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Tuesday, January 6, 2026
TopicSpecial Intensive Revision

Topic: Special Intensive Revision

Jairam Ramesh dismisses allegations that Congress gave no suggestions to EC on electoral reforms

The Rajya Sabha MP said that the party had repeatedly requested time to present suggestions, adding that a document is being prepared to be presented to the EC.

Tamil Nadu, Gujarat draft SIR: 1.71 crore names struck off, TN’s highest deletions in Chennai

Tamil Nadu, Gujarat draft SIR: 1.71 crore names struck off, TN's highest deletions in Chennai

‘PM, home minister follow RSS ideology’: Amit Shah hits back at Rahul’s ‘institutional capture’ charge

Oppn MPs staged a walkout during Amit Shah’s address on election reforms in Lok Sabha after he accused them of wanting to keep 'illegal immigrants' on voter rolls.

SIR a ‘backdoor NRC’ meant to disenfranchise people in name of religion—Owaisi in Lok Sabha

Speaking in the Lok Sabha during a discussion on election reforms, AIMIM chief Owaisi says the ECI is not a body empowered to concern itself about citizenship.

Fresh challenges to electoral roll revision in Assam & UP; SC notice to EC on Assam plea

Why only special revision in Assam and not Special Intensive Revision, asks a petitioner challenging EC decision. Another petition says SIR in UP was 'totally flawed, biased'.

Suvendu Adhikari writes to ECI, requests stricter supervision, full CCTV coverage for SIR Phase 2 in WB

Adhikari raised concerns over alleged irregularities in electoral roll revision process in the state, saying enhanced surveillance measures were essential to prevent manipulation.

Parliament Winter session: SIR stir continues as INDIA bloc MPs to continue protest outside Makar Dwar

On the first day of the Winter Session, Monday, the Lok Sabha saw several adjournments as Opposition MPs insisted on discussing SIR exercise ongoing in 12 states & union territories.

Opposition parties resorting to disruptions in Parliament over SIR is absurd

ThePrint view on the most important issues.

AAP MP Sanjay Singh demands discussion on SIR during Parliament Winter Session

The Rajya Sabha MP submitted Suspension of Business notice seeking discussion on alleged arbitrary deletion of names from voter lists and the deaths of several BLOs involved in SIR.

ThePrint photos of the week: Delhi L-G takes hot air balloon ride, violence in VIT Bhopal

In PhotosOfTheWeek, we bring you pictures clicked by ThePrint’s photojournalists, video journalists and reporters this past week.

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Why Trump’s tariffs failed to dent global trade

The White House can tax trade, but it can’t shut it down. Technology, markets, and human ingenuity will stop that from happening. And this isn’t the 1930s. Goods aren’t the only way that value crosses borders.

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.