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West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee at a rally in Dinhata, Cooch Behar district, on Wednesday.

Mamata Banerjee fumes over transfer of top cops, writes to EC

Banerjee also pointed out that EC order was followed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi's observation of poor law and order...

7 April 2019 5:55 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)

Why is EC mum in face of flagrant foul play?

The EC derives its powers from a categorical provision in the Constitution.

7 April 2019 12:00 AM IST

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee at a rally in Dinhata, Cooch Behar district, on Wednesday.

At behest of BJP: Mamata targets EC on transfer of police officers

Ms Banerjee wrote, 'I strongly feel that the ECI plays a neutral role to save the democracy in India'.

6 April 2019 7:28 PM IST

The first round of service voting by secret postal ballot began at 10 am on Friday at ITBP Animal Training School (ATS) located at Lohitpur in Arunachal Pradesh. (Photo: ANI)

ITBP soldiers cast first vote of Lok Sabha 2019 in Arunachal Pradesh

Apart from the ATS unit of nearly 30 soldiers, other ITBP units deployed in the state also cast their votes through...

6 April 2019 4:44 PM IST

The winds of change are in the air. Many thanks to the people of #Chitrakoot for their faith and trust in the Congress party, Surjewala said. (Photo: PTI)

EC writes 'love letter' to UP CM for 'insulting' Army: Cong on 'Modiji...

The Congress questioned the Election Commission's letting off of Yogi Adityanath with a light rap for his 'Modiji ki...

6 April 2019 12:03 PM IST

NaMo TV election rallies, speeches of the prime minister and interviews of BJP leaders.

NaMo TV is ad platform launched by DTH service providers: I&B Ministry...

The ministry said NaMo TV is not a regular channel and does not figure in official list of approved channels, a source...

6 April 2019 10:25 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)

Opposition in Bengal welcomes EC's move to remove 4 IPS officers

EC removed Police Commissioner Anuj Sharma and Bidhan Nagar police chief Gyanwnat Singh, transferred the Birbhum SP and...

6 April 2019 9:23 AM IST

The Election Commission on Friday removed Andhra Pradesh Chief Secretary Anil Chandra Punetha from the post. (Photo: Twitter/ @JaiTDP)

After Chief Secy's Removal, Chandrababu Naidu dares Centre to arrest...

Earlier, the EC had removed two top bureaucrats from their posts during election time.

6 April 2019 9:05 AM IST

The statement by Om Prakash Rajbhar, who is a Cabinet minister in the Yogi Adityanath government, is simply to garner some cheap publicity, state BJP spokesperson Rakesh Tripathi said. (Photo: PTI)

EC lets off UP CM over 'Modiji ki sena' remark, asks him to be more...

The commission was not satisfied with his reply in which he is learnt to have hailed the role of the EC in conducting...

6 April 2019 8:31 AM IST

Noted economist Rajiv Kumar interacts with the the media after taking charge as the Vice-Chairman of NITI Aayog, in New Delhi. (Photo: PTI)

NITI Aayog VC's remarks against Cong's 'NYAY' violated poll code: EC

In a communication sent to Kumar, the EC asked him to be cautious in future while making statements.

6 April 2019 8:27 AM IST

Kumaraswamy has ordered a probe into the incident and instructed the police to take all necessary measures to ensure that such incidents are not recurring. (Photo: ANI)

'EC, I-T dept literally harassing me, my family,' says Kumaraswamy

'Let the EC officials perform their duties, but don't harass us over mere suspicion,' Kumaraswamy said.

5 April 2019 1:59 PM IST

Tata Sky on Wednesday said it has paid Rs 561 crore as licence fee to the government for 2017-18 financial year.

Tata Sky makes U-turn on NaMo TV; says its special service, not a news...

Main opposition Congress party, as well as AAP, alleged that the channel violated the model poll code.

5 April 2019 1:15 PM IST