EC announces phase two of SIR, Cyclone Montha landfall, Justice Surya Kant to become next CJI & more

Last Updated: Oct 27 2025 | 7:24 PM IST

The Election Commission on Monday announced phase two of the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in 12 states, starting Tuesday. These include Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Goa, Puducherry, Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, Kerala, MP, UP, Rajasthan, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, and Lakshadweep. The IMD on Monday said Cyclone Montha, brewing over the Bay of Bengal, is likely to intensify into a severe cyclonic storm by Tuesday morning, impacting coastal areas of Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, and Tamil Nadu. The Supreme Court on Monday allowed the Centre to revisit the reassessment of Vodafone Idea’s AGR worth Rs 9,450 crore, noting that the issue lies within the government’s policy domain. Chief Justice of India BR Gavai, who retires on November 23, has recommended Justice Surya Kant as his successor, formally initiating the process to appoint the next CJI. Indian markets ended higher on Monday amid optimism over a possible US-China deal. The Sensex rose 567 points to 84,779, while the Nifty50

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