ECI approves names of three IPS officers for fresh posting in Odisha Election Commission approves appointment of three IPS officers in Odisha, including SPs for Rourkela, Angul, and DCP for Cuttack. The Hindu · Apr 5, 2024
The Kerala Story: Doordarshan’s decision to broadcast controversial movie triggers political row in Kerala A political row has broken out in Kerala over Doordarshan’s contentious decision to beam the allegedly Islamophobic movie The Kerala Story. The Hindu · Apr 5, 2024
ECI vehemently opposes DMK’s case against third-generation M3 EVMs in Madras High Court Election Commission opposes DMK petition on EVM design, citing lack of evidence for tampering, raising voter doubts. The Hindu · Apr 5, 2024
How are symbols allotted to political parties? | Explained The Hindu explains how election symbols are allotted to registered but unrecognised political parties The Hindu · Apr 5, 2024
Sajjala blames TDP and JSP for delay in distribution of pensions in Andhra Pradesh YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) State general secretary Sajjala Ramakrishna Reddy on April 4 (Thursday) took a dig at the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) and Jana Sena Party (JSP) over the problems being faced by the pensioners in Andhra Pradesh. Addressing the media, Mr. Ramakrishna Reddy said that the TDP and… The Hindu · Apr 4, 2024
A.P. Elections: Duplicate EVMs and material to lure voters found in Kakinada Rural constituency, alleges BJP leader A.P. Elections: Duplicate EVMs and material to lure voters found in Kakinada Rural constituency, alleges BJP leader. Despite the party producing evidence, the officials concerned have failed to seize the vehicle transporting them, alleges Sk. Baji. The Hindu · Apr 4, 2024
APCC leaders meet Election Commission; flag violation of model code of conduct by YSR Congress Party Andhra Pradesh Congress leaders meet ECI over alleged MCC breach in Andhra Pradesh, demand removal of CM Jagan's photos from government material. The Hindu · Apr 4, 2024
A.P. High Court dismisses PIL against ECI order barring volunteers from disbursing social welfare pensions A.P. High Court dismisses PIL against ECI order barring volunteers from disbursing social welfare pensions. The PIL is not maintainable as the government has made necessary arrangements for disbursing pensions at the ward and village secretariats, and at the doorstep for those who are not in a position to collect… The Hindu · Apr 3, 2024
ECI calls crucial meeting with top officials to review law and order on borders ahead of LS polls The Election Commission of India (ECI) has called a crucial meeting on Wednesday. Read further on Dynamite News: Dynamite News · Apr 3, 2024
ECI transfers three Collectors, five SPs and an IGP in Andhra Pradesh Election Commission transfers 9 IAS and IPS officers in Andhra Pradesh, new officers to be appointed soon. The Hindu · Apr 2, 2024
Election Commission of India takes action against nearly 1,000 govt. employees in Andhra Pradesh for violating model code of conduct Election Commission of India takes action against 1000 government employees for violating Model Code of Conduct during political campaigning. The Hindu · Apr 2, 2024
Election Commission transfers several top officials, appoints special observers Election Commission of India transfers officials in 5 states and appoints special observers for fair elections in India. The Hindu · Apr 2, 2024
ECI censures Dilip Ghosh and Supriya Shrinate for making derogatory remarks against women Election Commission of India censures BJP and Congress leaders for violating Model Code of Conduct with personal attacks on women. The Hindu · Apr 1, 2024
Upset over delay in getting pensions, beneficiaries blame political parties in Andhra Pradesh Door delivery of pensions stops after the ECI order against utilising services of village and ward volunteers for distribution of cash benefits under any welfare scheme until the Model Code of Conduct for elections is in force in State. Hundreds of volunteers submitted resignations in Machilipatnam. The Hindu · Apr 1, 2024
The Hindu · Mar 31, 2024 Y. S. Sharmila demands immediate pension disbursal, threatens protest by Congress at Chief Secretary’s office APCC president Y.S. Sharmila welcomes ECI intervention against YSRCP, urges timely pension delivery, transparent schemes distribution.
The Hindu · Mar 31, 2024 SERP orders pension disbursal through staff of ward and village secretariats SERP CEO directs officials to disburse pensions through staff during elections due to ECI order, barring volunteers.
The Hindu · Mar 31, 2024 Ensure timely disbursal of social security pensions in A.P. using govt. staff other than volunteers, Naidu urges CEO and Chief Secretary Ensure timely disbursal of social security pensions in A.P. using govt. staff other than volunteers, Naidu urges CEO and Chief Secretary. Pointing to the ECI directions in this regard, the TDP national president calls for urgent administrative arrangements for the same. In view of the need to disburse pensions between…
The Hindu · Mar 31, 2024 Electoral Bonds scheme lacked transparency, abetted black money, says ADR chairman Electoral bonds lacked transparency, failed to curb black money in elections, and raised concerns about democracy, as stated by Prof. Sastry.
The Hindu · Mar 30, 2024 LS polls: NCP (SP) files complaint with ECI against Shiv Sena and BJP over star campaigners list Sharad Pawar camp on March 30 said it has filed a complaint with the Election Commission
The Hindu · Mar 30, 2024 CfD stresses ECI’s order to keep volunteers out of poll process CfD secretary welcomes ECI's order to keep volunteers away from voter solicitation, demands compliance from government.
The Hindu · Mar 30, 2024 Teacher Recruitment Test postponed till Model Code of Conduct is in force, says official Vijayawada School Education Commissioner postpones TET-2024 results and TRT-DSC exams following Election Commission directive. New schedule to be announced.
The Hindu · Mar 30, 2024 ECI bars volunteers from disbursing welfare benefits, directs them to surrender electronic devices ECI bars volunteers from disbursing welfare benefits, directs them to surrender electronic devices. The ECI says that the government may draft the services of employees to disburse regular welfare benefits. The ECI also disallows the government to go ahead with the APTET and APTRT examination schedule. It asks the government…
The Hindu · Mar 30, 2024 Election code creates confusion among candidates waiting to write Teacher Recruitment Test Confusion among TRT-DSC-2024 candidates in Vijayawada due to postponed exam amid election Model Code of Conduct.
The Hindu · Mar 29, 2024 Acceptance of Annamalai’s nomination questioned; contestants allege contravention of ECI norms Advocates challenge BJP candidate's nomination in Coimbatore Lok Sabha constituency, citing late affidavit submission.
Al Jazeera · Mar 29, 2024 Can India’s election be rigged? Ahead of vote, old debate gets new life Opposition parties have questioned the reliability of electronic voting machines. But experts disagree.