News for 'Delhi Election Commission'

Kejriwal skips 8th ED summons, but ready for...

Kejriwal skips 8th ED summons, but ready for...

Rediff.com5 Mar 2024

Kejriwal has so far skipped multiple summonses of the ED, calling them illegal and asking the agency to wait as the matter was in court.

Poll schedule for Nagaland, Tripura, Meghalaya today

Poll schedule for Nagaland, Tripura, Meghalaya today

Rediff.com18 Jan 2023

The term of the three assemblies is ending on different dates in March.

Will fight Modi's Naya Kashmir narrative, says 'Engineer' Rashid

Will fight Modi's Naya Kashmir narrative, says 'Engineer' Rashid

Rediff.com11 Sep 2024

Lashing out at Abdullah and Mehbooba Mufti, Rashid on Wednesday alleged that they have "destroyed" Kashmir.

Why EC announced Delhi voter turnout after nearly 24 hrs

Why EC announced Delhi voter turnout after nearly 24 hrs

Rediff.com10 Feb 2020

'We wanted to come out with accurate figure rather than speculating. This is not uncommon and we are not late

Amid talks of Opposition unity, NCP to enter Karnataka poll fray

Amid talks of Opposition unity, NCP to enter Karnataka poll fray

Rediff.com14 Apr 2023

Pawar has summoned a meeting of party leaders in Mumbai on Saturday to finalise its plans for the assembly elections in Karnataka scheduled for May 10.

Gucci slippers recovered from Sukesh's jail cell

Gucci slippers recovered from Sukesh's jail cell

Rediff.com23 Feb 2023

The Enforcement Directorate has recently arrested Chandrashekhar in a fresh money laundering case linked to duping former Religare promoter Malvinder Singh's wife by posing as the Union home and law secretaries.

'Paid news' detected in favour of 5 more candidates in Delhi

'Paid news' detected in favour of 5 more candidates in Delhi

Rediff.com2 Dec 2013

Delhi's Election Commission has detected instances of "paid news" relating to five candidates in the run-up to assembly election and added expenditure in this regard in their poll expenses.

Hockey chief Batra elected IOA President unopposed

Hockey chief Batra elected IOA President unopposed

Rediff.com14 Dec 2017

The 59-year-old Batra is one of the few sports administrators to head a national Olympic committee while heading an important international sports federation.

BJP may pick new Uttarakhand CM if EC doesn't hold bypoll

BJP may pick new Uttarakhand CM if EC doesn't hold bypoll

Rediff.com2 Jul 2021

Uttarakhand is abuzz with speculation that the BJP could pick a new leader as CM, given the possibility that the Election Commission may not hold a by-poll enabling Rawat's election to the state assembly.

In office of profit case, Delhi HC sets aside disqualification of 20 AAP MLAs

In office of profit case, Delhi HC sets aside disqualification of 20 AAP MLAs

Rediff.com23 Mar 2018

A bench of justices Sanjiv Khanna and Chander Shekhar quashed the Centre's notification disqualifying the AAP MLAs, saying the the EC's recommendation against the legislators was "bad in law" and "vitiated".

Jobs, Agnipath Scheme, Farmer, Wrestler Protests

Jobs, Agnipath Scheme, Farmer, Wrestler Protests

Rediff.com4 Oct 2024

'Till a few years ago, girls wouldn't take an autorickshaw alone. Now, things have improved.'

Delhi polls: Stage set for vote count, results likely by 1pm

Delhi polls: Stage set for vote count, results likely by 1pm

Rediff.com10 Feb 2015

Counting of votes for the high-profile Delhi Assembly polls in which Bharatiya Janata Party and Aam Aadmi Party are locked in a direct fight will be taken up on Tuesday and final results are likely to be available by 1 pm.

Mayawati says BSP will skip by-elections in UP

Mayawati says BSP will skip by-elections in UP

Rediff.com30 May 2014

The Bahujan Samaj Party will not contest by-elections for 12 seats in Uttar Pradesh, which would fall vacant due to the legislators being elected as members of Parliament, party supremo Mayawati said on Friday.

At Rs 2,361 cr, BJP accounts for 80% of 6 parties' income in FY23

At Rs 2,361 cr, BJP accounts for 80% of 6 parties' income in FY23

Rediff.com28 Feb 2024

The ruling BJP's income forms 76.73 percent of the total income of the six national parties during FY 2022-23, it said.

Cabinet approves bill to merge 3 Delhi municipal corporations

Cabinet approves bill to merge 3 Delhi municipal corporations

Rediff.com22 Mar 2022

The Union Cabinet on Tuesday gave its nod to a bill to merge the three municipal corporations in Delhi, sources in the government said.

Confident about fairness, integrity of Indian elections: US

Confident about fairness, integrity of Indian elections: US

Rediff.com23 May 2019

Unlike other countries, the US does not send its election observers to India because of the strong independent credentials of the Election Commission of India.

Punjab poll: Rahul, Cong candidates pray at Golden Temple

Punjab poll: Rahul, Cong candidates pray at Golden Temple

Rediff.com27 Jan 2022

Rahul is visiting the poll-bound state for the first time after the election dates were announced on January 8 by the Election Commission of India.

Liberalization: How Dr Singh Convinced Narasimha Rao

Liberalization: How Dr Singh Convinced Narasimha Rao

Rediff.com2 Jan 2025

'I had to persuade him. I think he was a sceptic to begin with, but later on he was convinced that what we were doing was the right thing to do, that there was no other way out.'

In first speech in new LS, Mahua shows she's lost none of her fire

In first speech in new LS, Mahua shows she's lost none of her fire

Rediff.com1 Jul 2024

"Last time I stood, I was not allowed to speak. The ruling party paid a very heavy price for throttling the voice of one MP," she said, referring to her suspension in the last session.

Did Lakshmir Bhandar Help Mamata Win?

Did Lakshmir Bhandar Help Mamata Win?

Rediff.com6 Jun 2024

The welfare schemes of the government, particularly Lakshmir Bhandar, have had a major impact on the electoral outcome.

EC ignores organisation, follows 2 new tests to hand over Shiv Sena to Shinde

EC ignores organisation, follows 2 new tests to hand over Shiv Sena to Shinde

Rediff.com17 Feb 2023

The Election Commission on Friday recognised the Eknath Shinde-led faction as the real Shiv Sena and ordered allocation of the "bow and arrow" poll symbol to it.

Phase 4: At 38%, Srinagar records highest voter turnout since 1996

Phase 4: At 38%, Srinagar records highest voter turnout since 1996

Rediff.com14 May 2024

This was the first general election in the valley after the abrogation of Article 370 and the enactment of the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019, the EC said in a statement.

India, Pakistan attempted to interfere in Canada's polls, alleges spy agency

India, Pakistan attempted to interfere in Canada's polls, alleges spy agency

Rediff.com6 Apr 2024

India has strongly rejected as "baseless" allegations of its interference in Canadian elections and asserted that the core issue has been Ottawa's meddling in New Delhi's internal affairs.

Delhi's richest candidate (from BJP) bites the dust

Delhi's richest candidate (from BJP) bites the dust

Rediff.com7 Dec 2022

Most candidates hailing from political families emerged victorious in the Delhi civic polls, while the richest contender faced a drubbing.

Don't refer to Modi as PM, Mamata tells BJP

Don't refer to Modi as PM, Mamata tells BJP

Rediff.com27 May 2024

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday said Narendra Modi should be referred to as a Bharatiya Janata Party leader and not as the prime minister in the saffron party's campaign as he is a 'caretaker PM'.

AAP nominates DCW chief Swati Maliwal for Rajya Sabha

AAP nominates DCW chief Swati Maliwal for Rajya Sabha

Rediff.com5 Jan 2024

The AAP renominated Sanjay Singh and ND Gupta for a second term in the Upper House of Parliament, party sources said on Friday.

Kejriwal alleges conspiracy to defame AAP ahead of Delhi polls

Kejriwal alleges conspiracy to defame AAP ahead of Delhi polls

Rediff.com28 Jan 2015

The AAP chief is likely to lodge a complaint with the poll panel.

Historic! PT Usha set to get elected as IOA chief

Historic! PT Usha set to get elected as IOA chief

Rediff.com27 Nov 2022

PT Usha set to get elected as IOA chief, first woman occupant of top job

SC may refer Delhi services ordinance to Constitution bench

SC may refer Delhi services ordinance to Constitution bench

Rediff.com17 Jul 2023

The Supreme Court Monday hinted that it was contemplating referring to a constitution bench for adjudication the Delhi government's petition against the Centre's recent ordinance on control of services.

Derecognise Cong, file FIR against Sonia for 'sovereignty' remark, BJP tells EC

Derecognise Cong, file FIR against Sonia for 'sovereignty' remark, BJP tells EC

Rediff.com8 May 2023

The Congress, referring to Gandhi's speech at a campaign rally at Hubballi on Saturday, said in a tweet that the Congress Parliamentary Party Chairperson "sends a strong message to 6.5 crore Kannadigas,' and also posted pictures of her speaking at the public meeting.

President dissolves Delhi assembly, fresh polls soon

President dissolves Delhi assembly, fresh polls soon

Rediff.com5 Nov 2014

The Delhi assembly was on Wednesday dissolved, paving the way for fresh elections that will end the political hibernation since the Aam Aadmi Party government fell in February.

EC gears up for assembly elections in four states

EC gears up for assembly elections in four states

Rediff.com2 Jul 2014

The Election Commission on Tuesday deliberated on holding the assembly polls in Maharashtra, Haryana, Jharkhand and Jammu and Kashmir before or after Dussera.

People of Gujarat listen to everyone but...: Modi after casting vote

People of Gujarat listen to everyone but...: Modi after casting vote

Rediff.com5 Dec 2022

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday cast his vote at a polling station in Ahmedabad during the second phase of the assembly elections in Gujarat and said the state's people listen to everybody, but it is their nature to accept what is true.

EVM busters detained in New Delhi

EVM busters detained in New Delhi

Rediff.com13 Dec 2010

Alex Halderman and Rop Gonggrijp, two of the three scientists who had exposed the flaws in the Election Commission's EVMs, flew in to New Delhi around 2 am on Monday and were detained immediately. After a harrowing wait for hours, the duo was let off in the evening.

In 2019, Fadnavis promised to mentor Aaditya as next CM: Uddhav

In 2019, Fadnavis promised to mentor Aaditya as next CM: Uddhav

Rediff.com21 Apr 2024

The claim evoked a sharp reaction from Fadnavis, current deputy chief minister in the Mahayuti government of BJP, Shiv Sena led by Eknath Shinde and Nationalist Congress Party led by Ajit Pawar, who said Thackeray has "lost his mind".

India The Diplomatic Ambassador In Global Crises

India The Diplomatic Ambassador In Global Crises

Rediff.com16 Sep 2024

Times have changed, situations have changed, but the basic nature of superpower geo-politics remains the same and so also India's diplomacy -- call it non-alignment, strategic autonomy or neutrality; it all depends on the time scale, notes Rup Narayan Das.

Oh, To Be Lucky Like...

Oh, To Be Lucky Like...

Rediff.com31 May 2024

Who else do we know who meditated so with such impeccable timing (much of the Lok Sabha elections over and with only the last phase to go) and hordes for unsolicited defence of the grand meditation at public expense? asks Shyam G Menon.

Don't Expect Modi To Change!

Don't Expect Modi To Change!

Rediff.com12 Jun 2024

'Commentators have said that dealing with allies as equals will make Modi more sensitive.' 'Remember that the people Modi is dealing with are equally autocratic in their own lairs.' 'Further, Modi always has handy the threat of dissolving Parliament and calling for fresh polls.' 'Most of his own party, and certainly his allies and opponents having blown their budgets of efforts and resources in the just concluded elections, have no stomach for this.' 'They are all greatly looking forward to the loaves and fishes of office on offer.' 'That gives Modi an unbeatable advantage in any push-comes-to-shove situation,' explains Shreekant Sambrani.

SC to hear on July 26 AAP plea against postponement of MCD polls

SC to hear on July 26 AAP plea against postponement of MCD polls

Rediff.com20 Jul 2022

A bench headed by Justice AM Khanwilkar granted liberty to the petitioner to serve the advance copy of the plea to the standing counsel for the respondents.

Priyanka Must Take On Modi In Varanasi

Priyanka Must Take On Modi In Varanasi

Rediff.com7 May 2024

In the five years in politics Priyanka Gandhi has undeniably emerged as a thorn in the BJP flesh, notes Nilanjan Mukhopadhyay. It is time that this thorn is twisted a wee bit more when the elections have become far more uncertain than what it was when the Election Commission announced the poll schedule.