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‘Previous SIR Data Wasn’t There’: EC Clarifies On Notice To Ex-Navy Chief Arun Prakash | India News

‘Previous SIR Data Wasn’t There’: EC Clarifies On Notice To Ex-Navy Chief Arun Prakash | India News

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Last Updated:January 12, 2026, 17:57 IST The Poll Body said that all the fields pertaining to the last SIR were left blank, and the system categorised the enumeration form under the ‘unmapped’ category’. Former Indian Navy Chief Admiral (retd) Arun Prakash. (File image) The Election Commission on Monday issued a clarification over the ongoing row on the notice issued to former Indian Navy Chief Admiral (retd) Arun Prakash as part of the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise, saying that his enumeration form did not contain mandatory particulars related to the previous SIR. In a clarification statement, Electoral Registration Officer Dr Medora Ermomilla D’Costa said that the said enumeration form did not contain the mandatory particulars relating to the previous SIR, and hence the BLO application was unable to establish an automatic linkage between the submitted enumeration form and the existing electoral roll database. “In the context of media reports relating to notices issued during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR), it is clarified that during the course of SIR, the Booth Level Officer (BLO) of …

‘Previous SIR Data Wasn’t There’: EC Clarifies On Notice To Ex-Navy Chief Arun Prakash | India News

‘EC Should Revise Forms If…’: Ex-Navy Chief Arun Prakash On Getting SIR Notice | India News

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Last Updated:January 11, 2026, 19:01 IST Former Indian Navy Chief’s remarks came after the poll body asked him to attend a meeting where he would need to prove his identity, as part of the ongoing SIR exercise. Former Indian Navy Chief Admiral (retd) Arun Prakash. (File image) Former Indian Navy Chief Admiral (retd) Arun Prakash has urged the Election Commission to revise the forms of the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise if they are unable to update the information given by people. “May I point out to EC that (a) if the SIR forms are not evoking required information they should be revised; (b) the BLO visited us three times and could have asked for additional information (c) we are an 82/78 years old couple and have been asked to appear on two different dates 18 km away,” the retired Navy official said in a post on X. 2/2 May I point out to @ECIVEEP that (a) if the SIR forms are not evoking reqd info they should be revised; (b) the BLO visited …

Ex-Navy Chief On Rafale Jets And Chinese Threat In Indian Ocean

Ex-Navy Chief On Rafale Jets And Chinese Threat In Indian Ocean

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New Delhi: The Indian Navy will soon get 26 Rafale-M fighter aircraft, a significant upgrade in its fighter fleet in over a decade. Sources told NDTV that a government-to-government deal of Rs 63,000 crore will be signed soon between India and France to finalise the deal. The Navy currently operates the MiG-29K fighter jets for its two aircraft carriers – INS Vikrant and INS Vikramaditya. The Navy will induct 26 Rafale-M fighter jets – 22 single-seater fighters and four double-seater trainer aircraft.  “Rafale – A Kinetic Push”  Former Chief of Naval Staff, Admiral Arun Prakash, spoke to NDTV on the induction of the Rafale fighter jets, explaining how it will add a “kinetic push in the Navy’s striking power”. The former Navy chief also spoke on Chinese aircraft carrier deployments in the Indian Ocean and on the debate over whether aircraft carriers are more vulnerable to attacks than they have ever been. On a question about what the Rafale addition means for the Navy, Admiral Prakash said, “It’s going to add a huge punch, kinetic …

MP: Sister of ex-Navy officer released by Qatar thanks Modi govt for assistance

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The release of eight former Indian Navy soldiers by Qatar has brought delight and relief to their families, who are grateful to both the Indian government and Qatari authorities for their safe return. Dr Meetu Bhargava, the sister of Commander (retired) Purnendu Tiwari, one of the released servicemen, expressed her satisfaction and thankfulness, even though her brother has yet to arrive in India. Dr Bhargava expressed her emotions, saying that while she is overjoyed at the news of her brother`s release, she is also looking forward to his return to India. She thanked the Indian government and the Emir of Qatar for enabling the release and assuring the personnel`s safe return, reported PTI.  According to the report, Dr Bhargava emphasised the efforts of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, and India`s Ambassador to Qatar, Vipulji, for their role in securing the release. Dr Bhargava, a resident of Madhya Pradesh`s Gwalior told PTI, “All the eight personnel have been released because of the government`s efforts and seven of them have come to India. I …

PM Modi’s points man NSA Ajit Doval delivers, 8 ex-Navy officers freed by Qatar | Latest News India

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New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s personal relationship with the Emir of Qatar and behind-the-scenes diplomacy by National Security Advisor Ajit Doval ensured that the eight former Indian Navy personnel were released from custody. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and National Security Advisor Ajit Doval. While the diplomatic front was handled by External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, the delicate negotiations for the release of ex-Navy personnel were conducted by NSA Doval at the advice of PM Modi. NSA Doval made a number of quiet trips to Doha with the conviction that the Qatari leadership would understand the Indian point of view. Experience Delhi’s rich history through a series of heritage walks with HT! Participate Now A Qatari court sentenced the veterans to death in October in a case that “shocked” India’s government. The Qatar government didn’t disclose the charges the former Navy officers faced, but reports claimed that they were accused of espionage. In December, the court reduced their sentences, although no details were available at the time. PM Modi met Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin …

Decision on next steps after studying Qatar verdict on ex-navy personnel: India | Latest News India

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NEW DELHI: A day after a Qatari court commuted the death sentence of eight former Indian Navy personnel, India said on Friday it will decide on possible next steps after studying the detailed verdict and discussing the matter with the legal team and the families of the men. Qatar’s Court of Appeal commuted the death sentence and gave the men prison terms ranging from three years to 25 years on Thursday (Photo: Doha Directory) The eight men – Captains Navtej Gill and Saurabh Vasisht, Commanders Purnendu Tiwari, Amit Nagpal, SK Gupta, BK Verma and Sugunakar Pakala, and sailor Ragesh – had been sentenced to death by Qatar’s Court of First Instance on October 26 after being detained for more than a year on undeclared charges. Wrap up the year gone by & gear up for 2024 with HT! Click here Qatar’s Court of Appeal commuted the death sentence and gave the men prison terms ranging from three years to 25 years on Thursday. External affairs ministry spokesperson Arindam Bagchi told a regular media briefing that …

Sentences of 8 ex-Navy men on death row in Qatar reduced: MEA | Latest News India

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The Ministry of External Affairs said on Thursday that the sentences of eight former Indian Navy personnel — who are on death row in Qatar — have been reduced. Court generic(HT ) “We have noted the verdict today of the Court of Appeal of Qatar in the Dahra Global case, in which the sentences have been reduced…The detailed judgement is awaited,” the MEA said in a statement. Source link

India focused on efforts to bring back 8 ex-navy personnel from Qatar: MEA | Latest News India

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NEW DELHI: A Qatari court has held three hearings on the appeal filed by eight former Indian Navy personnel against the death sentence given to them and India remains focused on efforts to bring them back home, external affairs ministry spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said on Thursday. External affairs ministry spokesperson Arindam Bagchi addresses a press conference in New Delhi (ANI FILE PHOTO) While the emir of Qatar pardoned several prisoners, including Indian nationals, on the country’s national day on December 18, the Indian side has no information so far on the identities of those pardoned, Bagchi told a regular media briefing. Stay tuned with breaking news on HT Channel on Facebook. Join Now The eight men, including decorated officers who commanded frontline warships in the Indian Navy, were sentenced to death by Qatar’s Court of First Instance on October 26 after being detained for more than a year on undeclared charges. Reports have suggested the men were accused of espionage. The Indian side has said the court’s verdict was not made public. “This case is …