Ensure Aadhaar is used strictly as identity proof: Plea in SCA Public Interest Litigation has been filed in the Supreme Court. It seeks to restrict Aadhaar's use to identity proof only. The petition a...
20 May, 2026, 04.58 PM IST
EU to greenlight 'return hubs' migration reformThe European Union is expected to reach a deal Wednesday on a migration reform to create so-called "return hubs" outside the bloc, with som...
20 May, 2026, 03.15 PM IST
Who is IITian Manoj Agarwal, West Bengal’s new chief secretary, and why is the opposition criticising his appointment?Senior IAS officer Manoj Agarwal has been appointed as the new chief secretary of West Bengal. This appointment has sparked controversy, wi...
12 May, 2026, 09.20 AM IST
BJP to swear in West Bengal govt on May 9, Suvendu Adhikari leads CM raceThe new BJP government in West Bengal will be sworn in on May 9. The oath-taking ceremony will take place at Brigade Parade Ground in Kolka...
07 May, 2026, 12.24 AM IST
PM Modi's poll gains point to push on India's civil law reform, infrastructurePrime Minister Narendra Modi's party is poised for significant wins in state elections. These victories could speed up the implementation o...
04 May, 2026, 08.14 PM IST
With Kerala defeat, how Left has been 'left out' of IndiaThe Left Democratic Front faces a significant defeat in Kerala, marking its absence from any state government for the first time in nearly ...
04 May, 2026, 08.14 PM IST
TVK Manifesto: Here’s what Thalapathy Vijay promised for women, farmers, youth and others ahead of Tamil Nadu elections. Read full manifesto hereTVK Manifesto: Tamil actor Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) is making a strong debut in the Tamil Nadu Assembly Election Results 2026...
04 May, 2026, 04.15 PM IST
Why 2026 Kerala polls are crucial test for Congress-led United Democratic Front after Left front's decade in powerKerala Exit Poll 2026: Exit polls suggest the Congress-led UDF could unseat Kerala's ruling LDF after a decade in opposition, with projecti...
02 May, 2026, 07.43 PM IST
One Tamil Nadu exit poll posts big question: Can Vijay dent enough DMK votes to hand BJP and NDA alliance the win?Exit polls show a split verdict for Tamil Nadu. One poll predicts an NDA win, while most others favour the DMK alliance. The impact of acto...
29 Apr, 2026, 11.04 PM IST
SIR exercise may boomerang for BJP in Bengal polls, people in support of Mamata: TMC's Firhad HakimFirhad Hakim of the All India Trinamool Congress said the voter roll revision could backfire on the Bharatiya Janata Party in the West Beng...
27 Apr, 2026, 07.38 PM IST
Low turnout as Palestinians vote in first elections since Gaza warPalestinians in the West Bank and central Gaza cast votes in municipal elections. This marks the first vote since the Gaza war began. Turno...
25 Apr, 2026, 08.33 PM IST
West Bengal Assembly Elections 2026: EC launches 24x7 helpline, email to report poll-related law and order issuesWest Bengal voters can now report election-related law and order issues through a new dedicated helpline. The toll-free number 18003450008 ...
13 Apr, 2026, 09.57 PM IST
Radical changes to be made in electoral system: Law Minister Sadanand Gowda"The issue of electoral reforms in its entirety has been referred to the Law Commission for its examination and report," he said.
04 Dec, 2014, 02.10 PM IST
Government to decide on banning opinion polls after consulting stakeholdersGovernment today indicated that it will take a final call on banning opinion polls only after consulting "stakeholders".
12 Feb, 2014, 03.02 PM IST
- Findings of Verma Committee sent to Law Commission: Government
The Commission has been asked by the government to give its suggestions by April this year, Kumar said in a written reply in Lok Sabha.
14 Mar, 2013, 07.32 PM IST
- CEC not in favour of giving statutory powers to Model Code of Conduct
V S Sampath said he does not favour proposals for giving statutory powers to MCC & parried questions on whether to have a collegium-type ap...
11 Jun, 2012, 03.33 PM IST
- Chargesheeted may be barred from polls: Moily
At present, under the Representation of People Act, only persons convicted by a trial court and sentenced to more than two years imprisonme...
17 Jun, 2011, 07.46 AM IST