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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.
delhi news
Updated on Jun 07, 2026 06:27 am IST

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)
chandigarh news
Published on May 26, 2026 06:50 am IST

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.
chandigarh news
Published on May 23, 2026 07:46 am IST

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.
chandigarh news
Published on May 22, 2026 04:20 pm IST

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)
chandigarh news
Published on May 22, 2026 06:20 am IST

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

DK Suresh
bengaluru news
Published on Jan 20, 2026 09:07 pm IST

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)
bengaluru news
Published on Jan 20, 2026 05:00 pm IST

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)
india news
Published on Jan 20, 2026 09:14 am IST

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.
india news
Updated on Sept 17, 2025 09:06 pm IST

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

Borderlands 4 release date, time and more
us
Published on Sept 08, 2025 09:20 pm IST

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)
lucknow news
Published on Jun 06, 2025 05:06 am IST

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)
lucknow news
Published on Apr 30, 2025 08:17 pm IST

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)
india news
Published on Apr 02, 2025 10:24 pm IST

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.
india news
Published on Mar 01, 2025 07:29 pm IST

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)
chandigarh news
Published on Feb 11, 2025 08:02 am IST

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)
pune news
Updated on Jan 19, 2025 06:54 am IST

Akhilesh pitches for ballot voting, says EVMs not trustworthy

Akhilesh pitches for ballot voting, says EVMs not trustworthy
india news
Published on Dec 29, 2024 05:23 pm IST

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

Pawar visits Markadwadi, vows to fight for ballot paper elections
mumbai news
Updated on Dec 09, 2024 09:00 am IST

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
india news
Published on Dec 08, 2024 10:16 pm IST

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)
pune news
Updated on Dec 05, 2024 05:24 am IST

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)
mumbai news
Updated on Dec 02, 2024 07:18 am IST

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
mumbai news
Updated on Dec 01, 2024 04:54 am IST

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)
mumbai news
Updated on Nov 28, 2024 09:03 am IST

Faced with alleged EVM manipulation, MVA to launch mass campaign

Faced with alleged EVM manipulation, MVA to launch mass campaign
mumbai news
Updated on Nov 27, 2024 09:00 am IST

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

File Photo: A poll official with an electronic voting machine (EVM)
india news
Updated on Nov 27, 2024 06:11 am IST

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

The Supreme Court. (ANI)
india news
Published on Nov 26, 2024 12:56 pm IST

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

Himachal CM Sukhvinder Sukhu (File)
chandigarh news
Published on Nov 25, 2024 10:36 pm IST

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

Karnataka home minister Parameshwara. (PTI)
bengaluru news
Published on Nov 25, 2024 02:32 pm IST

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
mumbai news
Updated on Nov 17, 2024 07:22 am IST

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)
chandigarh news
Updated on May 23, 2024 08:36 am IST
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