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Raipur: The Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process of the voter list has officially begun across Chhattisgarh from Tuesday. Under this initiative, the Election Commission will update the electoral rolls, adding new eligible voters and verifying existing records to ensure accuracy ahead of upcoming elections. Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Yashwant Kumar informed that during the SIR process, Booth Level Officers (BLOs) will visit every household three times to verify voter details. Where necessary, voters will be asked to produce identity and address documents to confirm their eligibility. Only 5–6% Voters Need to Show Documents CEO Yashwant Kumar stated that only 5–6% of voters will be required to submit documents during verification. “Nearly 90–94% of voter data is already avail...

Begusarai: The political heat is rising in Bihar’s Bakhri Assembly constituency — a seat long regarded as the bastion of Left politics. Known for its deep-rooted communist influence, Bakhri (a reserved constituency) is now firmly on the radar of the NDA. The contest this time is expected to be a fierce face-off between the Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) candidate and the CPI nominee. The margin of defeat in the last election — just 777 votes — has made this year’s poll one of the most closely watched battles in Bihar. Bakhri’s Political Legacy: A Leftist Fortress with Shifting Tides Since the first Bihar Assembly election in 1952, the Communist Party of India (CPI) has won Bakhri 11 times, making it one of the strongest Left seats in the state. Congress has secured victory thrice, t...

Patna: The 2025 Bihar Assembly Election has brought not only traditional political giants into the fray but also a series of new and emerging political outfits determined to reshape the state’s political landscape. While the established parties like JD(U), RJD, BJP, and Congress continue to dominate, new entrants such as The Plurals Party (TPP), Jan Shakti Janata Dal (JJP), Vikas Vanchit Insan Party (VVIP), and Indian Inclusive Party (IIP) are trying to test their electoral fortunes and attract Bihar’s diverse electorate. Pushpam Priya Choudhary’s The Plurals Party (TPP) Educated at the London School of Economics, Pushpam Priya Choudhary has once again entered the political battlefield — this time contesting from Darbhanga. Her party, The Plurals Party, is contesting all assembly sea...

New Delhi: The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) has officially taken full possession of the Signature View Apartments located in Mukherjee Nagar, marking a major step toward the long-awaited demolition and reconstruction of the project. All 12 residential towers have now been completely vacated by residents following the DDA’s final eviction notice. According to officials, the DDA has appointed a consultant to conduct a detailed structural survey and prepare a demolition plan for the complex. Once the survey is complete, the step-by-step demolition schedule will be finalized. Traditional Demolition Method Approved Contrary to earlier reports suggesting that the towers might be brought down through controlled explosions similar to Noida’s Supertech Twin Towers, the DDA has now ...

New Delhi: The prestigious Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) is witnessing a charged political atmosphere today as students cast their votes for the JNU Students’ Union (JNUSU) elections for the academic year 2025–26. Ballot boxes have opened, and voting will continue throughout the day to elect the new student representatives for key posts, including President, Vice President, General Secretary, and Joint Secretary. Both major factions — the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) and the Left Alliance (comprising AISA, DSF, and SFI) — have fielded their candidates and are claiming confident victories. However, the final verdict will be known only on November 6, when the counting of votes takes place. Candidates in the Fray For the President’s post, the contest includes Adit...

**In a dramatic incident on Monday, the Naraini police station in Banda district turned into a battlefield when two rival transgender groups — the ‘Katrina Group’ and the ‘Banno Group’ — clashed violently over territorial control. What began as a heated argument soon escalated into a full-blown brawl inside the police station premises, leaving officers struggling to maintain order. Eyewitnesses reported that members from both groups began exchanging punches and kicks in the police compound and meeting hall, creating chaos and panic. Police officers, caught off guard by the sudden eruption of violence, had to physically intervene to separate the two sides but faced great difficulty as neither group was willing to back down. 27 arrested after massive scuffle inside police stationAccord...

**A chaotic scene unfolded on Tuesday morning at the world-famous Thakur Banke Bihari Temple in Mathura, as a massive crowd of devotees gathered ahead of Kartik Purnima. The rush to enter the temple led to a heated altercation between devotees and on-duty police personnel, which soon escalated into a physical clash involving punches and kicks. According to eyewitnesses, the incident occurred at the temple entrance when four devotees from Aliganj in Etah district argued with police officers over entry arrangements. The disagreement quickly turned violent as tempers flared amid the overcrowded conditions and lack of proper crowd management. The scuffle caused panic among other devotees waiting for darshan. Following the commotion, additional police forces were deployed to the temple to...

A shocking incident has surfaced from Bulandshahr district of Uttar Pradesh, where a man named Danish was caught spitting on tandoori rotis being prepared for guests at a wedding ceremony. The incident, recorded on a mobile phone by a villager, has gone viral on social media, sparking widespread outrage. The incident took place in Aterna village during the wedding of a Dalit man’s daughter. According to eyewitnesses, Danish, who was in charge of preparing tandoori rotis for the guests, was seen deliberately spitting on the rotis before placing them in the tandoor. When villagers noticed his act, they immediately confronted him. Despite being questioned, Danish failed to give any reason for his behavior. Furious guests and locals caught him on the spot and handed him over to the polic...

In a shocking case from Bilaspur district, police have arrested a lawyer who allegedly exploited a woman under the pretext of marriage. The incident took place in the Sarkanda police station area, where the accused lawyer was representing the woman in her divorce case. According to police reports, the victim had approached the lawyer for legal assistance in her dispute with her husband. During the course of the case, the lawyer developed a romantic relationship with her. He assured her that he would divorce his own wife and marry her. On his advice and legal support, the woman obtained a divorce from her husband. However, after making repeated promises of marriage, the lawyer allegedly established physical relations with the woman multiple times. When she later insisted on marriage, ...

Washington / New York:The race for New York City’s next mayor has captured global attention this year, largely due to the rise of Democratic candidate Jōharan Mamdani, whose unconventional campaign style and outspoken political views have made him an international talking point. Mamdani, 34, has been at the center of multiple controversies, particularly for his critical remarks about Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. His comments comparing the two leaders sparked strong reactions both in India and among Indo-American communities in the U.S. Meanwhile, former U.S. President Donald Trump has openly expressed displeasure toward Mamdani, warning that if he becomes mayor, the federal government might withhold funds from New York City. Th...