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In the wake of growing unrest in Myanmar, Mizoram has witnessed a dramatic increase in its refugee population, soaring to around 40,000. Among these, more than 1,000 newcomers have recently crossed the border but have yet to be processed for biometric registration, as local authorities remain hopeful for their quick repatriation.

Responding to TOI readers’ queries on the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) in Telangana, chief electoral officer C Sudarshan Reddy says BLOs will visit every home thrice to ensure accuracy

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Record-breaking polling in West Bengal and Tamil Nadu, with 92.9% and 85.1% respectively, validates the special intensive revision exercise and people's faith in elections. Female voter turnout also reached historic highs in both states, surpassing male participation. EC officials lauded the high turnout, calling it a watershed moment for West Bengal and highlighting efforts to curb electoral malpractices.

A woman, allegedly murdered by her husband, was cremated by volunteers in Sundargarh after her family refused to claim the body. Her 12-year-old son performed the final rites. The couple's children will be temporarily cared for by their uncle before potentially being enrolled in an ashram.

A migrant labourer's daughter, Sakshi, achieved a remarkable Class 10 pass, bringing tears of joy and relief to her family and supporters at Delhi's Than Singh Ki Pathshala. This initiative, founded by a Delhi Police head constable, provides underprivileged children with education and essential support, turning closed doors into open ones and offering hope for a brighter future.

In an ambitious move, Jharkhand has embarked on 'School Ruaar 2026', a dynamic 21-day initiative dedicated to reconnecting out-of-school children with education and reducing dropout rates, particularly in higher grades. This campaign, in harmony with the NEP 2020 and the RTE Act, features engaging door-to-door outreach efforts to pinpoint children facing various hurdles.

From counting strays and drug addicts to SIR and Census work, govt school educators have ever-longer to-do lists

Bharti Shadeo, a para legal volunteer with Jhalsa, is making a significant impact. She has rescued and rehabilitated numerous helpless children and mentally ill individuals abandoned by their families. Shadeo's dedication is evident in her recent actions, including admitting a 21-year-old man to RINPAS and ensuring a 13-year-old girl is in a shelter home.