Election Commission's independence 'severely compromised' by Prime Minister-Home Minister duo: CongressThe Congress criticized the Election Commission on National Voters' Day, stating its functioning undermines the Constitution and insults vo...
25 Jan, 2025, 10.20 AM IST
EC response to Mallikarjun Kharge's letter beyond description: CongressThe AICC said the content and the intent of the letter will be a permanent blot on the reputation of the institution of EC.
11 May, 2024, 12.37 AM IST
1952: Of booths, ballots and a sense of belongingThe 1952 general elections in India, led by PM Nehru, were a pivotal moment in the nation's history. Madras, now Chennai, showcased unique ...
08 Apr, 2024, 04.08 PM IST
Quirky tales from '57 polls: Voter offering prayers to ballot box; candidate filing paper as 'Christ'During the 1957 elections, a voter in Madras chose to vote only for Sukumar Sen, the first CEC, amidst election propaganda harassment. Unus...
04 Apr, 2024, 11.08 AM IST
Ballot boxes to EVMs: Incredible journey of Election Commission indelibly inked in historyThe Election Commission of India, established in 1950, has overseen 17 general elections and numerous others. It has adapted from ballot bo...
29 Feb, 2024, 09.57 PM IST
Villagers lodge over 1,250 complaints at govt camps in trouble-torn SandeshkhaliOver 1,250 complaints have been received at government camps in the restive Sandeshkhali region of West Bengal, with Sandeshkhali Block 2 b...
24 Feb, 2024, 03.07 PM IST
17 elections & counting: Making of Indian democracyThe country's first election was held in 68 phases from October 25, 1951 to February 21, 1952, with 173.2 million voters and 45.8% voter tu...
16 Aug, 2023, 12.38 AM IST
SC frowns on 'truncated CEC tenures', wonders if CJI can be on selection panelThe AG said matters that were open for scrutiny by the court were the ones that violated fundamental rights. The court can enhance the prov...
22 Nov, 2022, 11.58 PM IST
Heartening to see protesters’ belief in constitution: Pranab MukherjeePranab Mukherjee said that the last few months have witnessed people, particularly the youth, come out on the streets in large numbers to v...
24 Jan, 2020, 07.50 AM IST
On the centenary of women’s suffrage, a look at how India achieved electoral equalityIt has been suggested this was a gift from the British; having finally given women the vote, the British started propagating it.
03 Mar, 2018, 11.46 PM IST
Election Commissioner OP Rawat refutes Arvind Kejriwal's charges"The credibility of the commission has remained intact. I myself receive so many messages praising the commission for its impartiality and ...
23 Apr, 2017, 08.27 AM IST
Naxal menace in Jangalmahal: No end of blues for widows of red fightAs per an estimate, at least 500 people were killed in Jangalmahal during 2009-11, of which about 300 were CPM members.
31 Mar, 2016, 11.05 AM IST
Tears and suffering in ‘smiling’ Junglemahal, widows run from pillar to post for basic needsAs per an estimate, at least 500 people were killed in Junglemahal during 2009-11, of which about 300 were CPM members .
31 Mar, 2016, 01.34 AM IST
History of election symbols: How they still help to connect with the massesBefore that it’s all jousting about when and with alliances parties will go to the polls, but with symbols they are moving from manoeuvring...
18 Nov, 2013, 04.00 AM IST
Arun Jaitley wrong; if courts monitor investigations, what will CBI do: Digvijaya Singh"I have always admired Arun as a “thinking politician” in BJP, who is quite unlike the pracharaks of the sangh," says Digvijaya Singh.
20 May, 2013, 04.57 PM IST
Literature goes to B-school: IIMs, top institutes using old classics to teach leadershipAt a time reading old literary masterpieces is a waning practice, several top B-schools, are harking back to old classics to teach leadersh...
19 Mar, 2013, 06.15 AM IST
- Netai and Lalgarh went to the state assembly polls with a vengeance
CPM-hit Netai and Maoist-afflicted Jangalmahal went to the polls in the sixth and final phase of elections, amid stifling security bandobas...
11 May, 2011, 12.56 AM IST