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India

In the run up for LS polls, EC begins ‘first level check’ of EVMs

New Delhi: In the run up to the 2024 Lok Sabha elections and five assembly polls due before the end of this year, the Election Commission has initiated “first level checks” of EVMs…
India

Muslim hate is fashionable these days: Naseeruddin Shah

Amidst the ongoing debate about ‘The Kerala Story’ ban and its exaggeration of numbers of women who reportedly joined the ISIS from Kerala, veteran Bollywood actor Naseeruddin Shah flagged concern about the…

Telangana

Election Commission initiates second phase of voters’ list revision in Telangana

Hyderabad: The Election Commission of India (ECI) has launched the second phase of a special revision of the voters’ list in Telangana, aiming to ensure accuracy and inclusivity. The review process will…
Telangana

Despite BRS requests, EC releases symbols similar to car

Hyderabad: The Bharat Rashtra Samithi has recently approached the Election Commission of India (ECI) with a representation to eliminate car-matching symbols from the list of election symbols released prior to the assembly…
India

KRPP opens account, Janardhana Reddy wins Gangavathi seat

Koppal: Former Karnataka minister and Kalyana Rajya Pragathi Paksha (KRPP) founder G Janardhana Reddy on Saturday won from the Gangavathi assembly constituency in Koppal district, beating his nearest rival by a margin…
India

Karnataka polls: ECI issues advisory to parties on print advertisements

New Delhi: In view of complaints regarding “unverified” claims in political advertisements, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has asked all political parties and candidates to get “clearance” from the media certification…
Delhi

Delhi HC seeks EC’s stand on plea against approval to amended AIADMK constitution

New Delhi: The Delhi High Court on Thursday sought the stand of the Election Commission of India (ECI) and the AIADMK on a petition against the approval of amendments to the “original…

Telangana

EC to liberalise enrolment dates for 17-yr-olds: CEO Vikas Raj

Hyderabad: Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Vikas Raj while apprising the parties of the Election Commission of India said that it is making efforts to liberalise enrolment dates for youngsters aged 17, to…
India

Karnataka polls: ECI directs state teams to enhance vigil

New Delhi: Ahead of the Karnataka Assembly elections, the Election Commission of India led by Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar on Monday, held a video conference with the officials to review the…
Andhra Pradesh

BRS’ ‘state party’ status in AP: How do EC rules work?

Hyderabad: Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) on Monday was de-recognized as a state party in Andhra Pradesh by the Election Commission of India. The EC’s orders reveal that the party was given three…
India

10 regional parties received Rs 852 crore through electoral bonds in 2021-22: ADR report

New Delhi: Ten regional parties, including the DMK, BJD, YSR Congress, JDU and the AAP, have declared receiving Rs Rs 852.88 crore donations through electoral bonds in 2021-22, according to an NGO…
India

After Rahul Gandhi’s disqualification, EC in no hurry for Wayanad bypoll

New Delhi: The Election Commission on Wednesday announced the date for the by-election to fill vacancies in one Parliamentary constituency of Punjab and four Assembly constituencies in Odisha, Uttar Pradesh and Meghalaya.…
India

Election Commission to announce Karnataka Assembly elections schedule today

New Delhi: The Election Commission of India will announce the schedule of the General Election to the Legislative Assembly of Karnataka slated this year at 11:30 am on Wednesday, the ECI said.…
Bangalore

Flawed reports causes more damage to credibility of poll management bodies: CEC KumarB

Bengaluru: Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar has flagged “flawed” reports of some agencies and organisations, saying they cause more damage to the credibility of election management bodies as the pioneering work done…
India

SC orders panel comprising PM, LoP, CJI for selection of election commissioners

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Thursday ordered a panel comprising the prime minister, leader of opposition (LoP), Chief Justice of India (CJI) for selecting election commissioners. A five-judge constitution bench headed…