News for 'CEC'

Two additional reviews after 80 overs in Tests from Oct 1

Two additional reviews after 80 overs in Tests from Oct 1

Rediff.com18 Sep 2013

The International Cricket Council announced on Wednesday that teams will be allowed two additional reviews after 80 overs in an innings in Test matches where the Decision Review System is used from October 1.

EC warns parties not to use Sabarimala for votes; BJP terms it illogical

EC warns parties not to use Sabarimala for votes; BJP terms it illogical

Rediff.com11 Mar 2019

The CEC said the commission would not allow any kind of violation that puts a particular political party at an advantage over another.

Maha polls: BJP candidates' list on Sep 19

Maha polls: BJP candidates' list on Sep 19

Rediff.com17 Sep 2009

The party refuted reports that it will relinquish its claim over Guhagar Assembly seat in coastal Konkan region for ally Shiv Sena.

EC's credibility eroded, says Yechury

EC's credibility eroded, says Yechury

Rediff.com7 Feb 2009

Alleging that the Chief Election Commissioner's controversial recommendation for removal of his colleague has eroded the credibility of the poll body, the Communist Party of India-Marxist on Friday claimed the CEC himself has violated the independence of the Election Commission.

Stop misreading Constitution, BJP to Law Minister

Stop misreading Constitution, BJP to Law Minister

Rediff.com2 Feb 2009

Strange that the Law Ministry acted as the legal adviser to Chawla who sought its opinion on the explanation sought by CEC N Gopalaswami and now its minister claims that the CEC has no powers to recommend an election commissioner's removal unless asked for by the President, BJP spokesman Ravi Shankar Prasad asserted. The Congress was, however, quick to rubbish the BJP charge of the nexus between Bhardwaj and Chawla.

Election Commission Crisis: A chronology

Election Commission Crisis: A chronology

Rediff.com2 Feb 2009

Chronological order of events leading up to Chief Election Commissioner N Gopalaswami recommending the removal of Election Commissioner Navin Chawla.

BJP demands firm action against Chawla

BJP demands firm action against Chawla

Rediff.com31 Jan 2009

With Chief Election Commissioner N Gopalaswami recommending the removal of his colleague Navin Chawla, the Bharatiya Janata Party on Saturday demanded "firm action" on the issue saying the "credibility" of the poll panel is "at stake".

Finch ready to play cricket in empty stadium

Finch ready to play cricket in empty stadium

Rediff.com23 Apr 2020

'We played one ODI against New Zealand with no crowd (and it) was really strange for first four or five overs, but then you got into your work'

Complaint to Prez must be referred to me: CEC

Complaint to Prez must be referred to me: CEC

Rediff.com24 Jun 2006

CEC gives views on Chawla debacle

'No dearth of jobs for Indian students in Canada'

'No dearth of jobs for Indian students in Canada'

Rediff.com27 Jun 2008

Canada is one of the top destinations for foreign study for Indian students, says the director of the Canadian Education Center (CEC), Maria Mathai.

1.5 crore voters out of electoral rolls in UP: CEC

1.5 crore voters out of electoral rolls in UP: CEC

Rediff.com22 Jul 2011

The figure was estimated on the basis of a standard population-voter ratio in UP, the country's most populous state.

Maha DGP to be kept off poll duty, says CEC

Maha DGP to be kept off poll duty, says CEC

Rediff.com15 Mar 2009

The newly appointed Director General of Police of Maharashtra S S Virk, who was once removed by the Election Commission as Punjab police chief, will be kept off election duty, the central poll body said on Sunday.

BJP's IT cell chief announces K'taka poll date even before EC, row erupts

BJP's IT cell chief announces K'taka poll date even before EC, row erupts

Rediff.com27 Mar 2018

Amit Malviya, however, tweeted that he had only quoted a news channel.

No comeback for Srinivasan, Thakur to represent BCCI at ICC

No comeback for Srinivasan, Thakur to represent BCCI at ICC

Rediff.com21 Sep 2016

BCCI President Anurag Thakur will continue as India's representative in the International Cricket Council.

EC rejects Lavasa's demand to record dissent by 2-1

EC rejects Lavasa's demand to record dissent by 2-1

Rediff.com21 May 2019

Lavasa said, 'My view is very clear that transparency is important ... minority view should be included and there should be time-bound procedures'.

Sunil Arora appointed as new Election Commissioner

Sunil Arora appointed as new Election Commissioner

Rediff.com31 Aug 2017

After Nasim Zaidi retired as Chief Election Commissioner in July, there was a vacancy in the poll panel.

Aadhaar to link with electoral rolls to remove bogus voters

Aadhaar to link with electoral rolls to remove bogus voters

Rediff.com14 Feb 2015

The Election Commission would launch a drive from March 1 to link Aadhaar number with electoral rolls

Row over EVMs: EC to call all-party meet

Row over EVMs: EC to call all-party meet

Rediff.com29 Apr 2017

To clear doubts over EVMs, Chief Election Commissioner Nasim Zaidi will soon call all-party meet.

Not scared of any political party, says Election Commission

Not scared of any political party, says Election Commission

Rediff.com8 May 2014

The Election Commission on Thursday justified the decision to deny permission to Narendra Modi's rally in Varanasi city and came to the defence of the district magistrate whose removal is being demanded by the Bharatiya Janata Party.

Gujarat polls to be held on Dec 9 and 14; counting on Dec 18

Gujarat polls to be held on Dec 9 and 14; counting on Dec 18

Rediff.com25 Oct 2017

The model code of conduct comes into immediate effect, he said.

EC orders seizure of illegal weapons before polls in Assam

EC orders seizure of illegal weapons before polls in Assam

Rediff.com12 Mar 2014

The Election Commission of India has decided to seize both licensed and illegal weapons before the Lok Sabha election and will reject requests from political parties for change of poll dates because of festivals in Assam.

Jharkhand polls in 5 phases from Nov 30; result on Dec 23

Jharkhand polls in 5 phases from Nov 30; result on Dec 23

Rediff.com1 Nov 2019

The voting will be held on November 30, December 7, 12, 16 and 20.

'Just 11,000 NRIs enrolled to vote'

'Just 11,000 NRIs enrolled to vote'

Rediff.com17 Dec 2013

If there is no possibility of NRIs coming to India to vote, why should they get enrolled, asks Chief Election Commissioner V S Sampath.

Cong to elect party president by June this year

Cong to elect party president by June this year

Rediff.com22 Jan 2021

The Congress party will have an elected president by June 2021, with the party's working committee on Friday approving holding the internal election after the assembly polls.

TMC's memo to EC blames Suvendu, DIlip Ghosh for 'attack' on Mamata

TMC's memo to EC blames Suvendu, DIlip Ghosh for 'attack' on Mamata

Rediff.com12 Mar 2021

A Trinamool Congress delegation met the Election Commission (EC) on Friday and demanded a high-level probe into an alleged attack on West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee in Nandigram and claimed it was not an 'unfortunate incident', but a conspiracy.

Some called it 'fool-hardy': EC on Bihar polls amid Covid

Some called it 'fool-hardy': EC on Bihar polls amid Covid

Rediff.com18 Nov 2020

Arora also said he is confident that the EC will be able to hold the next set of assembly polls on time and the internal exercise for those is already underway.

In wake of World Cup final drama, ICC tweaks super over rule

In wake of World Cup final drama, ICC tweaks super over rule

Rediff.com14 Oct 2019

Following that nerve-wracking final, the ICC faced the wrath of fans and former players over the controversial rule.

Will accept party's decision on Varanasi seat: Joshi

Will accept party's decision on Varanasi seat: Joshi

Rediff.com9 Mar 2014

Breaking his silence over the reported row in the Bharatiya Janata Party over a move to field Narendra Modi from Varanasi, Murli Manohar Joshi on Sunday said he would accept any decision the party takes like a "disciplined soldier" and hoped it would neither dent the PM candidate's prestige nor hurt party's electoral chances.

BCCI open to DRS only if it's close to perfection: Thakur

BCCI open to DRS only if it's close to perfection: Thakur

Rediff.com3 Oct 2016

Board of Control for Cricket in India chief Anurag Thakur on Monday indicated that the Board is open to implementing the controversial Decision Review System (DRS) provided the technology reaches close to the level of perfection.

Supreme Court cancels 49 mining leases in Karnataka

Supreme Court cancels 49 mining leases in Karnataka

Rediff.com18 Apr 2013

The Supreme Court on Thursday cancelled 49 mining leases due to illegalities in Bellary, Tumkur and Chitradurga districts of Karnataka, but allowed resumption of activity in mines with lesser illegalities, as recommended by a Central Empowered Committee. CEC had categorised the mines in the area in three categories -- A, B and C. The mines with least or no irregularities were categorised as 'A' and those with maximum illegalities were placed in category 'C'.

T20 World Cup can be pushed to 2021 with IPL taking its slot: McCullum

T20 World Cup can be pushed to 2021 with IPL taking its slot: McCullum

Rediff.com23 Apr 2020

Former New Zealand skipper Brendon McCullum on Wednesday advocated for this year's T20 World Cup to be postponed to early next year, saying the currently-suspended IPL should take the mega-event's slot. The coronavirus pandemic has halted all global sporting activities, jeopardising the T20 World Cup, scheduled in Australia from October 18-November 15, and also "indefinitely" suspending the 13th edition of IPL, which was slated to begin on March 29.

With banners, AAP wants to warn voters about 'tampered' EVMs

With banners, AAP wants to warn voters about 'tampered' EVMs

Rediff.com4 Feb 2015

The AAP will approach EC to put up banners outside polling booths.

Not Johri's substitute: BCCI on Choudhary at ICC meeting

Not Johri's substitute: BCCI on Choudhary at ICC meeting

Rediff.com18 Oct 2018

BCCI clarified that acting secretary Amitabh Choudhary is attending the ICC meeting in Singapore in his usual capacity as a director on the Board of Directors and not as a replacement for CEO Rahul Johri,

BJP declares list of 62 candidates for Delhi assembly polls

BJP declares list of 62 candidates for Delhi assembly polls

Rediff.com20 Jan 2015

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Monday declared a list of 62 candidates out of a total of 70 for the February 7 Delhi assembly elections, with its chief ministerial candidate Kiran Bedi contesting from Krishna Nagar and former Union Minister Krishna Tirath from Patel Nagar seat.

K'taka assembly polls on May 5, counting on May 8

K'taka assembly polls on May 5, counting on May 8

Rediff.com20 Mar 2013

Karnataka Assembly election will be held in a single phase on May 5 and counting of votes will be on May 8, the Election Commission said on Wednesday.

BJP fields Sunny Deol from Gurdaspur LS seat

BJP fields Sunny Deol from Gurdaspur LS seat

Rediff.com23 Apr 2019

"The way my papa (Dharmendra) worked with and supported Atal ji (Atal Bihari Vajpayee), I am here today to work with and support Modi ji. My work will do the talking," Sunny said after joining the BJP in the presence of Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and Minister for Railways and Coal Piyush Goyal.

EC's biggest dilemma: How to prevent media from influencing elections

EC's biggest dilemma: How to prevent media from influencing elections

Rediff.com17 Dec 2013

In Indian elections today, India's Chief Election Commissioner V S Sampath says, "Muscle Power has been replaced by 'Money Power,'" adding that the Election Commission's greatest dilemma is worrying about how the media can be prevented from influencing the outcome in the coming general election.

ICC proposes mandatory use of DRS; BCCI opposes

ICC proposes mandatory use of DRS; BCCI opposes

Rediff.com25 Jun 2012

The ICC's Chief Executives Committee on Monday recommended mandatory use of the controversial Decision Review System in Tests and one-dayers. The move could set it on collision course with cricket's financial powerhouse India, which is adamantly opposed to the innovation.

Detailed report: Story of BRAZEN illegal mining in Goa

Detailed report: Story of BRAZEN illegal mining in Goa

Rediff.com8 Dec 2012

The mining scam had first rocked Karnataka and now Goa. While the mess in Karnataka is well known, the scenario in Goa is no different. The Central Empowered Committee in its interim report on illegal mining in Goa has found various illegalities in its detailed report, a copy of which is with Rediff.com.