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Opposition parties marched to the Supreme Court in New Delhi over the voter-list revision (SIR), and protesters called for the election chief to resign. The Supreme Court has also been asked to stay the SIR process.
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Missing Barabanki Boy Traced in Kashi
A boy reported missing from Barabanki was traced in Kashi (Varanasi). Police suspect the disappearance may have been a self-staged plot rather than a kidnapping, according to The Times of India.
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Opposition Marches to Supreme Court Over Voter-List Revision
Opposition parties, led by Rahul Gandhi, marched through Delhi to the Supreme Court to protest the SIR voter-list process. Police barricades were reported around the court, according to The Guardian, BBC, DW and The Hindu.
Protests Over Voter Lists Escalate in Delhi
Protests over voter lists in India's capital escalated, according to Al Jazeera's photo report. The demonstrations followed the SIR voter-list revision.
Opposition Protesters Call on Election Chief to Quit
Opposition protesters in New Delhi called on the election chief to resign, according to Al Jazeera. The demand is linked to the voter-list controversy.
Rahul Gandhi Lists 10 Requests to Top Court
Rahul Gandhi has made 10 requests to the Supreme Court, including a stay on the SIR process and action against officials, according to NDTV. The requests form part of his petition on the voter-list revision.
Supreme Court Flags 14 Defects in Rahul Gandhi's Petition
The Supreme Court flagged 14 defects in Rahul Gandhi's petition, along with a Rs 220 shortfall, according to NDTV.
Delhi SIR: 20 Lakh Cases Resolved After 33 Lakh Voters Get Notices
In Delhi, 20 lakh cases have been resolved after notices were issued to 33 lakh voters under the SIR process, according to NDTV.
Modi Faces Protests Described as 'Bitter Pill'
The Financial Times reports that Prime Minister Narendra Modi faces a 'bitter pill' as protests described as 'cockroach' protests mount. The headline does not provide further detail on the protests.
Protests in India Nearly Doubled in a Decade
NDTV reports that protests in India have nearly doubled over a decade, and examines what data shows about a rise in violence. The source headline does not include further figures.
Agencies Flag Security Concerns Over Foreign Satellite Internet Operator
Indian agencies have flagged security concerns over the satellite internet services of a foreign operator, according to The Times of India. The headline gives no further detail on the specific concerns.
12 Bangladeshis Detained in Assam Say They Were Promised Work
Twelve Bangladeshi nationals detained in Assam claim they were promised work in India, according to NDTV. The report does not give further details in the source headline.