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Marred By Violence, Bengal Sees 76% Turnout In 4th Phase Of Polls
Despite violence and bloodbath in the fourth phase of Assembly elections in West Bengal on Saturday, which saw five people get killed at Sitalkuchi in Cooch Behar district, the state recorded a relatively low turnout of 76.16 per cent till 5 p.m. ....
BJP, Trinamool Spar Over Mamata Banerjee's Purported Audio Clip
On the day of the fifth phase of Assembly elections in West Bengal, a purported audio clip of Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee released by the IT cell of the BJP triggered a major war of words with both the Trinamool Congress and the saffron party appealing to the Election Commission to take action against the other.....
Election Commission 'most Irresponsible Institution' In Country: Madras HC
The Madras High Court on Monday lashed out against the Election Commission and said "it is the most irresponsible institution in the country" who have done nothing to prevent political parties from breaching Covid-19 protocol. ....
Election Commission Bans 'victory March' By Parties Amid Pandemic
In view of the rapidly increasing threat posed by coronavirus in the country, the Election Commission (EC) on Tuesday banned any kind of 'victory procession' by any political party after the results of the Assembly elections held in five states are declared on May 2.....
Bypolls To 5 UP Assembly Seats Unlikely
Bye-elections to five assembly seats that fell vacant following deaths of BJP legislators in the second Corona wave, are unlikely to be held. ....
Retired IAS Anup Chandra Appointed Election Commissioner
President Ram Nath Kovind has appointed retired IAS officer Anup Chandra Pandey as Election Commissioner. ....
Cabinet Approves Increase In DA, DR To 28%
The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved increase in the Dearness Allowance (DA) to Central government employees and Dearness Relief (DR) to pensioners to 28 per cent, with effect from July 1 this year. ....
Delhi Assembly Passes Resolution Against Rakesh Asthana's Appointment As Delhi Police Commissioner
The Delhi Legislative Assembly on Thursday passed a resolution against the Centre's decision to appoint Rakesh Asthana as Delhi Police Commissioner. ....
Delhi HC Junks Plea Against Rakesh Asthana's Appointment As Delhi Police Chief
The Delhi High Court on Tuesday junked a petition challenging the appointment of Gujarat-cadre IPS Officer Rakesh Asthana as the Commissioner of Delhi Police. ....
Nominations For 1st Phase In UP Polls Begins Today
The filing of nominations for the first phase of Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections for 58 seats in 11 districts will begin on Friday under strict Covid guidelines, said Ajay Kumar Shukla, UP chief electoral officer. ....
