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  "id": 16175988,
  "title": "Scrap SIR ‘disenfranchisement exercise’, scientists urge govt. and ECI in petition",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/23/scrap-sir-disenfranchisement-exercise-scientists-urge-govt-and-eci-in",
  "topic": "science",
  "section": "Science",
  "published": "2026-10-23T10:26:10.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Hindu",
    "slug": "the-hindu",
    "url": "https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/scientists-petition-to-scrap-sir-disenfranchisement-exercise/article71615040.ece"
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  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "The signatories say they have endorsed the statement in their individual capacities, and that their views are personal and do not represent their institutions",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}