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Senior Congress leader Pawan Khera on Sunday accused the Election Commission of ignoring alleged large-scale irregularities in Bihar’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. He claimed that the party’s Booth Level Agents (BLAs) submitted nearly 89 lakh complaints, all of which were rejected by the poll body. The Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) of Bihar, however, issued a detailed rebuttal, stating that no authorised Congress BLAs had filed complaints in the legally prescribed format. Khera Alleges Massive Deletions At a press briefing, Khera, who heads the Congress media and publicity department, asserted, “The EC keeps getting news planted through its…

Mysuru witnessed a surprise meeting today when Telugu superstar Ram Charan called on Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. The actor, who is currently in the city for the shooting of his upcoming film Peddi, visited the CM and felicitated him. Siddaramaiah’s son, Dr. Yathindra Siddaramaiah, was also present during the interaction.Also read: Actor Ram Charan is now Dr Ram CharanAccording to sources, Ram Charan expressed his respect for the Chief Minister and exchanged pleasantries during the brief but warm meeting. The star’s presence in Mysuru has drawn considerable attention from fans and film enthusiasts, with large crowds gathering near the shooting…

New Delhi, Aug 31 (PTI) The Election Commission plans to issue new voter identity cards to all electors of Bihar after the completion of the ongoing special intensive revision of electoral rolls in the state, officials said on Sunday. They added that a final call on when the new cards will be issued is yet to be taken by the poll authority. Officials said while the plan is to issue every Bihar voter with a new voter card, a final call on when and how the exercise will be carried out is yet to be taken. When electors were given…

Lucknow, Aug 31 (PTI) Bahujan Samaj Party chief Mayawati on Sunday said her party will contest the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections on its own and has finalised a roadmap for its organisational programmes after two days of high-level review meetings. In a post on X, Mayawati said, “Discussions were held with senior office-bearers on the selection of candidates and overall preparedness for the polls due in the next few months.” She said that programmes such as party yatras and public meetings, scheduled to begin early next month, will be conducted under her direct supervision. Special responsibility for these initiatives has…

Former IPL chairman Lalit Modi recently revisited one of cricket’s most iconic moments Yuvraj Singh’s astonishing feat of hitting six sixes in an over off England’s Stuart Broad during the inaugural 2007 T20 World Cup. Modi revealed a special reward associated with this historic achievement. Before the tournament began, Modi visited the Indian dressing room and announced that anyone who managed to hit six sixes or take six wickets in an over would be rewarded with a Porsche car. Yuvraj was the only player to complete this extraordinary feat, accomplishing it during a must-win match against England. Recounting the moment,…

World No.1 Jannik Sinner escaped his first sticky situation of the 2025 US Open as he overcame Denis Shapovalov 5-7, 6-4, 6-3, 6-3 for the third round victory at the Arthur Ashe Stadium in New York. Sinner was given a stern test by Shapovalov but the Italian was typically clinical in engineering a dramatic mid-match shift in momentum that included him winning nine consecutive games to turn a potential upset into an ultimately comfortable third-round win. “It was a very, very tough match today. I’ve known Denis for quite a while, so I knew that I would have to play…

Dharmadhikari of Dharmasthala, Dr. D. Veerendra Heggade, expressed confidence in the ongoing Special Investigation Team (SIT) inquiry while invoking the blessings of Lord Manjunatha Swamy for all.Brihat Dharma Sanrakshan SamaveshaSpeaking at the Brihat Dharma Sanrakshan Samavesha organized under the leadership of the Jain community in Belthangady taluk, Dr. Heggade said, “Many things are emerging from the SIT investigation in Dharmasthala case. May all those revelations prove beneficial to society. May the grace of Lord Manjunatha Swamy be upon everyone.”Also read: Jain seers to gather in Dharmasthala on August 29 in support of Veerendra HeggadeReflecting on his family’s deep roots in…

New Delhi [India], August 31 (ANI): The Bihar Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) on Sunday issued a strong rebuttal to media reports alleging large-scale duplication of voters in Bihar’s draft rolls (SIR 2025), terming the claims “speculative, premature, and contrary to the legal framework governing electoral roll management”. In a post on X, the Bihar CEO underlined that the SIR is a statutory exercise carried out under the Representation of the People Act, 1950, and the Registration of Electors Rules, 1960. The Bihar CEO emphasised that the current draft rolls are not final. “They are explicitly intended for public scrutiny, inviting…

A clash broke out between Hindus and Muslims at Janakpurdham, the capital of Nepal‘s Madhesh Province, on Saturday, 30th August, while an idol of Ganesh was being immersed. The incident happened at Janakpurdham Sub-Metropolitan City-20’s Jhanda Chowk and quickly turned violent. It was reported by the local media that the idol of Ganesh was being carried along a Muslim area to be immersed in the pond at Kashibhui. It was at this time that an argument began as certain members of the Muslim group attempted to halt the procession and close the road. Things escalated when stones were pelted towards…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit, marking his first visit to China in seven years. The meeting came after their last bilateral interaction in Kazan in October 2024 and signaled an attempt by both nations to reset ties.Border Stability a PriorityDuring the talks, Modi stressed that peace and stability along the border remain vital for the overall progress of India-China relations. He reaffirmed India’s commitment to finding a “fair and acceptable” solution to the longstanding boundary dispute. Both leaders emphasized that India and China are…