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EC introduces QR code-based ID system at counting centres ahead of Assembly election results
India | April 30, 2026 23:42 ISTThe Election Commission said that the new system will be implemented ahead of the May 4 counting of votes polled in the Assembly elections held in Assam, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal and Puducherry and the by-elections in 7 assembly constituencies of five states.
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TMC delegation's meeting with EC turns heated; Derek O'Brien allegedly shouts at CEC: Sources
India | April 08, 2026 11:14 ISTA TMC delegation’s meeting with the Election Commission turned heated, with Derek O’Brien allegedly shouting at the Chief Election Commissioner. The meeting ended abruptly, and the opposition is set to address the issue in a press conference at 5 pm today.
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Election Commission hikes pay for poll officials ahead of assembly elections in five states
India | March 25, 2026 19:28 ISTThe official explained that the revised pay structure aims to provide fair compensation and motivate staff who work long and demanding hours during elections. The assembly elections are scheduled next month in West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Assam, Kerala, and Puducherry.
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180 Opposition MPs back impeachment motion against CEC Gyanesh Kumar, likely to be moved by Friday
India | March 11, 2026 16:58 ISTThe TMC and the Election Commission are at loggerheads over the Special Intensive Revision of the voter list in West Bengal ahead of the upcoming Assembly elections.
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Panaji City Corporation elections: When were they last held and who emerged victorious?
India | March 10, 2026 19:48 ISTIn preparation for the polls, the Goa State Election Commission has issued strict guidelines to ensure free and fair elections. Authorities have imposed bans on unlawful assemblies and processions, aiming to maintain peace and order during the election period.
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Why was January 25 chosen as National Voters' day?
India | January 25, 2026 6:57 ISTVoting allows people to select representatives who can work for development, improve public services, and address issues faced by society. National Voters’ Day reminds citizens that every vote matters and can shape the future of the country.
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Rahul Gandhi alleges 'vote theft' through electoral roll revision in Gujarat
India | January 24, 2026 18:35 ISTRahul Gandhi claimed that this pattern was first seen in Aland and Rajura and is now being repeated in Gujarat. He further alleged that the same method is being applied in Rajasthan and other states where SIR has been implemented.
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EC mulls extending SIR deadline in West Bengal following Supreme Court's directions
January 21, 2026 20:05 ISTEarlier, the EC had set February 7 as the last date for hearings and February 14 for the publication of the final electoral rolls, after an initial extension. The schedule has come under scrutiny following a petition from the Trinamool Congress.
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Aaj Ki Baat: Full episode, January 19, 2026
India | January 19, 2026 20:58 ISTThe UP government on Monday formed a three-member SIT to probe the death of a 27-year-old techie, who died after his car drowned into a pit in Greater Noida's Sector 150 area.
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Bengal SIR: SC orders EC to display names of 1.25 crore voters on 'logical discrepancies' list
January 19, 2026 15:33 ISTTo make this process easier, the court ordered that facilities for submitting documents and objections should be set up within panchayat bhavans and block offices. It also directed the West Bengal government to provide sufficient staff to assist the State Election Commission during this exercise.
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Aaj Ki Baat: Full episode, January 12, 2026
India | January 12, 2026 22:01 ISTThe alleged fraud occurred between December 24 and January 9, during which the accused posed as law enforcement officials and coerced the couple into transferring substantial amounts of money to several different bank accounts.
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Supreme Court questions lifetime immunity for CEC, ECs; seeks Centre and Election Commission reply
India | January 12, 2026 14:09 ISTThe Supreme Court has issued notice to the Centre and the Election Commission on a PIL challenging the lifetime immunity granted to the CEC and ECs under the 2023 Bill. The petitioner argues that such protection goes beyond what even constitutional framers envisioned.
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'He lost his cool, pointed finger at me': Abhishek Banerjee on TMC's meeting with CEC Gyanesh Kumar
January 01, 2026 6:51 ISTA delegation from the Trinamool Congress met the Election Commission on Wednesday to flag nearly ten concerns, chief among them the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in West Bengal.
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ECI directs Bengal government to release enhanced honorarium for BLOs, warns against 'intimidation'
December 31, 2025 18:57 ISTECI also warned political parties, including the TMC, that any intimidation or harassment of electoral staff including BLOs, Electoral Registration Officers (EROs), Assistant Electoral Registration Officers (AEROs), and Observers will not be tolerated.
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Gujarat publishes draft voter list after SIR drive, over 73 lakh names deleted
Gujarat | December 19, 2025 23:47 ISTGujarat has published its draft voter list after completing a statewide Special Intensive Revision drive, resulting in the exclusion of over 73 lakh names. More than 4.34 crore voters were verified during the process, which involved extensive door-to-door surveys and digitisation.
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14 Indian states where female voters are more than male voters | In pics
India | December 11, 2025 18:46 ISTThe two-phase Bihar elections saw a historic voter turnout of 67.13 per cent, with 71.6 per cent turnout for women and 62.8 per cent for men.
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Bengal SIR: BJP raises issues of Bangladeshi migrants, duplicate voters in memorandum to EC
November 26, 2025 15:38 ISTRegarding the current status of the SIR exercise, the BJP members pointed out that a substantial volume of data is still pending verification. They called for more robust scrutiny mechanisms to ensure accuracy and transparency.
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BJP rolls out nationwide drive to clarify SIR, counter 'misinformation' and misleading narratives
India | November 26, 2025 8:14 ISTBJP leaders claim that opposition parties are intentionally shaping a false narrative around the SIR exercise to mislead voters about the electoral roll revision process. Tarun Chugh has stated that the party is fully geared up to counter these alleged distortions and rumours.
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Election Commission puts West Bengal voter roll revision under strict watch
November 19, 2025 6:48 ISTDuring the discussions, Gyanesh Bharti reaffirmed EC’s firm zero-tolerance stance toward any administrative lapses in the Special Intensive Revision process. An official said Bharti emphasised the Commission’s strict directive to maintain transparency and precision at every stage.
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Bihar Election: 107-year-old Tara Devi defies age to lead voters in historic turnout | Watch
Bihar | November 06, 2025 21:39 ISTThe fate of 1,314 candidates has been sealed in the ballots. Prominent leaders across parties, including Tejashwi Yadav, Samrat Choudhary, and Tej Pratap Yadav, were among those contesting in this high-stakes first phase.
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