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Aadhaar is not proof of citizenship, says Supreme Court; upholds EC's documentation regime for SIR

In a landmark judgment reinforcing the autonomy of the poll panel, a bench comprising Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi upheld the Commission's authority to conduct the SIR of electoral rolls and said that Aadhaar is not proof of citizenship.

The Economic Times

SIR verdict: Outcome was apparent; BJP will decide who can vote, says Yogendra Yadav

The Supreme Court has upheld the Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. Activist Yogendra Yadav strongly criticizes the verdict. He claims the ruling BJP will now determine who can vote. Yadav alleges the court focused on grievance redressal instead of constitutional validity. He believes the decision authorizes the…

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Delhi SIR: National capital to undergo Special Intensive Revision of voter rolls starting June 20

Delhi's voter list revision starts June 20. Electors will get forms for verification. Booth Level Officers will visit homes. Names of absent, shifted, deceased, duplicate, and foreign nationals will be removed. Genuine voters must submit forms. Discrepancies will be addressed. Appeals are possible. Political parties will also audit the process.

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People’s Party faces another dissolution bid

Election Commission reviewing petition arising from comments about Privy Council

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Falta repoll results: BJP leading by over 69,000 votes after 15 rounds of counting

BJP candidate Debangshu Panda is significantly ahead in the Falta Assembly constituency repoll. After 15 counting rounds, Panda holds a lead of over 69,000 votes. The repoll followed allegations of EVM tampering during the initial April 29 polling. Over 87 percent of electors participated in the repoll held on May…

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Bengal SIR: Tribunals dispose of 6,581 appeals so far, allow 61.5% cases back in voter rolls

West Bengal's appellate tribunals have processed only a small percentage of nearly 25 lakh appeals concerning electoral roll revisions. Out of over 6,500 cases decided, about 61.5 percent were allowed, reinstating names on voter lists. Many appeals remain pending. Tribunals were formed following Supreme Court directives to address grievances.

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EC announces Rajya Sabha polls for 24 seats on June 18

The Election Commission has announced elections for 24 Rajya Sabha seats on June 18. These elections will cover 10 states as incumbents retire between June 21 and July 19. Notable retiring members include HD Deve Gowda, Mallikarjun Kharge, and Digvijay Singh. By-elections for one seat each in Maharashtra and Tamil…

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Haryana SIR: Over 20,000 BLOs to conduct door-to-door verification of voter information

Haryana is set to undertake a comprehensive voter list revision. Over 20,000 booth-level officers will conduct door-to-door verification from June 15 to July 14. This Special Intensive Revision aims for pure and accurate electoral rolls. Political parties are urged to appoint booth-level agents to assist. The final electoral roll will…

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Court delays election case

The Central Criminal Court for Corruption and Misconduct Cases on Tuesday postponed a hearing in the case against election officials accused of misconduct over the use of barcodes and QR codes on ballot papers in the Feb 8 general election.

Bangkok Post

The EU’s plan to tackle 'cookie fatigue'

The EU wants to reduce “cookie fatigue” through browser-level consent rules that promise fewer banners and more transparency. Critics warn the proposal could create new gatekeepers, weaken personalised advertising, and increase costs for European businesses.

Euronews

High voter turnout marks Assembly elections across states; West Bengal tops with 93.71% participation: EC

Voter participation saw an upward trend in the March-May 2026 Assembly elections across five states/UTs, with Assam, Puducherry, Tamil Nadu, and West Bengal recording their highest-ever turnouts. West Bengal led with an unprecedented 93.71% participation, marking a significant rise in electoral engagement.

The Economic Times

EC orders probe into voting by foreigners in Tamil Nadu polls, 10 held in Chennai

The Election Commission has ordered a probe into allegations of foreign nationals voting in the Tamil Nadu Assembly election. Police arrested ten foreign nationals attempting to fly out after noticing indelible ink on their fingers. These individuals, from Sri Lanka, the UK, and Canada, allegedly used fraudulent Indian ID documents.…

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Kerala CM-designate Satheesan: Assessing impact of fuel price hike on people

V D Satheesan, CM-designate, is exploring ways to lessen the burden on the public while former CM Pinarayi Vijayan strongly criticizes the central government's decision. He calls for an immediate withdrawal of the increase, stating it unfairly impacts citizens already facing rising costs and shortages.

The Economic Times

Ecopetrol Q1 Earnings Call Highlights

Ecopetrol (NYSE:EC) reported first-quarter 2026 revenue of COP 28.6 trillion, EBITDA of COP 13.5 trillion and net income of COP 2.9 trillion, as management said stronger refining results and cost controls helped offset currency, logistics and market pressures. Juan Carlos Hurtado Parra, Ecopetrol’s

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Apple criticises EU measures to help AI rivals access Google services

Apple has voiced concerns regarding EU antitrust regulators' proposals. The tech giant warns that forcing AI rivals access to services poses significant risks to user privacy, security, and safety. Apple believes these measures could compromise device integrity and performance. The company questions the regulator's technical expertise and judgment in redesigning…

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In BJP-EC's 'chor bazaar', bigger the theft, bigger the reward: Rahul Gandhi's dig at WB govt appointments

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi slammed the recent appointments in West Bengal, likening the situation to a 'chor bazaar' orchestrated by the BJP alongside the Election Commission.

The Economic Times

Who is IITian Manoj Agarwal, West Bengal’s new chief secretary, and why is the opposition criticising his appointment?

Senior IAS officer Manoj Agarwal has been appointed as the new chief secretary of West Bengal. This appointment has sparked controversy, with opposition parties alleging political favouritism due to Agarwal's recent role as Chief Electoral Officer during the state's Assembly elections.

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SIR omissions and errors of commission

Recent Indian state elections saw surprising outcomes. However, electoral roll changes, especially in West Bengal, raise serious questions. Millions were removed from voter lists, impacting specific communities and parties. This process lacked transparency and safeguards. The writer argues that these alterations undermine the legitimacy of the election results. An independent…

Newslaundry

TN and Kerala exit polls: Believable or not?

In the first part of this week’s South Central, hosts Dhanya Rajendran and Pooja Prasanna discuss the Kerala and Tamil Nadu exit polls and the recent political developments in both states. They are joined by TNM’s Tamil Nadu bureau chief Shabbir Ahmed, Kerala bureau chief Haritha John, and senior reporter…

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Balle balle & bullied ballot? Record number of voters is cause for cheer, but concerns over why many of them voted linger

In a remarkable turn of events, the latest elections in multiple Indian states and a Union Territory showcased an unprecedented voter turnout, with women leading the charge and surpassing male participation in all five areas. This rise is powered by dynamic voter education initiatives and may also be a response…

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Only 1,468 voters restored for Bengal’s final phase rolls. Poll duty staff among the excluded

Majibar Rahman is helping others vote. “But as a first polling officer myself, I am unable to cast my vote,” says Rahman, a history teacher from Krishnanagar who is on poll duty in the Ranaghat assembly for West Bengal’s second phase of assembly elections on Wednesday.

The Independent UK

Key Indian state heads to polls amid controversy over millions losing voting rights

ON THE GROUND: Former government workers and even security officers on election duty are among millions stripped of the right to vote in West Bengal’s knife-edge polls. Alisha Rahaman Sarkar reports from Kolkata

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Security researchers hacked the demo version of the European Commission's new age verification app in less than two minutes

Still a far cry from 'actually ready'.

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‘Bid to move us to Bangladesh’: At the Bengal poll booths where every second voter is gone

Gajol SK’s name was deleted from West Bengal’s voter rolls. Now he is afraid of what comes next.

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