Top news of the day: 47.7 lakh names excluded from Delhi SIR draft roll; Supreme Court refuses to prohibit CJP’s September 5 protest march, and more

This report covers several major news items, including the exclusion of 4.77 million names from Delhi's draft electoral roll and the Supreme Court's refusal to block a protest march. Other stories include a high-profile criminal case, diplomatic meetings between India and Iran, a fatal factory explosion in Uttar Pradesh, and Zomato's new policy on food authenticity.
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The summary provides a snapshot of significant political, legal, and social developments in India, highlighting issues ranging from electoral integrity to public safety.
Delhi’s draft electoral roll was published Monday (August 31, 2026), with 47.7 lakh electors out of 1.45 crore of the city’s voters excluded. Delhi chief electoral officer said those excluded can file their claims till September 30 through Form 6 and supporting documents. The final roll is due November 4.
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