The Election Commission of India  (ECI) has strongly defended its constitutional and statutory authority before the Supreme Court to examine an individual’s citizenship status for the limited purpose of preparing and revising electoral rolls. The submissions were made during hearings on petitions challenging the ongoing Special Intensive Revision  (SIR) of voter lists in certain states, particularly Bihar . Petitioners have questioned whether the ECI  can scrutinise citizensh

The Election Commission of India  (ECI) is set to host its first-ever global conference focused on democracy and election management, marking a significant step in addressing the evolving challenges faced by electoral systems worldwide. Scheduled for January 2026, the conference will bring together election authorities, policymakers, technology experts, and academics from across the globe to deliberate on safeguarding democratic processes in an era increasingly shaped by arti

In a landmark update to Uttar Pradesh’s  electoral rolls, the Election Commission of India  (ECI) has released the draft voter list following the Special Intensive Revision  (SIR), resulting in the deletion of approximately 2.89 crore names. The revision, affecting nearly 18.7% of the state’s registered voters, has drawn significant attention as the state prepares for the upcoming elections. The revised draft now lists 12.55 crore voters, down from 15.44 crore in the previous

In a major update to its electoral database, Uttar Pradesh  has published the draft electoral rolls following the conclusion of the Special Intensive Revision  (SIR), a massive exercise conducted by the Election Commission of India  (ECI) to update and clean voter lists before major elections. This release marks a critical milestone in India’s democratic process, especially in the country’s most populous state. The urban regions are likely to see a majority of the potential d

Bihar’s  2025 Assembly election has delivered one of the most decisive mandates the state has seen in decades. The National Democratic Alliance (NDA), led by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and supported by Nitish Kumar’s Janata Dal (United), crossed the two-thirds majority mark with ease. Early trends and final counts combined suggest the alliance is poised to control over 200 seats in the 243-member assembly—an emphatic endorsement of their governance narrative. On the oth

The Red Fort  car explosion that shook Delhi  on November 10, 2025 continues to widen in scope, revealing a sophisticated terror network operating far beyond the capital. In one of the most dramatic developments so far, security agencies demolished the Pulwama home of the prime suspect, Dr Umar un-Nabi, during late-night operations in South Kashmir. The two-storey structure in Koil village was brought down using controlled explosives after investigators confirmed Umar’s role

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