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May 16, 2026, 03:46 PM - 2 min read
EC’s directive comes in the wake of a police report submitted after the arrest of ten foreign nationals at Chennai and Madurai airports. Airport authorities reportedly became suspicious after noticing indelible ink marks on the index fingers of the passengers and alerted the police.
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May 14, 2026, 03:55 PM - 3 min read
The Election Commission has launched Phase 3 of the Special Intensive Revision of voter rolls across 16 states and three Union Territories, including Delhi and Maharashtra.
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May 2, 2026, 05:34 PM - 3 min read
The Election Commission has deployed 165 additional counting observers and 77 police observers in West Bengal ahead of May 4 vote counting, aiming to ensure a secure, transparent and intimidation-free process across all constituencies.
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May 1, 2026, 09:14 PM - 4 min read
The Trinamool Congress has moved the Supreme Court against the Election Commission’s directive on appointing central staff for vote counting in West Bengal, alleging bias. The matter is likely to be heard on Saturday ahead of counting on May 4.
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April 29, 2026, 08:11 PM - 4 min read
EC says repoll will be ordered if EVM tampering claims are verified in Bengal, stressing zero tolerance amid allegations during final phase voting.
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April 27, 2026, 03:40 PM - 3 min read
The Commission’s decision comes before the second phase of polling scheduled for April 29, covering 142 constituencies across South Bengal, including Kolkata.
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April 25, 2026, 02:40 PM - 2 min read
Currently, the Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) and Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trails (VVPATs) are being held under strict security in designated strong rooms.
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April 22, 2026, 05:29 PM - 3 min read
BJP delegation meets EC seeking action against Kharge over “terrorist” remark on PM Modi; Congress chief clarifies he meant “terrorising” politics.
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April 21, 2026, 03:14 PM - 2 min read
The directive, issued by the Office of the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) in line with guidelines from the Election Commission, aims to curb the use of so-called “bike brigades” and ensure a safe and orderly environment for voters.
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April 21, 2026, 02:39 PM - 3 min read
The District Election Officer (DEO) of South Kolkata has ordered the immediate suspension of the officials and directed the initiation of departmental inquiries against them. The action follows allegations that the trio failed to perform their assigned responsibilities during a night shift on April 17.
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April 11, 2026, 05:13 PM - 4 min read
Election Commission of India says polls in Kerala, Assam, Puducherry drew global attention, with delegates from 22 nations observing the process.
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April 4, 2026, 12:32 PM - 3 min read
Amid this charged atmosphere, the Election Commission (EC) has announced a significant increase in the number of polling booths across the state.
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