Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar NEW DELHI: Former West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Saturday alleged that the Election Commission conducted the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls to “help the BJP capture Bengal” by deleting names of valid voters. She further demanded the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.“The truth is…
EC issues clarification amid SIR row NEW DELHI: The Election Commission on Saturday said all decisions taken on the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, including the nationwide exercise, were approved unanimously, while announcing measures to simplify the process for voters facing notices over discrepancies.The clarification comes amid row over report that claimed differences…
Yashasvi Jaiswal (ANI Photo) NEW DELHI: India batting coach Sitanshu Kotak has backed Yashasvi Jaiswal to continue working hard and wait for his opportunities, insisting that the young opener’s limited chances in the ODI format should not be viewed as “unfair” treatment.Jaiswal played all three ODIs against Afghanistan at home but was left out of…
Kharge also questioned whether the controversy was being reduced to the role of CEC Gyanesh Kumar while overlooking wider questions about the functioning of institutions. NEW DELHI: Priyank Kharge on Thursday hit out at the BJP for defending the Election Commission after the Form 6 row. He said that the ruling party should allow the…
Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami participates in BJP’s ‘drug-Free Punjab’ campaign, takes on AAP government. NEW DELHI: Uttarakhand chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami participated in the BJP’s anti-drug campaign, which is being seen as the party’s outreach effort ahead of next year’s state elections. Dhami arrived in Mukerian in Punjab’s Hoshiarpur Rural area and participated…
India’s Sumit tackles Iran’s Amirhossein Taghipour. (Reuters Photo) NEW DELHI: India completed a golden double in kabaddi at the Asian Games 2026 on Saturday as the men’s team defeated Iran 40-34 in a thrilling final, hours after the women had also beaten the same opponents to retain their title.The men’s victory at Aichi-Nagoya earned India…
TCAGI began with a straightforward, but audacious, idea: how to help children understand climate change without scaring them with it. Sophie’s own experience of eco-anxiety as a child inspired the organization’s first major project, a series of children’s books aimed at introducing the climate crisis to young readers while emphasizing hope, teamwork and practical action….
Samples have been sent to Guwahati for forensic examination NEW DELHI: At least 19 people have died in Nagaland after allegedly consuming spurious liquor, prompting police to launch an investigation into the suspected supply of adulterated alcohol in the state, where prohibition has been in force since 1990.Police said eight deaths were reported in Mokokchung…
NEW DELHI: Virat Kohli has revealed that the 2027 ODI World Cup will be his last World Cup for India, with the prospect of one final shot at the coveted trophy providing the biggest motivation for the batting stalwart.Kohli, who now plays only ODI cricket at the international level, said he is ready to leave…
Eggs thrown at TMC MLA Kunal Ghosh’s car in Hooghly NEW DELHI: TMC MLA Kunal Ghosh’s car was pelted with eggs on Saturday while he was travelling to Serampore in Hooghly to attend a political rally addressed by former West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee.The incident took place in the Uttarpara area, where a group…