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Three Rajya Sabha seats from MP to go to polls on Feb 7

Last Updated: Sunday, January 19, 2014, 14:30

The Election Commission has started preparations for the February 7 election to three Rajya Sabha seats from Madhya Pradesh that will fall vacant this year.

EC-Google tie-up would not have been in national interest: BJP

Last Updated: Thursday, January 9, 2014, 22:26

BJP on Thursday welcomed the Election Commission`s decision to abort its proposed tie-up with internet giant Google, saying it was not in nation`s interest to go ahead with the proposal due to security concerns.

Don`t intend to make voter registration tool for India: Google

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 8, 2014, 20:54

Internet giant Google on Wednesday said it does not intend to make voter registration tool for India and has only made suggestions to the Election Commission of India (ECI) on improving such a tool.

Google makes presentation to EC for controversial tie-up

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 7, 2014, 22:06

Internet giant Google on Tuesday made a formal presentation to the Election Commission proposing a tie-up with it for voter facilitation services ahead of Lok Sabha elections, a move questioned by several quarters citing security concerns.

EC seeks report on Himachal CM, wife`s affidavits

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 7, 2014, 17:58

Election Commission (EC) has sought a report from the Himachal Pradesh election commission regarding the declarations of Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh and his parliamentarian wife Pratibha in their election affidavits, an official said here Tuesday.

EC tells states to prepare flawless electoral rolls

Last Updated: Sunday, December 15, 2013, 12:56

In view of the 2014 Lok Sabha polls, the Election Commission (EC) has asked the states and the union territories to prepare error-free electoral rolls, said a letter, dated Dec 11, released Sunday.

New Parliament to be constituted before June 1: Sampath

Last Updated: Saturday, December 14, 2013, 12:19

The next general elections would be held in multiple phases next year and be completed in time to constitute the 16th Lok Sabha by June 1, Chief Election Commissioner VS Sampath has said.

MP elections: EC orders re-poll in three booths

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 4, 2013, 13:50

The Election Commission has directed for repolling at three polling booths in Madhya Pradesh.

EC missive to poll-bound states on holiday on election day

Last Updated: Monday, November 25, 2013, 22:57

Employees of government and other establishments, including private, in all poll-bound states will get a paid holiday on the day of election.

Shun activities that sabotage polls: EC tells parties

Last Updated: Monday, November 25, 2013, 17:13

The Election Commission Monday appealed to all political parties contesting the Delhi Assembly elections to refrain from activities that sabotage the tranquillity of the poll campaign.

EC proposal to SC seeks poll ban on those facing serious charges

Last Updated: Sunday, November 24, 2013, 10:17

Election Commission has proposed before Supreme Court that any person against whom a court has framed charges for offences punishable with a jail term of five years or more should be barred from contesting polls.

EC issues warning to Narendra Modi over `khooni panja` remark

Last Updated: Thursday, November 21, 2013, 20:53

EC has expressed strong disapproval over BJP`s prime ministerial candidate for 2014 General Elections Narendra Modi`s `khooni panja` remark.