Election surveillance teams in Nagpur confiscated Rs 9.4 lakh in cash from a vehicle near a cemetery. Occupants failed to explain the source, violating the model code of conduct. Read the full investigation details.
Kerala govt moves SC to protect voting rights as 19.32 lakh voters face non-mapping issues. Minister Rajeeve explains the hearing process from Jan 6-28. Check details.
Women election personnel in Nagpur raise alarm over unusable washrooms in schools doubling as polling stations, impacting basic sanitation and menstrual hygiene during long duty hours.
Punjab State Election Commission announces elections for vacant sarpanch and panch posts in Gurdaspur and Tarn Taran districts on January 18. Nomination deadline is January 8. Read for full details.
Women government employees in Nagpur face a clash as EVM distribution on Makar Sankranti, Jan 14, coincides with key festival rituals. Read how they are managing their dual responsibilities.
In a historic BMC election move, all 2,516 candidates had to submit a 100-500 word essay on local development plans. The rule, first used in 2018 bypolls, divided political aspirants. Read the full story.
Mohali will host Punjab's state-level National Voters' Day event on January 25. Chief Electoral Officer Sibin C will preside. The theme is 'Nothing Like Voting, I Vote for Sure'.
Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi & CPM contesting Nashik civic polls independently may split votes, weakening MVA on ~40 seats. Multi-cornered fights add complexity. Details inside.
Hundreds queue at KMC for domicile certificates despite EC-state govt standoff. Voters like Sakina Begum face hurdles to prove residency. Get the full story on the SIR hearing controversy.
Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar lauded Booth Level Officers as crucial for a clean electoral roll during his Deoghar visit. He expressed confidence in Jharkhand's upcoming intensive revision process.
Priyanka Gandhi Vadra chairs Congress's Assam screening panel, receiving candidate lists from block committees. Over 500 aspirants seek tickets as manifesto campaign gains pace.
Unopposed victories in Maharashtra's municipal elections jump from 10-11 to 69, with ruling Mahayuti alliance dominating. Opposition alleges coercion, SEC to probe. Details inside.
With PCMC elections on Jan 15, a second training session for vote counting officials was held in Akurdi. Returning Officer Hanumant Patil stressed transparency and strict ECI guidelines.
Mohd Anwar Abdulla Sheikh appeals to City Civil Court against Returning Officer, alleging bias and unfair rejection of his BMC election nomination. Court hearing set for Tuesday.
Nashik Municipal Corporation election on Jan 15 sees only two direct fights, with 18 triangular contests and over 100 wards with 4+ candidates. Key vote splits could decide results.
Election Commission issues SIR notices to TMC MP Dev, actors Laboni Sarkar, Kaushik Bandyopadhyay & others in Bengal. Cricketer Shami seeks time. Over 32 lakh voters under citizenship proof check.
Pune's civic polls see a surge of husband-wife, parent-child duos as political families field multiple members. Key parties like BJP, Congress, and Shiv Sena navigate alliances and legacy in the high-stakes election after a 9-year gap. Read more.
In Mumbai's BMC elections, 29 wards will witness a two-cornered contest between BJP-Shinde Sena alliance and Sena UBT/MNS as Congress and VBA avoid fielding candidates. Strategic move aims to prevent vote division.
67-year-old BJP contender Prabhakar Shinde is a frontrunner for Mumbai mayor if his party wins BMC. As he campaigns in Mulund, he faces civic issues and a tough MNS rival. Read the full story.
Maharashtra SEC clarifies that repolling in wards with unopposed wins is possible if affected candidates file complaints with evidence of coercion. Opposition demands NOTA option. Get the full story.
Ahead of the January 15 PMC elections, major political parties are fielding husband-wife, mother-son duos to secure family legacies. Discover the fascinating combinations shaping Pune's political landscape.
Election Commission summons TMC MP Dev, cricketer Mohammad Shami & other celebrities for Special Intensive Revision hearing in West Bengal. TMC alleges harassment.
Nagaland's Chief Electoral Officer announces the draft photo electoral roll for the Koridang (ST) assembly constituency by-poll. Key dates for claims, objections, and final publication revealed.
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee alleges AI is weaponized to remove 5.4 million voters from rolls. She vows to approach the Supreme Court to protect democratic rights. Check your name on the draft list.
Mumbai civic candidates ditch rallies for WhatsApp groups, targeting 300-400 voters each with direct messages. Discover how social media is reshaping local politics.
As KDMC elections intensify, BJP and Shiv Sena plan strict action against over 40 members for anti-party work. Read how internal dissent is being tackled.
Elderly and disabled voters in West Bengal endure immense hardship during the Special Summary Revision, turning a technical exercise into a public outcry. Read the full report.
Internal conflict within Shiv Sena's alliance in Ulhasnagar municipal elections splits votes, creating an opening for BJP. Key wards see direct fights between partners.
A major rift within Ramdas Athawale's RPI heats up Ulhasnagar politics. One faction allies with Shiv Sena for 2 seats, while another backs BJP, alleging a missed 11-seat deal. Key details inside.
21 former corporators in Pimpri Chinchwad have switched parties for the upcoming civic elections, creating confusion among voters amidst fractured political alliances. Read more.