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Time of India
41 minutes ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Bihar electoral roll revision: 35.7 lakh voters missing; EC shares data with parties for final check
. NEW DELHI: With around 35.7 lakh electors, comprising 4.5% of Bihar's total 7.9 crore electorate, not found at their recorded address despite the booth level officers (BLOs) having completed their three mandatory visits, the EC will, starting Thursday, share their details with district presidents and 1.5 lakh booth level agents of the political parties, so that they can confirm the exact status of such electors by June 25. EC, in a statement issued on Wednesday, said just a little over 6.8% remaining electors across Bihar now need to submit their enumeration forms. It shared that the enumeration forms of Bihar's 88.7% electorate have been received and 82% uploaded on ECINet. Accounting for the 4.5% electors not found at their address — of which 1.6% are probably deceased, 2.2% probably permanently shifted and 0.7% identified as enrolled as multiple places — around 93.2% of Bihar's 7.9 crore electors have already been covered under SIR. Welcoming the people's response to SIR exercise, chief election commissioner Gyanesh Kumar said: 'I thank all eligible electors of Bihar for actively participating in the much-needed cleaning of the electoral rolls'. The last date for electors to submit their filled up enumeration forms is July 25. All electors who turn in their forms, with or without complete documentation, will be included in the Bihar draft electoral roll to be published on August 1, 2025. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Dementia Has Been Linked To a Common Habit. Do You Do It? Memory Health Learn More Undo The documents can be added during the claims and objection period. Sharing exact progress of SIR so far, EC on Wednesday said around 7 crore electors have submitted their enumeration forms, with 6.5 crore forms uploaded on ECINet app/portal. However, nearly 35.7 lakh electors were not found at the addresses recorded against their name in the electoral roll; these include 12.5 lakh electors who are probably deceased, 17.4 lakh probably permanently shifted; and nearly 5.8 lakh electors enrolled at multiple places. As of 6 pm on Wednesday, enumeration forms of 54.1 lakh electors were remaining to be received. EC has appealed to people who have temporarily migrated outside Bihar, to fill their enumeration forms online, either using the ECINet app on their mobiles or via the voters portal. 'They may also download the pre-filled enumeration form and share the filled forms with BLOs directly or through family via Whatsapp or any medium,' it said. To ensure that no eligible elector is left out, special camps are being set up in all 5,683 wards of the state's 261 urban local bodies.
BBC News
4 hours ago
- BBC News
'Dangerous' Darwen man jailed for attack on woman
A "cowardly" and "dangerous" man who attacked a woman in her own home has been Kenny, 32, smashed windows and kicked in the door of the victim's home in Blackburn, before dragging her out and repeatedly punching her in the face. The victim, who was in her 30s, suffered significant facial injuries and was so traumatised she had to move out of the area. Kenny, of Westwell Street in Darwen, admitted committing grievous bodily harm with intent and was sentenced at Preston Crown Court to five years in jail. Police said the victim was at home on 17 January when her dog heard a noise in the back garden at about 22:00 opened the back door to investigate and saw a figure, so closed the door. The victim then saw Kenny at her rear window and saw a tree stump crash in through the kitchen window. Police said she tried to escape through the front door but Kenny smashed the front window then kicked the front door panel through, dragging her out of the house and repeatedly punching her in the face. 'Abandon former life' In an impact statement, the victim said: "This incident has left me traumatised and has meant that I have had to undergo surgery. "I have felt anxious every day since... and I am fearful of further harm coming to me."She said she has also "had to move away from my home to a new area for fear of a repeat"."I feel scared every day and am trying to put on a brave face for the sake of my children."But I am struggling and hurting both physically and emotionally," she said."I have had to abandon my former life and try to start again and I am certain this incident will take a number of years to get over and move on from."PC Rob Lee said: "Kenny is a cowardly and dangerous individual who has a propensity to engage in extreme violence. "I welcome the sentence handed down to him and the fact the judge ruled that he is a dangerous offender."Not only does that mean he will have to serve at least two thirds of his sentence before he is eligible to go before the Parole Board, it also means he will continue to be monitored by the authorities even after he is released," he said. Listen to the best of BBC Radio Lancashire on Sounds and follow BBC Lancashire on Facebook, X and Instagram. You can also send story ideas via Whatsapp to 0808 100 2230.
Hindustan Times
10 hours ago
- Hindustan Times
Gangsters lure jobless Haryana youth with money for their extortion biz
Gangsters settled abroad are luring Haryana youngsters with easy money and selling them dollar dreams to expand their extortion network in the state. It was the Radaur case and murder of liquor contractor Shantanu in Shahabad that led to the police encounter with Romil Vohra, a Yamunanagar native who worked as a hitman for Noni Rana, said a cop. (HT File) From promising expensive watches to help in fighting criminal cases and offering to settle them in foreign countries, the gangsters use Haryanvis, aged between 18 and 30 years, to do their bidding, say investigators probing recent cases of murder and extortion. 'The recent arrest of two local youngsters involved in the firing at Aman Dhaba in Kurukshetra district's Shahabad town highlights this worrying trend of foreign-based gangsters luring unemployed youth into criminal activities, particularly in the northern districts of Haryana,' said Wasim Akram, the superintendent of police (SP), special task force (STF). 'In the last few days, we have arrested at least 18 such operatives influenced by foreign handlers through social media apps. Their interrogation has revealed that these jobless men are used for arranging arms, conducting recce, providing logistical help, making cash deals, driving vehicles for firing in the air to scare the extortion target. These youngsters don't have criminal history,' he said at a recent press conference in Karnal. However, Akram said, the arms recovered were found to be sophisticated. 'The weapons are being smuggled into Punjab via drones from Pakistan,' he said. The youngsters are paid anything from ₹5000 to ₹20,000, depending on the risk involved and their experience, police officials probing the extortion cases in various districts, said. North Haryana's foreign link Many of the gangsters operate remotely from Canada, the US and Portugal besides other countries in Europe and use social media apps like Whatsapp, Telegram and Instagram to communicate with their local contacts. Investigators believe extortion cases are on the rise in north Haryana as a growing number of youngsters have settled abroad in search of jobs and it becomes easy for the gangsters there to arrange logistical help through their associates back in their native villages and towns. 'The local youngsters get caught in a cycle of violence as they are paid half the money and promised the pending amount for the next task. They are told that they're being used for small tasks and will never get caught until they realise it's too late. They are dumped by their handlers, who in turn change their location and become unavailable for them,' an IPS officer involved in the probe said, requesting anonymity. Ganging up against vulnerable targets The gangsters target immigration centre owners, liquor traders, commission agents, mobile traders or any merchant that they believe is earning much, for extortion threats, the investigators said. A senior police officer in Yamunanagar said that over the past year, gangster Surya Pratap, alias Noni Rana, was linked to all extortion-related firings in the district, including three immigration centres in Bilaspur and Jagadhari, a liquor store and vends in Jagadhri and Yamunanagar towns besides the triple murder in Radaur. 'It was the Radaur case and murder of liquor contractor Shantanu in Shahabad that led to the police encounter with Romil Vohra, a Yamunanagar native who worked as a hitman for Noni Rana,' said the cop. Noni Rana is the younger brother of gangster Virender Pratap, alias Kala Rana, from Yamunanagar. Kala, who was the member of the Lawrence Bishnoi-Goldy Brar-Kala Jathedi gangster syndicate, was extradited from Thailand in 2022 and is in a Delhi-NCR jail. The STF said Noni was running his brother's gang and making extortion calls to mining dealers, plywood traders and politicians in the region before he fled abroad on a fake passport after walking out of the Ambala central jail in 2023. In the past six months, Karnal residents Bhanu Rana and Kaka Rana, both settled abroad, have made extortion calls to immigration centre owners, mobile traders, a doctor and a jeweller in Karnal district. 'They work in alignment with Noni Rana,' said a cop with the STF. The Bhanu Rana gang was behind last month's case in Karnal when two men were arrested by the STF near National Highway-44 with two hand-grenades that they were taking to another city to be used against a target, it was learnt. A south Haryana-based gang led by Kaushal Chaudhary has also entered the northern districts. 'Kaushal, a native of Gurugram, is currently jailed in Bhondsi and his gang is being run by Shokeen, who is settled abroad. Another gangster from the region is Venkat Garg from Ambala. He was behind the killing of BSP leader Harbilas in Naraingarh in February, after which he fled abroad. Though he is currently alone, he is in touch with the Ranas,' the STF cop quoted above, said. STF ensured extradition of 10 most-wanted gangsters The STF has arrested 58 criminals carrying awards on their head, 101 gangsters, and 178 heinous offenders so far this year. State director general of police (DGP) Shatrujeet Kapur said the STF has leveraged technology, analytical capabilities, and human resources to not only dismantle criminal strongholds but also to fight organised and cyber crime. Former STF IGP Simardeep Singh, who was transferred recently, said police personnel have been equipped with specialised training and techniques, including dark web analysis and identifying cyber indicators, as investigation tools. 'The STF has firmly taken on the challenge of criminals operating abroad. The RCN–LOC cell at the STF headquarters, in coordination with central agencies, has successfully ensured the extradition/deportation of 10 most-wanted gangsters through look out circulars (LOCs), red corner notices (RCNs), Interpol references, passport revocations, and provisional arrest requests,' he added.
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First Post
12 hours ago
- Politics
- First Post
West Asia News Live: President Trump says he is in no rush to talk with Iran; child malnutrition in Gaza doubles
July 16, 2025, 06:45:08 (IST) Whatsapp Facebook Twitter Hague Group holds conference in Colombia to urge action on Gaza A coalition of states, referred to as the 'Hague Group', convened for an 'Emergency Conference of States' in Colombia to demand tangible action over the conflict in Gaza, according to a report in Al Jazeera. The group is pushing for measures to be taken in response to the situation, which they framed in the context of genocide allegations currently before international courts. The conference's stated goal is to move beyond diplomatic statements and implement concrete steps to address the ongoing humanitarian crisis and military operations in the region.
Indian Express
a day ago
- Politics
- Indian Express
Maharashtra state board to have bridge course for students transitioning to new curriculum
As the Maharashtra State Board plans a complete shift to a new curriculum based on NCERT textbooks in a phased manner till 2029, students being taught the new curriculum for the first time will also undergo a bridge course. The corrected version of the withdrawn April 16 government resolution (GR) released on Monday reiterates that the bridge course will be developed by the State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT) and will be used in all grades. The GR states, 'With the new curriculum being implemented for the first time, a bridge course for all grades should be prepared by the State Council of Educational Research and Training and used as necessary in all grades.' The state board has decided to formulate a new curriculum based on NCERT textbooks keeping in mind educational requirements of the state. This new curriculum will be prepared by the SCERT and introduced for Class 1 from this year (academic year 2025-26) onwards. In the next year (AY 2026-27), the new syllabus will be implemented for classes 2, 3, 4 and 6. Following that in AY 2027-28 the new syllabus will be introduced for classes 5, 7, 9, and 11. In the last year AY 2028-29, the new syllabus will be introduced for classes 8, 10, and 12. Mahendra Ganpule, former head of Maharashtra School Principals' Association, said, 'The objective of the bridge course is to help students cover any changes between the old curriculum and the new curriculum. To remove any backlog. The GR just notified that there will be such a course, no other details have been provided yet.' Ganpule also agrees that there is a gap between the current state board syllabus and the NCERT syllabus that would need to be bridged as the curriculum change is brought about. The GR also states that according to the New Education Policy 2020, the 10+2 structure of school education would be changed to a 5+3+3+4 structure in the state as well. The first stage will be the Foundational Stage consisting of three years of Balvatika and class 1 and 2. The next will be the Preparatory Stage consisting of classes 3 to 5. Following will be the Pre-Secondary stage consisting of classes 6 to 8 and the last stage will be the Secondary Stage consisting of classes 9 to 12. SCERT director Rahul Rekhawar, who is currently on an educational tour to Germany, did not respond to Whatsapp messages for comments on the bridge course. Soham is a Correspondent with the Indian Express in Pune. A journalism graduate, he was a fact-checker before joining the Express. Soham currently covers education and is also interested in civic issues, health, human rights, and politics. ... Read More
