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PM again pitches ‘one nation, one election’ system
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | By Saubhadra Chatterji
UPDATED ON NOV 27, 2020 06:07 AM IST
The One Nation, One Election idea was first pitched by Modi in 2015. It is also on the agenda of his Bharatiya Janata Party.
Imran Khan’s party wins 8 seats in Gilgit-Baltistan polls; Opposition says election ‘stolen’
Islamabad | By Press Trust of India | Posted by Arpan Rai
UPDATED ON NOV 16, 2020 10:12 PM IST
Elections were held on 23 seats of the third legislative assembly on Sunday amidst tight security due to the threat of militancy. Polling on one seat was postponed after the death of one of the contestants.
Asked to clarify stand on Kashmir, J&K High Court Bar Association cancels election, forms ad hoc body
Hindustan Times, Srinagar | By Ashiq Hussain
PUBLISHED ON NOV 12, 2020 11:56 AM IST
The bar association deferred the voting scheduled on Tuesday after Srinagar district magistrate Shahid Choudhary asked it to explain its position for advocating the “peaceful settlement of the Kashmir dispute”.
BJP member sworn in as MLA in Manipur after HC rejects Cong member’s election
Hindustan Times, Imphal | By Sobhapati Samom
UPDATED ON NOV 09, 2020 05:02 PM IST
Mayanglangbam Rameshwar took oath after he was named as the elected member of Kakching Assembly Constituency.
Kanye West concedes 2020 presidential bid, but eyes 2024 elections
Reuters | By Reuters
UPDATED ON NOV 04, 2020 06:49 PM IST
Kanye West somehow managed to rake in 57,000 votes during the current presidential elections in United States. Conceding defeat, Kanye set his eyes on 2024’s elections.
Counting underway for Jaipur municipal election 2020
Jaipur | By Press Trust of India | Posted by Mallika Soni
UPDATED ON NOV 03, 2020 12:28 PM IST
A total of 2,238 candidates are in the fray for the 560 wards of the six newly-formed municipal corporations.
MP: Bhind cops stamp bullets with QR code to curb gun violence
Press Trust of India | By Press Trust of India | Posted by Kaleem Ullah Fasihi
UPDATED ON OCT 17, 2020 11:12 AM IST
The winding ravines of Chambal were once a den of trigger-happy dacoits like Malkhan Singh and Paan Singh Tomar, who unleashed a reign of terror in the region. Slain “Bandit Queen” Phoolan Devi had found refuge in these ravines before she became a Member of Parliament (MP).
New documents reveal Russians interfered in 2016 election for Democrats: Donald Trump
Washington | By Press Trust of India | Posted by Prashasti Singh
PUBLISHED ON SEP 26, 2020 11:31 AM IST
The alleged Russian interference in US elections in 2016 was one of the major topics for the Opposition Democrats in the first three years of Trump’s presidency and also became the basis of the failed impeachment proceedings against him.
Ahead of elections, Bihar gets six V-Cs, seven P-VCs
Hindustan Times, Patna | By Arun Kumar
PUBLISHED ON SEP 20, 2020 08:31 AM IST
Governor Phagu Chauhan and CM Nitish Kumar consulted over the panel of names submitted by the search committee.
Could US regulators authorise a Covid-19 vaccine before the election?
New York/Chicago | By Reuters| Posted by Susmita Pakrasi
PUBLISHED ON AUG 26, 2020 08:17 AM IST
A Covid-19 vaccine as early as October could become a reality if drugmakers deliver on optimistic timelines for completing large, late-stage clinical trials and regulators allow for its use prior to a full review and approval.
EC issues guidelines for conduct of general elections during Covid-19: Full details
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | By hindustantimes.com| Edited by Susmita Pakrasi
PUBLISHED ON AUG 22, 2020 06:50 AM IST
Door-to-door campaigns with only five people and gloves for voters before they press the button at electronic voting machines are some of the guidelines for holding elections amid the coronavirus pandemic.
100 Congress leaders wrote to Sonia Gandhi seeking leadership change, claims ex-leader Sanjay Jha
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | By hindustantimes.com | Edited by Meenakshi Ray
UPDATED ON AUG 17, 2020 02:47 PM IST
The expelled leader made his claim about the rumblings in the Congress party on Twitter.
Gujarat HC declares BJP minister Bhupendrasinh Chudasama’s election as void
Ahmedabad | By Press Trust of India
UPDATED ON MAY 12, 2020 03:29 PM IST
Justice Paresh Upadhyay cancelled Chudasama’s election in an order passed on an petition filed by Congress candidate Ashwin Rathod, challenging the BJP leader’s victory from Dholka constituency by a margin of 327 votes in the 2017 Gujarat Assembly polls.
South Korea’s ruling party wins general elections amid Covid-19 pandemic
Seoul | By Press Trust of India
UPDATED ON APR 16, 2020 05:33 AM IST
South Korea was among the first countries to hold a national election during the pandemic, with citizens still being asked to maintain social distancing after enduring one of the worst early outbreaks of the virus.
South Korea holds parliamentary election under strict safety measures amid pandemic
Seoul | By Reuters
UPDATED ON APR 15, 2020 03:23 PM IST
All voters must use hand sanitizer and plastic gloves when casting ballots and maintain 1 metre (40 inches) distance between each other.
Punjab’s chief election office gets ‘Best state for accessible elections’ award
Hindustann Times, Chandigarh | By HT Correspondent, Chandigarh
UPDATED ON JAN 25, 2020 10:03 PM IST
Law needed to check reckless promises of political parties, says Vice President Venkaiah Naidu
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | By Saubhadra Chatterji
UPDATED ON JAN 09, 2020 08:11 PM IST
Naidu slammed “unsustainable” populist promises and argued that a law is required to check such measures as it harms the poor and the middle class.
Donald Trump congratulates UK’s Boris Johnson on ‘great’ election win
Washington | By Agence France-Presse
PUBLISHED ON DEC 13, 2019 11:59 AM IST
US President Donald Trump on Friday congratulated UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson on his election victory, saying their two countries were now free to strike a “massive” new trade deal.
What China must learn from the recent elections
Hindustan Times | By HT Correspondent
UPDATED ON NOV 26, 2019 08:46 PM IST
Hong Kong’s dissent is evident. Xi Jinping must now choose a path of conciliation
Urban local bodies polls underway in Rajasthan
Jaipur | By Press Trust of India
UPDATED ON NOV 16, 2019 11:24 AM IST
According to that state election department, the polling started at 7 AM and will continue till 5 pm. The election has been peaceful so far, an official of the department said.
4 Indian-Americans win state, local elections in US
Washington | By Press Trust of India
UPDATED ON NOV 07, 2019 06:23 PM IST
Indian-American Ghazala Hashmi, a former community college professor, created history by becoming the first Muslim woman to be elected to the Virginia State Senate, while Suhas Subramanyam, who served as the White House technology policy adviser to former president Barack Obama, has been elected to the Virginia State House of Representative.
Doorstep voting facility for senior citizens, disabled this election in Jharkhand
Hindustan Times, Ranchi | By Sanjoy Dey
PUBLISHED ON NOV 03, 2019 10:58 PM IST
Jharkhand’s chief electoral officer (CEO), Vinay Kumar Choubey, said the Election Commission of India (ECI) has made provision for voting through postal ballot for senior citizens above the age of 80 years and persons with disability (PWD).
Will meet Centre to press for SGPC general elections: Taksalis
Hindustan Times, Chandigarh | By HT Correspondent
UPDATED ON OCT 28, 2019 11:26 PM IST
Sekhwan hailed Akal Takht acting jathedar Giani Harpreet Singh’s statement where he said that if the entire Sikh community stood by it, the takht could play the role it played during the 18th century
PU student council president has attended only 1 class since elections
Hindustan Times, Chandigarh | By Dar Ovais, Chandigarh
UPDATED ON OCT 26, 2019 01:04 AM IST
Says students expect him to fulfil the promises made to them and if that means he won’t be able to sit for the exams, so be it
Canada votes in election that could see Justin Trudeau lose power
Toronto | By Associated Press
UPDATED ON OCT 22, 2019 12:56 AM IST
Polls indicate Justin Trudeau’s Liberal Party could lose to the rival Conservatives, or perhaps win but still fail to get a majority of seats in Parliament and have to rely on an opposition party to remain in power.
Rajasthan cabinet decides to conduct indirect election for civic body heads
Jaipur | By Press Trust of India
UPDATED ON OCT 14, 2019 03:54 PM IST
First direct elections of mayor and chairperson were conducted in the state in 2009.
Donald Trump promises 2020 election ‘backlash’ against impeachment
Minneapolis | By Agence France-Presse
UPDATED ON NOV 18, 2019 11:11 AM IST
Democrats are investigating Donald Trump for possible impeachment over his alleged bid to pressure Ukraine into digging up dirt on election rival Joe Biden, who currently sits near the top of the Democratic pack.
New chief’s election: BJP’s core committee meets in Himachal’s Bilaspur
Hindustan Times, Shimla | By HT Correspondent, Shimla
UPDATED ON OCT 08, 2019 10:57 PM IST
The process of BJP organisational polls in the state began on September 11 and will conclude on Dec 15 with the election of new state president
Why Aaditya Thackeray is deviating from the Thackeray family tradition not to contest the elections
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | By Shailesh Gaikwad
UPDATED ON OCT 03, 2019 12:50 PM IST
Since Bal Thackeray founded Shiv Sena in 1966, neither him nor any members of his immediate family contested elections.
Blasts across Afghanistan as insurgents try to disrupt presidential election
Kabul | By HT Correspondent
UPDATED ON SEP 29, 2019 07:20 PM IST
The Taliban, who unleashed a string of bombings during the two-month campaign, in recent days issued repeated warnings they intend to attack polling centres.