The Election Commission announced launch of the second phase of its Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls across 12 states and Union Territories. Meanwhile, Cyclone Montha gathered strength over the Bay of Bengal, forcing mass train cancellations and flight disruptions along the Andhra coast. In Delhi, shocking crime twists unfolded — from a forensic student’s plotted murder to a father’s confession in his daughter’s acid attack case. Overseas, outrage grew over a racially motivated rape in the UK. Bangladesh’s interim government has approved a month-long nationwide tour for controversial Islamic preacher and wanted Indian fugitive Zakir Naik. In sports, Shreyas Iyer landed in ICU after a rib injury, while actor and BJP MP Kangana Ranaut expressed regret over her 2020 farmers’ protest tweet. Here's a quick roundup of the day's most talked-about stories. Catch up before you turn in!
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After Bihar, SIR in 12 states and UTs in phase 2; to cover 51 crore voters
The Election Commission on Monday announced the launch of the second phase of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls across 12 states and Union Territories.
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