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Ghaziabad Administration Announces Bumper Rewards for SIR-2025 Supervisors and BLOs

25Nov

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Politics, State, Uttar Pradesh

Ghaziabad Administration Announces Bumper Rewards for SIR-2025 Supervisors and BLOs

Ghaziabad: In a unique move to boost motivation among field staff, the Ghaziabad administration has unveiled exciting incentives for Supervisors and Booth Level Officers (BLOs) working under the Voter List Revision Campaign (SIR-2025) in Assembly Constituency 56. The scheme aims to ensure timely and high-quality completion of form distribution and digitization tasks while reducing stress associated with election duties. Five-Star Rewards for Top Performers Officials announced that employees who complete their assigned work first and on time will receive cash rewards and a chance to enjoy luxurious stays and dining experiences with their families at the city’s top hotels. The initiative, introduced by the Electoral Registration Officer (ERO), Ghaziabad, has been divided into three cat...

Who Holds the Real Power in Nitish Kumar’s Government? Decoding the Key Portfolios and Influence

24Nov

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Bihar, Politics, State

Who Holds the Real Power in Nitish Kumar’s Government? Decoding the Key Portfolios and Influence

Patna: After the formation of Bihar’s new government, debates are swirling over who really wields power. While the BJP claims that Nitish Kumar remains the ultimate authority, insiders suggest that the real “key” lies with the Chief Minister himself. Here’s a closer look. Though the BJP has secured the Home Department after decades of effort, some observers suggest that this is more a symbolic win. Nitish Kumar, while handing over the Home Ministry to the BJP, has retained the Department of General Administration under his control—a strategic move that keeps the proverbial “keys to every lock” in his hands. Clout Over BureaucracyThe Home Minister may hold authority in theory, but in practice, any dispute between the Home Secretary and the Home Minister ultimately reaches the Chief Mi...

Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis Unveils Plans for Mumbai’s “Paatal Lok” Underground Road Network

24Nov

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Maharashtra, Politics, State

Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis Unveils Plans for Mumbai’s “Paatal Lok” Underground Road Network

Mumbai: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has revealed ambitious plans to decongest Mumbai’s traffic by creating an extensive network of underground tunnels across the city, which he has playfully dubbed “Paatal Lok”. Speaking at the IIMUN Youth Connect Session, Fadnavis said the parallel underground road network will complement the existing metro system and drastically improve connectivity across the metropolis. Full Story: The Chief Minister highlighted that Mumbai’s current average traffic speed is just 20 km/h, and the new infrastructure aims to raise it to at least 80 km/h in key corridors. “We are preparing a network of tunnels, a parallel underground system, which will free Mumbai from congestion,” Fadnavis said. Under the project, the government plans to achieve...

From Guns to Cradle: Naxal Veteran Sammi Embraces Motherhood After Surrender

24Nov

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Maharashtra, Politics, State

From Guns to Cradle: Naxal Veteran Sammi Embraces Motherhood After Surrender

Nagpur: For 25-year-old Comrade Sammi, life has come full circle. Once a guerrilla fighter in the forests of Abujhmad, Sammi now cradles her newborn son, marking a profound personal transformation. After surrendering to government authorities in January under Maharashtra’s rehabilitation program, she and her husband, former Naxal commander Arjun, are embracing family life for the first time. Full Story: Sammi, a former member of the Naxal guerrilla medical and women’s teams, gave birth to her son at Gadchiroli District Women’s Hospital. Overcome with emotion, she shed tears as she held her child for the first time. Married to Arjun, who served as a personal bodyguard to senior Naxal leader Bhupati, Sammi had never imagined raising a family inside the Naxal organization. While guerril...

Haryana Extends Working Hours to 10 Hours for Shops and Companies; Overtime Limit Increased

24Nov

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Politics, PUNJAB AND HARYANA, State

Haryana Extends Working Hours to 10 Hours for Shops and Companies; Overtime Limit Increased

Chandigarh, Haryana: The Haryana government has amended the Shops and Commercial Establishments Act, 1958, increasing working hours in companies and shops from 9 hours to 10 hours per day. Alongside this, the maximum overtime limit has been raised from 115 hours to 144 hours per quarter, with all overtime being voluntary and compensated at double the normal wage rate. Key Amendments Mandatory Appointment Letters & ID Cards: Large establishments and companies must now issue appointment letters and identity cards to all employees. Two-Tier Registration Framework: Businesses employing up to 20 employees and those employing more than 20 employees must register online under the new framework. Compliance & Penalties: First-time violations related to registration or documenta...

Haryana Begins Special Intensive Revision of Voter Lists Ahead of Upcoming Elections

24Nov

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Politics, PUNJAB AND HARYANA, State

Haryana Begins Special Intensive Revision of Voter Lists Ahead of Upcoming Elections

Faridabad, Haryana: The Election Commission has ramped up preparations for the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter lists across Haryana. All Booth Level Officers (BLOs) have been assigned the crucial task of cross-verifying old electoral records with current voter lists to ensure accuracy, eliminate discrepancies, remove ineligible entries, and include newly eligible voters. Voter List Verification in Full Swing In Faridabad district, verification is actively underway across all six assembly constituencies. Teams of election law officers, supervisors, and BLOs are conducting door-to-door checks and reviewing booth-wise documents. Officials revealed that voter lists dating back to 2002 have been compared with the 2024 lists. Any names that do not match or whose information is un...

MP Leads in Voter List Digitisation, But BLO Deaths Raise Concerns

24Nov

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Madhya Pradesh, Politics, State

MP Leads in Voter List Digitisation, But BLO Deaths Raise Concerns

Bhopal: Madhya Pradesh has emerged as one of the top-performing states in voter list digitisation, achieving 57.05% completion under the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) program. However, the process has also raised concerns as four Booth-Level Officers (BLOs) have died since November 11, reportedly due to work pressure and stress. Digitisation Progress The digitisation exercise, aimed at updating and error-proofing voter lists, is being carried out across 65,014 BLOs, covering 57.3 million voters in the state. As of 23 November, over 32.7 million forms have been digitised. This progress places Madhya Pradesh fourth among 12 states and UTs in SIR completion and second among large states with over five million voters, after Rajasthan. Tragic Losses Among BLOs Tragically, four BL...

Digvijay Singh Praises New York Mayor Mamdani’s Boldness; Calls Election Commission “Dishonest”, Raises Questions Over SIR

24Nov

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Madhya Pradesh, Politics, State

Digvijay Singh Praises New York Mayor Mamdani’s Boldness; Calls Election Commission “Dishonest”, Raises Questions Over SIR

Indore, November 24, 2025: Senior Congress leader and Rajya Sabha MP Digvijay Singh on Sunday lauded New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani for his fearless criticism of U.S. President Donald Trump, while sharply attacking India’s Election Commission and raising concerns over the ongoing SIR (Systematic Identification Revision) process. Speaking to the media in Indore, Singh praised Mamdani for having the courage to call President Trump a “fascist” to his face. “He is just a mayor, yet he spoke openly. In our country, people holding big positions fear speaking the truth due to pressure from those in power,” he said. Accuses Election Commission of Dishonesty Digvijay Singh launched a direct attack on the Election Commission, alleging that the institution has “completely fallen into dishones...

Justice Surya Kant Sworn In as India’s 53rd Chief Justice; President Murmu Administers Oath, PM Modi Attends Ceremony

24Nov

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DELHI (national capital territory), Politics, State

Justice Surya Kant Sworn In as India’s 53rd Chief Justice; President Murmu Administers Oath, PM Modi Attends Ceremony

New Delhi, November 24, 2025: Justice Surya Kant on Monday took oath as the 53rd Chief Justice of India (CJI) at a ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhavan. President Droupadi Murmu administered the oath of office, marking the beginning of Justice Surya Kant’s 15-month tenure as the head of the country’s judiciary. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who returned from the G20 Summit in Johannesburg earlier in the morning, was present at the ceremony along with several Union ministers, including Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. A New Era Begins in the Supreme Court Justice Surya Kant succeeds Chief Justice D.Y. Chandrachud’s successor, CJI Uday Umesh Lalit Gavai, who demitted office on turning 65. As per convention, Justice Surya Kant — the senior-most judge of the Supreme Court — was recommended...

Gavai Regrets Lack of Consensus on Woman Judge for Supreme Court During His Tenure

24Nov

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DELHI (national capital territory), Politics, State

Gavai Regrets Lack of Consensus on Woman Judge for Supreme Court During His Tenure

New Delhi: India’s outgoing Chief Justice B.R. Gavai on Sunday expressed regret that no woman judge could be recommended to the Supreme Court during his tenure. He clarified that although several women candidates were considered, the collegium could not reach a consensus on any of the names. Responding to a question, Justice Gavai strongly rejected allegations of nepotism within the collegium system, calling such claims “misplaced and incorrect.” “No Pressure From the Executive” Justice Gavai emphasized that he never faced pressure from the executive at any point.He noted that several decisions during his term went against the government, including his very first judgment related to the extension of the ED Director’s tenure. “The government appears as a party before the court,”...