Booth-level officers during the electoral roll revisions for the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections

3 lakh Bihar electors being sent notices over paper ‘discrepancy’

Political Pulse August 29, 2025

The Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in Bihar has revealed discrepancies in documents of 3 lakh electors. The Election Commission has received 98.2% of documents and EROs have started issuing notices to electors with incorrect or missing documents. These electors have 7 days to appear before the ERO with original documents for verification.

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PM Modi meets those injured in Red Fort blast at Delhi’s LNJP hospital

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the people who were injured in the Red Fort blast. Heavy security was deployed during his visit to the LNJP hospital in Delhi. He interacted with the injured and wished them a speedy recovery. Union Home Minister Amit Shah also visited the hospital and held meetings to ensure proper treatment.

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Thalapathy Vijay starrer 'Jana Nayagan' racks in over 325 crores from its pre-release business as per trade tracker Sacnilk

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Vijay’s swan song Jana Nayagan records Rs 325 cr in pre-sales: report

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Thalapathy starrer Jana Nayagan, which is being celebrated as his swan song as he embraces politics, recouped its investment by collecting over Rs 325 crores from its pre-release deals alone, as per Sacnilk. With over two months to go for its official slated release, the film has made a record deal in all its theatrical release versions and streaming rights put together already.

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Alia as Anjali, Ranveer as Rahul, Ananya plays Tina: KJo on his dream cast for KKHH

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Karan Johar's production house, Dharma Productions, had a rocky start in the 1980s with several unsuccessful films. However, the company found its turning point with Karan's directorial debut, Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, which became a blockbuster hit. When asked about casting for a modern-day remake of the film, Karan suggested Alia Bhatt, Ranveer Singh, and Ananya Panday.

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Worried that your name will be removed during Bengal SIR? A guide to challenge exclusion

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The Election Commission of India has initiated a Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in West Bengal, distributing over 6.56 crore forms. Officials assure that the process is fair and based on eligibility and verification, but eligible voters are worried about being excluded.

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The Fatehabad district deputy commissioner has received a notice over an apparent failure to arrest stubble burning (Representative image: PTI).

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Haryana AQI rise: Dy commissioner faces action as CAQM issues notice over stubble burning

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The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has issued a notice to the Deputy Commissioner of Fatehabad, Haryana, for failing to enforce the ban on paddy stubble burning. As per the CAQM, 59 incidents of stubble burning were reported in Fatehabad between September 15 and November 6, 2025.

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Top 5 countries where the Indian rupee is strongest

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Travelling internationally on a budget can be challenging, but there are 5 countries where the Indian rupee's value is higher than the local currency, making them ideal for a budget-friendly getaway. Vietnam, Laos, Indonesia, Cambodia, and Nepal offer affordable options for food, accommodations, and activities.

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Goa Police investigates alleged multi-crore cash-for-jobs scam involving Cabinet minister, IAS officer, and government official. Hundreds of people lured to pay for promised government jobs. 33 FIRs filed, several arrests made. Main accused claims involvement of high-ranking officials, prompting Chief Minister to assure thorough investigation.

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Spiritual tourism in India is booming, with several foreign nationals visiting the country to explore its traditions and beliefs. A US vlogger, popular as Jay on social media, sent the Internet abuzz after shaving his head on the banks of the Ganga in Haridwar, Uttarakhand.

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Several Indians dream of moving to the United States for better career opportunities and a quality life. However, living in a foreign country comes with its share of cultural hardships. Sachin Sindhu, a digital creator, recently opened up about the "sad reality of the US" after his elderly neighbour passed away in isolation, with family members unaware of his death.

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IIT Madras’ AI4Bharat launches benchmark to test AI models on Indian languages, context

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AI4Bharat, a research lab at Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras, has introduced a new, open-source benchmark test specifically designed to assess the performance of large language models (LLMs) on Indian languages as well as Indian context and safety. Developed with support from Google Cloud, the Indic LLM-Arena benchmark is a crowd-sourced platform.

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Govinda, 61, was hospitalized in Juhu after feeling weak and disoriented. His wife and daughter rushed to be with him, and his friend and legal advisor provided updates. He is stable and undergoing tests after being admitted to the emergency ward late at night. This comes after visiting ailing actor Dharmendra.

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AAP MLA Raman Arora from Jalandhar Central received a life-threatening call demanding ₹5 crore from an unknown caller using a foreign number. This is the second threat call in three days, possibly related to his involvement in a corruption case.

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Sherlyn Chopra, a well-known actor and model, has announced on Instagram that she will be removing her breast implants due to chronic pain in her back, neck, chest, and shoulders. This has sparked a discussion on the potential negative effects of breast implants, with experts warning about long-term issues such as pain, nerve irritation, and tissue inflammation.

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A man in Tamil Nadu had a terrifying encounter on what began as an ordinary drive when he discovered a snake hiding inside his car’s side mirror. The incident, which took place on the Namakkal–Salem Road, was captured on video and shared by the X handle Karnataka Portfolio.

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