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Supreme Court questions Centre over ‘show of independence’ in Election Commission appointmentsThe Supreme Court has raised concerns about the independence of the Election Commission of India. Judges questioned the current selection p...15 May, 2026, 12.23 AM 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
- Bengal to align with Ayushman Bharat from today, says CM Suvendu Adhikari after first cabinet meetSuvendu Adhikari announced that West Bengal will align with Ayushman Bharat and implement several flagship central schemes following the fi...11 May, 2026, 01.09 PM IST
- Mamata Banerjee refuses to resign, calls Bengal verdict ‘conspiracy’; BJP hits backWest Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee stated she will not resign following the election results. She alleged a conspiracy and blamed t...06 May, 2026, 12.38 AM IST
- HC directs Punjab govt to ensure no physical harm to Harbhajan Singh, familyThe Punjab and Haryana High Court has ordered the Punjab government to ensure the safety of Rajya Sabha MP Harbhajan Singh and his family. ...01 May, 2026, 12.31 AM IST
- 'Why have an election': Kapil Sibal slams EC, calls Bengal poll an ‘experiment in disenfranchisement’Former law minister Kapil Sibal has launched a sharp critique against the Election Commission, labeling the West Bengal polls an "experimen...23 Apr, 2026, 11.03 AM IST
- Kapil Sibal slams Centre, EC over Bengal polls, alleges ‘gross abuse’ of state machineryKapil Sibal criticizes the massive deployment of security personnel for the West Bengal assembly polls. He alleges a gross abuse of state m...22 Apr, 2026, 03.40 PM IST
- West Bengal voter intimidation: EC directs police chief to ensure strict preventive measures against 800 individualsWest Bengal polls: The Election Commission of India has issued a strong directive to the West Bengal Director General of Police, mandating ...22 Apr, 2026, 01.42 PM IST
- Tamil Nadu elections: AIADMK will win with thumping majority, General Secretary will be next CM, says P SaravananTamil Nadu Assembly elections: AIADMK candidate P Saravanan predicts a significant victory in the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, citing str...12 Apr, 2026, 10.47 AM IST
- BJP releases star campaigners list for first phase of West Bengal polls; PM Modi, Amit Shah among others includedThe Bharatiya Janata Party has submitted its list of star campaigners for the upcoming West Bengal Assembly Elections. Prime Minister Naren...06 Apr, 2026, 08.28 AM IST
- CJI Surya Kant recuses from hearing on EC appointments lawChief Justice of India Surya Kant has opted to withdraw from hearing debates regarding a contentious 2023 law that affects the appointment ...20 Mar, 2026, 04.37 PM IST
- SC refuses to stay new procedure for appointment of Election Commissioners, issues notice to CentreThe Supreme Court dismissed an application for a stay on the new procedure for appointing election commissioners, stating its previous verd...21 Mar, 2024, 12.35 PM IST
- Election Commissioner Arun Goel resigns ahead of LS pollsElection Commissioner Arun Goel has resigned just weeks before the Lok Sabha elections, leaving the Election Commission with only Chief Ele...11 Mar, 2024, 02.04 PM IST
- President to appoint CEC, ECs on recommendation of committee comprising PM, LoP & CJI, orders SCA five-judge constitution bench headed by Justice KM Joseph, in a unanimous verdict, held that this norm will continue to hold good till a ...02 Mar, 2023, 05.38 PM IST
- Any 'hanky panky': Supreme Court asks Centre to produce files related to appointment of EC Arun GoelA five-judge Constitution bench headed by Justice K M Joseph said it wants to know whether there was any "hanky panky" in Goel's appointmen...24 Nov, 2022, 12.26 AM IST
- Inclusion of CJI in consultative process for CEC appointment will ensure independence: SCThe court was hearing a batch of pleas seeking a collegium-like system for the appointment of Election Commissioners (ECs) and Chief Electi...23 Nov, 2022, 04.34 PM IST
- Centre objects to Election Commission's plea for full autonomyThe election watchdog's bid for an independent secretariat along the the lines of the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha also stands rejected.26 Apr, 2018, 07.43 AM IST
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