‘Why the drama?’ BJP leader questions Mamata Banerjee over SIR plea in SC

IANS | February 9, 2026 9:45 AM

New Delhi, Feb 9 (IANS) BJP leader Dilip Ghosh on Monday lashed out at West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee over her petition challenging the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in the poll-bound state, calling her move “dramatic” and alleging the state government’s actions were legally weak.

SC to hear Mamata Banerjee's plea against Bengal SIR today

IANS | February 9, 2026 8:11 AM

New Delhi, Feb 9 (IANS) The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear on Monday the plea filed by West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee challenging the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in the poll-bound state scheduled to be held this year.

PM Modi congratulates Japan's Takaichi on 'landmark victory'

IANS | February 8, 2026 10:18 PM

New Delhi, Feb 8 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday congratulated his Japanese counterpart, Sanae Takaichi, on her "landmark victory" in the snap elections, and expressed confidence in the India-Japan friendship to "greater heights".