3 Things The Catch Up: SC on pleas challenging SIR in West Bengal (9 Feb)
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Feb 9, 2026 Coverage of the Supreme Court granting extra time for scrutiny of SIR and asking for a personal affidavit from West Bengal DGP. Reports on a burglary arrest and local crime developments. Discussion of an IIT–CBSE MOU for STEM teacher training. Notes on parliamentary disruptions and a close vote in Bangladesh.
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Supreme Court Extends Timeline For SIR Scrutiny
- The Supreme Court ordered extra time for EROs and AAROs to finish document scrutiny in West Bengal SIR challenges.
- The court also asked the state DGP to file a personal affidavit addressing ECI accusations of inaction.
Mamata Banerjee's Courtroom Claim
- Mamata Banerjee personally argued before the Supreme Court claiming Bengal faces targeted action by the Election Commission.
- She said the SIR process served to 'bulldoze' Bengal and aimed only at deletion, not inclusion.
Engineer Arrested Over Lavish Theft Spree
- A 27-year-old software engineer from Hyderabad was arrested in Vishakhapatnam for about 26 house burglaries.
- Police said he bought a BMW and lived lavishly using stolen cash, gold and silver ornaments.