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Topic: Voting

Is it right to shame NOTA voters and those who won’t vote?

NOTA or none of the above is the option given to voters to reject the candidates in her/his constituency.

Message from India’s first voter S.S Negi — Democracy was hard-earned, vote thoughtfully

The first time Shyam Saran Negi of Himachal Pradesh voted was also the first time Independent India voted, in the heady initial days of the Indian Republic.

Dalit man in UP votes for BJP ‘by mistake’, chops off finger

Pawan Kumar says he is a staunch BSP supporter but "accidentally" pressed the lotus instead of the elephant symbol on the EVM on 18 April.  

From Rahul Gandhi to PV Sindhu, PM Modi calls on public figures to urge citizens to vote

Prime Minister Narendra Modi appealed to personalities from a cross section of fields to spread awareness about voting in the Lok Sabha elections that begin April 11.

India should put the EVM hacking debate to rest and here’s how

Instead of hackathons, the Election Commission can look at these five ways to solve the EVM problem.

What Election Commission can do to dispel the misconception about EVMs

Consistent tallying alone would go a long way in putting to rest the oft-repeated allegation against EVMs.

Afghans vote in defiance of Taliban threats and poll delays

The Election Commission is likely to extend the elections into Sunday for polling stations that could not open Saturday.

Fortis board picks Asian healthcare giant to take over ailing hospital chain

In a landmark judgment, the Supreme Court has recognised and given sanction to passive euthanasia and "living will"

On Camera

DPDP Act will change how we interact with the internet. Get ready for the consent mails

India does not have a data protection regulator to make good on the DPDP Act’s promise and articulate clear future standards.

172 countries & counting, India looks to hit new record in rice exports. But there’s a flip side

The industry forecasts exports are set to grow 16% in 2025-26, boosted by surplus domestic production and a drive to push into 26 underserved global markets with strong potential.

US pilot says his team pulled out of Dubai Air Show after Tejas crash out of respect for IAF pilot

Taylor ‘Fema’ Hiester, commander of USAF F-16 Viper Demo Team, hit out at air show organisers for continuing with the show after Wing Commander Namansh Syal lost his life in the incident.

A tribute to Tejas. India’s delay culture is the real enemy in the skies

It is a brilliant, reasonably priced, and mostly homemade aircraft with a stellar safety record; only two crashes in 24 years since its first flight. But its crash is a moment of introspection.