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SIR West Bengal: Most Form 7 requests lead to deletions; Form 6 additions remain low
Election Commission data shows that 89.56% of Form 7 requests resulted in deletions, while 20.73% of Form 6 applications resulted in additions. Separately, voters challenging their removal face pending tribunal appeals and reported problems with notices, documents and access to orders.
Three controversial issues of UCC, waqf & places of worship Act in pvt members bill
New Delhi: Three controversial issues will be introduced as private...
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US Hindutva fringe group calls for demolition of “illegal churches” in India
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Ayodhya Mosque Project in Limbo, Ram Temple Construction in Full Swing
Construction hasn’t started due to the lack of approval for building maps and NOCs from civic authorities, UP Pollution Control Board and fire services.
Uttarakhand further amends its ‘anti-conversion law, maximum sentence up to 10 years
Maximum punishment for forced conversion increased, mass conversion introduced as an offence
What is the Ram Temple Really about?
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Is there a political deadlock over the Vizhinjam port protests in Kerala?
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Ajmal’s controversial remarks invite more slurs and hate: Assam
It’s as if Badruddin Ajmal, plays to the BJP’s hate tune each time; with his recent exhortation to Hindu women on child-bearing, now a fellow MP and Minister derides all Muslims
Centre Allowed Electoral Bonds Sale for 15 More Days Despite Official Objection: ADR
The Electoral Bond Scheme was amended to ensure more donations can be made in a completely opaque manner before the elections, the election watchdog said in a Supreme Court affidavit.
Voters say they were denied voting rights, allege police brutality: Rampur (UP) By polls
Elections to the Rampur seat were mired in controversy today, December 5, as residents and voters alleged denial of basic voting rights
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