The Election Commission of India (ECI) has launched the first phase of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Delhi, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Meghalaya and Jharkhand, on June 30, 2026. The nationwide exercise aims to update electoral rolls by enrolling eligible voters, deleting duplicate or ineligible entries, and correcting errors in voter details.
There is an important update for rail passengers travelling via the Vande Bharat Express train from Varanasi. Indian Railways has changed the departure times of two Vande Bharat Express trains departing from Varanasi (Cantonment) station. According to the new timetable, both trains will depart 10 minutes earlier than their previous departure times, effective from November 2, 2026. Therefore, passengers are advised to arrive at the station early, starting November 2, to avoid any inconvenience.
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The top leadership of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh has decided to pack off Ram Janmabhoomi Trust general secretary Champat Rai from Ayodhya and entrust him with a new responsibility away from the epicentre.
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