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Following the resignation of Debasish Samantaray, the Election Commission has fixed June 18 as the date for a by-election to Odisha’s Rajya Sabha seat. Samantaray stepped down from the Biju Janata...
In a significant development, the Election Commission has ordered a complete repoll in Falta assembly seat of West Bengal after multiple complaints of electoral malpractice surfaced during the second...
The Maharashtra State Election Commission has officially postponed the announcement of local body election results. Originally slated for December 3, the outcomes will now be revealed on December 21....
Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar is set to assume the esteemed position of President of the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (International IDEA). The official...
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has announced an extension for the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, adding an extra week to the process across 12 states and Union...
Hundreds of individuals, reportedly Bangladeshi migrants, have fled their homes in West Bengal and returned to Bangladesh following the commencement of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of...
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has taken decisive action, suspending Tarn Taran Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Dr. Ravjot Kaur Grewal. The suspension is reportedly due to alleged...
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has launched a scathing new attack against the ruling BJP, asserting that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's ascent to power was achieved through 'chunav chori,' or election...
The Supreme Court has scheduled November 11 as the date to hear a significant plea lodged by the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK). The party is challenging the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of...
A Brazilian model, Larissa Nery, has humorously responded to her image being featured in a controversy surrounding alleged voter fraud in Haryana, India. Politician Rahul Gandhi had presented her...
As Bihar's first phase of Assembly elections commenced across 12 districts and 121 seats, the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) has leveled serious accusations against the Election Commission of India...
Bihar is gearing up for its Assembly Elections 2025, with the Election Commission of India officially announcing the commencement of the electoral process. Polling for the 243-seat Bihar Assembly is...
The Election Commission of India has initiated a Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls across 12 states and union territories. This crucial process aims to ensure the integrity of voter...
Poll strategist Prashant Kishor is under scrutiny by the Election Commission of India (ECI) following the discovery of his name appearing on electoral rolls in two different states. The ECI has...
The Election Commission of India has officially announced the commencement of the second phase of its Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. This crucial voter list cleanup exercise...
The stage is set for the Bihar Assembly Elections 2025, with the Election Commission of India officially announcing the commencement of the electoral process. Voters will head to the polls on...
The Election Commission of India (ECI) is scheduled to hold a press conference today at 4 PM. During this conference, the dates for the upcoming Bihar elections are anticipated to be announced. The...
The Election Commission of India (ECI) is scheduled to hold a press conference on Monday, October 6, at 4 PM to reveal the schedule for the Bihar Legislative Assembly Elections. This announcement...
The Election Commission of India (ECI) held a press conference in Patna on Sunday, marking the second day of their visit to Bihar. The ECI reviewed the preparations for the upcoming assembly...
Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar announced that the upcoming elections in Bihar will take place before November 22, 2025, the date when the current State Assembly's term concludes....
The Election Commission of India (ECI) held a press conference to discuss the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections. Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar announced that the elections are...
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has updated guidelines under Rule 49B of the Conduct of Elections Rules, 1961, concerning the design and printing of Electronic Voting Machine (EVM) ballot...
The Supreme Court has mandated the acceptance of Aadhaar cards as the 12th form of identification for voter inclusion in the Bihar Special Intensive Revision (SIR) initiative. While acknowledging the...
During a press conference in Araria, Bihar, as part of the 'Voter Adhikar Yatra,' Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, launched a fresh criticism against the Election Commission of...
The Supreme Court has ruled that individuals excluded from the draft electoral roll in Bihar's Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process can use their Aadhaar cards to object to their exclusion. The...
An FIR has been registered against Sanjay Kumar, a psephologist and co-director of Lokniti-CSDS, following a contentious social media post concerning the Maharashtra elections. Police in Nagpur and...
The Election Commission of India (ECI) will hold a press conference at 3 PM on August 17, 2025, at the National Media Centre in New Delhi. This press conference, confirmed by the DG Media ECI, will...
BJP MLA Suvendu Adhikari has criticized West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for what he calls a 'Bhasha Aandolan' (language movement) designed to obstruct the Special Intensive Revision (SIR)...
Samajwadi Party (SP) president Akhilesh Yadav has voiced his criticism of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) concerning the lack of a formal farewell for Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar. Yadav...
Union Minister Chirag Paswan has stated that Rahul Gandhi's recent pronouncements suggest the Congress MP has conceded defeat in the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections. Paswan criticized Gandhi for...
Union Minister Chirag Paswan has stated that Rahul Gandhi's recent comments on elections suggest he has already conceded defeat in the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections. Paswan criticized Gandhi,...
Union Minister Chirag Paswan asserted that Congress MP Rahul Gandhi has already accepted defeat in the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections, based on his recent statements. Paswan suggested that instead...
Union Minister Chirag Paswan has stated that Rahul Gandhi's recent remarks indicate he has already conceded defeat in the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections. Paswan criticized Gandhi, suggesting he...
Congress MP Rahul Gandhi has responded to the Election Commission of India's (ECI) reply regarding his allegations of rigging in the Maharashtra polls. Gandhi criticized the ECI for issuing unsigned,...
The launch of the OnePlus Open 2 foldable smartphone is now expected in the second half of 2025, disappointing some who anticipated an earlier release. The original OnePlus Open was released in...
Rashtriya Janata Dal leader and former Deputy Chief Minister of Bihar, Tejashwi Yadav on Monday took a jibe at Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, saying that the CM has been hijacked and the RJD is...
The Election Commission on Friday said it will respond with full facts in writing after Congress leader Rahul Gandhi alleged that Maharashtra has more voters than the state's total population. Soon...
The Delhi Police have registered an FIR against Aam Aadmi Party candidate Amanatullah Khan for violating the Model Code of Conduct.The Police took action after a video surfaced where the AAP leader...
As Bihar gears up for the 2025 Assembly elections, controversies surrounding the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral roll have surfaced. Concerns were raised regarding discrepancies,...
The Congress party has released a video featuring a Bhojpuri song as part of its campaign in the Bihar elections, accusing the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Election Commission of India (ECI)...
Bihar is experiencing heightened political tensions as the state gears up for the 2025 Assembly elections. A controversy has emerged concerning the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral...
As Bihar gears up for the 2025 Assembly elections, fresh controversies have emerged, focusing on the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral rolls. Concerns have been raised regarding...
Amidst anticipation for the 2025 Assembly elections in Bihar, controversies have emerged, centered around the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral roll. Concerns have been raised...
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has published the draft electoral roll for Bihar. This follows a Special Intensive Revision (SIR) campaign conducted over a month in preparation for upcoming...
The Election Commission of India (ECI) is expressing confidence in meeting the July 25 deadline for Bihar's Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise. As of July 8, the ECI reported that nearly 47%...
The Election Commission of India (ECI) is optimistic about completing Bihar's Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise by the July 25 deadline. As of July 8, the ECI reported that nearly 47% of...
In preparation for the upcoming assembly elections, the Election Commission of India has initiated a Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the voter list across Bihar. The campaign, running from June...
While the official dates for the 2025 Bihar elections haven't been announced, the election is anticipated to take place in November. To vote, you'll need two essential items: your voter ID card and...
A Brazilian model, whose photograph was erroneously used by Rahul Gandhi in an accusation of voter fraud in Haryana, has humorously responded to the viral controversy. The model, identified as...