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Monday, August 11, 2025
TopicEVM-VVPAT

Topic: EVM-VVPAT

Supreme Court asks EC to respond to Opposition demanding counting of VVPAT slips

Several opposition leaders, including CMs of Andhra and Delhi, have asked for the of counting VVPAT slips of 50% of the EVMs that will be used in the Lok Sabha polls before declaring results.

K Chandrashekar Rao’s TRS set to form government again in Telangana with huge victory

As KCR eyes two-thirds majority, Congress party says it suspects 'manipulation' of EVMs, demands votes be counted using VVPAT Hyderabad: The TRS looked set to form...

Opposition wants paper ballot in 2019: No faith in EVMs or excuse for fear of losing to BJP?

A majority of opposition parties, including the Congress, have demanded a return to ballot paper or cross-checking of at least 30 per cent of...

Opposition parties stand with Congress, demand a return to ballot paper at EC meet

The Congress also wants a list of all old and new EVMs in use. The demand was made at an all-party meet called by the poll panel on electoral reforms. 

Simultaneous polls not possible without the requisite legal framework, says CEC Rawat

The CEC’s remark comes at a time when Modi government is pushing for the idea of ‘one nation, one election’.

On Camera

MBBS guidelines for students with disabilities reduce a life to a limb

The guidelines ask whether a student can climb stairs, but not whether the college has a ramp. They ask whether a student can bear weight, but not whether the system can bear the weight of its own prejudice.

How mining, manufacturing & power sectors weighed on India’s industrial output since January 2024

India’s industrial output growth saw a 10-month low in June, with Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growing by mere 1.5% as against 1.9% in May 2025.

Legacy of Air Chief Marshal LM Katre, the man who flew Spitfires & ushered IAF into a modern era

ACM Katre was 2nd IAF chief to die in harness. It was at a memorial lecture in his honour where IAF chief AP Singh revealed that India shot down 6 Pakistani aircraft in Op Sindoor.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.