SEC Returns to Bottled Ink for Local Polls After Marker Flap
The State Election Commission will use traditional bottled indelible ink for upcoming zilla parishad elections after marker pens sparked controversy over erasable marks.
The State Election Commission will use traditional bottled indelible ink for upcoming zilla parishad elections after marker pens sparked controversy over erasable marks.
Pune's municipal elections faced multiple challenges including confusion over the four-ward panel system, missing voter names, EVM glitches, and instances of bogus voting that tested voters' patience.
Mumbai's civic polls saw controversy over marker pens replacing indelible ink, with Opposition alleging easy removal for bogus voting. SEC defends use, citing past practice.
Pune Municipal Corporation election results for 2026 are out. Learn how to check ward-wise results online, see voting turnout details, and get the latest on key contests and bogus voting reports.
Pune Municipal Corporation elections recorded 54.50% voter turnout, slightly lower than 2017. Many voters faced missing names, shifted wards, and EVM technical problems during polling.
Rupali Chakankar files complaint with Election Commission after alleged bogus voting attempt in Pune. Police report peaceful voting in Pimpri Chinchwad.
Shiv Sena candidate snatches 31 fake voting cards from auto rickshaw in Ahilyanagar. Police file NC offence, identify two suspects, investigation ongoing.
State Election Commissioner Dinesh Waghmare addresses allegations of sub-standard ink in BMC polls, explains probe, and confirms ink's reliability.
Elderly voters in Pune encountered significant challenges during the municipal elections, including delays in wheelchair access and confusing voting procedures.
Over 10 lakh suspected duplicate voter entries remain unmarked in Maharashtra municipal corporations, raising opposition concerns about confusion and bogus voting during Thursday's elections.
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut announces a joint squad with MNS to monitor and handle dual voters during Maharashtra civic elections, calling bogus voting a legal issue.
A heap of 24 original Aadhaar, PAN and voter ID cards discovered in garbage at Savarkar Chowk, Jalna, just days before municipal elections. Police register FIR, officials call it serious criminal offence.
A shocking discovery of Aadhaar, PAN, and voter ID cards in a garbage heap in Jalna city raises concerns just days before municipal corporation elections in Maharashtra.
Mumbai Municipal Commissioner Bhushan Gagrani clarifies mobile phones are not banned at polling stations but must remain switched off during voting on January 15.
New scams emerge in Telangana's Chief Minister's Relief Fund. Authorities file police cases, shift to online tracking, and enforce strict new guidelines for transparency. Read more.
Bank of Baroda's BoB Card is shifting from generic rewards to cohort-specific products focused on healthcare, insurance, and wellness benefits. Learn how they're targeting Gen Z, women, and professionals.
A 30-year-old woman in Mumbai was caught using a fake season pass on a counterfeit app created by her friend. Both have been booked by the GRP. Read the full investigation details.
Maharashtra govt instructs MMC to introduce QR codes for doctor verification to curb bogus practitioners. SC orders MMC elections within three months. Read more.
Panjab University introduces smart ID cards with QR codes for all employees, enhancing security and digitizing services. The initiative marks a step towards a modern, paperless campus.
Panjab University introduces RFID-based smart identity cards for all employees to enhance campus security and digital access. The system may soon extend to students. Read more.
JPMorgan Chase's asset management unit, overseeing $7 trillion, ends all external proxy adviser use. It will now rely on an in-house AI platform called Proxy IQ for shareholder voting decisions.
Bank of Baroda plans to double its prepaid card base to 1 million, seeking external partners. The bank's active card rate is 25%, above industry average. Learn about the strategy and incentives.
Congress launches its campaign for 28 municipal corporations from Nagpur, alleging large-scale use of money power and bogus voting by the ruling alliance. State chief Harshwardhan Sapkal vows to address key issues across Maharashtra.
Mumbai GRP books two men for posing as CBI & railway officials with fake IDs to travel illegally on Harbour line. Details of the separate incidents revealed.
Karnal Police book 7, including former secretary of Gharaunda market committee, in a major paddy procurement scam for 2022-23. FIR reveals bogus receipts & fake farmer details. Read the full investigation.
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