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Delhi HC refuses to order fresh bar council polls amid allegation of malpractice

In its 85-page verdict, the Delhi HC bench directed that the vote counting should recommence with safeguards from where it stopped, pursuant to the Supreme Court’s May 18 order staying the counting.

Updated 36 days ago

SC junks plea challenging use of ballot papers in Punjab civic polls

The SEC earlier told the high court that the local body polls were being conducted through ballot papers as the EC failed to provide EVMs according to the schedule decided by it. (HT File)

Published 48 days ago

Punjab civic polls: ‘Too late for EVMs’, HC clears decks for ballot voting

The Punjab and Haryana high court on Friday dismissed a batch of public interest litigations (PILs) seeking the use of electronic voting machines (EVMs) instead of ballot papers for the May 26 municipal elections in Punjab, holding that it was too late to interfere as the election process had reached an advanced stage.

Published 51 days ago

HC clears decks for ballot voting in Punjab municipal elections

The Punjab and Haryana high court on Friday dismissed PILs demanding polling for the May 26 municipal elections in the state by EVMs instead of ballot papers, ruling that it was too late in the day to interfere.

Published 52 days ago

Civic body polls: EVMs sent from Raj: EC to HC; state poll panel opposes switch from ballot papers

The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Thursday told the Punjab and Haryana high court that requisite electronic voting machines (EVMs) for May 26 municipal elections in Punjab have been dispatched from Rajasthan and could reach Chandigarh/Mohali by Thursday night. (PTI File)

Published 52 days ago

D K Suresh says ballot papers ‘not needed’ for Karnataka local body elections

DK Suresh

Published 174 days ago

Karnataka to use ballot papers for Bengaluru civic elections

Scheduled between May 25 and June 30, the decision follows a Supreme Court directive and aims to ensure a smooth electoral process post-exams. (HT ARCHIVE)

Published 174 days ago

GBA polls to be held with ballot papers after May 25: State election commissioner

The state election commissioner said that ballot papers were an established polling method and not explicitly forbidden by any concerned authority. (HT ARCHIVE)

Published 174 days ago

Colour pics, large font: EC makes EVMs more voter-friendly, starting with Bihar

The initiative is meant to streamline and improve election processes and enhance convenience for voters, says EC.

Updated 299 days ago

Borderlands 4: Release date, time, where to play, editions and more

Borderlands 4 release date, time and more

Published 308 days ago

Polls via ballot papers will bring BSP’s good days back, says Mayawati

Bahujan Samaj Party president Mayawati at a press conference in Lucknow on Thursday. (PTI PHOTO)

Published 402 days ago

Ex-BJP MLA, 4 others get 3-yr jail in 2003 ballot loot case

Circle officer (CO) Satyendra Bhushan Tiwari confirmed that the convicts were immediately remanded following the court’s decision. (Sourced)

Published 439 days ago

Assam panchayat elections to be held in 2 phases on May 2 and 7; votes to be counted on May 11

Assam State Election Commissioner Alok Kumar said the votes will be counted on May 11 (HT FILE PHOTO/Deepak Gupta)

Published 467 days ago

Ballot paper issue beyond your scope: Centre to parl panel on simultaneous polls

The Union law ministry said it was "out of scope" of the parliamentary panel to suggest the use of the ballot paper system.

Published 499 days ago

Haryana Cong demands next month’s civic polls be held using ballot papers

The Haryana State Election Commission had last week announced that the general elections for seven municipal corporations, four municipal councils, and 21 municipal committees will be held on March 2, while voting for the Panipat municipal corporation will take place on March 9. (HT File)

Published 517 days ago

Jankar to meet CEC over EVM concerns, threatens resignation

Jankar plans to submit affidavits from these villagers during his meeting with the Election Commission (EC). (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)

Updated 540 days ago

Akhilesh pitches for ballot voting, says EVMs not trustworthy

Akhilesh pitches for ballot voting, says EVMs not trustworthy

Published 561 days ago

Sharad Pawar visits Markadwadi, vows to fight for ballot paper elections

Pawar visits Markadwadi, vows to fight for ballot paper elections

Updated 581 days ago

Sharad Pawar visits Maha village which attempted ‘re-poll’ using ballot papers

(NCP-SP) Chief Sharad Pawar addressed villagers in Markadwadi and supported their decision to conduct re-polls with ballot papers

Published 582 days ago

MLA Uttamrao Jankar booked for violating prohibitory orders

To maintain the law-and-order situation in the village, the district administration appointed Nayab Tahasildar Sidhanath Javir. (HT PHOTO)

Updated 585 days ago

Awhad elected NCP (SP) group leader; MLAs raise doubts about EVMs

NCP (SP) state president Jayant Patil (L) addressed the media along with MLA Jitendra Awhad (R). (Anshuman Poyrekar/ Hindustan Times)

Updated 588 days ago

MVA launches all-out offensive against EVMs

Pune, India -November 30, 2024: Uddhav Thackrey meet Baba Adhav during Atmclesh protest at Mahatma Phule wada in Ganj Peth in Pune, India, Saturday, -November 30, 2024-HT photo

Updated 589 days ago

Congress MLAs authorise Kharge to choose new legislature party leader

Mumbai, India – Nov 27, 2024: Newly elected MLAs meeting of Congress party leaders in the presence of State President Nana Patole, Former Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan, Vijay Wadettiwar, State Working President and State Working President cwc member Naseem Khan, Dr. Nitin Raut, Amit Deshmukh, Aslam Sheikh, Amin Patel and other leaders, at Tilak Bhavan, in Mumbai, India, on Wednesday, Nov 27, 2024. (Photo by Bhushan Koyande/HT Photo)

Updated 592 days ago

Faced with alleged EVM manipulation, MVA to launch mass campaign

Faced with alleged EVM manipulation, MVA to launch mass campaign

Updated 593 days ago

'EVMs fine if you win, tainted if you lose': Supreme Court

File Photo: A poll official with an electronic voting machine (EVM)

Updated 593 days ago

SC berates politicians’ flip-flop on EVMs, junks PIL to return to ballot system

The Supreme Court. (ANI)

Published 594 days ago

Return to ballot papers as EVMs can be hacked: Himachal CM Sukhvinder Sukhu

Himachal CM Sukhvinder Sukhu (File)

Published 595 days ago

Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara claims ‘EVM hacking’ in Maharashtra

Karnataka home minister Parameshwara. (PTI)

Published 595 days ago

Constable booked for posting ballot paper on social media after casting postal vote

Constable booked for posting ballot paper on social media after casting postal vote

Updated 603 days ago

Home voting for elderly, PwD voters begins in Chandigarh today

For the first time, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has decided to extend the home voting facility to senior citizens and PwD voters. (HT file photo for representation)

Updated 781 days ago

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