VK News Today https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html ‘Three claps’: CJP takes aim at BJP’s Gen Z push, questions Nitin Nabin, Smriti Irani’s inclusion Vancouver captures heat that normally disappears down showers, sinks and toilets and sends it back into buildings; sewage now supplies most of one district’s renewable heat Updated: Aug 23, 2026, 21:21 IST MAGA skids on maple syrup: US-Canada ties on a slippery slope “Right here in our state, consider Badrinath Dham and Kedarnath Dham; the entire premises there had been devastated and severely damaged following the 2013 disaster,” Dhami said. HARIDWAR: Uttarakhand chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said that “magnificent and divine” Kedarnath has been rebuilt under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi following the 2013 disaster that wreaked havoc. He said that the state government was focused on transforming religious sites, whether they are in the Kedarkhand region or the Manaskhand regionAddressing the gathering in a programme organised on the occasion of the 51st Nirvana Diwas at Bandichhod here, Dhami on Saturday highlighted the redevelopment of major pilgrimage centres in Uttarakhand and said the state government is working towards the revival and transformation of religious sites through various initiatives.”Right here in our state, consider Badrinath Dham and Kedarnath Dham; the entire premises there had been devastated and severely damaged following the 2013 disaster,” Dhami said.”Under the leadership of Prime Minister Modi, a magnificent and divine Kedarnath has been rebuilt. Inspired and guided by the Prime Minister, we are transforming religious sites across Uttarakhand, whether they are in the Kedarkhand region or the Manaskhand region, into new, revitalised forms through initiatives like the ‘Mandir Mala Mission,’ undertaking their reconstruction and renewal,” he added.In a post on X, Dhami paid tribute to Satguru Lal Das Ji Maharaj Bhurivale on his 51st Nirvana Day and highlighted his teachings of serving humanity.”On the 51st Nirvana Day of the most revered Satguru Lal Das Ji Maharaj Bhurivale in Haridwar, we pay our obeisance to him. The revered Maharaj Ji considered service to humanity as the true worship of God and demonstrated that the simplest path to reach the Lord is through serving the suffering and the needy,” CM wrote.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesHe also outlined the state government’s efforts towards developing Uttarakhand as a global spiritual destination.”Under the visionary leadership of the honourable Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi Ji, our government is steadfastly moving forward with its resolve to establish Devbhoomi Uttarakhand as the world’s ‘spiritual capital’. For this very purpose, rapid progress is being made on ambitious projects such as the Kedarkhand-Mansakhand Temple Mala Mission, the revival of the ancient Yamuna Tirtha at Haripur Kalasi, and the Haridwar-Rishikesh Corridor and Sharda Corridor,” he added. (ANI)Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos’No Full Press Conference’: US Envoy Gor On India’s ‘No Questions’ Request Before Modi-Trump Meet‘Represented India In 3 Nations’: Former Envoy Flags ‘Trouble Establishing Citizenship’ During SIRJaish Rebuilds Bahawalpur Complex Struck By India During Op Sindoor’India Can Attract Global Talent With Your Help’: PM Modi Meets Space Startups On National Space DayDelhi Cops Attacked With Chilli Powder & Bricks In Mukundpur; 17-Year-Old Arrested‘Plan To Meet Vance, Mamdani’: Why MEA Denied Permission For Telangana CM Revanth Reddy’s US Trip?’No Problem When Boys Do It’: Rahul Gandhi’s Attack At PM Modi Over Jantar Mantar AbuseYoutuber Ajeet Bharti Lists 4 Big Demands At Jantar Mantar, Calls For Reservation Reform And MeritPM Modi Meets BJP’s New Team At Delhi HQ As Party Pushes Vande Mataram Legacy Nationwide‘48 Hours Or Sit-In’: Abhijeet Dipke Warns After CJP Team Allegedly Attacked Near Jaipur School123Photostories5 signs you’re losing yourself while trying to save your relationshipThe slow fade: 5 signs someone you love is pulling away5 best hair colours for Indian skin tones that instantly brighten your lookWhy the Manipuri bride’s traditional Potloi is in a league of its ownBlood in urine during monsoon is not always a UTI: Doctor reveals when you should worryOptical illusion personality test: What you see first reveals your secret weakness in loveHeart attack risk is not just about cholesterol: 7 warning factors doctors check that routine tests can missHina Khan recalls being brutally trolled over viral National Anthem video amid health struggles; Rubina Dilaik reveals her daughters received threats5 signs someone in your life likes to see you suffer in secret5 powerful Bhagavad Gita lessons that top performers secretly swear by at work123Hot PicksTCS laptop monitoring softwareTNEA counselling3 year practice ruleCM Revanth ReddyWeather tomorrowNEET UG 2026US-Canada tradeSIM card rulesBank holiday todayTop TrendingMumbai Rape AirhostessReservation Hatao AndolanLucknow Double Murder SuicideMadhapur Road AccidentMaharashtra Hill TragedyAbhijeet DipkeJharkhand Factory FireRahul GandhiBengaluru RapidoAston Martin Crash Aug 23, 2026, 21:30 IST Yashasvi Jaiswal fight: ‘Shouldn’t have gone so close,’ says India batting coach Sitanshu Kotak FPIs turn buyers again: Foreign investors pour Rs 23,544 crore into Indian equities in August Panama-flagged ship sinks off Odisha, 2 rescued; search on for 22: Shipping minister From roses to stone and statues: Trump’s makeover of White House Rose Garden Iran discovers over 7.5 trillion cubic feet of gas reserves as US blockade squeezes energy sector Aug 23, 2026, 20:38 IST How Ananta Maharaj row exposed old fault lines over Netaji A Detroit couple bought a vacant 1925 bank and neighboring bar for $66,000; 13 years later, one old bank vault is a den and another is a wine cellar NEW DELHI: Tamil Nadu minister R Nirmal Kumar on Sunday slammed the Opposition for rejecting the government’s decision to provide cars and related allowances to MLAs.Kumar said a car is a “small target” for those who spent Rs 30-40 crore to become an MLA.”Those who spent Rs 30 crore or Rs 40 crore to become an MLA — for them, a car is nothing. It is a small target for them,” Kumar claimed.The minister also pointed out that several past and present MLAs owned multiple private vehicles but rarely visited interior villages.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelines”What is the point of having 10 or 15 private cars if an elected representative does not even set foot inside a village in their constituency for five or ten years?” the minister asked.Kumar defended the government’s decision to provide official vehicles and allowances to all 234 MLAs, entailing an estimated additional expenditure of nearly Rs 200 crore.He insisted that official vehicles were necessary for newly elected representatives to tour their constituencies and understand public grievances firsthand.This comes days after chief minister C Joseph Vijay announced that every MLA would be provided a government car, along with a monthly allowance of Rs 75,000 towards fuel and maintenance, and Rs 25,000 to meet the cost of an assistant.However, MLAs from parties like the DMK, PMK and CPI declined the government-provided vehicles and allowances, citing the state’s debt burden.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.About the AuthorRohitashwa RanjanRohitashwa Ranjan is a digital journalist with The Times of India, where he decodes Indian politics as a carefully staged production with scripts, subtext and everything behind. His stories track elections, party dynamics and the things that often are buried beneath the headlines. When not parsing vote shares or alliances, he is usually reading between the lines, where the real story tends to reside.Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosJaish Rebuilds Bahawalpur Complex Struck By India During Op Sindoor’India Can Attract Global Talent With Your Help’: PM Modi Meets Space Startups On National Space DayDelhi Cops Attacked With Chilli Powder & Bricks In Mukundpur; 17-Year-Old Arrested‘Plan To Meet Vance, Mamdani’: Why MEA Denied Permission For Telangana CM Revanth Reddy’s US Trip?’No Problem When Boys Do It’: Rahul Gandhi’s Attack At PM Modi Over Jantar Mantar AbuseYoutuber Ajeet Bharti Lists 4 Big Demands At Jantar Mantar, Calls For Reservation Reform And MeritPM Modi Meets BJP’s New Team At Delhi HQ As Party Pushes Vande Mataram Legacy Nationwide‘48 Hours Or Sit-In’: Abhijeet Dipke Warns After CJP Team Allegedly Attacked Near Jaipur SchoolIndiGo Delhi-Gorakhpur Flight Makes Two Go-Arounds, Suffers Tail Impact During Third LandingPunjab Gangster’s Thar Rams Coconut Seller During Police Chase, CCTV Captures Entire Incident123Photostories5 signs you’re losing yourself while trying to save your relationshipThe slow fade: 5 signs someone you love is pulling away5 best hair colours for Indian skin tones that instantly brighten your lookWhy the Manipuri bride’s traditional Potloi is in a league of its ownBlood in urine during monsoon is not always a UTI: Doctor reveals when you should worryOptical illusion personality test: What you see first reveals your secret weakness in loveHeart attack risk is not just about cholesterol: 7 warning factors doctors check that routine tests can missHina Khan recalls being brutally trolled over viral National Anthem video amid health struggles; Rubina Dilaik reveals her daughters received threats5 signs someone in your life likes to see you suffer in secret5 powerful Bhagavad Gita lessons that top performers secretly swear by at work123Hot PicksTCS laptop monitoring softwareTNEA counselling3 year practice ruleCM Revanth ReddyWeather tomorrowNEET UG 2026US-Canada tradeSIM card rulesBank holiday todayTop TrendingMumbai Rape AirhostessReservation Hatao AndolanLucknow Double Murder SuicideMadhapur Road AccidentMaharashtra Hill TragedyAbhijeet DipkeJharkhand Factory FireRahul GandhiBengaluru RapidoAston Martin Crash Duleep Trophy: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s red-ball struggles continue; Sudip Gharami’s 146 leads East Zone’s recovery A cactus-eating moth released on Caribbean islands as biological control later reached Florida; since appearing there in 1989 it has spread west to Texas and become a threat to native prickly pears Odisha woman’s remains found in trolley aboard TN Express, Chennai cops launch search in state IT minister Vaishnaw posted on National Space Day. NEW DELHI: Made-in-India semiconductor chips are powering key Indian space missions, supporting applications ranging from lunar and solar exploration to satellites and launch vehicles, Union electronics and IT minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Sunday.“Made in India chips are powering Indian Space Missions,” Vaishnaw said in a post on X on National Space Day.According to the ministry of electronics and information technology (MeitY), semiconductor components designed and manufactured domestically are being used across India’s space programme, strengthening the country’s push for technological self-reliance.A key contributor to this capability is the Semiconductor Laboratory (SCL) in Mohali, which develops and manufactures flight-grade semiconductor components designed to withstand the extreme conditions of space.SCL produces specialised components, including radiation-hardened chips, electro-optical CCD and CMOS imagers, application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs), and sensors used to measure parameters such as pressure, acceleration, temperature and acoustics.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesThese indigenous components have already been deployed in major Indian space missions, according to news agency ANI. The Chandrayaan-3 lunar lander carried an Indian-made camera chip developed by SCL Mohali for its imaging systems during the mission to the lunar surface.India’s solar mission, Aditya-L1, uses radiation-hardened analogue-to-digital converter (ADC) chips manufactured by SCL for scientific observations of the Sun.Indigenous semiconductor technology is also being used in launch vehicles. SCL’s Vikram processor is deployed in satellites and rockets, providing onboard computing capabilities required during missions.The ministry said the growing ability to design and manufacture critical space-grade semiconductor components domestically is strengthening technological independence across India’s space ecosystem.With India planning more space missions, locally manufactured chips are expected to play an increasingly important role in supporting the country’s scientific, satellite and launch infrastructure.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.About the AuthorKanchan YadavKanchan Yadav is a writer at The Times of India, where she covers business, politics, international affairs and social issues. Her reporting also focuses on policy, governance and economic developments, with a close lens on how decisions in corridors of power affect everyday lives and community well-being.Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosJaish Rebuilds Bahawalpur Complex Struck By India During Op Sindoor’India Can Attract Global Talent With Your Help’: PM Modi Meets Space Startups On National Space DayDelhi Cops Attacked With Chilli Powder & Bricks In Mukundpur; 17-Year-Old Arrested‘Plan To Meet Vance, Mamdani’: Why MEA Denied Permission For Telangana CM Revanth Reddy’s US Trip?’No Problem When Boys Do It’: Rahul Gandhi’s Attack At PM Modi Over Jantar Mantar AbuseYoutuber Ajeet Bharti Lists 4 Big Demands At Jantar Mantar, Calls For Reservation Reform And MeritPM Modi Meets BJP’s New Team At Delhi HQ As Party Pushes Vande Mataram Legacy Nationwide‘48 Hours Or Sit-In’: Abhijeet Dipke Warns After CJP Team Allegedly Attacked Near Jaipur SchoolIndiGo Delhi-Gorakhpur Flight Makes Two Go-Arounds, Suffers Tail Impact During Third LandingPunjab Gangster’s Thar Rams Coconut Seller During Police Chase, CCTV Captures Entire Incident123Photostories5 signs you’re losing yourself while trying to save your relationshipThe slow fade: 5 signs someone you love is pulling away5 best hair colours for Indian skin tones that instantly brighten your lookWhy the Manipuri bride’s traditional Potloi is in a league of its ownBlood in urine during monsoon is not always a UTI: Doctor reveals when you should worryOptical illusion personality test: What you see first reveals your secret weakness in loveHeart attack risk is not just about cholesterol: 7 warning factors doctors check that routine tests can missHina Khan recalls being brutally trolled over viral National Anthem video amid health struggles; Rubina Dilaik reveals her daughters received threats5 signs someone in your life likes to see you suffer in secret5 powerful Bhagavad Gita lessons that top performers secretly swear by at work123Hot PicksTCS laptop monitoring softwareTNEA counselling3 year practice ruleCM Revanth ReddyWeather tomorrowNEET UG 2026US-Canada tradeSIM card rulesBank holiday todayTop TrendingMumbai Rape AirhostessReservation Hatao AndolanLucknow Double Murder SuicideMadhapur Road AccidentMaharashtra Hill TragedyAbhijeet DipkeJharkhand Factory FireRahul GandhiBengaluru RapidoAston Martin Crash Aug 23, 2026, 20:06 IST Maharashtra CET 2026: CET Cell issues rules for institutional-level admissions to vacant seats Pezeshkian admits ‘many problems’, says Iran is in ‘full-scale war’ as US sanctions loom ‘Sometimes you truly realise… India’s healthcare is on another level’: Indian mother says sick child couldn’t see a doctor for a week in New Zealand, compares healthcare with India | Anti-reservation protest: Several detained as 300 gather at Delhi’s Connaught Place Faroe Islands Tourism Issues: ‘This is my tiny house, though it looks straight out of a postcard, I live here’: Woman reveals the issues she is facing living in a ‘picture-perfect’ house Rest, viral and not in India’s XI for Colombo Test: The mysterious case of Kuldeep Yadav Trump tariffs: What India can learn from Canada’s failed trade talks with US Quote of the day by Anthony Hopkins: ‘Don’t have time to regret. We move on. Because we are acceptable for what we are… you just forgive yourself and move on,’ about the ‘Fracture’ actor’s confidence in himself to accept his mistakes Mallika Sherawat was married at 21: Here’s everything about her ex-husband Karan Singh Gill and why they split | KPSC exam scam: ED raids ‘missing’ IAS officer Gyanendra Gangwar’s premises in Bengaluru, Bareilly Despite contactless payments, euro banknotes in circulation have risen from about €1 trillion in 2016 to €1.6 trillion as Europeans keep emergency cash ready for crises and cyber outages Aug 23, 2026, 18:55 IST ‘Yashasvi Jaiswal shouldn’t have gone so close’: Team India batting coach on heated on-field exchange with Asitha Fernando Shahid Kapoor’s Deva co-star Rohullah Mehdi arrested in alleged social media drug network case; police seize 28g MD worth Rs 5.60 lakh 5 best hair colours for Indian skin tones that instantly brighten your look ‘600-630 of most potent type weapon’: Zelenskyy’s big warning on Russian missile stockpile In 1967, Henry Pigott sold his North Carolina island home to help create Cape Lookout National Seashore; a life estate let him stay until his death as Portsmouth Village’s last male resident IND vs SL 2nd Test: Team India batting coach gives big update on injured Rishabh Pant What you see first reveals your secret weakness in love Pakistan: Security official killed by unidentified gunmen; 5 cops injured in separate grenade blast Meet Jerry Xu, the 17-year-old Massachusetts student who built an AI program that turns protein structures into strings of numbers; he won $90,000 Jaish-e-Mohammed’s Bahawalpur headquarters, damaged in Operation Sindoor, has been fully restored.Former diplomat Navdeep Suri said he was asked to provide additional proof of citizenship during Punjab’s SIR, highlighting concerns over the voter-roll verification process.The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) will meet on Monday to review the Centre’s commitments made before it withdrew its nationwide agitation.A three-month-pregnant Ministry of Defence officer was found dead at her home in Delhi, with police booking her husband and in-laws after her family alleged harassment and dowry-related abuse.Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian acknowledged mounting economic and social pressures as US sanctions intensify, while Pakistan Army chief Asim Munir is due to visit Tehran for regional peace efforts.Here are the top five stories of the dayJeM’s Bahawalpur base rebuilt after Operation Sindoor strikesThe Markaz Subhanallah complex, the main base of UN-sanctioned terrorist group Jaish-e-Mohammed in Bahawalpur, has been restored more than a year after it was badly damaged in Operation Sindoor. Fresh footage shows rebuilt domes, renovated interiors and new marble flooring, while intelligence reports cited in the report say Pakistan channelled PKR 250 million to JeM, with around PKR 110 million used for the central complex. Read full story‘What’s the fate of common citizen?’ Ex-envoy flags SIR processFormer diplomat Navdeep Suri said he was asked to provide additional documents to establish his Indian citizenship after discrepancies emerged between his details and the 2003 electoral roll during Punjab’s Special Intensive Revision. Suri, who represented India as high commissioner to Australia and ambassador to the UAE and Egypt, questioned how ordinary voters without extensive documentation would navigate the verification process. Read full storyCJP to review Centre’s promises, hints at fresh nationwide protestThe Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) will hold a national working committee meeting on Monday to review the Centre’s assurances that led to the withdrawal of its nationwide agitation. The party warned that any delay or dilution of commitments, including action on protest-related FIRs and compensation for NEET-UG victims’ families, could amount to “vishwasghaat” with the country’s youth. Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesRead full storyDelhi: 3-month-pregnant Defence Ministry officer found dead; husband bookedNazia Khanam, a 30-year-old Assistant Section Officer with the Ministry of Defence, was found dead at her home in Dwarka on Friday, three months into her pregnancy. Police registered a case of cruelty and abetment of suicide against her husband and in-laws after her family later alleged physical and mental harassment, including over dowry; her husband is currently absconding. Read full story ‘Many problems’: Pezeshkian admits Iran’s economic strain as US pressure mountsIranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said the country was facing “many problems” and described the situation as a “full-scale economic, military and security war” as Washington prepares fresh sanctions. He also defended an existing memorandum with the US as a possible route out of the conflict, while Pakistan Army chief Asim Munir is set to visit Tehran on Monday as Islamabad seeks to support regional peace efforts. Read full storyGet the latest India News and Live updates. 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The TOI News Desk is your trusted source for staying informed and connected to the ever-evolving global landscape, ensuring that our readers are equipped with the latest developments that matter most.”Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosJaish Rebuilds Bahawalpur Complex Struck By India During Op Sindoor’India Can Attract Global Talent With Your Help’: PM Modi Meets Space Startups On National Space DayDelhi Cops Attacked With Chilli Powder & Bricks In Mukundpur; 17-Year-Old Arrested‘Plan To Meet Vance, Mamdani’: Why MEA Denied Permission For Telangana CM Revanth Reddy’s US Trip?’No Problem When Boys Do It’: Rahul Gandhi’s Attack At PM Modi Over Jantar Mantar AbuseYoutuber Ajeet Bharti Lists 4 Big Demands At Jantar Mantar, Calls For Reservation Reform And MeritPM Modi Meets BJP’s New Team At Delhi HQ As Party Pushes Vande Mataram Legacy Nationwide‘48 Hours Or Sit-In’: Abhijeet Dipke Warns After CJP Team Allegedly Attacked Near Jaipur SchoolIndiGo Delhi-Gorakhpur Flight Makes Two Go-Arounds, Suffers Tail Impact During Third LandingPunjab Gangster’s Thar Rams Coconut Seller During Police Chase, CCTV Captures Entire Incident123PhotostoriesHeart attack risk is not just about cholesterol: 7 warning factors doctors check that routine tests can missHina Khan recalls being brutally trolled over viral National Anthem video amid health struggles; Rubina Dilaik reveals her daughters received threats5 signs someone in your life likes to see you suffer in secret5 powerful Bhagavad Gita lessons that top performers secretly swear by at workHow to peel ginger without wastage at home: 4 smart tricks to try”It has zero fat and Akshay loves that mild sweetness”: Chef reveals Akshay Kumar’s favourite sweet snack, detailed recipe insideMekhela Chador to Jainsem: 5 traditional dresses from Northeast India you must know aboutBeyond Rajma Chawal: 8 protein-rich dishes made with kidney beans perfect for weekend brunchWhy are Gen Zs losing more hair than millennials?5 signs you have a TOXIC wife123Hot PicksTCS laptop monitoring softwareTNEA counselling3 year practice ruleCM Revanth ReddyWeather tomorrowNEET UG 2026US-Canada tradeSIM card rulesBank holiday todayTop TrendingMumbai Rape AirhostessReservation Hatao AndolanLucknow Double Murder SuicideMadhapur Road AccidentMaharashtra Hill TragedyAbhijeet DipkeJharkhand Factory FireRahul GandhiBengaluru RapidoAston Martin Crash Aug 23, 2026, 18:29 IST DU UG admissions 2026: 9 more colleges added for Class 12 marks-based admission; check courses and complete list ‘Could destroy Ukraine’: Zelenskyy’s big warning as calls grow for fresh elections amid ongoing war Four children forced to live in semitruck cab for nearly 7 years; US couple arrested for alleged neglect DU CSAS UG 2026: Spot Round 1 vacant seats released; apply by August 24 After Sharmila Tagore and Kangana Ranaut, Mukesh Khanna weighs in on the ‘Jana Gana Mana’ versus ‘Vande Mataram’ national anthem debate and questions its British-era origins: ‘Even after independence, we continue to value English education more’ | Texas police sergeant accused of using Flock cameras to stalk female coworker; he surrendered his law-enforcement licence and avoided prosecution NEW DELHI: Former diplomat Navdeep Suri on Sunday said he was facing “trouble establishing his citizenship” during the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Punjab, despite having represented India in three countries.In a post on X, Suri shared his experience with the voter roll revision and said he was asked to provide “unspecified documents” to establish that he was an Indian citizen.”Sharing my experience with #SIR in Punjab. Went to BLO, submitted Voter ID and Aadhaar card, was assured that everything is in order. Got a message today from a volunteer saying some details don’t match with SIR in 2003!” Suri said.He said that after speaking to the booth-level officer (BLO), he was asked to collect a notice and return with documents proving his citizenship.”Spoke with BLO, was told that I should come and collect the notice. And then come again with unspecified documents that show I am an Indian citizen. Replied that I was not in India in 2003, so they’ve asked for passport as proof,” he added.Suri said he had documents apart from his voter ID and Aadhaar, but questioned what the process would mean for ordinary citizens.”I happen to have documents other than voter ID and Aadhaar card. But can’t help asking: If I have trouble establishing my citizenship after representing India in three countries, what’s the fate of the common citizen? Ease of Living, I presume!” he said.Former ambassador Navdeep Sur has served as India’s high commissioner to Australia and ambassador to UAE and Egypt.The SIR was first launched in Bihar in June 2025. Following the exercise, more than 60 lakh names, including those of deceased voters, were removed from the electoral rolls. In West Bengal, around 90 lakh voters were deleted from the rolls ahead of the assembly elections.Under the SIR process, voters who were not included in the 2002 or 2003 electoral rolls are required to submit documents linking them to people included in those legacy rolls. The Election Commission of India (ECI) had initially listed 11 acceptable documents, excluding Aadhaar.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesFollowing proceedings in the Supreme Court, the poll panel expanded the list to include Aadhaar as an acceptable document.The Supreme Court has also made observations on the broader constitutional implications of the exercise, stressing that while the ECI has the power to revise electoral rolls, those powers cannot be “untrammelled” and must comply with principles of transparency and natural justice.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.About the AuthorRohitashwa RanjanRohitashwa Ranjan is a digital journalist with The Times of India, where he decodes Indian politics as a carefully staged production with scripts, subtext and everything behind. His stories track elections, party dynamics and the things that often are buried beneath the headlines. When not parsing vote shares or alliances, he is usually reading between the lines, where the real story tends to reside.Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos’India Can Attract Global Talent With Your Help’: PM Modi Meets Space Startups On National Space DayDelhi Cops Attacked With Chilli Powder & Bricks In Mukundpur; 17-Year-Old Arrested‘Plan To Meet Vance, Mamdani’: Why MEA Denied Permission For Telangana CM Revanth Reddy’s US Trip?’No Problem When Boys Do It’: Rahul Gandhi’s Attack At PM Modi Over Jantar Mantar AbuseYoutuber Ajeet Bharti Lists 4 Big Demands At Jantar Mantar, Calls For Reservation Reform And MeritPM Modi Meets BJP’s New Team At Delhi HQ As Party Pushes Vande Mataram Legacy Nationwide‘48 Hours Or Sit-In’: Abhijeet Dipke Warns After CJP Team Allegedly Attacked Near Jaipur SchoolIndiGo Delhi-Gorakhpur Flight Makes Two Go-Arounds, Suffers Tail Impact During Third LandingPunjab Gangster’s Thar Rams Coconut Seller During Police Chase, CCTV Captures Entire IncidentRajasthan School Crisis: 611 Schools Lack Buildings, Thousands More Face Unsafe Infrastructure123PhotostoriesHeart attack risk is not just about cholesterol: 7 warning factors doctors check that routine tests can missHina Khan recalls being brutally trolled over viral National Anthem video amid health struggles; Rubina Dilaik reveals her daughters received threats5 signs someone in your life likes to see you suffer in secret5 powerful Bhagavad Gita lessons that top performers secretly swear by at workHow to peel ginger without wastage at home: 4 smart tricks to try”It has zero fat and Akshay loves that mild sweetness”: Chef reveals Akshay Kumar’s favourite sweet snack, detailed recipe insideMekhela Chador to Jainsem: 5 traditional dresses from Northeast India you must know aboutBeyond Rajma Chawal: 8 protein-rich dishes made with kidney beans perfect for weekend brunchWhy are Gen Zs losing more hair than millennials?5 signs you have a TOXIC wife123Hot PicksTCS laptop monitoring softwareTNEA counselling3 year practice ruleCM Revanth ReddyWeather tomorrowNEET UG 2026US-Canada tradeSIM card rulesBank holiday todayTop TrendingMumbai Rape AirhostessReservation Hatao AndolanLucknow Double Murder SuicideMadhapur Road AccidentMaharashtra Hill TragedyAbhijeet DipkeJharkhand Factory FireRahul GandhiBengaluru RapidoAston Martin Crash