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Ex-IAS officer Divya Mittal announces entry into politics
Former Uttar Pradesh-cadre Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer Divya Mittal has announced her entry into politics.
ECI responds to Rahul's '727/728 Delhi slum voters deleted' claims
The Election Commission of India has responded to Congress MP Rahul Gandhi's claims that a "vote theft" has taken place in a Delhi slum under the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process.
ED raids ex-Bengal minister Indranil Sen's house in Kolkata
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) was conducting raids at the residence of former West Bengal Tourism Minister Indranil Sen on Tuesday in Kolkata.
'Ram rich's god, Shiva of poor': Revanth Reddy triggers row
Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy has sparked a political row with his remarks on religious and political identities in India.
Maharashtra CEO now seeks more local staff power in SIR
The Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) of Maharashtra, S Chockalingam, wrote to the Election Commission of India (ECI) last week, seeking changes to its ECINet software, a new Indian Express report said.
Rahul summons NSUI leadership over poor DUSU performance: Report
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi summoned the National Students' Union of India (NSUI) leadership on Monday in the wake of their poor performance in the Delhi University Students' Union (DUSU) elections.
BJP may field Smriti Irani, Harish Dwivedi for Rajya Sabha
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is considering fielding national general secretaries Smriti Irani and Harish Dwivedi in the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections in Uttar Pradesh.
'Conduct of parties reveals connivance': Calcutta HC questions ECI's decision
The Calcutta High Court has questioned the Election Commission of India's (ECI) decision to allot the "envelope" symbol to the Democratic Trinamool Congress (DTC). The symbol was previously associated with the Indian Secular Front (ISF).
Slap row: Police file non-cognizable report against Parvesh Verma
The Delhi Police have filed a non-cognizable report against Public Works Department (PWD) Minister Parvesh Verma for allegedly slapping a man during an inspection of road repair work.
Slapgate row: Parvesh Verma tells Rahul, 'Stay out of it'
Delhi minister Parvesh Verma has responded to Congress MP Rahul Gandhi's criticism of his recent behavior when he slapped a young man during a road inspection.
AAP donations fall 68%
The Arvind Kejriwal-led Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has reported a sharp decline in its donations for the financial year 2025-26.
Officials extorting lakhs: Raut's big claims against Tukaram Mundhe's FDA
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut has accused officials of the Maharashtra Food and Drugs Administration (FDA) of extorting money from businesses.
Resolve TMC symbol dispute in 4 months: SC tells ECI
The Supreme Court has directed the Election Commission of India (ECI) to resolve the election symbol dispute of the All India Trinamool Congress (AITC) within four months.
J&K Assembly passes statehood resolution; BJP members walk out
The Jammu and Kashmir Assembly has passed a resolution seeking the restoration of statehood, with references to autonomy and Article 370.
Court seeks Brij Bhushan's response on appeal against his acquittal
A Delhi court has sought a response from former Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh on an appeal filed by four women wrestlers.
'SP join kar liya kya': Ravi Kishan-BJP councilor stoke controversy
A video of a purported telephonic conversation between Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) councilor Vishwajit Tripathi and Gorakhpur MP Ravi Kishan has gone viral on social media.
TN government revokes RTI exemption for law and order department
The Tamil Nadu government has revoked its earlier order exempting the Public (Law and Order) Department from the Right to Information (RTI) Act.
Delhi minister slaps man filming road inspection, video goes viral
Delhi's Public Works Department Minister Parvesh Verma was caught on camera slapping a young man who was filming a road inspection in Tilak Nagar.
DMK MP files complaint against Vijay, minister over POCSO remarks
Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) Rajya Sabha MP J Constandine Ravindran has filed a complaint with the Election Commission of India.
Yogi Adityanath slams Congress for 'targeting constitutional institutions'
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has defended the Election Commission of India (ECI) amid a controversy over dissent among its members.
111 lawmakers switched parties since 2022: Report
Between 2022 and 2026, a total of 111 sitting Members of Parliament (MPs) and Members of Legislative Assemblies (MLAs) changed their political affiliations.
ECI issues statement amid reports of rift between commissioners
Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar, along with Election Commissioners Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi, held a meeting at Nirvachan Sadan in New Delhi on Saturday.
Bengal: TMC MLA Kunal Ghosh's car attacked in Hooghly district
In West Bengal's Hooghly district on Saturday, a mob attacked the car of MLA Kunal Ghosh of the Mamata Banerjee faction of the Trinamool Congress (TMC).
BJP's Bengal chief lauds CEC for 'cleansing' voter list
West Bengal Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) chief Samik Bhattacharya has said that Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar deserves the Padma Bhushan award.
Karnataka minister slams PM Modi over 'bhajan clubbing' event
Karnataka minister and Congress leader Priyank Kharge has criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi for attending a "Bhajan clubbing" event in Delhi.
BJP on counter-offensive over election rigging allegations, EC collusion claims
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has launched a counter-offensive against opposition allegations of election rigging and claims that the Election Commission (EC) is not an independent body.
Shivakumar's '2 marriages' jibe at MLAs triggers BJP backlash
Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar's recent comments in the state Assembly have sparked a political controversy.
BJP doesn't consult on Punjab affairs, says Amarinder Singh
Former Punjab Chief Minister and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Captain Amarinder Singh has expressed displeasure that the party hasn't consulted him on state affairs.
Omar Abdullah moves resolution seeking restoration of J&K statehood
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday introduced a resolution in the Legislative Assembly seeking the restoration of full statehood to Jammu and Kashmir.
Bengal: TMC leader Ajit Maity arrested for extortion
Ajit Maity, a leader of the Mamata All India Trinamool Congress, was arrested on Friday, The Hindu reported.
'Vote chori' protest in several states: Gaurav Gogoi, others detained
Assam Congress president Gaurav Gogoi and several party leaders were detained by the Assam Police on Friday during a protest in Guwahati demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar.
Jamui molestation case: Bihar CM reveals survivor's identity
Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary has promised "speedy justice" to the minor survivor of the Jamui molestation case.
Congress says Modi fears Gen-Z voters, criticizes voter enrolment pause
The Congress has accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of fearing the youth, particularly Gen Z voters.
'Really fed up': Calcutta HC pulls up ECI
The Calcutta High Court on Thursday expressed its displeasure with the Election Commission of India (ECI) for allotting the "envelope" symbol to the Ritabrata Banerjee-led Democratic Trinamool Congress (DTC).
Quash CEC's 14 orders passed arbitrarily: Plea in Bombay HC
A writ petition has been filed in the Bombay High Court challenging 14 orders passed by Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar despite recorded objections by two Election Commissioners, Dr. Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Dr. Vivek Joshi.
ECI postpones youth outreach programs amid internal rift
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has indefinitely postponed two youth outreach programs in Uttar Pradesh, The Indian Express reported.
ECI introduces 'Mark VIP' feature on BLO app amid SIR
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has introduced a new feature called "Mark VIP" on the booth-level officers' (BLOs) app, Hindustan Times reported.
'From vote chori comes kanoon chori': Rahul Gandhi attacks CEC
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has slammed Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and the Bharatiya Janata Party-led central government over alleged electoral irregularities after the Indian Express reported that two of its commissioners objected 14 times over 10 months to poll panel decisions taken without their knowledge.
Opposition parties to move impeachment motion notice against CEC Kumar
Opposition parties will move an impeachment motion notice against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar in both Houses of Parliament, Congress sources told ANI.
Opposition attacks ECI after 97 valid Goa voters kept out
The opposition has renewed its attack on the Election Commission of India after a fresh report by the Indian Express claimed 97 valid voters in Goa were left out of the final electoral roll following the Special Intensive Revision (SIR).
'We've...seen Sena case': SC seeks timeframe for settling TMC dispute
The Supreme Court has asked the Election Commission of India (ECI) to expedite its decision on the symbol dispute between rival factions of the All India Trinamool Congress party.
BJP, Mamata react to report on 'dissent' within ECI
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) spokesperson Sambit Patra has questioned the opposition's claims that voter deletions helped the party win in West Bengal.
Election Commissioner appointment case: SC delivers split verdict
The Supreme Court has delivered a split verdict on the central government's plea to refer petitions challenging the Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners (Appointment, Conditions of Service and Term of Office) Act, 2023, to a larger bench.
'Differing views are normal': ECI on 'dissent' report over SIR
The Election Commission has released a statement after the Indian Express reported that two of its commissioners, Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi, had raised concerns over the electoral roll Special Intensive Revision (SIR).
ECI addresses 'internal discord' report, says final decisions taken unanimously
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has dismissed reports of internal discord within the commission over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise.
Outrage as report reveals dissent in ECI amid SIR deletions
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has come under fire from opposition leaders after an Indian Express investigation revealed that two of its commissioners, Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi, had raised concerns over the electoral roll Special Intensive Revision (SIR).