The Election Commission of India has announced the full schedule for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, spanning seven phases from April 19 to June 1. Over 96.8 crore registered voters will decide the fate of 543 seats. Results will be declared on June 4.
Bombay High Court will hear a PIL on Friday challenging the rejection of nomination forms for BMC polls. The plea alleges arbitrary actions by officials to favour the ruling party. Read the full story.
BMC Commissioner Bhushan Gagrani told Bombay HC that summoning court staff for poll duty was an 'inadvertent misreading' of SEC order. The court stayed the order and will clarify the law.
BJP's Suvendu Adhikari writes to Chief Election Commissioner, stating West Bengal embraced Systematic Voters' Education as a beacon against TMC's alleged poll malfeasance. Read the full story.
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee writes to CEC Gyanesh Kumar, demanding halt to 'arbitrary' voter roll revision, citing discrimination and informal WhatsApp orders. Read the full story.
Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar visited Deoghar, offered prayers at Baidyanath Dham, and held key meetings. His two-day Jharkhand tour precedes the crucial Special Summary Revision of electoral rolls. Read for details.
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee urges CEC to halt voter roll revision, alleging it threatens mass disenfranchisement ahead of 2026 polls. Details inside.
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee criticizes "unplanned" electoral roll revision, urges Election Commission to halt process over fears of mass voter disenfranchisement. Read the full story.
Outgoing Shivamogga DC Gurudatta Hegde emphasized tourism promotion for jobs. He discussed land acquisition challenges, health issues, and handed charge to successor Prabhuling Kavalikatti.
West Bengal's CEO office requests EC to temporarily exempt secondary teachers from SIR duties during crucial Madhyamik exams from Feb 2-12, 2026, ensuring smooth conduct for students and teachers. Read the full details.
Bombay High Court stays BMC Commissioner's letters directing court staff for election duty, questioning his power. Key details on the legal challenge and implications for Mumbai's civic polls.
In an urgent late-night hearing, the Bombay High Court restrained the BMC Commissioner from requisitioning subordinate court staff for civic election duty and demanded a personal explanation. The court cited a 2008 exemption and constitutional authority.
JJ Hospital's dean requests BMC to exempt 134 medical staff from election duty, warning of severe impact on patient services and medical admissions. Read the full story.
Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar rushed back to Delhi after his father met with an accident. Key meeting with booth-level officers in Bhubaneswar postponed. He praised Odisha's heritage.
Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar begins a 3-day visit to Odisha, addressing booth officers to streamline the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. Key focus: eliminating duplicates & addressing migration issues.
A Trinamool Congress delegation will meet the Chief Election Commissioner on December 31 to discuss the 2025 West Bengal assembly elections and raise concerns over the state machinery. Get the latest details.
Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar will meet Booth Level Officers in Odisha on December 29. Learn about the SIR exercise and the vital role of BLOs in house-to-house verification.
Chandigarh Municipal Corporation initiates the mayoral election process for 2026, with a historic shift to open voting. All details on dates, procedure, and the general category reservation.
Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar says Telangana will set a national benchmark in electoral roll revision, citing Bihar's flawless exercise. He highlights India's global democratic leadership.
State Election Commissioner Dinesh Waghmare directs police and district officials to ensure free, fair, and peaceful polling and counting for municipal elections on December 20 and 21. Read the full story.
Nagpur civic officials and police held a crucial meeting to finalize security for over 3000 polling booths and strong rooms ahead of the municipal elections. Details inside.
Over 53 lakh voters in Telangana will cast ballots in the final phase of local body elections for 3,752 gram panchayats on Wednesday. State Election Commissioner urges high voter turnout.
Congress MLA Sukhpal Singh Khaira accuses Punjab State Election Commissioner Raj Kamal Chaudhry of gross incompetence and surrender during block samiti and zila parishad elections. Read the full story.
Chandigarh Municipal Corporation launches 8 winter night shelters for 450 vulnerable citizens. Commissioner Amit Kumar inspects facilities, ensuring warmth and safety from Dec 2025 to Feb 2026.
Congress-backed & independent councillors in Almora begin an indefinite protest, citing administrative stagnation, monkey menace & lack of a permanent municipal commissioner. Read more.
BJP sweeps Delhi MCD elections 2025 with 126 seats, AAP gets 55, Congress 9. Full ward-wise winners list and analysis of the capital's political shift.
Australia imposes a landmark ban on under-16s using major social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube from December 10. Learn about the fines, platform responses, and the government's 'purgatory' rationale.
The residences of the Deputy Commissioner and SSP in Malerkotla will be vacated to accommodate a new Sessions Judge. The move follows a Punjab and Haryana High Court directive.
Bengaluru Police Commissioner B. Dayananda warns against illegal hoardings violating BBMP guidelines. Action promised against violators. Read the full story.
In a bold crime in Ludhiana, thieves broke into a showroom near the Police Commissioner's residence, stealing valuables and the crucial CCTV DVR. Police are investigating.