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The stage is set in Tamil Nadu for a high-stakes vote count on May 4, covering votes from 75,064 polling booths and postal papers at 62 purpose-built centers. Infrastructure boasts 234 halls for EVM...
The high-octane election campaigns in West Bengal and Tamil Nadu drew to a close on Tuesday evening, marking the mandatory 48-hour 'silence period' before April 23 voting. West Bengal kicks off its...
A brief but intense standoff unfolded in Kozhikode district on April 20 when UDF representatives accused authorities of opening the critical strong room safeguarding EVMs. Located at JDT Islam...
KOLKATA – Top brass from India's premier central police forces assembled in Kolkata Sunday, reviewing comprehensive security protocols ahead of West Bengal's 2026 Assembly elections. The joint...
The air buzzes with electoral fervor in Puducherry as queues form across 1,099 booths for the 30-member legislative assembly polls. From 7 AM to 6 PM, citizens exercise their franchise in this...
Kerala stands on the brink of its 2026 assembly elections, with 140 seats up for grabs and a staggering 883 hopefuls in the fray. That's roughly seven candidates per constituency, amplified by...
In a bid to ensure peaceful assembly elections, the Election Commission has greenlit the largest-ever security deployment in West Bengal: 2,400 companies comprising CAPF, IRB, and other armed police...
KOLKATA: Kolkata's new Police Commissioner Ajay Kumar Nand moved swiftly to quell concerns on Tuesday, asserting no tensions exist between West Bengal Police and central paramilitary forces since the...
Tight security blankets Telangana as municipal elections grip its cities and towns on this crisp Wednesday. From Hyderabad's bustling streets to far-flung municipalities, 52.17 lakh voters are...
Bangladesh's general elections are in full swing today, with voting live on 299 parliamentary seats from 42,779 polling stations. Gates opened at 7:30 AM and will close at 4:30 PM, after which...
In a bid to safeguard Nepal's upcoming parliamentary elections, India and Nepal have decided to seal their shared border posts for 72 hours. The elections, set for March 5, will see unprecedented...
With Bangladesh's parliamentary polls and referendum just days away on February 12, a wave of pre-election violence has prompted the US Embassy to issue a stark security alert. American citizens in...
Intelligence reports ahead of Bangladesh's February 12 elections warn that Rohingya camps could become hubs for disruptive activities. Rejecting the Election Commission's full lockdown idea,...
Nepal has temporarily shut down all border crossings with India for a period of 72 hours, commencing Saturday. This stringent security measure is being implemented in anticipation of the second phase...
In preparation for the upcoming Ghatsila Assembly by-election in East Singhbhum district, local authorities have announced temporary traffic restrictions to ensure the safe transport of polling...
During the upcoming Ghartshila by-election, all polling and security personnel will receive comprehensive cashless medical treatment. This was announced following a crucial meeting chaired by Deputy...