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The Hindu
07-07-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Top news of the day: Supreme Court to hear pleas challenging Special Intensive Revision in Bihar on July 10; Census data will be available early, says Registrar General of India, and more
Supreme Court to hear pleas challenging Special Intensive Revision in Bihar on July 10 The Supreme Court has scheduled an urgent hearing of petitions challenging the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) in Bihar on Thursday (July 10, 2025). Almost 2.93 crore voters in Bihar must produce documents establishing the date and place of their own birth as well as of their parents in the case of those born after 1987, as an SIR of the State's electoral rolls began on June 28, 2025. Census data will be available early, residents can self-enumerate: Registrar General of India Census data will be available early as the ensuing Census will be the first digital Census in the country, Census India 2027, the official handle of Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India (RGI and CCI) posted on X on Monday (July 7, 2025). The first digital Census and will be conducted in two phases and 'for the first time technology will be used to collect data and send it electronically to the central server' and 'this will result in early availability of Census data,' RGI said. Modi to have bilateral engagements with several world leaders The BRICS Leaders' Declaration, adopted at the summit in the Brazilian city on Sunday (July 6, 2025), reflected India's key concerns, especially on cross-border terrorism and global governance reforms. Noting that the Global South has often faced 'double standards', the Prime Minister called for a greater role for the developing world in international decision-making, speaking at the BRICS session on 'Peace and Security and Reform of Global Governance'. Espionage case: YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra's judicial custody extended till July 21 A court in Hisar on Monday (July 7, 2025) extended by 14 days the judicial custody of social media influencer Jyoti Malhotra, arrested last month on suspicion of espionage. The Hisar Police arrested Ms. Malhotra, who ran a YouTube channel 'Travel with JO', on May 16. Hailing From Hisar, the YouTuber was arrested at the New Aggarsain Extension and booked under provisions of the Official Secrets Act and the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). Kaliganj blast: Deceased girl's mother alleges Mamata not allowing police to conduct probe properly The mother of Tamanna Khatun, who was killed in a bomb explosion during an alleged violent celebration of the Kaliganj bypoll results on Monday (July 7, 2025), alleged that Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee was not allowing the police to conduct a proper investigation into the death of her daughter. 1984 anti-Sikh riots: Court records Sajjan Kumar's statement A Delhi court on Monday (July 7, 2025) recorded the statement of former Congress MP Sajjan Kumar over the violence in Janakpuri and Vikaspuri areas in the capital during the 1984 anti-sikh riots. Special judge Dig Vinay Singh recorded statement of Mr. Kumar, who said he was innocent as there was not an iota of evidence against him. Luggage packed, will move out of official residence: ex-CJI Chandrachud In the wake of the controversy over his stay at the official residence beyond permissible time, former Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud on Monday (July 7, 2025) cleared the air, saying his luggage was packed and he, along with his wife and children, would soon move to a paid government accommodation. Peace time is nothing but 'illusion': Defence Minister Rajnath Singh 'Peace time is nothing but an 'illusion,' and India must remain prepared for uncertainty even during periods of relative calm,' Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said while hailing the armed forces for the valour they displayed during Operation Sindoor. In an address at an event, Mr. Singh said the performance of the indigenously built equipment and platforms in the operation increased the global demand for India-built military products. Pahalgam terror attack: NIA gets custody of two accused for 10 more days 'A special court in Jammu on Monday (July 7, 2025) granted the NIA 10 more days' remand of the two accused arrested for allegedly harbouring Pakistani terrorists involved in the deadly Pahalgam terror attack in April 2025,' officials said. Bangladesh tribunal to decide on charges against Sheikh Hasina on July 10 Bangladesh's International Crimes Tribunal on Monday (July 7, 2025) set July 10, 2025, to determine whether charges will be framed against ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and two of her top aides. Ms. Hasina, former Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal and former inspector general of police Chowdhury Abdullah Al-Mamun are accused in the case over alleged crimes against humanity committed during the July uprising last year. Kerala Governor fuelled Bharat Mata row, he must defuse it: Binoy Viswam The Kerala society 'will not accept' Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar, who 'studied in a Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh-run school and became an ideological propagator of the organisation', Communist Party of India (CPI) State secretary Binoy Viswam has said. Winning at Edgbaston will be one of my 'happiest memories' whenever I retire: Shubman Gill Leading India to their first-ever Test win over England at Edgbaston will remain one of his 'happiest memories' whenever the time comes to call it quits, said India captain Shubman Gill, revelling in the resounding series-levelling victory in Birmingham. For the 25-year-old whose captaincy stint began with India losing the series opener at Leeds, Gill underlined an all-round show from the team to make a strong comeback that was also the team's first win over the hosts in Edgbaston.
The Hindu
07-07-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
Census data will be available early, residents can self-enumerate: Registrar General of India
Census data will be available early as the ensuing Census will be the first digital Census in the country, Census India 2027, the official handle of Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India (RGI and CCI) posted on X on Monday (July 7, 2025). The first digital Census and will be conducted in two phases and 'for the first time technology will be used to collect data and send it electronically to the central server' and 'this will result in early availability of Census data,' RGI said. In the previous Census, it took at least 2-3 years for primary data to be available. Also read | Will delaying the Census affect its implementation? 'Data will be collected using Mobile Apps (both Android & iOS) in English, Hindi and regional languages. Enumerators/Supervisors will use their own mobile device for data collection.' All States have been asked to appoint nodal officers for Population Census 2027 and residents will be able to self-enumerate in both the phases of the ensuing exercise, the RGI said. Self-enumeration portal to be launched The RGI said that Census 2027 'will have option for Self-Enumeration through a dedicated web portal. It will be available for both the phases of Census.' The first phase — Houselisting and Housing Census (HLO) — will start from April 2026. Subsequently, Phase 2 i.e. Population Enumeration (PE) will be conducted in February 2027. It added that 'Caste of household members will be enumerated in ensuing Census.' 'The Census will have focused and need based training in each phase. There will be a three tier training structure: National Trainer, Master Trainer and Field Trainer. Field Trainers will impart training to approx. 34 lakh Enumerators and Supervisors,' it further said. The forthcoming Census will have a focused publicity campaign for nationwide awareness, inclusive participation, last-mile engagement and support for field operations. 'It'll emphasise on sharing accurate, authentic & timely information ensuring cohesive & effective outreach effort,' Census India 2027 said. According to the Constitutional mandate, the first Census after 2026 can be used as the basis to redraw Lok Sabha constituencies. The next General Election is expected to be held in 2029. On June 16, the RGI notified the process in the Gazette of India. 'Gazette Notification for intent of #Census2027 has been issued on 16th June 2025. All States and UTs have been requested to republish the notification of intent in their State Gazette and also appoint Nodal Officer for Census,' RGI said. It added, 'For #Census2027, administrative boundaries across India to be frozen on 1st January, 2026. States & UTs have been requested not to make changes in administrative boundaries between 1st January, 2026 to 31st March, 2027.'
The Hindu
03-07-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Preparatory work for Census 2027 begins with two-day conference
The preparations for Census 2027 kicked off on Thursday (July 3, 2025) with the inauguration of a two-day conference of Directors of Census Operations (DCO) from across the country. At the conference, the DCOs were informed about the processes that would have to be followed for the forthcoming Census, the first phase of House Listing Operations and Housing Schedule (HLO) expected to begin April 1, 2026. Before the first phase begins, a pre-test exercise will be held where tentative questions will be asked by enumerators. The notification for pre-test is likely to be issued in August, a senior government official said. A pre-test was carried out in 2019 across 76 districts in 36 States and Union Territories, covering a population of over 26 lakh. For Census 2021, which will now be known as Census 2027, as many as 31 questions were notified for the first phase. A senior government official said that a portal will be launched soon to get real-time information on field work. The DCOs and other senior Census officials will be able to monitor various verticals such as the finalisation of administrative units, preparation of code directories, schedule of training of enumerators, questionnaires for pre-test exercise among others. This will be the first digital Census and also the first to enumerate caste in independent India. Caste will be counted in the second and the main phase of the Census, which will be conducted in February 2027. As a part of #Census2027 preparations, two days conference of Directors of Census Operations of States and UTs began in Vigyan Bhawan, Delhi today. In the inaugural session, Union Home Secretary Shri Govind Mohan and RG & CCI Shri Mritunjay Kumar Narayan addressed the gathering. — Census India 2027 (@CensusIndia2027) July 3, 2025 The Census India 2027 posted on X on Thursday: 'As a part of #Census2027 preparations, two-day conference of Directors of Census Operations of States and UTs began in Vigyan Bhawan, Delhi today'. The inaugural session was addressed by Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan and Registrar General of India (RGI) and Census Commissioner of India Mritunjay Kumar Narayan. On June 27, Mr. Narayan had written to Chief Secretaries of all States that the preparations for Census 2027 was underway and any changes to boundaries of administrative units should be effected by December 31, 2025 as the first phase or the HLO begins April 1, 2026. It asked the States to submit the details of changes made to the boundaries till that date. According to the Constitutional mandate, the first Census after 2026 can be used as the basis to redraw Lok Sabha constituencies. The next General Election is expected to be held in 2029. On June 16, the RGI notified the process in the Gazette of India. Around 34 lakh enumerators and supervisors, mainly drawn from officials working with the State governments and 1.3 lakh Census functionaries are expected to be deployed for the exercise.
Deccan Herald
05-06-2025
- Health
- Deccan Herald
MHA allays concerns over Census delay amid mounting criticism from Oppn
Census 2021 was to be conducted and all preparations for Census were completed. However, due to outbreak of COVID-19 pandemic across the country, the Census work was postponed. The aftershock of Covid-19 continued for quite some time. (1/4) @HMOIndia @CensusIndia2027 @PIB_India
