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Comparing SIR 2002-04 and 2025-26
Unlike previous SIRs, which had elaborate processes for preparing fresh rolls to ensure that no eligible elector would be taken off the rolls, the current SIR exercise adopts a flawed process that has led to the exclusion of lakhs of eligible voters; a point-by-point comparison is provided
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Delhi Police de-notifies Jantar Mantar as protest site; activists slam decision
Ramlila Ground, Burari Ground and CBD Ground named as alternative venues; police yet to issue SOPs for protests; activists say Jantar Mantar’s proximity to Parliament is crucial to making their voices heard
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Karnataka High Court strikes down law to increase reservation for SCs/STs, declares it unconstitutional
Court says 50% ceiling on total reservation is binding constitutional principle
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Rahul Gandhi likens Opposition protest to tandav, calls it ‘Shivji ki baraat’, where everyone is welcome
Congress leader claims the CEC has sent him messages, and over 200 officers in government provide information
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BJP hits out at Rahul Gandhi over “Shiv Ki Baraat” remark, alleges “anti-Hindu” sentiment
Shivraj Singh Chouhan says Congress leadership is directionless; Anurag Thakur accuses party of invoking religion for political ends
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Cristiano Ronaldo reveals he translated English for Messi at award ceremonies
Cristiano Ronaldo has opened up about his 15-year rivalry with Lionel Messi, revealing how he helped the Argentine understand English during award ceremonies. The Al-Nassr star described their relationship as respectful and their competition as healthy, comparing it to Ayrton Senna and Alain Prost. However, Ronaldo remains firm in his belief that his remarkable goalscoring record makes him football’s greatest ever.
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SBI Research recommends LTCG on equities to be scrapped; calls for DTAA clarity
The proposal is aimed at making foreign capital flows into equities more stable and limiting the chances of abrupt withdrawals that could put pressure on the rupee. Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) currently face a 12.5% LTCG tax on equity investments. The Union Budget 2026 retained this rate for listed shares and equity mutual funds, continuing the tax framework introduced as part of a major fiscal overhaul in 2024.
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Kerala crash: Old video shows accused teen’s Mini Cooper speeding at 220kmph
Suhail Sajeev, a 19-year-old, was arrested after a crash in Nedumbassery that killed three people. The victims were returning home on a scooter when a Mini Cooper struck them from behind. Sajeev's Instagram video showed reckless driving, with a speedometer reaching 220kmph prior to the incident. Police suspect he was intoxicated during the accident, with ongoing investigations. Further inquiries into alcohol service by local bars are also being conducted.
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'Ready to contest on ballot paper': Himanta lobs dare at Cong but with a big rider
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Newly elected TVK MLAs Maragatham Kumaravel, Sathyabama take oath in Tamil Nadu
With this, the strength of the TVK in the 234-member House has gone up to 109
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Shakthi Team rescues distressed mother and daughter, shifts to NGO Home in Andhra’s Eluru
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Juvenile among six held for stealing motorcycles in Nandyal district
Police seize 10 motorcycles valued at approximately ₹6 lakh from the accused
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Lakshadweep becomes 100% literate Union Territory
According to the Education department, all eligible learners cleared the Foundational Literacy and Numeracy Assessment Test, enabling Lakshadweep to attain full literacy status under ULLAS, a Centrally sponsored scheme
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How can Karnataka clear the Cauvery backlog amid drought conditions, SC asks Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu says 11.719 tmcft shortfall is hurting Samba cultivation; Karnataka cites water scarcity and drinking-water needs as court reserves order
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Keralam CPI(M) leader P.K. Sreemathi files complaint over abusive social media posts
According to the complaint, the posts are being circulated falsely attributing statements to her, and allegedly using fabricated posters featuring her photograph and the party symbol
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Karnataka Prisons Department struggles to find ‘suitable cell’ for Prajwal Revanna
The Department has agreed in principle to the police’s recommendation to transfer Prajwal and 11 other prisoners after they were caught using mobile phones inside the prison.
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CMN Trust completes construction of 50 houses for homeless families
Governor Rajendra Arlekar will announce the completion and hand over the keys to the remaining houses at a function in Ottapalam on Tuesday
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