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Chief Election Commissioner Nasim Zaidi (Photo: PTI)

Will take action if code violated during polls: EC to political...

In a letter, citing a recent judgement of the SC, the EC said peace during the polls process is essential for conducive...

10 Jan 2017 9:26 PM IST

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) convenor and Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal holds a sword during a rally in Majitha, Punjab, on Wednesday. Mr Kejriwal on Wednesday announces that Himmat Singh Shergill will contest in the upcoming Punjab Assembly polls against state revenue minister Bikram Singh Majithia, who has been mired with various controversies pertaining to drugs. (Photo: AFP)

EC imposes cuts on video made by AAP for Punjab election campaign

AAP has prepared an about hour long video, depicting the plight of dalits, farmers and drug problem.

10 Jan 2017 6:33 PM IST

Income Tax officials conducted a raid at Tamil Nadu Chief Secretary Rammohan Raos residence in Chennais Anna Nagar on Wednesday. (Photo: PTI)

I-T dept launches toll-free number to check graft in UP polls

The department will also keep an eye on airports, railways, customs and transport departments to curb flow of black...

10 Jan 2017 3:48 PM IST

Chief election commissioner Nasim Zaidi. (Photo: PTI)

Remove photos of leaders from all hoardings: EC to poll states

EC made it clear that hoardings which convey general message to the masses on social welfare schemes may be allowed.

10 Jan 2017 3:19 PM IST

BJP MP Sakshi Maharaj (Photo: PTI)

EC notice to Sakshi Maharaj for population control remark

Speaking at a sant sammelan, Sakhsi Maharaj said that those who talk of four wives and 40 children are responsible for...

10 Jan 2017 10:42 AM IST

SP supremo Mulayam Singh Yadav with party leader Shivpal Yadav arrives for a meeting with Election Commission in New Delhi. (Photo: PTI)

Mulayam Singh Yadav relents: If we win, Akhilesh to be CM'

This is the first time Mulayam Singh Yadav has declared his son the party's chief ministerial candidate.

10 Jan 2017 1:26 AM IST

Mulayam Singh Yadav and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav

Mulayams and Akhileshes rule voter list in UP

In Etawah, where the SP leaders Mulayam Singh Yadav and Akhilesh Yadav are registered as voters, there are no namesakes.

10 Jan 2017 12:59 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi (Photo: AP)

Rid govt posters of Modi's photos: Congress to EC

The Congress said that the commission had removed such posters carrying the photographs of chief ministers of the states...

10 Jan 2017 12:38 AM IST

A poster showing photograph of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. (Photo: PTI)

Congress seeks removal of PM's posters from public places before polls

The Model Code of Conduct is in place as elections to the five states commence on February 4.

9 Jan 2017 7:07 PM IST

Samajwadi Party supremo Mulayam Singh Yadav with party leader Shivpal Yadav. (Photo: PTI)

Mulayam meets EC, stakes claim on cycle symbol but says 'no rift with...

Mulayam contested the affidavits submitted by Akhilesh faction were forged and asked the EC to get them verified.

9 Jan 2017 3:16 PM IST

Samajwadi Party supremo Mulayam Singh Yadav announces the expulsion of Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav and Ram Gopal Yadav from the party for six years. (Photo: PTI)

Mulayam Singh Yadav locks his room in party office

The name plate of the two leaders was also restored after it had been pulled down by Akhilesh supporters.

9 Jan 2017 7:19 AM IST

BJP MP Sakshi Maharaj (Photo: PTI)

Act sternly with Sakshi

UP politicians on both sides of the political and religious spectrum are known to toy with laws on hate speeches.

9 Jan 2017 4:17 AM IST