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T N Seshan: A strict and bold man, known for cleaning up India's...

Seshan took the job to revamp whole system when Indian elections were flooded with booth rigging and misuse of the...

11 Nov 2019 2:43 PM IST

He had been largely confined to his home here for the past several years due to his old age. (Photo: File)

India

Former Chief Election Commissioner TN Seshan dies at 86

The legendary Seshan was not keeping good health for the past couple of years and passed away around 9.30pm, police...

11 Nov 2019 8:13 AM IST

There was speculation that the poll body would announce schedule for the Delhi Assembly elections along with that of the Jharkhand, but the EC invite only refers to poll schedule for the eastern state. (Photo: File)

India

EC appoints special expenditure observer for Jharkhand polls

Kumar was a 1983 batch IRC officer and has worked in the Investigation Wing of Income Tax Department.

3 Nov 2019 4:56 PM IST

India

EC to announce schedule for Jharkhand Assembly elections today

The term of the 81-seat Jharkhand Assembly ends on January 5 next year.

1 Nov 2019 12:47 PM IST

The polling that began at 7 am in all Assembly segments will end at 3 pm in five constituencies of Borio (ST), Barhait (ST), Litipara (ST), Maheshpur (ST) and Sikaripara (ST). (Photo: ANI)

India

Voting begins for last phase of Jharkhand Assembly elections

The fate of 237 candidates, including two ministers and a former CM, will be decided in this final phase.

20 Dec 2019 8:17 AM IST

Sengars lawyers, however, sought minimum punishment from the court. (Photo: file)

India

Unnao case: Court adjourns hearing on punishment to Kuldeep Sengar...

The CBI sought maximum punishment for Sengar. The agency also demanded adequate compensation for the rape survivor.

17 Dec 2019 1:52 PM IST

India

Jharkhand Assembly: Fourth phase of polling begins for 15 seats

The fifth and the last phase of voting will take place on December 20 and the counting of votes will be held on December...

16 Dec 2019 7:58 AM IST

$Irani said, We have registered our objection against the remark of Rahul Gandhi. Election Commission has assured us that they will follow the legal procedure and do justice.\ (Photo: ANI)$ India

Smriti Irani moves EC to register compalint against Rahul Gandhi's...

Earlier today, Irani launched a scathing attack against Rahul Gandhi for his comments over rape incidents in the...

13 Dec 2019 9:18 PM IST

DMK had on December 2 filed a fresh petition in the Supreme Court seeking its direction to stay the Tamil Nadu state local body election notification. (Photo: ANI)

India

'Historic verdict': Stalin after SC holds local body polls in 9 newly...

'DMK is always ready, it is AIADMK which is afraid of elections,' Stalin said.

6 Dec 2019 2:49 PM IST

Will Rahul Gandhi be responsible for the death of a two-year-old baby in Bihars Jehanabad asked Ravi Shankar Prasad. (Photo: Twitter | @ANI)

India

Ravi Shankar Prasad backs use of EVMs, says need to trust EC

Remarks came a day after CEC asserted that EC would not be 'intimidated or bullied' into giving up EVMs and going back...

25 Jan 2019 3:18 PM IST

India

T'gana BJP attacks Cong for 'Draupadi cheerharan' poster; says it's...

T'gana BJP spokesperson, questioned whether Priyanka would 'approve' of women and Hindu mythological characters being...

25 Jan 2019 11:58 AM IST

Metros

Bombay HC: Holding fair polls EC's Constitutional obligation

The court was hearing a petition seeking directions to EC to prevent paid political ads on social media 48 hrs before...

25 Jan 2019 2:09 AM IST