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Banerjee launched a dharna in the heart of Kolkata on Sunday to protest the move of the CBI to question Kolkata Police commissioner Rajeev Kumar as she accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi and BJP president Amit Shah of plotting a coup. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

All Oppn parties have signed memorandum, will submit to EC: Banerjee

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said her struggle will continue till 'the situation is resolved.'

4 Feb 2019 9:48 AM IST

Bombay high court

Bombay HC seeks EC reply on PIL on current VVPAT use

The petitioner alleged that the VVPAT system implemented in the election was different from that intended in the...

2 Feb 2019 6:38 AM IST

Congress leader Digvijay Singh. (PTI)

Video shows Digvijay gifting cash, BJP complains to EC

In the purported video clip, Mr Singh was seen dispensing currency notes of Rs 20 each to some people after emerging...

31 March 2019 12:44 AM IST

Under the new system, EVMs will have name, photo and election symbol of a candidate in that order.

Has poll commission been strictly neutral?

The panel has also been served a contempt notice by the top court for not following its order on candidates declaring...

31 March 2019 12:00 AM IST

As the image tweeted by a passenger went viral, railways said they have withdrawn the cup and penalised the contractor. (Photo: Twitter | @payalmehta100)

EC issues notice to Railways on use of cups with 'main bhi chowkidar'...

As the image tweeted by a passenger went viral, railways said they have withdrawn the cup and penalised the contractor.

30 March 2019 1:11 PM IST

Income Tax department and Election Commission officials are conducting raids since last night at Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) treasurer Durai Murugans residence in Vellore, officials said on Saturday. (Photo: ANI)

I-T dept raids DMK treasurer Durai Murugan's Vellore residence

Engineering and B.Ed College, which are owned by Murugan's son Kadhir Anand, are also being raided by officials in...

30 March 2019 11:53 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses a rally, ahead of Lok Sabha 2019 elections, in Meerut. (Photo: PTI)

PM's Mission Shakti speech didn't violate model code of conduct: EC

The Model Code of Conduct is in place for the April-May parliamentary election and some state polls.

30 March 2019 8:34 AM IST

The sources said, Election Commission would also ask law ministry to take call on its demand to extend constitutional protection to 2 election commissioners on lines of CEC. (Photo: File)

EC: 50 per cent VVPAT check will delay poll by six days

The EC said there is no ground for altering the existing system of random counting of the VVPAT slips.

30 March 2019 6:45 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi at an election campaign rally in Hyderabad. (Photo: AP)

AAP files complaint with EC against PM Modi for violating poll code

The AAP said that the EC has given specific instructions for not using photographs of defence personnel.

29 March 2019 7:43 PM IST

Supreme Courts decision on the draconian law has received a mixed response with some seeing it as a step towards social progress and equality while others view it as a downward spiral of our moral compass.

Present method of counting VVPAT slips most suitable: EC to Supreme...

The poll panel justified the existing system of random counting of the VVPAT slips from one polling booth per assembly...

29 March 2019 1:31 PM IST

2019 LS polls: Dhinakarans AMMK gets gift pack as common symbol

2019 LS polls: Dhinakaran's AMMK gets 'gift pack' as common symbol

This comes after SC refused to direct EC to issue 'pressure cooker' as common symbol to candidates contesting under AMMK...

29 March 2019 10:01 AM IST

The Election Commission (EC) is set to announce on Sunday schedule for the high-voltage Lok Sabha elections, which is likely to be spread over seven to eight phases in April-May. (Photo: Twitter/ ANI)

EC likely to decide on PM Modi's Mission Shakti speech today

Two broadcast arms of Prasar Bharti had already submitted their response.

29 March 2019 8:32 AM IST