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ECI to review SIR decisions amid row; hearing requirement for form discrepancies dropped

New Delhi, Sept. 30 -- The Election Commission is meeting on Wednesday evening to review a series of decisions taken last week, mostly on the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the voter list... Read More


Indian sailor among 5 killed, another injured as Somali forces retake hijacked tanker

Dubai, Sept. 30 -- An Indian sailor was among five crew members killed by pirates aboard a hijacked fuel tanker in Somalia, authorities said, as security forces of the African nation retook control of... Read More


K'taka: Massive 'explosion' at MRPL oil refinery in Mangaluru

New Delhi, Sept. 30 -- A massive "explosion" occurred at the MRPL oil refinery near Jokatte near here on Wednesday, local residents claimed, with houses shaking and people reporting "tremors-like" sen... Read More


Nepal PM Shah to make 'meaningful' visit to India, date yet to be finalised: Foreign Minister Khanal

Kathmandu, Sept. 30 -- Prime Minister Balendra Shah will make a "meaningful" and "result-oriented" visit to India at an appropriate time, although no date has been finalised, Foreign Minister Shisir K... Read More


Won't impose complete ban, won't allow incessant fireworks either: SC

New Delhi, Sept. 30 -- Observing that total ban on firecrackers will hurt sentiments, the Supreme Court on Wednesday said it will neither impose complete prohibition, nor allow round-the-clock firewor... Read More


Opposition closes ranks against EC, plans nationwide 'Save Democracy' campaign

New Delhi, Sept. 30 -- Putting forth a united front at the INDIA bloc meeting here on Wednesday, opposition leaders called for taking the fight over the Election Commission and electoral rolls to the ... Read More


EC drops extra voter declaration from Form 6 in states where SIR is over

New Delhi, Sept. 30 -- The Election Commission has removed an additional declaration linked to the Special Intensive Revision from the online voter enrolment process in states where the exercise has b... Read More


Modi, Trump discuss trade, defence amid tariff tensions

New Delhi, Sept. 30 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday had a telephone conversation with US President Donald Trump to evaluate progress in bilateral ties and the discussion covered major are... Read More


SC rules out complete ban on firecracker

New Delhi, Sept. 30 -- Observing that a total ban on firecrackers will hurt sentiments, the Supreme Court on Wednesday said it will neither impose complete prohibition, nor allow round-the-clock firew... Read More


Cabinet clears higher Rabi MSPs, green corridor and Delhi traffic upgrades

New Delhi, Sept. 30 -- The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved three measures covering farm prices, renewable power infrastructure and traffic management in Delhi, including higher Minimum Support Pri... Read More