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Shoaib Raza

Shoaib Raza, Sr Special Correspondent_ India TV* Shoaib Raza has been associated with Hindi journalism for nearly the last 15 years. He has been actively involved in journalism covering politics, current affairs, and issues related to minorities. Shoaib covered the period of Sheikh Hasina's ouster and the phase of violence in Bangladesh by reporting from ground zero. Besides this, he has a strong command over all major issues related to the Middle East. Before India TV, Shoaib Raza also worked with ETV and Zee Network for several years.

SIR Row: Election Commission says only designated officials can perform statutory duties
India | Sep 25, 2026, 12:00 AM IST
The EC said designated election officials from BLOs to CEOs perform their statutory functions on ECINET using individual IDs and passwords, and no other person, including ECI officials, can perform those functions on their behalf.
CJP demands CEC Gyanesh Kumar's resignation in 48 hours, warns nationwide protests
India | Sep 24, 2026, 04:32 PM IST
CJP has launched the "Fix the Election Commission" campaign alleging that the electoral process had been "rigged" and the right to vote was being taken away from citizens. Dipke advised parties not to participate in polls if they believe they are being rigged.
EC says differing views are part of deliberations, decisions taken unanimously or by majority
India | Sep 23, 2026, 03:47 PM IST
The Election Commission released the statement in the wake of an Indian Express report that the two Election Commissioners had objected to the Election Commission's steps 14 times in 10 months amid the SIR.

EC sources reject reports of internal rift over SIR, say all decisions were 'unanimous'
India | Sep 23, 2026, 11:47 AM IST
The Election Commission has launched this nationwide, multi-phase SIR rollout in late 2025. The exercise is designed to update the electoral rolls by verifying existing voter records, correcting inaccuracies, and ensuring that only genuine and eligible voters remain on the list.
Midnight bulldozer action at mosque in Delhi's Shalimar Bagh area sparks uproar | Video
Delhi | Sep 23, 2026, 10:15 AM IST
A demolition drive was conducted by civic authorities on Max Hospital Road in Shalimar Bagh as part of an anti-encroachment drive at midnight. A portion of the Madina Mosque was also demolished.
Rajya Sabha polls on Oct 16: Puri, Ram Gopal seats among 11 up for election in UP, Uttarakhand
India | Sep 22, 2026, 11:59 AM IST
According to the Commission, the terms of the incumbent members holding 10 Rajya Sabha seats from Uttar Pradesh and one from Uttarakhand are set to expire in November 2026.

Property dispute turns fatal in Kalkaji, property dealer dies after late-night scuffle
Delhi | Sep 20, 2026, 11:05 AM IST
Delhi's Kalkaji area saw a fatal scuffle between residents of an L-8 building, leaving property dealer Manjeet Singh alias Bunty dead and his brother injured. Police are examining CCTV footage and investigating the case.
Day before DUSU Election Result 2026, ABVP wins key posts at several colleges under DU
Education | Sep 18, 2026, 09:56 PM IST
At Ramjas College, ABVP won the post of President, Secretary, Central Councillor and Internal Complaints Committee, Shyama Prasad Mukherjee College - ABVP bagged the post of President and Central Councillor, Keshav Mahavidyalaya - ABVP won the post of President, Vice-President and Secretary.
TMC name, symbol frozen by EC; Mamata, rebel factions barred from using in Bengal bypolls
India | Sep 17, 2026, 11:50 PM IST
The Election Commission has barred both rival TMC factions from using the party’s name and “Flowers & Grass” symbol in the West Bengal Assembly bypolls. Pending a final decision, both factions have been told to submit three preferred names and three free-symbol choices by 11 am on September 18.

Delhi Building Collapse: Deaths rise to 5, PG owner booked; CM orders probe | As it happened
Delhi | Sep 06, 2026, 11:43 PM IST
The building, a boys' PG, collapsed around 1.34 pm on Sunday amid heavy rains in Delhi. Following the incident, teams of NDRF, Delhi Police, fire brigade, CAT Ambulance, and emergency services were rushed to the spot for a rescue operation.
Well found beneath demolished mosque in Uttar Pradesh's Saharanpur, video surfaces
Uttar Pradesh | Sep 06, 2026, 11:56 AM IST
A well has been discovered at the demolition site where a mosque inside the Saharanpur Collectorate was demolished on Saturday. Technical teams and concerned agencies will investigate to determine the scale and provide further details.
Former Samajwadi Party MLA Guddu Pandit assaults wife, drags her hair; viral video sparks outrage
Uttar Pradesh | Sep 05, 2026, 01:07 PM IST
In a 33-second video that has gone viral on social media, former Samajwadi Party MLA Bhagwan Sharma alias Guddu Pandit was recently seen physically assaulting his third wife Archana Pandit. The video of the incident, which happened on September 2, has sparked an outrage online.

Uttarakhand Waqf Board rolls out new 'nikahnama' after UCC, second marriage to face legal action
India | Sep 02, 2026, 08:14 PM IST
After the implementation of UCC, the Uttarakhand Waqf Board has removed second, third, and fourth marriages from the 'nikahnama'. It will now only mention one Nikah.
3 Delhi cops injured after being attacked with chilli powder, bricks and sticks in Mukundpur | VIDEO
Delhi | Aug 23, 2026, 10:45 AM IST
Three Delhi Police personnel were injured after a group allegedly attacked them with chilli powder, bricks and sticks in Mukundpur's Janta Vihar area. A 17-year-old JCL was apprehended, while other accused fled.
Delhi rain turns chaotic as 8 cars damaged after parking lot wall falls amid heavy downpour in Deoli
Delhi | Aug 08, 2026, 11:59 PM IST
Delhi rains have turned to wreak havoc at several places, triggering incidents of waterlogging, inundating low-lying areas, and disrupting traffic across major roads. A waterlogging incident reportedly forced a parking wall to collapse in South Delhi's Deoli region, taking eight cars in its ambit.

Rainfall to ease in Delhi after wettest first week of August in 15 years; WFH advisory in Gurugram
India | Aug 08, 2026, 09:04 AM IST
Delhi has witnessed its wettest first week of August since 2011 after extremely heavy rainfall lashed the capital on Friday. For Saturday, it is expected that the rainfall intensity will reduce in the region; however, authorities in neighbouring Gurugram have issued a WFH advisory for people.
All three Muslim NCPI MPs to extend issue-based support to BJP-led NDA: Khalilur Rahman
India | Aug 07, 2026, 12:01 PM IST
The three Muslim Lok Sabha MPs of the NCPI have decided to extend issue-based support to the BJP-led NDA. The NCPI has 20 Lok Sabha members, and it has increased the NDA's strength in the Lower House to 319.
Mamata in spotlight as Kalyan Banerjee, Priyanka Gandhi trade barbs in playful Parliament exchange
India | Jul 30, 2026, 01:57 PM IST
The interesting banter between Kalyan Banerjee and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra took place while the TMC MP was protesting outside Makar Dwar against the 20 Trinamool MPs' merger with the NCPI.
After DU and JNU, Jamia Millia Islamia asks students to avoid CJP protests
Delhi | Jul 24, 2026, 09:59 PM IST
The Jamia Millia Islamia has urged students to avoid the CJP protests at Jantar Mantar, asking them to focus on their students. It also noted that PM Modi has assured that the interests of the students will be safeguarded.
Modi govt plans tougher law against paper leaks, 3-month trial and Rs 10 crore fine likely
India | Jul 24, 2026, 02:07 PM IST
The Centre is preparing to introduce a stringent anti-paper leak law featuring fast-track trials, with paper leak cases expected to be decided within three months. The proposed legislation includes punishment of up to 10 years in prison and fines of up to Rs 10 crore.