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In Shorts India has moved to suspend visa services at its Visa Application Centre in Chittagong, Bangladesh, citing a recent security incident that raised serious concerns for the safety of staff and applicants. The suspension came into effect on December 21 and will remain in place until local conditions are deemed secure enough to resume…

India has temporarily shut down its visa processing centre in Chittagong, Bangladesh, citing mounting security concerns and unrest in the region. The halt in services marks a significant diplomatic move as tensions escalate between the two neighbours.

The Election Commission’s Special Intensive Revision in Tamil Nadu has led to the deletion of over 97 lakh voter names from the draft electoral rolls. The sweeping changes, driven by verification of records, have trimmed the state’s voter list by more than 15 percent, stirring debates as the 2026 Assembly elections approach.

Madhya Pradesh has concluded the first phase of its Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls, identifying around 42 lakh voters for removal. The updated draft list is slated for release soon as officials work to ensure voter count accuracy before the next election cycle.

At a high-voltage political rally in New Delhi, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi escalated his attack on the RSS and BJP, alleging that “vote chori” or vote theft is part of their core approach. The opposition’s claims triggered a sharp response from the BJP, which turned the spotlight on the Nehru-Gandhi family, deepening India’s ongoing electoral…

The Union Cabinet has approved a ₹11,718 crore budget to conduct India’s next decennial census, paving the way for what officials describe as the first fully digital population count. The nationwide enumeration will begin in two phases starting 2026, with expanded data collection that will include caste information through electronic means.

India is set to deploy a fully-indigenous, multi-tier air-defence system to secure the National Capital Region against missiles, drones, and hostile aircraft. The new Integrated Air Defence Weapon System (IADWS) will rely on domestic missile platforms and radars — marking a major shift toward self-reliance and a departure from costly foreign systems.

The government’s nationwide ‘Your Money, Your Right’ initiative has already returned ₹2,000 crore of dormant assets to rightful owners. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged all citizens to check for unclaimed deposits, insurance proceeds, dividends or investments — and reclaim what is rightfully theirs.

Amidst a heated political climate and opposition charges of electoral mismanagement, India’s colossal election process has received significant international recognition. A leading global financial analysis has highlighted its scale and integrity, creating a compelling contrast between domestic critique and external acclaim. AlwaysFirst delves into the details of this praise and the controversy it coincides with.