove ineligible entries, and include newly eligible voters. Voter List Verification in Full Swing In Faridabad district, verification is actively underway across all six assembly constituencies. Teams of election law officers, supervisors, and BLOs are conducting door-to-door checks and reviewing booth-wise documents. Officials revealed that voter lists dating back to 2002 have been compared with the 2024 lists. Any names that do not match or whose information is un...

MP Leads in Voter List Digitisation, But BLO Deaths Raise Concerns

24Nov

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Madhya Pradesh, Politics, State

MP Leads in Voter List Digitisation, But BLO Deaths Raise Concerns

Bhopal: Madhya Pradesh has emerged as one of the top-performing states in voter list digitisation, achieving 57.05% completion under the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) program. However, the process has also raised concerns as four Booth-Level Officers (BLOs) have died since November 11, reportedly due to work pressure and stress. Digitisation Progress The digitisation exercise, aimed at updating and error-proofing voter lists, is being carried out across 65,014 BLOs, covering 57.3 million voters in the state. As of 23 November, over 32.7 million forms have been digitised. This progress places Madhya Pradesh fourth among 12 states and UTs in SIR completion and second among large states with over five million voters, after Rajasthan. Tragic Losses Among BLOs Tragically, four BL...

Digvijay Singh Praises New York Mayor Mamdani’s Boldness; Calls Election Commission “Dishonest”, Raises Questions Over SIR

24Nov

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Madhya Pradesh, Politics, State

Digvijay Singh Praises New York Mayor Mamdani’s Boldness; Calls Election Commission “Dishonest”, Raises Questions Over SIR

Indore, November 24, 2025: Senior Congress leader and Rajya Sabha MP Digvijay Singh on Sunday lauded New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani for his fearless criticism of U.S. President Donald Trump, while sharply attacking India’s Election Commission and raising concerns over the ongoing SIR (Systematic Identification Revision) process. Speaking to the media in Indore, Singh praised Mamdani for having the courage to call President Trump a “fascist” to his face. “He is just a mayor, yet he spoke openly. In our country, people holding big positions fear speaking the truth due to pressure from those in power,” he said. Accuses Election Commission of Dishonesty Digvijay Singh launched a direct attack on the Election Commission, alleging that the institution has “completely fallen into dishones...

Justice Surya Kant Sworn In as India’s 53rd Chief Justice; President Murmu Administers Oath, PM Modi Attends Ceremony

24Nov

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DELHI (national capital territory), Politics, State

Justice Surya Kant Sworn In as India’s 53rd Chief Justice; President Murmu Administers Oath, PM Modi Attends Ceremony

New Delhi, November 24, 2025: Justice Surya Kant on Monday took oath as the 53rd Chief Justice of India (CJI) at a ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhavan. President Droupadi Murmu administered the oath of office, marking the beginning of Justice Surya Kant’s 15-month tenure as the head of the country’s judiciary. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who returned from the G20 Summit in Johannesburg earlier in the morning, was present at the ceremony along with several Union ministers, including Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. A New Era Begins in the Supreme Court Justice Surya Kant succeeds Chief Justice D.Y. Chandrachud’s successor, CJI Uday Umesh Lalit Gavai, who demitted office on turning 65. As per convention, Justice Surya Kant — the senior-most judge of the Supreme Court — was recommended...

Gavai Regrets Lack of Consensus on Woman Judge for Supreme Court During His Tenure

24Nov

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DELHI (national capital territory), Politics, State

Gavai Regrets Lack of Consensus on Woman Judge for Supreme Court During His Tenure

New Delhi: India’s outgoing Chief Justice B.R. Gavai on Sunday expressed regret that no woman judge could be recommended to the Supreme Court during his tenure. He clarified that although several women candidates were considered, the collegium could not reach a consensus on any of the names. Responding to a question, Justice Gavai strongly rejected allegations of nepotism within the collegium system, calling such claims “misplaced and incorrect.” “No Pressure From the Executive” Justice Gavai emphasized that he never faced pressure from the executive at any point.He noted that several decisions during his term went against the government, including his very first judgment related to the extension of the ED Director’s tenure. “The government appears as a party before the court,”...

Nitish Kumar Knows Bihar’s Weaknesses — But Can He Fix Them Now

24Nov

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Bihar, Politics, State

Nitish Kumar Knows Bihar’s Weaknesses — But Can He Fix Them Now

As Nitish Kumar returns to office for a record tenth term as Bihar’s Chief Minister, he carries with him a rare advantage — an intimate understanding of why Bihar continues to lag behind even as the rest of India marches ahead. Nearly 18 years in power have given him clarity about the state’s deepest structural flaws. But understanding alone is no longer enough. This term demands action, transformation, and long-term vision. Below are the key challenges Nitish Kumar must confront in order to put Bihar firmly on the path of development. 1. Bihar’s Economy: Growth Without Depth Bihar’s problem is not the lack of growth numbers. Its GSDP often shows impressive jumps.The real problem is the quality and depth of that growth. Bihar’s per capita income is barely one-third of the nati...

With Samrat Choudhary Taking Charge of Home Department, Bihar Police Redefines Policing: Even Petty Theft to Be Treated as Organized Crime

24Nov

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Bihar, Politics, State

With Samrat Choudhary Taking Charge of Home Department, Bihar Police Redefines Policing: Even Petty Theft to Be Treated as Organized Crime

In a major shift in Bihar’s policing strategy, Director General of Police (DGP) Vinay Kumar has expanded the definition of organized crime following the formation of the new NDA government under Chief Minister Nitish Kumar. With Deputy CM Samrat Choudhary now heading the Home Department, the police have been directed to treat even small offences—such as petty theft, pickpocketing, and fraud—as part of organized crime networks. New Policing Framework Rolled Out According to the new framework, the police will no longer assess cases merely by the scale of the crime but by the nature of the offence and the criminal network behind it. The DGP has instructed all SSPs and SPs to intensify surveillance of repeat offenders and dismantle the syndicates that operate behind seemingly minor crime...

Nitish Kumar Issues First Executive Order: Newly Elected MLAs to Receive New Duplex Flats Soon

24Nov

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Bihar, Politics, State

Nitish Kumar Issues First Executive Order: Newly Elected MLAs to Receive New Duplex Flats Soon

Patna: With the formation of the new NDA government in Bihar under Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, administrative actions have begun to take shape. On Sunday, Nitish Kumar publicly issued his first executive order of his 10th term, directing officials to ensure that the newly constructed duplex-style MLA residences are allotted to the newly elected legislators without delay. Inspection of New Duplex-Style MLA Quarters The Chief Minister inspected the newly built duplex flats located on Daroga Rai Path. Officials briefed him that each unit has been labeled with the respective assembly constituency number and name to facilitate smooth allotment. Nitish Kumar reviewed the premises, assessing the landscaping, facilities, and overall infrastructure. “The flats are built very well. They wi...

Rohingyas and Illegal Migrants Removed Through SIR: Jagdambika Pal Says NDA’s Bihar Victory Sends a Strong Message

24Nov

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Bihar, Politics, State

Rohingyas and Illegal Migrants Removed Through SIR: Jagdambika Pal Says NDA’s Bihar Victory Sends a Strong Message

BJP MP Jagdambika Pal has said that the outcome of the Bihar Assembly elections delivers a clear message for the future. He asserted that the electorate has decisively rejected the Opposition’s attempt to politicize the issue of Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the voter list. “SIR Removed Only Rohingyas and Illegal Migrants”: BJP MP Responding to criticism from the Opposition, Pal emphasized that the SIR process was carried out strictly to cleanse the voter rolls of Rohingyas and other illegal infiltrators, not genuine Indian voters. “This victory itself is a message for the future. The Opposition tried to make SIR an election issue, but the results show that the people have rejected it. Through the SIR process, only Rohingyas and infiltrators were removed,”Jagdambika Pal sai...

Bihar to Build District-Level Industrial Network\

24Nov

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Bihar, Politics, State

Bihar to Build District-Level Industrial Network\

Bihar Industries Minister and BJP State President Dr. Dilip Jaiswal received a grand welcome during his visit to Kishanganj on Sunday. Speaking to the media, he declared that the new government is committed to creating district-level industrial networks to ensure that youth no longer need to migrate outside Bihar in search of employment. Employment & Rule of Law Are Top Priorities Addressing party workers and the press, Dr. Jaiswal said: “Employment and rule of law are the top priorities of the state government. I am preparing a roadmap within a week to ensure that every youth in Bihar gets job opportunities within the state itself.” He emphasized that the government’s aim is to end unemployment and stop mass migration by promoting local industries under the ‘Vocal for Lo...