EC bars BJP MLA from campaigning for 24 hours for MCC violation His speech on February 18 ‘utterly irresponsible and provocative’, it says The Hindu · Feb 22, 2022
Election Commission allows political rallies without capacity limit, road shows COVID-10 cases have declined significantly, it says The Hindu · Feb 22, 2022
MoEF panel seeks more info on Sitammasagar project Govt. proposes 320 MW hydel unit at barrage with 36.57 tmc ft storage The Hindu · Feb 22, 2022
Polling figures revised: At 69.25%, Derabassi tops in Mohali district MOHALI: The provisional voter turnout figure of 63.1% in the district on Sunday was revised to 66.72% by the Election Commission (EC) on Monday. This made the district go up a notch from the bottom slot that was now taken by Amritsar at 66.16%. The Times of India · Feb 22, 2022
EC notice to BJP MLA for model code violation Notice for making an inflammatory statement that was found “prima facie” to be in violation of the MCC The Hindu · Feb 21, 2022
Morning digest: Peaceful polling in Punjab and U.P. Phase III; India wins T20 series against West Indies, and more A select list of stories to read before you start your day The Hindu · Feb 21, 2022
Election Commission restores higher limit of star campaigners per party It had in October 2020 reduced the number of star campaigners in order to reduce large crowds during the pandemic. The Hindu · Feb 20, 2022
Uttar Pradesh elections: In third round, too, voters score 1st division; 60.8 % turnout recorded By 5pm LUCKNOW: The third phase of Uttar Pradesh elections on Sunday saw a turnout of approximately 60% in 59 constituencies across 16 districts of three regions--west UP, Awadh and part of Bundelkhand. The Times of India · Feb 20, 2022
Hyderabad police book BJP MLA Raja Singh for his ‘bulldozer’ remarks EC also banned Mr. Singh from holding any public meetings, processions, rallies, road shows, interviews and public utterances in the media in connection with the ongoing elections for 72 hours The Hindu · Feb 20, 2022
Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections | Third phase turnout over 60% As many as 627 candidates are in the fray in this phase, in which over 2.15 crore people are eligible to vote The Hindu · Feb 20, 2022
Campaign ends in Punjab, voting tomorrow CHANDIGARH/BATHINDA: Campaigning for the Punjab elections drew to a close on Friday evening with senior leaders of all parties making last-ditch efforts to woo voters in the 117 constituencies of the state. The Times of India · Feb 18, 2022
ECI gives BJP MLA who threatened U.P. voters more time to respond to notice Residents who don’t support Adityanath would face the wrath of bulldozers, Telangana MLA said on video The Hindu · Feb 18, 2022
Retailers face tough 2022 despite sales rebound; FTSE 100’s worst week since November; NatWest back in profit – as it happened Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news The Guardian - UK · Feb 18, 2022
Global Blood Therapeutics' Oxbryta Scores European Approval For Sickle Cell Disease The European Commission (EC) has approved Global Blood Therapeutics Inc's Benzinga · Feb 16, 2022
The Independent UK · Feb 16, 2022 EU’s top court approves linking funds to respect for rule of law in blow to Hungary and Poland European Court of Justice’s ruling could cut billions of euros to member states who flout democratic values
The Times of India · Feb 15, 2022 EC seeks action against Punjab State Information Commissioner Anumit Singh Sodhi CHANDIGARH: The Election Commission of India (ECI) has requested the Punjab governor to issue appropriate advisory and take necessary action against Punjab State Information Commissioner Anumit Singh Sodhi for violation of the model code of conduct by taking part in political activities.
The Times of India · Feb 15, 2022 Punjab voters cold to postal ballot, only 3.61% opt for it CHANDIGARH: The postal ballot facility has evoked a poor response in Punjab as only 3.61% of the eligible electors have opted for it. It was introduced with the aim of “no voter to be left behind” during the ongoing pandemic,
The Hindu · Feb 15, 2022 Central Vista | Cutting of too many trees proposed for executive enclave: Expert panel 630 out of the 784 trees at the site proposed to be transplanted
The Hindu · Feb 15, 2022 Morning Digest | Cryptocurrencies akin to Ponzi schemes, says RBI; India driving force of Quad, says White House, and more A select list of stories to read before you start your day
The Times of India · Feb 14, 2022 ‘Is this democracy, secularism?’ PM Modi slams opposition for ‘communalising’ elections LUCKNOW: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday led BJP in attacking the opposition for “communalising” the ongoing assembly elections.
The Times of India · Feb 14, 2022 UP polls: BJP asks EC to check identity of women in ‘burqa’ MEERUT: In a letter to the EC, BJP state general secretary JSP Rathore has requested poll officials to ensure "proper identity check of 'pardanashin' women (those in purdah/burqa) turning up at voting centres".
The Hindu · Feb 14, 2022 BJP urges EC to bar Sidhu from campaigning He is promoting hatred and division in society with his comments, it says
The Hindu · Feb 14, 2022 Assembly elections | Turnout dips in Uttarkhand, Goa Peaceful polling in 165 seats across Goa, U.P., Uttarakhand
The Hindu · Feb 14, 2022 ‘Is this democracy and secularism’, asks Modi citing Trinamool MP’s remarks Campaigning in U.P.. PM quotes Mahua Moitra’s comment on preventing consolidation of Hindu votes
The Hindu · Feb 12, 2022 EC lifts curbs on campaign rallies, meetings Cites reduction in COVID cases ahead of crucial phases of U.P. polls