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Women wait to cast their votes in the first phase of the Gujarat state assembly election in Rajkot. Results of the elections will be declared on December 18. (Photo: AP)

'Peaceful' 1st phase polls in Gujarat, 68 per cent voter turnout recorded: EC

EC said there were reports of technical glitches in EVMs in Surat, some other centres but voting resumed after machines were replaced.

09 Dec 2017 7:20 PM

The court had on July 14 asked the Centre to decide whether it would amend the electoral law or rules to allow NRIs to vote by postal or e-ballots in the polls in the country, taking note of the fact that the Centre and the Election Commission of India (ECI) were agreeable to the report of a panel that NRIs might be allowed to vote. (Photo: File/Representational)

Govt to table Bill in Parliament to allow NRIs to vote: Centre to SC

Lawyer P K Dey sought adjournment for six months on the ground that the Bill would be tabled in the Winter Session.

10 Nov 2017 9:02 PM

AIADMK stakes fresh claim to symbol

The affidavits filed were in addition to those filed previously.

30 Sep 2017 3:19 AM

EC rejects TTV Dhinakaran’s plea for extension of time

The poll panel had last week set September 29 as the deadline for all parties concerned to submit documents ahead of the hearing.

29 Sep 2017 2:10 AM

Mysore Paints and Varnish Limited, which supplies indelible ink to the EC, made the pens. (Photo: Representational/File)

Prez poll: No personal pens, use 'special marker' to mark vote, says EC

EC said using any other pen will invalidate the vote during counting under the Presidential and Vice Presidential Elections Rules, 1974.

16 Jul 2017 6:06 PM

Narada CEO Mathew Samuel (Photo: Abhijit Mukherjee)

‘Need asset details of Narada accused’

The ECI is expected to hand over income details of the 12 Trinamul leaders, most of whom either are MLAs or MPs.

16 Jul 2017 4:45 AM

On March 3, the Supreme Court of India had granted the 'last opportunity' to the government and the ECI to spell out their stand on a plea for barring convicts from contesting polls for life and stopping them from entering the judiciary and the executive. (Photo: File)

Clarify stand on barring convicted politicians: SC to ECI

When SC asked ECI to clarify its stand, its lawyer said that it is supporting the cause to the extent of decriminalisation of politics.

13 Jul 2017 10:43 AM

Now, even the Election Commission of India has asked for the power of contempt to punish its carping critics.

Throttling freedom of expression: All privileges need to be codified

The House of Commons prefers to ignore criticisms and does not throttle the freedom of speech.

06 Jul 2017 2:32 AM

SC asks Centre why no law for appointments to poll panel

The court, however, acknowledged that till now good persons have been appointed in the poll panel.

05 Jul 2017 12:48 PM

Achal Kumar Joti will take charge as Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) after Nasim Zaidi (Photo: PTI)

Achal Kumar Joti to be appointed EC chief as Nasim Zaidi retires

He will take charge as CEC after Nasim Zaidi, who had been holding the post since April 19, 2015, retires.

04 Jul 2017 5:17 PM

EC joins Facebook to enrol voters

The Election Commission of India (ECI) is tying up with Facebook for a special drive to enrol left-out electors from July 1.

30 Jun 2017 1:37 AM

The order comes days before Chief Election Commissioner Nasim Zaidi demits office in July. (Photo: PTI)

EC rejects pleas of 21 AAP MLAs in office of profit case; hearing to continue

On September 8, the high court had set aside the appointment of the 21 AAP MLAs as parliamentary secretaries.

24 Jun 2017 12:02 PM

Election Commission of India. (Photo: File)

Delhi: Minor fire breaks out at EC office

The flames erupted in an electrical switchboard, said a senior officer from the Delhi Fire Services.

12 Jun 2017 2:56 PM

Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi (Photo: PTI)

Congress may postpone internal elections

In the internal elections, there is a chance of internal rivalry between the different factions.

02 Jun 2017 2:51 AM

The all-party meeting convened by the EC to discuss the reliability of EVMs, and other electoral reforms, saw a debate over the definition of 'hacking'. (Photo: PTI)

EC backed out of 'hackathon', it's sad: Arvind Kejriwal

The all-party meet convened by EC to discuss reliability of EVMs, other electoral reforms, saw a debate over the definition of 'hacking'.

12 May 2017 9:27 PM

The all-party meeting convened by the Election Commission to discuss the reliability of the EVMs, an issue flagged by opposition parties got underway in New Delhi on Friday. (Photo: PTI)

EC holds all-party meet to decide on EVMs, different political parties voice their opinions

Here's what leaders from various political parties had to say.

12 May 2017 6:51 PM

The paper audit trail machine or Voter Verified Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT). (Photo: File/PTI)

MCD polls: Delhi HC dismisses plea for use of VVPAT with EVMs

The court said it is very difficult to replace 13,000 EVM machines in one day so it's better to use M-1 (present EVM) machines.

21 Apr 2017 2:16 PM

The red-flagging by the Uttar Pradesh State Election Commission assumes significance in the wake of ongoing political controversy of the authenticity of polls conducted using EVMs. (Photo: File)

Provide new EVMs or conduct civic elections on ballot paper: UP poll panel to EC

The State Election Commission's demand indicates that the existing EVMs have become outdated.

13 Apr 2017 8:59 PM

Even manufacturers can't manipulate EVMs: EC

The new M3 EVIN produced after 2013 have additional features like tamper detection and self diagnostics.

09 Apr 2017 1:37 PM

Election Commission should consider paper ballots, says Manish Tewari

The Congress on Monday said the Election Commission is only the arbiter and not the controller of the democratic process.

04 Apr 2017 12:57 AM

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