FORM 6

What time do the polls open on Election Day? Polling hours, locations, and voter ID rules you must know

Voters across the country will head to polls for the 2026 US midterm elections tomorrow. Polling places typically open between 6:00 a.m. and 7:00 a.m. and close between 7:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. Voter ID rules vary by state, with 36 states requiring some form of identification. Registered voters in certain states may vote at any designated location within their county.

Institutional investors step up bets on private credit as insurers, pension funds and DFIs back new funds

Institutional investors are now allocating more funds to private credit, significantly from insurance companies and pension funds. Neo Alternative Asset Managers has seen its second fund receive 22-25% contributions from these investors. Ascertis Credit's fourth fund also attracted commitments exceeding $700 million from multiple institutional investors. With increased interest in private credit, annual investment opportunities are now estimated around ₹1 lakh crore.

‘Why didn’t Priyanka speak in mock Parliament?’: Patra takes a dig at Gandhi family

‘Did Priyanka’s mother decide not to promote her?’: Patra’s jibe at Gandhi family, Oppn rally

Mass brands give liquor companies a hangover

"It is difficult to pinpoint the reasons for the slowdown, even in states such as Uttar Pradesh which had recorded strong growth earlier," said Amar Sinha, managing director of Allied Blenders and Distillers (ABD), maker of Officer's Choice whisky. There are "no clear factors explaining the weakness," he said.

‘Conspired to steal elections’: Kharge levels six charges against CEC Gyanesh Kumar amid INDIA bloc’s public impeachment

Mallikarjun Kharge presented charges against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar during an impeachment programme in New Delhi. These charges include alleged election theft and the deletion of 13.2 crore voters. The INDIA bloc is demanding Kumar's resignation and a stop to the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. There are concerns about the transparency of the electoral process and potential misconduct.

'Gen Z, Gen Alpha look to us with hope': INDIA bloc questions 'faulty' voting system as it conducts symbolic impeachment against CEC

Meira Kumar presided over a symbolicn impeachment initiative against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar to address alleged electoral roll discrepancies. This move comes amid ongoing protests regarding alleged vote theft and irregularities. Leader of Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge emphasized the need for an impartial Election Commission to uphold democratic integrity. The opposition previously submitted motions for the CEC's removal, which were not acknowledged by Parliament.

SIR: Extended timelines spark controversy across states

The Election Commission of India plans multiple timeline extensions for the special intensive revision of electoral rolls. Bihar completed its process quickly, but most other states needed additional time. Delhi has the most extensions, now totaling over 176 days. Several states, including Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, are facing delays in finalising their electoral rolls. These prolonged timelines reflect ongoing issues with voter application discrepancies and entry verifications.

Delhi SIR: Poll body to step up door-to-door re-verification of 47.5 lakh deleted voters

Senior officials said special camps for voter enrolment, including students, homeless, transgender persons and sex workers, were also being considered for November 15 and 22. The office of the Delhi Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) had earlier directed officials to revisit the deleted entries and verify whether the excluded voters were eligible for inclusion in the final electoral roll.

SC to ECI: Why should previously enrolled electorate file Form 6 as first-time voter?

Justice Joymalya Bagchi said Forms 6, 7 and 8 are statutory forms whose prescribed formats cannot be altered by ECI although it can seek additional particulars from applicants. The observation came amid concerns over requiring previously enrolled voters to seek fresh enrolment instead of providing an appropriate mechanism to restore their names to the roll.

We are aware of everything, will decide: Supreme Court on Chief Election Commissioner row

The Supreme Court has issued a notice regarding a plea from Trinamool Congress MP Dola Sen. The plea challenges the changes made to Form 6 by the Election Commission of India. During the hearing, senior advocates presented arguments on the perceived tampering of electoral roll forms. The Election Commission defended its actions, asserting that decisions were made unanimously.

Congress says Election Commission of India's 'affidavit to Supreme Court deceptive'

Congress has accused the Election Commission of India of engaging in deceptive practices related to Form 6. The party spokesperson Jairam Ramesh highlighted inconsistencies in the ECI's affidavit submitted in the Supreme Court. Ramesh criticised the ECI for claiming unanimity in decision-making while revealing widespread media allegations of malpractice. The allegations suggest serious legal violations by the Chief Election Commissioner.

Delhi Poll officials dispose of over 94 percent of 33.14 lakh SIR notices ahead of November 30 deadline

With just three days left before the closing of the claims and objections phase of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise, it said that the remaining notices will be disposed of before the deadline. The claims and objections phase started with the publication of draft rolls of 70 Assembly constituencies on August 31. The last date for filing claims and objections is October 30.

Congress calls EC affidavit on SIR in SC 'deceptive, deceitful and duplicitous'

Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh accused the Election Commission of deception regarding their affidavit. He claimed that the Commission's stance on Form 6 has been inconsistent and misleading. Ramesh alleged that illegal amendments to voter registration forms have occurred during the Special Intensive Revision. The Election Commission, in response, defended its actions as unanimously approved and lawful. Disputes between the election commissioners reflect deep concerns over decision-making processes and transparency.

Karnataka final SIR voter list out: What to do if your name is not included? here's how to find your updated serial number and download electoral roll PDF

Karnataka final SIR list released: Karnataka has published its final electoral roll after a 129-day Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise. Voters can check their names, download the voter list PDF and verify updated part and serial numbers online. Here's how to check your details, understand the changes and apply for inclusion if your name is missing.

Supreme Court grants 10 days to petitioners to reply to EC affidavit defending SIR

The Supreme Court on Tuesday gave petitioners 10 days to respond to the Election Commission's affidavit defending the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. The bench also issued notices on Rajya Sabha MP Dola Sen's plea alleging changes to Form 6 during Bihar's SIR without the court's approval.

All SIR decisions unanimous, Form 6 not amended: ECI To SC

The Election Commission of India stated that all decisions regarding the Special Intensive Revision were unanimous among commissioners. It rejected claims that Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar acted alone against colleagues' objections. The commission emphasized that internal notes do not represent official decisions. Additionally, the ECI clarified that only the Central Government can amend Form 6 for electoral roll inclusion.

SC issues notice to EC on plea alleging Form 6 changes during Bihar SIR

The Supreme Court has issued a notice to the Election Commission on Dola Sen's plea concerning voter registration. This plea alleges that changes to Form 6 were made during the Bihar Special Intensive Revision exercise. The Election Commission has defended its actions, stating that the form was not amended as claimed. It asserted that the revisions were approved by its members and followed legal protocols.

ECI rejects unilateral action charge against CEC Gyanesh Kumar, tells Supreme Court all three SIR orders were unanimous

The Election Commission of India filed a counter affidavit in the Supreme Court regarding Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. It stated that decisions on the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls were unanimous among members. Allegations that Kumar acted unilaterally are based solely on a news report, according to the affidavit.

Mallikarjun Kharge renews attack on Gyanesh Kumar, urges people to join November 1 rally at Ramlila Maidan amid traders’ concerns

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge has urged citizens to join the INDIA bloc's upcoming rally at Delhi's Ramlila Maidan. The rally aims to address accusations against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar concerning electoral roll irregularities. Traders in Delhi have requested a postponement of the event due to potential impacts on business during the festive season. Kharge acknowledged the traders' concerns and stated that a decision would be made after discussions.

Karnataka completes hearings for 43.82 lakh SIR notices, final roll on October 27

Hearings for more than 43.82 lakh notices issued to electors in Karnataka have been completed recently. The final electoral roll is scheduled to be published on October 27 as per the Election Commission's timeline. A total of nearly 26 lakh applications were received between June 16 and October 22. Forms for enrolment, objections, and corrections have been processed on a priority basis.

Long & short of SIR: What happens when exclusion is prioritised over inclusion

The SIR process is leading to the exclusion of approximately 12 crore eligible voters from electoral lists. Wrongful deletions from the pre-SIR voter list are part of the problem. But there was also a big failure to include those who were missing from that list in the first place.