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Thursday, April 30, 2026
TopicElection commision

Topic: Election commision

The legal challenge to immunity for CEC, election commissioners is a test of our democracy

Plea challenges provisions that prohibit courts from entertaining civil or criminal proceedings against CEC and ECs in relation to any act or decision made while on official duty.

1 August 2025: Former MP Prajwal Revanna convicted in rape case & other news of the day

ThePrint’s round-up of major news events from India.

Election Commission partners with banks, post offices to boost voter awareness ahead of polls

According to the agreement, the IBA and DoP will use their extensive network to promote voter education by giving it away on a ‘pro bono basis’.

Parliament’s ‘journey of 75 yrs’ to contentious poll panel bill — agenda for special session revealed

Session to have 5 sittings, take place from 18 to 22 September. There are speculations that government wants to push contentious laws like 'One nation, One election' and UCC.

After Rajiv Gandhi assassination, Pawar, Chidambaram wanted poll dates advanced: TN Seshan

In ‘Through the Looking Glass’ former Chief Election Commissioner TN Seshan chronicles his years of struggle to bring electoral reforms in India.

Attempt to murder, rape, abduction: 13% candidates in Punjab, 16% in Goa declare serious charges

Out of 2,207 contesting candidates in Punjab, Uttarakhand and Goa, 491 have declared criminal antecedents.

EC to allow physical campaigning for Bihar elections, plans more halls to count votes

EC has decided to draw circles in all designated public grounds used for meetings and campaigns to ensure physical distancing. More guidelines for rallies likely.

On Camera

India’s real estate will meet the reality of agentic AI

New Delhi: The outsourcing industry, India’s largest white-collar employer, is a juggernaut that has all but stopped moving. The dollar revenue at the top...

Adani’s giant copper plant hits technical setbacks in first year

The 500,000 tonne-per-year plant produced just 94,000 tonnes of refined copper from April 2025 to February this year.

Indian drone tech company ideaForge signs MoU with Japanese firm to develop next-gen AI powered drones

By pairing Indian drone engineering with Japanese semiconductor expertise, the two firms aim to develop more advanced autonomous systems tailored to both defence & commercial use.

Trump, Netanyahu’s Iran gamble: The regime change rebound

American objectives are unmet. They neither have muscle nor motivation to resume the war. As for Iran, the regime didn’t just survive, it’s now led by more radical individuals.