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Friday, November 14, 2025
TopicElection commision

Topic: Election commision

EC censures BJP’s Ghosh & Congress’ Shrinate for derogatory remarks against female politicians

The two politicians violated the Model Code of Conduct after Dilip Ghosh mocked TMC's Mahua Moitra and Supriya Shrinate's Twitter post had derogatory remarks against Kangana Ranaut.

‘Won’t recognition to Ajit Pawar faction go against anti-defection law?’ — SC on EC’s NCP ruling

Earlier this month, a CJI-led bench had made similar observation in Shiv Sena dispute. SC directs Ajit Pawar to declare that 'clock' symbol is sub judice.

‘Go-getter’ who delivered on Article 370, officer who piloted Uttarakhand UCC — 2 new poll commissioners

Both former IAS officers are from 1988 batch. While Kumar has reputation of a go-getter, Sandhu is known for being non-controversial, say officers.

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.

92% of MLAs elected in past 25 yrs were men — what data shows about women’s representation in politics

New Delhi: When Nagaland got its first ever women MLAs this month — Hekani Jakhalu and Salhoutuonuo Kruse of the Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party...

‘Silence of the Constitution is being exploited,’ says SC on appointments of ECs, CECs

The top court was hearing a batch of pleas seeking a collegium-like system for the appointment of the CEC. The court pointed out that since 2004, no CEC has completed the six-year tenure.

EC sends opinion to Jharkhand Governor on Basant Soren disqualification plea

Jharkhand Governor Ramesh Bais recieved EC's opinion Friday and will take a call over the JMM MLA's disqualification, under 9A of Representation of People Act, 1951.

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.

On Camera

Virat, Anushka, Bumrah selling sarias & cement, dentists, vets, Bihar walls painted in ‘rurbanisation’

Over generations, Bihar’s bane has been its utter lack of urbanisation. But now, even Bihar is urbanising. Or let’s say, rurbanising. Two decades under Nitish Kumar have created a new elite in its cities.

Wealth nears $99 trillion, still Asia’s rich don’t have succession plans

Much of this wealth is tied to founder-led businesses that employ millions and help anchor regional economies.

Turkey blocks transport of Apache choppers to India through its airspace, new route being worked out

Indian govt officials last month skipped Turkish National Day celebrations in Delhi, in a message to Ankara following its support for Islamabad, particularly during Operation Sindoor.

Bihar is where politics moves, and everything else stands still

Bihar is blessed with a land more fertile for revolutions than any in India. Why has it fallen so far behind then? Constant obsession with politics is at the root of its destruction.