Gowariker Slams Missing Voting Slips in Maharashtra Polls
Avinash Gowariker, brother of director Ashutosh Gowariker, expressed frustration over absent voting slips causing delays at polling stations during Maharashtra's civic elections.
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Nagpur Civic Polls: Pink Booths Run by Women, Model Booths Set Up
Nagpur Municipal Corporation establishes pink booths managed exclusively by women and model booths with improved facilities across all 10 zones for Thursday's civic elections.
Nagpur NMC Starts EVM Setup for Civic Polls
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.
Polling Booths in Housing Societies for Maharashtra Civic Polls
Maharashtra civic bodies to set up polling booths inside housing societies for upcoming elections. Pune leads with 258 booths, Mumbai with 850. Initiative aims to tackle urban voter apathy.
Teachers on poll duty demand paid rest day in Mumbai
Mumbai school staff on election duty urge Maharashtra govt for a paid rest day, citing 30+ hour shifts and immediate return to school. Read their plea.
H-1B, H-4 Visa Delays in India Cause Travel Chaos
H-1B and H-4 visa holders face major delays due to new social media vetting in India. Experts warn against travel for stamping, advise preparing for a long stay. Read more.
Gautam Budh Nagar, Ghaziabad voter rolls shrink by lakhs
Draft electoral rolls for Gautam Budh Nagar and Ghaziabad show major deletions after intensive revision. Check your name now during the claims period.
Nagpur Poll Staff Face Cold, Lack of Basic Facilities
Election officials for Nagpur Municipal Corporation polls face biting 8°C cold and uncertain washroom, rest facilities. Women staff raise hygiene concerns. Read more.
Noida, Ghaziabad Add 256 Polling Booths in Electoral Roll Revamp
Noida and Ghaziabad undergo major electoral restructuring, adding 256 new polling booths. Draft rolls published Jan 6 may delete over 12 lakh ASD voters. Check your booth now!
Nagpur: 511 sensitive booths for NMC polls, security triples
Nagpur Municipal Corporation elections see 511 sensitive polling booths, over three times the 2017 count. Officials cite preventive preparedness with web-casting and extra police. Key zones identified.
Nagpur: Women Polling Staff Flag Poor School Toilet Conditions
Women election personnel in Nagpur raise alarm over unusable washrooms in schools doubling as polling stations, impacting basic sanitation and menstrual hygiene during long duty hours.
Nagpur Civic Polls: Teachers Protest NMC's Flawed Appointments
Nagpur Municipal Corporation election arrangements face backlash as teachers report duplicate appointments and illogical orders. Demands for action grow. Read the full story.
EC to Set Up Polling Booths in Kolkata Housing Complexes
Election Commission plans polling booths in 70-80 Kolkata housing societies to boost turnout. Consent may not be required, using constitutional powers. Details inside.
Kalaburagi Teachers' Constituency Final Voter List Published
Kalaburagi district releases final voter list for North East Teachers Constituency with 8,936 registered voters. Deputy Commissioner B Fauzia Tarannum details the registration process and polling booth setup. Eligible teachers urged to register.
BMC Forms Teams to Monitor Civic Poll Expenditure
Ahead of Mumbai's long-awaited civic elections, BMC forms special teams to monitor candidates' spending, with a limit of Rs 15 lakh per ward. Read about the new polling stations and unopposed contests.
Amazon Allows India-Stranded Staff Remote Work Until March
Amazon grants remote work until March 2 for employees stuck in India due to H-1B visa delays, but with major restrictions on coding and decision-making. Read how US policy changes impact tech giants.
5 Bengal Districts Submit High-Rise Polling Station Lists
West Bengal's Chief Electoral Officer has received lists of high-rises for polling stations from five districts. The Election Commission's deadline for submissions was December 31. Read the latest updates on the state's electoral preparations.
NYC Subway: B Train Most Delayed, L Most On-Time in 2025
New York's B train is the city's tardiest subway line for second year, with 78.5% on-time average. L train leads punctuality. Discover which lines to avoid for New Year's Eve.
ECI's 2nd Warning to Bengal DEOs on Apartment Polling Booths
Election Commission sets Wednesday deadline for 8 Bengal districts to list apartment complexes for polling stations. TMC opposes move, BJP supports. Details on the voter threshold and political standoff inside.
UP Polling Stations Reorganised: 1,200 Voter Cap Set
UP's polling stations increase to 1,77,516 after ECI approval. New 1,200 voter cap aims for better accessibility. Draft electoral rolls out Jan 6. Read details.
Fog Delays Trains, Causes Chaos at Jaipur Railway Station
Heavy fog across North India causes major train delays, severe overcrowding at Jaipur station. Key trains like Jodhpur-Howrah Express running late. Read the full report on the travel crisis.
UP Voter List Draft Delayed, 2.89 Crore Names Deleted
Uttar Pradesh's draft electoral roll publication postponed to Jan 6, 2026. 2.89 crore voters deleted. Know how to check and file claims.
EC to meet Kolkata DEOs on polling booths in high-rises
An Election Commission team, led by deputy election commissioner Gyanesh Bharti, will meet DEOs of Kolkata and nearby districts on Tuesday to review the setup of polling booths in high-rise buildings and housing societies.
Nagpur Police Ramp Up Security for NMC Elections
Nagpur police coordinate with NMC officials for booth-level readiness ahead of January 15 municipal polls. Focus on crowd management, assured facilities, and incident-free voting. Read more.
Vizhinjam Ward Election: 9 Candidates, Polling Jan 12
Nine candidates will contest the Vizhinjam ward election, rescheduled for January 12 after a candidate's death. Counting on January 13. Get the latest updates.
3,245 Kolhapur Officials Trained for Civic Elections
Kolhapur Municipal Corporation trains 3,245 polling staff across 20 wards for upcoming civic elections. Training focused on EVMs, code of conduct & transparency. Read details.
Nashik NMC sets 1,563 booths for Jan 15 civic polls
Nashik Municipal Corporation prepares for elections with 1,563 polling stations for 13.6 lakh voters. Discover key details about ward structure and voter surge. Read the full story.
Officials Seek Gap Between Polling and Counting in Maharashtra
Election officials in Maharashtra request a one-day break between municipal polls on Jan 15 and counting, citing 'inhuman' workload for returning officers managing 893 wards. Will SEC listen?
Jharkhand CEO Mandates Notional House Numbers for Voter Rolls
Jharkhand CEO K Ravi Kumar directs officials to assign notional numbers to unmarked houses to prevent electoral roll discrepancies. This move aims to ensure accurate voter identification and smooth polling station rationalisation.
Thane Civic Polls: Strict Warning to Polling Officials
Thane Municipal Corporation issues strict warning to polling staff against skipping mandatory election training. Nomination process begins with 13 candidates filing papers. Details inside.
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