Supreme Court says time-stamping of voting on VVPAT slips technical matter in Election Commission's domainThe Supreme Court has asked the Election Commission to decide on a plea seeking to add the precise time of voting to VVPAT slips. This meas...
27 May, 2026, 03.23 PM IST
Simultaneous polls could save Rs 7 lakh crore: Joint parliamentary panel chiefHolding Lok Sabha and state assembly polls together could save India Rs 7 lakh crore. This significant saving can be channeled into develop...
20 May, 2026, 10.29 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
Election results: Few takers for NOTA option; crosses 1% mark in AssamVoters again showed little interest in the 'None of the Above' or NOTA option during recent assembly elections. Data reveals NOTA usage rem...
04 May, 2026, 04.33 PM IST
Bengal awaits May 4 results; TMC looks to retain power, BJP aims historic win after record turnoutWest Bengal awaits election verdict on Monday after intense campaigning, with the TMC aiming to retain power against a BJP push for a histo...
03 May, 2026, 12.56 PM IST
Fossil fuels no longer offer security. Clean energy canWhile historical energy crises spurred renewable adoption, current economic conditions like inflation and high interest rates pose investme...
02 May, 2026, 11.04 AM IST
SC to hear TMC plea against EC counting staff directive on May 2The Supreme Court will hear a plea from the Trinamool Congress on Saturday. The plea challenges a Calcutta High Court order. The High Court...
01 May, 2026, 11.24 PM IST
TMC-BJP battle for Bengal: Did didi do enough to keep anti-incumbency at bay in Bengal? The answer is up in the airWest Bengal Election 2026 BJP vs TMC: Voting has concluded in West Bengal. The central question is whether Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee h...
01 May, 2026, 10.13 AM IST
EC to introduce QR-based identity cards for counting centres on May 4The Election Commission is introducing QR code-based identity cards at counting centers for upcoming assembly elections to prevent unauthor...
01 May, 2026, 12.07 AM IST
These mid-cap stocks with ‘Strong Buy’ & ‘Buy’ recos can rally over 25%, according to analystsWhat we are witnessing in the market these days is similar to scenarios that have played out in the past. There have been many points in th...
29 Apr, 2026, 11.57 PM IST
NIA officials deployed in seven Bengal Assembly seats for second phase of pollsNational Investigation Agency officials are now present in seven West Bengal Assembly seats. This deployment aims to stop the use of bombs ...
29 Apr, 2026, 11.53 AM IST
West Bengal Phase 2 polls: Will anti-incumbency, scam charges and SIR row end TMC's 15-year run?West Bengal Elections Phase 2 key issues: West Bengal heads into Phase 2 of its assembly elections on April 29. This phase is crucial for d...
29 Apr, 2026, 12.19 AM IST
West Bengal Elections 2026: ECI suspends 5 police officials including IPS from Diamond HarbourWest Bengal Elections: The Election Commission of India has ordered the suspension of five police officials in West Bengal's Diamond Harbou...
25 Apr, 2026, 02.15 PM IST
₹1,000 crore in poll freebies, cash, liquor seized in West Bengal, Tamil NaduAuthorities have seized over ₹1,000 crore in West Bengal and Tamil Nadu before Assembly elections. Tamil Nadu saw seizures of ₹599 crore, w...
23 Apr, 2026, 01.15 AM IST
West Bengal elections: High-pitched campaign for 152 seats in first phase ends; voting on April 23The high-pitched campaign for West Bengal's first phase of assembly elections concluded Tuesday, with the BJP and TMC clashing over elector...
22 Apr, 2026, 09.30 PM IST
BJP delegation meets EC, seeks stringent action against Kharge for 'terrorist' remark targeting PMA BJP delegation, including Union ministers Nirmala Sitharaman and Kiren Rijiju, approached the Election Commission demanding strict action...
22 Apr, 2026, 01.28 PM IST
Only voters allowed within 100 metres of polling stations in Bengal: Election CommissionIn West Bengal, the Election Commission is committed to maintaining a serene and unobstructed voting experience. They'll establish a 100-me...
18 Apr, 2026, 09.09 PM IST