First Draft - July 2025

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Stories that inform and push the conversation forward. The Election Commission of India has begun special intensive revision (SIR) of the electoral roll in Bihar, just five months before the state goes to polls. The focus of the exercise is the requirement of citizenship proof from the voters who were enrolled after 2003,. Opposition leaders allege that the exercise is a proxy for preparing a National Register for Citizens (NRC).

BBC Documentary Papers Over the real Moosewala
Sidhu Moose Wala was born as Shubh Deep Singh Sidhu in 1993 in Moosa, district Mansa. In 2016 he graduated as an electrical engineer and moved to Canada for further studies. Soon he found himself in Brampton, Ontario where he dived into the world of rap and hip-hop, releasing his debut track, G Wagon.

India on the Move, Chasing the road less traveled
Quitting your job to travel is no longer a cautionary tale—it’s a badge of courage. Travel is no longer just a break from life; for many, it has become life itself. It is said that people in general have started taking part in Shikar Utsav to get a thrill as well as money out of it. Thus, in recent years, environmentalists have raised concerns over its impact on the wildlife population in the area.

Unregulated Crypto Market Causes Tax Leakage
Today, India is home to the largest global base of retail crypto users and ranks second in Web3 developer activity. Yet, while usage grows, consumer protection remains critically absent.

Governors' Off-the-Cuff Remarks, Lower Majesty of office
The status, character, education and position of the persons sent as Governors and Lieutenant Governors to States and Union Territories have been sidelined, and the prime consideration is allegiance to the ruling party.

Another Shame for Bihar. Bihar has become the only state which has seen it sex ratio at birth declining consistently since 2020. In 2020, the state reported the sex ratio of 964, in 2021, 908 and in 2022, 891.