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National Governance & Policy Just now (05:11 AM IST)

Only 747 Homeless Voter Applications Filed in Delhi, NGO Warns of Gaps in Roll Revision

A Delhi-based non-profit has written to the city’s Chief Electoral Officer flagging what it calls serious lapses in the special intensive revision of electoral rolls, after only 747 enrolment applications were received from homeless voters. The group says the figure is far below its estimate of more than 10,000 homeless voters in the capital before the exercise began, raising questions about outreach, enumeration and exclusion from the draft roll.

By RDU Global Wire5 min read
National Governance & PolicyJust now (06:45 AM IST)

Mehbooba Mufti Calls for Secular Unity Ahead of Protest at Jantar Mantar

Mehbooba Mufti has urged secular-minded citizens to participate in a protest organized by the Monitoring Committee for Indian Muslims at Delhi's Jantar Mantar on September 29. The protest aims to address pressing issues faced by the Muslim community in India.

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National Governance & Policy5m ago

Amit Shah Joins Amma's 73rd Birthday Celebrations in Kerala, Underscoring Spiritual Outreach and National Visibility

Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah attended the 73rd birthday celebrations of spiritual leader Mata Amritanandamayi in Kollam, Kerala, as chief guest, placing a major national political figure at one of the state's most prominent religious and social gatherings. The appearance highlights the continuing public influence of Amma's movement and the political significance of high-profile engagement with spiritual institutions that command deep social reach across India and abroad.

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National Governance & Policy1h ago

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Meets Prime Minister Modi to Discuss Development Issues

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath met with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi to discuss key issues related to development and governance. This meeting is seen as crucial for enhancing coordination between the state and central governments amidst ongoing development projects and administrative priorities.

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Energy, Power & CleanTech2h ago

Annpurna Devi Accuses Jharkhand Government of Opposing Mines Law to Shield Coal Theft

Union Minister Annpurna Devi launched a sharp attack on the Hemant Soren government, alleging that its opposition to the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Act is aimed at enabling coal theft and protecting arbitrary state-level levies. She said the amendment would bring uniform taxation, attract investment and create jobs, while the Jharkhand government called the law a "black Bill" that undermines the state's rights over its minerals.

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National Governance & Policy2h ago

Kumaraswamy Urges Election Commission to Reveal Truth Behind Reported Internal Differences

Union Minister and JD(S) leader H.D. Kumaraswamy has called on the Election Commission of India to publicly clarify reports of discord among its top leadership, saying the institution must protect its credibility by placing the facts before the people. His remarks came amid Congress protests alleging that Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar had taken several unilateral decisions despite objections from the other two Election Commissioners.

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Society, Crime & Public AffairsJust now (06:45 AM IST)

AIADMK Faces Crucial Test in Madurantakam and Dharapuram Byelections

The upcoming byelections in Madurantakam and Dharapuram are poised to challenge the AIADMK's influence over Scheduled Caste voters, a demographic that has shifted significantly since the last assembly elections. With historical context and recent trends, the party's performance could signal its future in Tamil Nadu politics.

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National Governance & Policy3h ago

K.C. Venugopal Demands Removal of CEC Gyanesh Kumar After Jiji Thomson's BJP Revelation

AICC general secretary K.C. Venugopal has called former Chief Secretary Jiji Thomson's disclosure about Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar "extremely serious," alleging it exposes partisan conduct at the highest level of India's election machinery. Venugopal demanded Kumar's immediate removal, accusing him of undermining democracy and benefiting from BJP support while in service and after elevation to the top election post.

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National Governance & Policy3h ago

Tamil Nadu byelections in two SC-reserved seats put AIADMK's shrinking Dalit base under scrutiny

The AIADMK's decision to field candidates in the Madurantakam and Dharapuram Assembly byelections has turned the contests into an early test of whether the party can arrest its steep decline in Scheduled Caste-reserved constituencies. With its tally in SC seats falling from 32 in 2016 to just eight in 2026, the opposition party faces pointed criticism from former insiders even as it argues that its legacy and welfare record still resonate with Dalit voters.

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National Governance & Policy4h ago

Election Commission Halts Physical Hearings for Disputed Voters, Launches Fresh Enrolment Drive

The Election Commission of India has moved to ease concerns over the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls by stopping routine physical hearings for voters flagged for unmapped records or logical discrepancies. It also announced an immediate enrolment drive for those left out of the rolls, including young and first-time voters, while setting up a review of the ECINet portal amid internal friction over its functioning.

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National Governance & Policy5h ago

Minister Vivek Urges BCs to Unite, Emulate Ilamma in Fight for Rights

Telangana Minister G. Vivek Venkataswamy has called on Backward Classes to unite and assert their rights, saying their political and social strength must translate into greater representation beyond local body elections. Speaking at the State function marking the 131st birth anniversary of Chityala Ilamma, he pledged support for BC inclusion in the caste census and praised the Rajaka community's long struggle for recognition.

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