Voting for Maharashtra municipal corporation elections was interrupted in multiple wards due to technical issues with EVMs, causing delays and raising concerns about the electoral process.
Authorities in Kolhapur and Ichalkaranji have completed all preparations for Thursday's municipal corporation elections. Security measures include EVM deployment, flying squads, and social media monitoring.
Nashik Municipal Corporation has finalized all administrative preparations for Thursday's elections, with polling materials distributed and security measures in place across 1,563 stations.
Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule clarifies his home visit to a party worker, rejects opposition allegations, and criticizes Congress over schemes and EVM doubts.
MNS chief Raj Thackeray and Shiv Sena UBT raise transparency concerns over new PADU machines introduced just before Maharashtra municipal elections. BMC clarifies limited use.
Mumbai's civic election vote counting will occur in phases, not simultaneously across all 227 wards. Officials claim it speeds up the process, but candidates worry about delays and manipulation.
Candidates in Mumbai's BMC elections express concerns over phased vote counting, arguing it could delay results and obscure early trends across the city.
Senior election officials in Pune direct municipal commissioners to hand over EVMs within two days after counting for municipal polls to ensure smooth ZP and panchayat samiti elections on February 5.
Voters in 28 Maharashtra municipal corporations must press EVM buttons multiple times under new multi-member ward system. Mumbai remains exception with traditional one-vote format. Elections scheduled for January 15.
Nagpur gears up for municipal elections with 993 candidates contesting 151 seats. Voters face confusion over mandatory four-vote system and new EVM procedures.
Union Minister Chirag Paswan criticizes RJD's Tejashwi Yadav for blaming EVMs post-Bihar results. Paswan urges introspection & active leadership to regain trust. Read more.
Maharashtra State Election Commission announces a public holiday on January 15 for 29 municipal corporation areas to facilitate civic polls. Government and private offices to remain closed. Details inside.
Coimbatore begins a two-day mock polling exercise to test EVMs and VVPATs ahead of elections. The process is being monitored by district officials and political party representatives. Read more.
Nashik Municipal Corporation gears up for intense civic polls with 735 candidates. Over 4,600 ballot units arranged for 122 seats. Discover the unique colour-coded voting system in place.
Nagpur Municipal Corporation has initiated the commissioning of EVMs across all 3,004 polling booths. Officials confirm a 10% buffer stock and complex ward-level configurations for the upcoming civic elections.
A tragic incident in Bihar's Banka district claims the life of Police Sub-Inspector Purendra Kumar Singh. Get the full details on the shocking event and official statements.
RJD alleges Venezuela-type electoral fraud in Bihar 2025 polls, rejects NDA's historic mandate. Party dares govt to hold ballot paper elections. JD(U) hits back sharply.
BJP members staged a protest at Dhanbad Municipal Corporation, demanding immediate urban local body elections using EVMs and on a party basis. Opposition leaders accuse the state govt of undermining democracy.
Western Railway's ticket checking drives from April-Dec 2025 recovered Rs 155.46 crore in fines, a 49% jump. Mumbai suburban section contributed Rs 41.26 crore. Read more about the crackdown.
Women government employees in Nagpur face a clash as EVM distribution on Makar Sankranti, Jan 14, coincides with key festival rituals. Read how they are managing their dual responsibilities.
With PCMC elections on Jan 15, a second training session for vote counting officials was held in Akurdi. Returning Officer Hanumant Patil stressed transparency and strict ECI guidelines.
PWD Minister Satish Jarkiholi likens Karnataka Congress leadership change to a Test match, awaits high command's decision. Also comments on Ballari case, MGNREGA, and EVMs.
ECIL manufactures unique pink EVMs for Rajasthan's civic body elections. These multi-post machines, marked 'SEC Rajasthan', can handle up to four ballot units. Discover the details of this state-specific innovation.
A Karnataka govt survey showing high trust in EVMs was removed after a political firestorm. Congress alleges bias, while the BJP cites it as proof of fair polls. Details inside.
Election officials inspected Coimbatore's Government College of Technology to set up counting centres for the upcoming assembly election. Get the latest updates on poll preparations.
A Karnataka government survey reveals 91.31% believe elections are free and fair. BJP uses the report to counter Rahul Gandhi's 'vote chori' allegations. Details inside.
A Karnataka govt report reveals high public trust in EVMs and the 2024 election's integrity, contrasting Congress's 'vote chori' allegations. Read the full findings.
A new survey reveals strong public confidence in Karnataka's electoral process, with over 80% trusting EVMs and believing elections are free and fair. Dive into the key findings.
A major Karnataka survey of 5,100 respondents reveals strong public faith in EVMs and the electoral process. Discover the key findings on voter confidence in India's democracy.
Lucknow traffic police conducted a major safety drive on New Year's Eve, intercepting 112 two-wheelers. DCP Kamlesh Dixit supervised checks on helmets, licenses & triple-riding. Read details.