Over 400 confirmed cases of paid news in Gujarat: EC

Amid concerns over growing incidence of "paid news" during polls, the Election Commission has detected over 400 "confirmed" cases during the recently concluded Gujarat assembly polls. The EC has......

UP: Out of options, gangsters piggyback lesser-known parties

With major political parties shying away from giving them tickets for Uttar Pradesh Assembly polls, lesser-known political outfits have become a hot favourite of listed gangsters and those having a......

Election Commission disqualifies UP MLA for paid news

In the first case of action against a politician for 'paid news' syndrome, the Election Commission on Thursday disqualified a woman MLA from Uttar Pradesh for three years for incorrect statement of......