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  Bengal SIR: EC to hold special camp for sex workers in Kolkata's red-light areas

  November 29, 2025 23:19 IST

  Amra Padatik advocacy officer Mahasweta Mukherjee said sex workers were facing difficulties during SIR in several areas. He visited the CEO office and submitted a letter highlighting SIR-related issues in Sonagachhi, Sethbagan, Rambagan, Jorabagan, Khidderpore, Kalighat, and Bowbazar.

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  EC hits back at TMC with point-by-point rebuttal on Bengal SIR claims, asks not to threaten BLOs

  November 28, 2025 21:15 IST

  The Election Commission has also written a letter to the West Bengal police and the Kolkata police chief to ensure that booth-level officers (BLOs) are not pressurised and threatened by any political party workers.

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  Aaj Ki Baat: Full episode, November 28, 2025

  India | November 28, 2025 21:40 IST

  Imran Khan's sister Aleema filed a contempt of court petition against the Adiala Jail superintendent and others after she was not allowed to meet the jailed former prime minister.

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  Maharashtra local body election: Government declares paid leave on Dec 2 in districts going to polls

  Maharashtra | November 28, 2025 17:43 IST

  The state government has issued a resolution in this regard, which stated that employees in the districts going to the polls be given a paid off cast their votes. This applies to employees even if their workplace is outside the constituency in which they are registered as voters.

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  SC to hear challenges on SIR of electoral rolls in multiple states next month amid BLO deaths

  India | November 26, 2025 14:51 IST

  During the hearings, it was reported that 23 Booth Level Officers have lost their lives in West Bengal amid the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process. The Supreme Court has directed the West Bengal Election Office to submit a detailed response by December 1.

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  Mamata Banerjee holds rally against Bengal SIR, warns BJP over its 'game': 'Will shake the country'

  November 25, 2025 19:27 IST

  Accusing BJP of collecting money, the TMC chief said the exercise was going to create problems for Bangladeshi Hindus. She claimed that 35 people have so far died due to SIR in Bengal.

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  Aaj Ki Baat: Full episode, November 24, 2025

  India | November 24, 2025 21:00 IST

  Dharmendra, veteran actor who was also known as the He-Man of Bollywood, died at the age of 89 on Monday, November 24. The news was confirmed by a spokesperson from the actor's family.

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  SIR an 'imposed oppression': Rahul Gandhi slams Centre, Election Commission over BLO deaths

  India | November 23, 2025 23:38 IST

  In a long post in Hindi on micro-blogging website X, Congress MP Rahul Gandhi said the SIR has caused chaos in the country, while also terming the exercise a 'conspiracy' to 'sacrifice' democracy and protect those in power.

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  Aaj Ki Baat: Full episode, November 20, 2025

  India | November 20, 2025 21:05 IST

  Delhi blast accused Muzammil Ganaie, Adeel Rather, Shaheen Shahid and Maulvi Irfan Ahmed Wagay were arrested by Jammu and Kashmir Police for their alleged role in a white collar terror module.

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  Mamata Banerjee urges CEC to halt ongoing SIR in Bengal, warns of 'irreversible' consequences

  November 20, 2025 16:44 IST

  Earlier on Wednesday, CM Banerjee blamed the Election Commission for the death of a Booth Level Officer (BLO) in Jalpaiguri's Mal block. She said the ‘pressure’ of SIR in the state was unbearable on field workers, claiming that 28 deaths have occurred so far.

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  272 former judges, bureaucrats pen open letter against Rahul Gandhi for undermining EC's credibility

  India | November 19, 2025 12:50 IST

  A group of 272 eminent citizens, including judges, retired bureaucrats, and retired armed forces officers, has written an open letter condemning the Leader of the Opposition, Rahul Gandhi and the Congress for allegedly attempting to tarnish constitutional bodies such as the Election Commission.

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  EC orders 'Special Revision' of voter list in Assam ahead of 2026 assembly polls

  Assam | November 17, 2025 17:08 IST

  As per the instructions issued by the chief electoral officer (CEO) in Assam, January 1, 2026 will be the qualifying date for the state to carry out the Special Revision.

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  Tamil Nadu: Vijay, TVK chief and actor, writes to CEC demanding inclusion in election preparations

  November 15, 2025 14:28 IST

  The 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections are scheduled to take place in April–May 2026, with all 234 seats of the Legislative Assembly up for grabs.

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  Bihar Elections 2025: A look at complete list of winners in Sitamarhi and Supaul districts

  Bihar | November 17, 2025 8:27 IST

  Bihar Election Results 2025: As the counting of votes is underway, this article takes a closer look at two key districts -- Sitamarhi and Supaul -- and the winning candidates, according to the Election Commission's latest updates.

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  Anta Bypoll Result: Congress candidate Pramod Jain Bhaya wins with 69,571 votes

  Rajasthan | November 14, 2025 17:22 IST

  Anta Bypoll Results 2025 LIVE: The Congress banked on Pramod Jain Bhaya’s experience and Ashok Gehlot’s influence, which seems to have worked for the grand old party.

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  Jubilee Hills Bypoll Results 2025: Congress candidate Naveen Yadav wins with huge margin

  November 14, 2025 15:22 IST

  Jubilee Hills Bypoll Results 2025: Congress candidate V Naveen Yadav won the by-election to Jubilee Hills Assembly constituency, defeating his nearest BRS rival Maganti Sunitha by a margin of over 24,000 votes.

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  Bihar election: EC pledges transparency and fairness, announces key measures

  Bihar | November 10, 2025 22:01 IST

  To safeguard the security of ballots, CCTV cameras are operational at all strong rooms where EVMs are stored. Any instances of malfunctioning have been promptly addressed to ensure proper monitoring and prevent any tampering with the election material.

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  Tamil Nadu SIR: AIADMK moves SC in support of voter list revision, seeks correct and clean rolls

  November 10, 2025 18:43 IST

  The Communist Party of India (Marxist) has approached the Supreme Court, challenging the constitutional validity of the Election Commission’s directive for a Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in Tamil Nadu, describing the move as 'arbitrary, illegal, and unconstitutional.'

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  Bihar elections: Row after VVPAT slips found dumped in Samastipur, official suspended; CEC responds

  Bihar | November 08, 2025 18:23 IST

  Opposition parties questioned the conduct of Election Commission after piles of discarded VVPAT slips were found in Samastipur, days after Phase 1 polling in the Bihar assembly elections.

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  Bihar records highest-ever turnout at 64.66 in Phase 1 polling, fate of 1,314 candidates sealed

  Bihar | November 07, 2025 0:03 IST

  Bihar elections 2025: Polling began at 7 am at 121 seats across 16 districts of Bihar under Phase 1 polling for the 2025 assembly elections. The total voter turnout was recorded at 64.66%.