Elections

June 18, 2025 8:32 AM

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Bihar becomes 1st state to adopt e-voting system for urban polls

In a paradigm shift to the voting process, the Bihar State Election Commission has decided to roll out an e-voting system using an Android-based mobile. Bihar will be the country's first state to adopt this revolutionary change in the voting process. Talking to Akashvani News, State Election Commiss...

May 28, 2025 12:28 PM

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COVID-19 suspects allowed postal ballot in June 19 by-elections: ECI

Election Commission of India has said that the COVID-19 suspect or affected persons may give their vote by postal ballot in the upcoming by-elections to Ludhiana West Assembly Constituency in Punjab, Kadi and Visavadar in Gujarat, Nilambur in Kerala and Kaliganj assembly constituency in West Bengal....

May 12, 2025 11:46 AM

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BJP dominates Assam panchayat polls, strong lead across districts

In Assam, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) dominates in the panchayat polls with sweeping wins in several districts. The official declaration of counting results is awaited in several districts. According to the Assam State Election Commission (ASEC) report, the BJP and its allies are maintaining a stro...

May 8, 2025 12:11 PM

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Parties scramble to form administration in CMC after local Govt elections

After the conclusion of the Local Government elections, the Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) has become the focal point of post-election manoeuvring as parties scramble to form a new administration. The United National Party (UNP), which secured 13 councillors, has pledged support to the Samagi Jana ...

May 2, 2025 9:26 AM

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Australia holds election tomorrow to decide between Albanese & Dutton

Australia will hold a general election tomorrow to decide whether Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will stay in power or be replaced by opposition leader Peter Dutton of the Liberal-National coalition.    Australia’s parliament is made up of two houses. The government is formed in the lower hous...

April 30, 2025 1:24 PM

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CEC Gyanesh Kumar inaugurates 2-day training for EROs, BLOs

Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar inaugurated a two-day capacity-building training programme for Electoral Registration Officers (EROs) and Booth Level Officers (BLOs) in New Delhi today. EROs and BLOs from Bihar, Haryana, Delhi, and Uttar Pradesh are participating in the two-day programme. ...

April 24, 2025 8:47 AM

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Over 78% voter turnout recorded in Hyderabad MLC polls

In the biennial election held for the lone Member of Legislative Council (MLC) from Hyderabad Local Authorities Constituency of the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC), 78.57 per cent of votes were recorded yesterday. Out of the 112 voters, 88 exercised their right to vote in the two poll...