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Karnataka Final Voter List: 99.32 Lakh Names Fewer
Karnataka’s final electoral roll lists 4.55 crore voters, down 99.32 lakh from before SIR, with 8.64 lakh more names than the draft list.
Tamil Nadu Jailbreak: 17 Inmates Escape, Opposition Slams Vijay
Seventeen inmates reportedly escaped from Theni's Thekkampatti sub-jail, prompting DMK and BJP criticism of Vijay's government as police launched a manhunt.
Om Birla Urges BRICS Parliaments to Turn Dialogue Into Action
Om Birla urges BRICS parliaments to turn dialogue into action, strengthen democratic institutions and give developing nations a stronger voice in global policymaking.
EC Affidavit to Supreme Court Leaves Key Questions Unanswered
The Election Commission says its SIR decisions were unanimous, but questions remain over two Commissioners’ notes on Form 6, ECINet and voter appeals.
ECI Says All Three SIR Orders Were Unanimous
The Election Commission of India says all three Special Intensive Revision orders were unanimous, rejecting claims that Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar acted alone.
Maharashtra Crisis: Fadnavis Faces Farmer Protest and Alliance Row
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis faces BJP-Shiv Sena tensions, a drought threat and an indefinite protest by over 8,000 farmers demanding relief.
Kharge’s Patna Remark Sparks BJP Backlash Over Modi
Mallikarjun Kharge’s Patna remark triggers BJP criticism as the Congress raises vote theft allegations and demands changes to election procedures.
Jogen Chowdhury Dies at 87 After Prolonged Illness
Renowned Indian painter Jogen Chowdhury dies at 87 in Kolkata after a prolonged illness linked to rare blood cancer, leaving a lasting artistic legacy.
BJP Youth Wing: How the Party Controls Young Leaders
The BJP's 2026 youth-wing appointments promote grassroots organisers and young legislators while keeping national leadership roles under central control.
ECI Withholds SIR Software Details Citing RTI Exemptions
The Election Commission has withheld SIR software details under the RTI Act, citing commercial confidence, while questions about AI use and voter safeguards remain unanswered.
UP Voter List Row: Congress Demands SIR Halt
Congress demands an impartial probe into alleged UP voter list irregularities, complete machine-readable data and an immediate halt to the SIR process.
Sonia Gandhi Recalls Love at First Sight With Rajiv Gandhi
Sonia Gandhi recalls meeting Rajiv Gandhi at a Cambridge restaurant in the 1960s in her memoir, Belonging: A Journey of Love, due November 10, 2026.
Sonia Gandhi Joins Instagram With Memoir Preview
Sonia Gandhi joins Instagram with a preview of her memoir, while the INDIA bloc plans a fresh meeting on its campaign against CEC Gyanesh Kumar.
CJP Instagram Engagement Drops 80% After July Viral Surge
CJP's Instagram engagement fell nearly 80% by October 2026 as its official page lost followers, while individual leaders and established parties showed mixed results.
South Indian Parties Eye New Alliances Ahead of 2029
Naidu's meeting with Vijay, Jagan's shift on election law and the DMK's outreach to regional parties fuel speculation about political alliances ahead of 2029.
Mohan Bhagwat Warns Against Regime Change in India
Mohan Bhagwat warns against regime change in India, cites unrest abroad and urges protests to focus on solutions rather than social divisions.
Rahul Gandhi Questions Uttarakhand Investment Claims
Rahul Gandhi questions Uttarakhand's investment claims, citing Rs 3.56 lakh crore in MoUs and demanding the full list of 3,300 investors from CM Dhami.
SIR Voter Deletions: Bhalla Flags 70 Lakh Unexplained Cases
Economist Surjit Bhalla estimates 70 lakh unexplained voter exclusions after SIR, highlighting gaps in final electoral rolls and concerns in West Bengal.
Ladakh Talks Stall Over Article 371K and Assembly Demand
Ladakh Chief Secretary Ashish Kundra explains why talks stalled over the proposed elected body, Article 371K safeguards and disagreements with local leaders.
Pooja Bedi Backs Anti-CEC Protesters, Urges Citizens to Speak Up
Pooja Bedi backs anti-CEC protesters, questions reported detentions and urges citizens to demand accountability over electoral-roll revisions and democracy.
Mass Protests in India: 10 Agitations That Won or Failed
From the farmers’ protest and JP movement to anti-CAA demonstrations, explore 10 Indian agitations that succeeded, failed or reshaped national politics.