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Leaders of the opposition parties have approached the Election Commission to protest against the timing of Assembly elections and Union Budget session. (Photo: PTI)

Desist from seeking votes in name of religion, caste: EC to political...

It reminded them of a recent Supreme Court order that said such appeals amount to corrupt practice.

24 Jan 2017 8:31 PM IST

A senior official in SEC said that the poll body believed that the cost of everything has increased. (Representational image)

SEC may hike expenditure limit for polls

The political parties have always strongly demanded an increase in the poll expenditure limit.

22 Jan 2017 2:10 AM IST

BMC officials began pulling down Congress posters, only to be interrupted by Congress MLA Nitesh Ranes supporters.

Code of conduct puts posters in the dock

The civic official quoted earlier said, Mr Rane was not present himself, but the men who interrupted our work were his...

17 Jan 2017 1:22 AM IST

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley (Photo: PTI)

Govt wants cleaner money for political parties: Jaitley

Finance Minister had capped anonymous cash donations to political parties at Rs 2,000 in budget.

22 July 2017 5:17 PM IST

Defence Minister Arun Jaitley. (Photo: PTI)

Govt to reveal electoral bonds scheme soon: Jaitley

Finance Minister praises Modi sayg PM has been decisive in taking steps with regard to demonetisation.

29 May 2017 10:03 AM IST

Chief Election Commissioner Nasim Zaidi. (Photo: PTI)

EC to hold 'live demo' of EVMs, VVPATs tomorrow

EC had said it would offer an 'opportunity' to political parties to prove that EVMs used in the recent Assembly polls...

19 May 2017 12:47 PM IST

Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav addressing a gathering at a rally. (Photo: PTI)

SP govt confident of win, says Mulayam Singh

Mulayam Singh cited the party's support for the poor and the neglected to garner votes.

19 Feb 2017 3:54 PM IST

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister and Samajwadi Party national president Akhilesh Yadav (Photo: PTI)

UP: SP faces competition for Assembly seats

SP has given ticket to Anurag Yadav, cousin of SP chief Akhilesh Yadav.

19 Feb 2017 5:01 PM IST

Minister of State for Finance Arjun Ram Meghwal

No cap on corporate contributions to political parties: Govt

Donations to political parties by firms are governed by provisions in the Companies Act.

11 April 2017 5:18 PM IST

Despite strong defence by the Election Commission, tech researchers have claimed the machines can be rigged.

EVM row: EC starts probe, MP govt opposes officers' transfer

The three-member EC team headed by Andhra Pradesh CEO Bhanwar Lal is arriving in MP on Monday for the purpose.

3 April 2017 4:15 AM IST

M Venkaiah Naidu. (

Venkaiah: Cong's decision to boycott GST launch is 'unfortunate'

Congress declared on Thursday that it will not be attending the launch of the Goods and Services Tax on June 30.

30 Jun 2017 10:48 AM IST

Photo caption: Under it, C-GST will be levied by the Centre, S-GST by states and I-GST on inter-state supply of goods and services. (Representational Image)

GST midnight launch, a starry affair: here's a list of attendees

The midnight GST launch will see big names like Amitabh Bachchan, Ratan Tata grace the occasion.

30 Jun 2017 10:21 AM IST