SIR extension proves that the revision is a hurried process, says Trinamool

SIR extension proves that the revision is a hurried process, says Trinamool

Representative image | Photo Credit: PTI The Election Commission of India (ECI) has admitted its mistake by extending the deadline for Special Intensive Revision (SIR) by seven days, the Trinamool Congress leadership said on Sunday (November 30, 2025), adding that the ECI should apologise to the people of West Bengal for the deaths which have … Read more

‘Relief for democracy’, says Congress on Supreme Court’s suggestion on voter list revision in Bihar

‘Relief for democracy’, says Congress on Supreme Court’s suggestion on voter list revision in Bihar

Congress general secretary (organisation), K.C. Venugopal pointed out that the apex court will hear the case again later this month, while expressing hope that the EC will go with the court’s suggestion. | Photo Credit: SUSHIL KUMAR VERMA The Congress on Thursday (July 10, 2025) said the Supreme Court’s suggestion that the Election Commission (EC) … Read more

Move to bring NRC through backdoor: TMC on EC’s special intensive revision of electoral roll

Move to bring NRC through backdoor: TMC on EC’s special intensive revision of electoral roll

TMC MP Derek O’Brien, with party leader Sagarika Ghos,e addresses a press conference, in New Delhi, on June 28, 2025. | Photo Credit: PTI Trinamool Congress leader Derek O’Brien on Saturday (June 28, 2025) said that the special intensive revision of the electoral roll announced by the Election Commission is a “sinister move to bring … Read more

CM says a positive decision on pay revision will be taken after final report of pay commission

CM says a positive decision on pay revision will be taken after final report of pay commission

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah during the inauguration of the State Government Employees Conference, by Karnataka State Government Employees’ Association, at Palace Grounds, in Bengaluru on February 27, 2024, Tuesday. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, who inaugurated a State-level convention of Government Employees’ Association, assured them of taking a positive decision on their pay … Read more

Idukki’s hydel tourism centres in standstill following ongoing workers’ strike over salary revision

Idukki’s hydel tourism centres in standstill following ongoing workers’ strike over salary revision

A view of boating activity under the hydel tourism centre at Echo Point near Munnar in Idukki. Idukki’s hydel tourism centres have come to a stand still following the ongoing strike by Left employee unions in the district. The Hydel Tourism Workers Association under the Centre of Indian Trade Unions (CITU) have gone on strike … Read more

T.N. Minister K. Ponmudy moves Supreme Court challenging Madras High Court’s suo motu revision against his acquittal

T.N. Minister K. Ponmudy moves Supreme Court challenging Madras High Court’s suo motu revision against his acquittal

Tamil Nadu Higher Education Minister K. Ponmudy | Photo Credit: JOTHI RAMALINGAM B Tamil Nadu Higher Education Minister K. Ponmudy and his wife, on Monday, informed the Madras High Court of having approached the Supreme Court, challenging an order passed by the High Court on August 10, 2023, taking up a suo motu revision against … Read more

Officials give top priority for fool-proof revision of voters’ list

Officials give top priority for fool-proof revision of voters’ list

Door-to-door survey was taken up in Vizianagaram district for revision of voters list. Photo: Arrangement. Vizianagaram district administration is striving hard to ensure absolute transparency in the preparation of voters’ list ahead of the 2024 general elections. As Opposition parties are making frequent allegations and raising objections with regard to bogus voters, the officials are … Read more

Health activists and patient groups seek revision of existing Biosimilar Guideline for increased access to critical drugs

Health activists and patient groups seek revision of existing Biosimilar Guideline for increased access to critical drugs

 Biologics are the fastest-growing class of medications and account for a substantial and growing portion of health care costs. | Photo Credit: K.K. Mustafah Seeking immediate revision of Biosimilar Guideline (2016) to facilitate access to quality biosimilars at an affordable price, representatives of various civil societies, community and health organisations, and patient groups have written … Read more