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Tuesday, January 6, 2026
TopicBihar SIR

Topic: Bihar SIR

Why electoral ‘reform’ is cause for worry—the Modi govt uses it to cement political hold

‘Reform to deform' is a better description of the Modi government’s approach to election procedures. This is not hyperbole. Consider the record.

‘Delivery, not drama’: PM Modi’s swipe at Oppn sets stage for a turbulent Parliament Winter Session

Rajya Sabha Leader of Opposition and Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge says BJP should 'end this drama of distraction' and engage in debate on issues facing the public.

SIR phase 2 begins across 12 states, UTs; BLOs start distributing enumeration forms

Kolkata: The Second phase of the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls has started in 12 States and Union Territories on Tuesday, with Booth...

DMK moves SC against EC’s SIR, says it can ‘disrupt democracy, disenfranchise lakhs’

In plea filed after multi-party meet, DMK claims EC is acting as ‘de facto NRC’, seeking to quash its 27 October notification for 'violating' Constitution.

Rahul Gandhi must stop with irresponsible SIR comments. There’s no ‘click’ to delete voters

No matter the rhetoric spun by the Opposition, the people of Bharat have faith not just in the system, but also in the intelligence of the voters.

SIR from tomorrow in 12 states & UTs including those headed for polls, except Assam

EC's reason for excluding Assam: Indian citizenship law has separate provision for Assam, also NRC process nearly complete in the state. Congress says EC's credibility on SIR under question.

ADR’s charge of Muslims excluded in Bihar SIR ‘communal, unfounded’, says ECI

The ADR earlier alleged that a significant number of voters, particularly Muslims, were illegally removed from the rolls and that the process lacked transparency.

Supreme Court to hear Bihar SIR voter list case on November 4

The bench passed the order after noting that there were discrepancies in the affidavits submitted before the top court by certain individuals who claimed that they had been incorrectly excluded.

SC takes note of ‘confusion’ over Bihar voters’ list, seeks clarification from EC on new voters

A two-judge bench also asked petitioners against the Bihar Special Intensive Revision to file affidavits if any names had been wrongly removed or added in the final voters’ list.

Bihar to vote in 2 phases on 6 & 11 November, counting of votes on 14

Post-deletion of roughly 50 lakh names in controversial Special Intensive Revision, there are now 7.42 cr electors in Bihar, down by 6 percent from the pre-SIR numbers.

On Camera

With de-facto control over Venezuela, Trump has his very own oil empire

It’s a geopolitical game changer. US, now, has primacy over oil-producing allies and adversaries alike — whether it’s Saudi Arabia or Iran, Nigeria or Russia.

Trump threatens India with fresh tariffs on Russian oil, calls PM Modi a ‘good guy’

The latest comment comes as New Delhi and Washington have yet to sign a trade agreement. India’s purchase of Russian oil has reduced, but Moscow remains top source for crude.

Greece looking at TATA’s WhAP infantry combat vehicle for army procurement

If deal goes through, Greece will be 2nd foreign country to procure vehicle. Morocco was first; TATA Group has set up manufacturing unit there with minimum 30 percent indigenous content.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.