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The Print
23-05-2025
- Politics
- The Print
121 illegal Bangladeshi immigrants identified, to be deported. Delhi Police now hunts for ‘syndicates'
Subsequently, an First Information Report (FIR) was registered at the Narela Police Station under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita sections for forgery, fraudulently creating or altering documents, criminal conspiracy and relevant sections of the Foreigners Act, 1946. Deputy Commissioner of Police, Outer North, Nidhin Valsan said that this was part of a special drive and documents of 831 'suspects' were checked. 'The police team, in the last one week, found 121 persons residing illegally in India. Legal procedures have been completed and deportation orders have been issued by the Foreign Regional Registration Office (FRRO),' DCP Valsan said. New Delhi: The Outer North District Police identified 121 illegal Bangladeshi immigrants and lodged a case to investigate a syndicate that facilitates their illegal entry. DCP Valsan said that so far, five people have been interrogated who had provided houses on rent to these individuals. 'The investigation is also focused on tracing the origin of fake documents such as electric meter connections, Aadhaar cards and Voter IDs obtained by the illegal immigrants. Relevant departments have been given notices, and legal action will be taken against all those found involved,' the DCP said. This comes as part of the Delhi Police's initiative to identify illegal immigrants in the city. In an internal directive last month, Delhi Police Commissioner Sanjay Arora asked the Special Cell, Crime Branch, and Law and Order units for a coordinated approach towards illegal immigrants. Multiple FIRs have since been lodged and Special Investigation Teams have been formed to probe 'larger conspiracies' behind the influx of both Bangladeshi and Rohingya immigrants. All district DCPs, officers of the Crime Branch, Special Cell and Special Branch were asked to look into previous deportations data and investigate how the illegal immigrants' entries and accommodations were facilitated in the city. In February, Union Home Minister Amit Shah had also asked the top brass of the Delhi Police to take strict action against the networks aiding illegal immigrants, saying that the influx of Rohingyas and Bangladeshis is related to national security. Last December, Lieutenant Governor V. K. Saxena had also instructed the Delhi Police commissioner to initiate strict action against Bangladeshi immigrants living in the city illegally. Since then, the Delhi Police has launched special drives, identifying localities suspected to be inhabited by immigrants, verifying documents and taking action against those found residing illegally. 'There are syndicates working to aid the illegal immigrants—providing them with rented accommodations and arranging fake documents for them. Police teams have been instructed to probe these syndicates,' a senior police officer said. (Edited by Tony Rai) Also Read: Diwaya Ram was an MP in Pakistan but forced to flee. Now he sells Kulfi in Haryana & awaits citizenship
Hindustan Times
06-05-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Electoral roll for J&K's Nagrota segment published
District election officer on Monday handed over copies of final electoral rolls to the representatives of political parties consequent to the successful conclusion of special summary revision, 2025, which was started on April 8 this year in the 77-Nagrota assembly constituency with respect to April 1, 2025, as the qualifying date. The revision process was preceded by, rationalisation of polling stations of 77-Nagrota AC resulting in the increase of five polling stations, thus raising the total number of polling stations to 150 from previous 145. The process involved active participation of Booth Level Officers (BLOs), public awareness through SVEEP initiatives and collaboration with political parties, educational institutions, and civil society groups to reach every eligible voter. It also included awareness through a dedicated van with state of the art facilities provided by the CEO known as 'Democracy on Wheel'. To facilitate maximum participation, four special camp days were organised across all polling stations within the constituency on April 12, 13, 19 and 20 2025. During these camps, eligible electors engaged in the registration process. All operations of the SSR were conducted in a transparent manner which includes meetings with stakeholders and sharing of claims and objections on weekly basis. The final electoral rolls are now available for public inspection at all polling stations in 77- Nagrota assembly constituency, offices of the electoral registration officer (ERO) and assistant EROs and the official website of the CEO J&K ' DEO Jammu while handing over the copies to the political parties advised all political parties as well as electors in general to verify their name in the final list, note their EPIC number, part number, and serial number and any person aggrieved with any decision of the ERO can file an appeal to the district magistrate. For further information, please contact the district election office, Jammu or call the Voter Helpline – 1950.
Hindustan Times
04-05-2025
- General
- Hindustan Times
NEET UG Exam 2025 Today Live Updates: Exam from 2 PM, check guidelines & more
NEET UG Exam 2025 Today Live Updates: National Testing Agency (NTA) will be holding the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for Undergraduate (NEET UG) 2025 on Sunday, May 4. Candidates who are appearing in the examination must ensure to carry their hall tickets to the examination centre. The NEET UG examination will be conducted in in a single shift from 2 pm to 5 pm, at 5,453 centres in over 500 cities across the country. This year, over 22.7 lakh candidates have registered for the More The Test pattern of NEET (UG)—2025 comprises Physics, Chemistry, and Biology (Botany and zoology).The question paper will consist of 180 compulsory questions that the candidates must attempt in 180 minutes. Exam centres will open 3 hours before the exam begins, and candidates will not be allowed to enter after 1:30 pm. As already mentioned, it is mandatory for candidates to carry their hall tickets. The invigilator will check admit cards to ascertain the identity of each candidate. Apart from the admit cards, candidates must carry a passport size photograph (same as the one uploaded in the application form) pasted, an additional passport size photograph (same as the one uploaded in the application form), one post card size (4'X6') color photograph with white background pasted on the proforma downloaded with the admit card. photo IDs (must be original and valid and like PAN card/Driving License/Voter ID/Passport/Aadhaar Card /Ration Card/ Class 12 Admit Card with Photograph /any other valid photo ID issued by the Government, Certificate of physical limitation to write and/or PwBD certificate issued by the competent authority, if claiming the relaxation under the PwBD category. Follow the live blog for the latest updates on NEET UG Exam 2025.
Yahoo
04-04-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Trump is attacking Washingtonians' voting rights. We must continue to expand them
The future of our democracy is at a crossroads. The right to vote, a fundamental pillar of our country, is under attack. While federal actions threaten to undermine fair elections, Washington State must remain steadfast in protecting and expanding democracy. Because even in a state with some of the best election laws in the nation, we are at risk. If we are not moving forward, we are moving backward. For me, this is personal. My parents are Mexican immigrants. I grew up in a town where most of the people looked like me, yet none of our elected officials did. Politics and elections felt like something happening outside our lives. Many people in my community, despite having the right to vote, rarely exercised it. Not because they didn't care, but because no one had ever made them feel like their voice mattered. That is the reality for too many people in this country, particularly in communities of color. And that is exactly what efforts to suppress the vote are designed to do — to make people feel like their voices don't count. We cannot let this continue to happen. President Donald Trump's recent executive order requiring proof of citizenship for voter registration and limiting mail-in ballots is a direct attack on the very foundation of our democracy. These restrictions threaten to disenfranchise millions in Washington alone, particularly those in historically marginalized communities. We've seen this before. From literacy tests and poll taxes to the gutting of the Voting Rights Act of 1965, every gain in voting rights has been met with efforts to roll them back. This is just the latest attempt. Democracy is fragile. It requires constant shaping, defending, and improvement. We have not arrived at a perfect system. We must act now to protect what so many before us fought for and gain ground. This is why Washington is leading the way on voting rights and electoral reforms. We passed the Washington Voting Rights Act to ensure fair representation, allowing communities to challenge electoral systems that silence them. We implemented same-day registration and pre-registration for young voters, making it easier for every eligible Washingtonian to participate. These are important steps, but they are not enough. Looking to the future, we must expand Automatic Voter Registration to reach more eligible voters. We need a state-level precancel system, through HB 1710, to ensure jurisdictions with a history of discrimination against its own residents do not make changes that disenfranchise voters. We must pass HB 1381 to expand language access at the ballot and continue efforts to meet voters where they are by permitting local governments to implement on-cycle elections (HB 1339) and ranked choice voting (HB 1448). And we must ensure that people with past convictions are not denied their right to participate in our democracy. Democracy is the through-line of our nation's progress. The fight for suffrage — from women's right to vote, to the Voting Rights Act, to today's battle against voter suppression — has always determined who has a seat at the table. It determines who is represented in the halls of power that govern our lives. We cannot take it for granted. Every attack on democracy or voting rights is an attack on the issues we care about — education, healthcare, climate, justice. If people cannot vote, they cannot hold leaders accountable or shape their own future. The work we do today determines the strength of our democracy for generations to come. The right to vote should not depend on how many obstacles you can overcome to cast a ballot. It is given in the U.S. Constitution. Washington must keep leading. Communities must keep fighting. To make this vision a reality, get involved in the legislative process and reach out to your local lawmakers. Most importantly, pay attention to the races that affect you most at the bottom of the ticket. Because when democracy moves forward, we all do. Rep. Sharlett Mena represents the 29th Legislative District, including South Tacoma, Midland, Parkland, and portions of Lakewood and Spanaway. She serves as chair of the House Committee on State Government and Tribal Relations.
