Election Regulations
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Congress’ Abhishek Singhvi challenges Rajya Sabha polls loss through draw of lots in High Court
In February, Singhvi had lost the election to a Bharatiya Janata Party candidate following a tie in the number of votes they received.
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Bureaucrats Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Gyanesh Kumar appointed as new Election Commissioners
The Supreme Court has agreed to hear a plea challenging the selection process on Friday.
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EC tells Rahul Gandhi to be cautious during speeches, avoid words such as ‘panauti’ or ‘pickpocket’
The Congress MP had used the terms for Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Bharatiya Janata Party during poll rallies in Rajasthan in November.
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Trending
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In Saudi Arabia’s scaled-down plans for megacity across the desert – a warning sign for the future
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These innovations have made Amrik Sukhdev Dhaba in Murthal the truck drivers’ favourite since 1967
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Carbolic Smoke Balls and snake oil: Patanjali joins a long history of dubious medicinal advertising
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Terror, separatism, rioting: NewsClick chargesheet makes sweeping allegations without clear proof
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‘Mr and Mrs Mahi’ trailer: Rajkummar Rao, Janhvi Kapoor in cricket-themed romance
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Explainer: Why the SC took away the government’s discretion to appoint election commissioners
The court said that a panel comprising the prime minister, leader of the Opposition and the chief justice of India will now recommend names for the positions.
Umang Poddar
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EC orders YSR Congress to announce Jagan Mohan Reddy has not been made permanent president
If media reports on the development are not denied, it would create confusion that the Election Commission accepts such a move, the poll panel said.
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Social media platforms agree to follow code of ethics in all future polls: Election Commission
The platforms had followed the code during the Lok Sabha elections as well, and had taken action in 909 cases of violation.
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Video
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Video: Being Muslim in today’s India
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Watch: Massive rainstorm hits Mumbai, strong winds knock down trees, damage cars
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‘Barking news’: Woman turns journalist to ‘report’ on mischiefs and complaints by her pet dogs
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Watch: Comedian presents TV newsroom discussion in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s ‘Heeramandi’ style
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Watch: Stunning Northern Lights spotted in unexpected places around the world
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‘Voters cannot be removed from electoral roll without being given reasonable hearing’: Kerala HC
The court said that removing a voter’s name from the list without hearing them is arbitrary and illegal.
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How a legal loophole allows BJP MP Rajeev Chandrasekhar to hide his full wealth from election panel
Missing from the businessman-turned-politician’s affidavit is the largest company he controls.
M Rajshekhar
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Parties can’t release manifestos in 48-hour period before voting days in multi-phase polls: ECI
Until now, the release of election manifestos was not covered under the 48-hour ‘silent period’.
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The Reel
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‘Mr and Mrs Mahi’ trailer: Rajkummar Rao, Janhvi Kapoor in cricket-themed romance
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Start the week with a film: The unforgettable revolution of the dogs in ‘White God’
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‘Murder in Mahim’ review: A crime as unjust as wrongful death
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‘Srikanth’ review: An inspiring tale of remarkable achievement
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‘The Boy and the Heron’ review: An animation legend rolls out enchantment and emotional resonance
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BJP suggested poll panel against bringing print media under 48-hour curbs before voting day: HT
Several other political parties said the rules should be changed to include the print media as well.
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Maharashtra: Fresh polls should be held if NOTA gets most votes, says state election commission
But if NOTA were to get the highest number of votes in the re-election as well, the candidate with the most number of votes will be declared the winner.
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Election affidavits of Rajya Sabha candidates will be scrutinised by tax department, say reports
Currently, the Election Commission sends the affidavits of only Lok Sabha and Assembly election candidates to the Central Board of Direct Taxes.
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The Field
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Shooting, National Olympic trials: Manu Bhaker, Adarsh Singh top women’s and men’s 25m pistol qualis
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Boxing, Elorda Cup: Nikhat Zareen starts campaign with comfortable win
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Wrestling, World Olympic Qualifiers: Sujeet, Jaideep lose; India win only one men’s freestyle quota
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IPL 2024: Royal Challengers Bengaluru beat Delhi Capitals and climb to fifth spot in standings
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IPL 2024: Chennai Super Kings stay alive in playoffs hunt with win over Rajasthan Royals