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Chief Election Commissioner OP Rawat said, There were absolutely no problems in EVMs yesterday, yes problems were noticed in the VVPATs which was used for the first time in these constituencies and by the polling parties. (Photo: ANI)

Election Commission makes small changes to prevent VVPAT failures

Over 11 per cent of the 10,300 VVPAT machines across 10 states had developed faults and had to be replaced during the...

12 Aug 2018 4:38 PM IST

Senior Congress leader Kamal Nath said the CBI has turned into a Shakha of the RSS. (Photo: PTI)

MP polls: Kamal Nath seeks random check of VVPATs

Hence he prayed for a direction for the random use of VVPAT units in the ensuing assembly polls.

11 Aug 2018 6:36 AM IST

The election to Rajarajeshwaringar was put off to May 28 by the Election Commission following the involvement of Congress MLA and candidate Munirathna in the infamous Electoral Photo Identity Card (EPIC) scam. (Representational image)

CM Kejriwal found 'not guilty' of giving false info before EC

The aforesaid discussion shows that these offences are not made out.

10 Aug 2018 6:30 AM IST

Election commissioner O.P. Rawat

No chance of holding simultaneous polls: Election Commission

Shah had also written to the Law Commission in favour of holding simultaneous polls.

24 Aug 2018 1:02 AM IST

Congress alerts leaders to verify voters' list

The EC has ordered a probe into it and sought a detailed report from the district election officer of Tikamgarh.

23 Aug 2018 2:33 AM IST

Supreme Court quashes EC order to allow Nota in RS polls

The court said it was a well-settled principle that what can't be done directly, can't be done indirectly.

22 Aug 2018 2:10 AM IST

Supreme Court of India (Photo: Asian Age)

Court can't enter Parliament arena forbidden for judiciary: Centre to...

The Supreme Court was hearing a batch of petitions seeking to bar persons facing serious criminal charges from electoral...

21 Aug 2018 8:29 PM IST

The NOTA option enables a voter to officially and secretly register a vote of rejection of all contesting candidates. (Photo: PTI)

NOTA voting option cannot be allowed in Rajya Sabha polls: SC

SC sets aside Election Commission's notification allowing NOTA option in the ballot papers for Rajya Sabha polls.

21 Aug 2018 12:23 PM IST

The traders are on the verge of starvation and each shop is a means of livelihood for many people. If all of them are rendered unemployed (due to sealing) then it may impact law and order situation, Kejriwals letter added. (Photo: PTI)

Kejriwal seeks de-registration of another AAP: HC seeks poll panel's...

AAP moved Delhi HC against EC's decision to reject its objection against registration of 'Aapki Apni Party (Peoples)' as...

30 Aug 2018 6:28 PM IST

The Supreme Court also referred to the National Crime Records Bureau Data stating every six hour a woman is raped in the country. (Photo: File | ANI)

SC reserves order on disqualification of lawmakers with criminal...

The bench said that it did not intend to enter into legislative domain but there was a right of electors to know...

28 Aug 2018 2:09 PM IST

BJP national secretary Rahul Sinha also demanded that the elections be countermanded and fresh polls be declared by the State Election Commission. (Representational image)

Congress wants ballots back, hints EVMs favour BJP

The Congress also raised the issue of women's reservation in the Parliament and state legislatures and that of electoral...

28 Aug 2018 1:04 AM IST

Gandhi claimed that the SC/ST Prevention of Atrocities Act has been destroyed and scholarships have been discontinued. (Photo: PTI)

Judiciary, EC, RBI being 'torn apart' under BJP govt: Rahul Gandhi in...

Gandhi said the prime minister insulted every Indian by saying that no development activity happened in the last 70...

26 Aug 2018 6:07 PM IST