DOCUMENTS FOR VOTING
As millions vote in UK polls, future of PM Rishi Sunak and his party hangs in balance Millions of voters in the UK cast their ballots in a historic general election where Rishi Sunak, Britain’s first Prime Minister of Indian origin, faces a tough battle against anti-incumbency after 14 years. Sunak and Labour leader Keir Starmer were...
05 Jul, 2024, 06.09 PM ISTHow to cast vote without voter ID card? Here are EC guidelines The EC has issued guidelines allowing voters to cast their ballots even without a voter ID card. Minor errors on voter IDs will be overlooked, provided the voter's identity can be verified. Alternative photo identity documents such as Aadhaar cards,...
04 Jun, 2024, 01.31 PM ISTLok Sabha elections: How to cast your vote if you live in a different city As Lok Sabha elections starts, citizens away from their voting constituency can still exercise their right to vote. Here's how: Check your registration status online or with your local Electoral Registration Officer. Apply for a voter ID transfer if...
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31 May, 2024, 09.47 PM ISTGuilty on all counts, Donald Trump becomes first US president convicted of a crime Donald Trump, convicted by a New York jury, faces 34 felony counts for falsifying documents to cover up hush money paid to porn star Stormy Daniels. Cohen testified about the $130,000 payment during the 2016 election.
31 May, 2024, 12.40 PM ISTBank holiday for Lok Sabha elections: Banks closed today in these cities for phase 5 of elections Bank holiday for Lok Sabha phase 5 elections: The fifth phase of voting for the 18th Lok Sabha elections is scheduled for May 20. On the days of voting, banks in various cities will be closed. Here is a look at the cities where banks will be closed ...
20 May, 2024, 10.13 AM ISTDelhi Lok Sabha elections: How to vote without voter slip Delhi Lok Sabha elections: As Delhi prepares for voting in its seven Lok Sabha seats, the electoral office has begun distributing voter information slips to registered electors. These slips contain voter details, polling location addresses, polling ...
17 May, 2024, 11.58 AM ISTTrump documents trial start delayed indefinitely, judge orders Trump, seeking to regain the presidency, previously had been scheduled to go to trial on May 20 in the documents case brought by Special Counsel Jack Smith, but the prosecution and defense had both acknowledged that date would need to be delayed.
08 May, 2024, 06.10 AM ISTCongress government in Karnataka sat on evidence against Prajwal Revanna: Union minister Nirmala Sitharaman Nirmala Sitharaman criticized Congress for inaction against Prajwal Revanna's sexual abuse allegations to retain Vokkaliga votes during Lok Sabha elections. She emphasized BJP's commitment to women's issues and confidence in winning a significant nu...
04 May, 2024, 06.11 PM ISTLok Sabha election: Experience trial voting through virtual reality in Kamrup election district Under the guidance of Kamrup District Commissioner and District Election Officer Keerthi Jalli, this initiative was inaugurated at Dakhin Kamrup College in Kamrup District as part of the Systematic Voters Education and Electoral Participation (SVEEP...
30 Apr, 2024, 10.23 PM ISTBank holiday for Lok Sabha Election 2024: Banks in these cities closed today for phase 2 of general elections Are banks closed today for phase 2 of general elections? Here is a look at the cities where banks will be closed for the second phase of the Lok Sabha elections 2024.
26 Apr, 2024, 10.42 AM ISTLok Sabha Elections 2024: 11 alternative documents you can use to cast your vote without Voter ID card Voting in Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Voter ID is an important document as it verifies the identity and details of the holder. One must verify name is on the Election Commission of India's official voter list before taking part in the voting process (...
26 Apr, 2024, 10.18 AM ISTLok Sabha Elections Phase 2: Don't have Voter ID? Here's how you can still vote with these alternate IDs Documents for Voting, Elections 2024 Phase 2: In India's electoral process, a voter ID card serves as crucial proof of identity, residence, and eligibility. The Election Commission sets strict criteria for participation, including age and residency....
26 Apr, 2024, 08.35 AM ISTBengaluru Lok Sabha Polls 2024: Here's what you need to carry on election day As Bengaluru prepares for the second phase of Lok Sabha elections on April 26, the Election Commission has issued guidelines on required documents for voting. Voters need to present an EPIC or approved ID like passport, driving licence, or Aadhaar c...
25 Apr, 2024, 11.38 PM ISTWhat are VVPATs, how do they work and why is Opposition demanding more machines in Lok Sabha polls? The Supreme Court has issued a notice to the Election Commission regarding a PIL submitted by activist Arun Kumar Agrawal on EVMs, calling for comprehensive VVPAT verification. Agrawal argues for simultaneous verification and increased personnel to ...
02 Apr, 2024, 04.26 PM ISTECI taking enough steps to inform voters about NOTA option on EVMs, says HC dismissing PIL The court noted that both the ECI and the state election commission have taken steps to make people aware of their voting rights and the option of NOTA, and hence, no further directions are required to be passed. The court further said it was refrai...
01 Apr, 2024, 03.11 PM ISTEC directs officials to set up special polling stations for displaced voters in Manipur In Manipur, IDPs will vote at special polling stations in relief camps. Election Commission team reviews readiness, emphasizing the urgency of Aadhaar card voting. Interaction with top officials ensures election preparedness.
29 Mar, 2024, 10.22 PM ISTCongress releases document accusing BJP-led govt in Assam of misrule, corruption and nepotism Congress General Secretary Jitendra Singh released a document, which it named 'charge sheet', levelling 60 allegations against the ruling coalition. The document has been prepared by the United Opposition Forum Assam (UOFA), formed in the state with...
20 Mar, 2024, 06.39 PM ISTNRI voters urged to participate in Lok Sabha polls: Here's your voting guide The central government is encouraging all Non-Resident Indian (NRI) voters to participate in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, which will be conducted in seven phases starting from April 19, with results announced on June 4. NRIs can cast their vote...
20 Mar, 2024, 04.04 PM ISTAadhaar not mandatory for voting, EC tells TMC delegation A TMC delegation comprising Rajya Sabha leader Sukhendu Sekhar Ray, Dola Sen and Saket Gokhale, and Lok Sabha MPs Pratima Mondal and Sajda Ahmed, met the Chief Election Commissioner and raised the issue of alleged Aadhaar deactivations.
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