The Latest Breaking News from SIR

‘Generations lived here…voted all my life’: The people left behind in UP SIR draft rolls

After the draft list under Uttar Pradesh’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) was published, the potential deletion of nearly 2.89 crore voters has triggered anxiety not just among political parties, but among ordinary citizens as well. 

Newslaundry · Jan 15

SC’s baffling bail order rattled the press. Voter rolls exercise should terrify it

It is rare for India’s mainstream media to speak with one voice on an issue that makes the government uncomfortable. It is remarkable, therefore, that almost every major newspaper made strong editorial comments about the recent Supreme Court ruling granting bail to five of those implicated in the 2020 Delhi…

Newslaundry · Jan 9

India’s electoral roll revision threatens democracy and Muslims, say critics

Opposition claims SIR process being used to disenfranchise minority groups to benefit Narendra Modi’s government

The Guardian - UK · Dec 16, 2025

A pollster apologises, BJP calls it proof of Rahul ‘lies’, news TV cheers

Rahul Gandhi’s allegations about voter rolls predate, and never relied on, any data from the Centre for the Study of Developing Societies. 

Newslaundry · Aug 20, 2025

Exclusive: Bihar SIR rolls reveal 2,92,048 voters with house number ‘0’

As many as 2,92,048 voters in Bihar have their house number as ‘0’, ‘00’, and ‘000’, shows an analysis of Bihar’s draft voter list prepared after the controversial special intensive revision by the Election Commission of India. The draft rolls were published and uploaded on the ECI’s website on August…

Newslaundry · Aug 9, 2025

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Margot Robbie, Lili Reinhart and Gabrielle Union are all fans

Marie Claire · Jul 12, 2025

What Bihar voter roll row reveals about journalism and India

If you are a newspaper reader in India, you would not have missed the biggest story that has dominated news space at least in one major national newspaper. The Indian Express has led the way by doing a special series “What will NOT count in Bihar” by taking a close…

Newslaundry · Jul 11, 2025

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Sorry can't talk RN, too busy adding to cart.

Pedestrian.tv · Jun 26, 2025

A laid-back guide to Sydney, Australia: what to eat, drink, see and do

Need to slow down the pace? Gina Jackson rounds up the best places to shop, sleep, eat and explore in the chilled out capital of New South Wales

Evening Standard · May 3, 2025

12 Christmas Day Outfits That Have Made Our Wish Lists & Quick Someone Send It To Mum

Santa, pls.

Pedestrian.tv · Dec 13, 2024