Special Intensive Revision
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'Opposition's demand for debate on SIR not rejected, give us time to respond': Kiren Rijiju in RS
India | Dec 01, 2025, 11:29 PM ISTUnion Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju made the remark while speaking in the Rajya Sabha on day one of the Winter Session of the Parliament.
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'Feeling suffocated, don't have enough time': BLO dies by suicide in UP, blames SIR work pressure
Uttar Pradesh | Dec 01, 2025, 04:10 PM ISTA video has also gone viral on social media, in which BLO Sarvesh Singh said he was under tremendous pressure due to SIR-related work and had failed to perform his duties. In the video, he also apologised to his family members.
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Parliament Winter Session 2025: Which bills are likely to be tabled in the Parliament?
India | Dec 01, 2025, 01:08 PM ISTAhead of the session, the INDIA bloc parties met to strategise their approach going forward. Meanwhile, the government has prepared an ambitious legislative agenda for the 19-day session.
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Parliament Winter Session: LS, RS adjourned for the day amid Oppn's uproar over SIR | Highlights
India | Dec 01, 2025, 08:33 PM ISTAhead of the session, the government convened an all-party meeting on Sunday to build consensus with Opposition parties and ensure the smooth functioning of the House. The meeting was attended by 50 leaders from 36 political parties.
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Bengal SIR: EC to hold special camp for sex workers in Kolkata's red-light areas
West Bengal | Nov 29, 2025, 11:19 PM ISTAmra 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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Aaj Ki Baat: Full episode, November 28, 2025
India | Nov 28, 2025, 09:40 PM ISTImran 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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SIR form guide for Uttar Pradesh: Steps, documents and everything voters should know
Uttar Pradesh | Nov 28, 2025, 02:02 PM ISTWith the December 4 deadline for the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) nearing, voters in Uttar Pradesh and other states are required to verify and update their details in the electoral roll.
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Can intruders with Aadhaar card be allowed to vote?: Supreme Court on plea against SIR
India | Nov 27, 2025, 04:43 PM ISTThe Supreme Court pointed out that Aadhaar card is not an "absolute proof of citizenship". It also noted that the apex poll body cannot function like a post office.
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Aaj Ki Baat: Full episode, November 26, 2025
India | Nov 26, 2025, 08:05 PM ISTThe speculation intensified after the Baluchistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs alleged that Pakistan’s intelligence agency ISI, along with Army Chief Asim Munir, orchestrated a plot to assassinate Khan inside Adyala Jail in Rawalpindi.
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Bengal SIR: BJP raises issues of Bangladeshi migrants, duplicate voters in memorandum to EC
West Bengal | Nov 26, 2025, 03:38 PM ISTRegarding the current status of the SIR exercise, the BJP members pointed out that a substantial volume of data is still pending verification. They called for more robust scrutiny mechanisms to ensure accuracy and transparency.
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SC to hear challenges on SIR of electoral rolls in multiple states next month amid BLO deaths
India | Nov 26, 2025, 02:51 PM ISTDuring 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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BJP rolls out nationwide drive to clarify SIR, counter 'misinformation' and misleading narratives
India | Nov 26, 2025, 08:14 AM ISTBJP leaders claim that opposition parties are intentionally shaping a false narrative around the SIR exercise to mislead voters about the electoral roll revision process. Tarun Chugh has stated that the party is fully geared up to counter these alleged distortions and rumours.
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Mamata Banerjee holds rally against Bengal SIR, warns BJP over its 'game': 'Will shake the country'
West Bengal | Nov 25, 2025, 07:27 PM ISTAccusing 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 | Nov 24, 2025, 09:00 PM ISTDharmendra, 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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Aaj Ki Baat: Full episode, November 20, 2025
India | Nov 20, 2025, 09:05 PM ISTDelhi 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
West Bengal | Nov 20, 2025, 04:44 PM ISTEarlier 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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Illegal Bangladeshi nationals rushing back over SIR fears in Bengal, says BSF officials
India | Nov 19, 2025, 07:21 PM ISTBSF personnel stationed in North 24 Parganas report that checkpoints are now seeing long queues of people carrying small bags and personal items. Many of them openly acknowledge that they are Bangladeshi citizens who crossed into India illegally years earlier in search of employment.
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Election Commission puts West Bengal voter roll revision under strict watch
West Bengal | Nov 19, 2025, 06:48 AM ISTDuring the discussions, Gyanesh Bharti reaffirmed EC’s firm zero-tolerance stance toward any administrative lapses in the Special Intensive Revision process. An official said Bharti emphasised the Commission’s strict directive to maintain transparency and precision at every stage.
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EC orders 'Special Revision' of voter list in Assam ahead of 2026 assembly polls
Assam | Nov 17, 2025, 05:08 PM ISTAs 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 SIR: AIADMK moves SC in support of voter list revision, seeks correct and clean rolls
Tamil Nadu | Nov 10, 2025, 06:43 PM ISTThe 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.'