SIR exercise in Bengal: ECI directs key officials to closely monitor activities of BLOs

IANS | November 6, 2025 10:41 PM

Kolkata, Nov 6 (IANS) The three-member central delegation from the Election Commission of India (ECI), currently on a three-day visit to West Bengal to review the progress of the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) in the state, on Thursday directed the Electoral Registration Officers (EROs) and Assistant Electoral Registration Officers (AEROs) of Alipurduar district to keep a close watch on the activities of the Booth Level Officers (BLOs) during the revision process.

‘Not even remotely connected’: Maha Dy CM on Pune land deal row

IANS | November 6, 2025 10:35 PM

Mumbai, Nov 6 (IANS) Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and NCP chief Ajit Pawar distanced himself from the high-value land transaction in Pune's upscale Mundhwa-Koregaon Park involving his son Parth Pawar, saying that he was not even remotely connected with the deal.

NDA gained significant lead in first phase of Bihar polls: PM Modi

IANS | November 6, 2025 9:44 PM

New Delhi, Nov 6 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Thursday, expressed strong confidence in the NDA's poll prospects amid the first phase of Bihar's Assembly elections earlier in the day, saying that the "tremendous enthusiasm of the people" signals an "unprecedented majority" for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).

Delhi: Mizoram officers pick up smart city tips at NDMC

IANS | November 6, 2025 9:27 PM

New Delhi, Nov 6 (IANS) A 25-member delegation of Mizoram Secretariat Services Officers visited the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) on Thursday to engage in a knowledge-sharing interaction on the theme 'Smart City initiatives'.