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    Supreme Court agrees fresh pleas challenging ECI’s voter revision drive in Bihar

    New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Wednesday agreed to hear two more pleas challenging the Election Commission of India’s move to conduct a Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in poll-bound Bihar. A bench of Justices Sudhanshu Dhulia and Joymalya Bagchi agreed to hear the pleas on July 10, along with other pending petitions..

    Five members of Bihar family burnt alive over witchcraft allegations

    Patna: In a shocking incident which came into light from Tetgama village in the Mufassil  area of Bihar on Monday, five members of the same family were brutally beaten and then burnt alive on allegations of witchcraft.  Reports reaching said that the horrific incident stemmed from the death of Ramdev Oraon’s son, who died three.

    Dhirendra Shastri Sparks Controversy with ‘Bhagwa-e-Hind’ Remark in Bihar

    New Delhi, July 7: Religious leader Dhirendra Shastri has triggered a major political controversy over his recent remarks made during a visit to Bihar, where he declared that his dream was the establishment of a ‘Bhagwa-e-Hind’ (saffron India). His statement, made while addressing a Sanatan Mahakumbh, drew strong criticism from Opposition parties, who accused him.

    TMC, RJD move to Supreme Court against Election Commission’s voter list revision in Bihar

    Nadia: Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Mahua Moitra on Sunday expressed reservations over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise being carried out by the Election Commission of India (ECI) in Bihar, saying that her party has moved to Supreme Court against the voter list revision. “We are against this (SIR) and filed a case in the.

    No party satisfied with current status of electoral rolls: CEC Gyanesh Kumar amid SIR controversy

    New Delhi: Amid the swirling allegations of systemic conspiracy to deprive a large section of people of voting rights in Bihar, the Chief Election Commissioner sought to set the records straight on Sunday, as he stated that the current voter ID cards remain a ‘source of concern’ for all parties across the political spectrum. CEC.

    Police suspect family dispute as father, 10-year-old son shot in Araria Bihar

    Araria: A 10-year-old boy was shot dead and his father injured after unidentified attackers opened fire on them while they were sleeping in Bihar’s Araria district, as per the police. According to ASP Ram Pukar Singh, the bullet hit the child’s head and then struck his father’s hand. Police suspect the incident may be linked.

    Union Minister Shahnawaz Hussain accuses Rahul Gandhi, Tejashwi Yadav of defaming Bihar

    New Delhi: Senior BJP leader and former Union Minister Shahnawaz Hussain on Sunday hit out at Congress MP Rahul Gandhi and RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav, accusing them of defaming Bihar for political gain.   Reacting to the Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha (LoP) Rahul Gandhi’s tweet calling Bihar a “crime capital” following the murder.

    Electoral roll revision in full swing in Bihar; 13.19% enumeration forms received till 6 pm: ECI

    New Delhi: The Special Intensive Revision (SIR) in Bihar is underway in full swing with the Booth Level Officers (BLOs), BLO Supervisors, all the election officials, BLAs appointed by the political parties and the volunteers working tirelessly at the grassroots level to ensure that no eligible elector is left out, according to a press release.

    NIA chargesheets another accused for promoting banned PFI’s activities in Bihar

    New Delhi: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has chargesheeted one more accused in a case relating to the anti-national activities of the banned Popular Front of India (PFI) in Bihar, the NIA said in a statement on Friday. Md. Sajjad Alam of East Champaran district, Bihar, is the 18th accused to be arrested and charged.

    Bihar Special Intensive Revision being implemented smoothly on ground: EC

    New Delhi: The Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise being undertaken in Bihar ahead of the upcoming Assembly elections is progressing smoothly on the ground, with Booth Level Officers (BLOs) completing their first round of visits to nearly 1.5 crore households across the state. According to official data, more than 87 per cent of Enumeration Forms.

    ECI discusses issues related to special intensive revision in Bihar with 11 political parties

    New Delhi: The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Wednesday met with representatives from various political parties to discuss concerns regarding the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar. The SIR aims to verify the eligibility of voters and ensure accurate electoral rolls ahead of the assembly elections expected to be held later.