Bill on EC appointments may not be taken up in this session: Sources

The government may not push for passage of the bill on appointment of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) and election commissioners in the five-day session of Parliament that began Monday, sources......

Security costs for India poll soar 50%

Soaring security expenses mean this month's parliamentary election will cost India over 50 per cent more than the last such poll in 2004. Election officials are concerned that during the month-long......