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Delhi EV Policy 2026 approved: ₹30 lakh cap on tax waiver for electric cars

The policy also introduces purchase incentives for vehicle categories that will be mandatorily electrified over the next two years, with only electric three-wheelers and N1 category light goods vehicles to be registered from January 1, 2027, followed by only electric two-wheelers from April 1, 2028.

Updated on Jun 30, 2026 08:34 am IST

TMC targets ECI over 'mysterious' fire that gutted '4,000 EVMs' in Kolkata

All India Trinamool Congress cast doubt on the timing and circumstances of the incident.

Published on Jun 13, 2026 11:14 pm IST

'Load-shedding, CCTV shut off': Mamata's claim hours before vote-counting

Mamata Banerjee said she is calling upon her party workers to stay awake all night like her and keep an eye on everything, and guard the strong rooms, where people's votes are stored.

Updated on May 04, 2026 06:00 pm IST

How elections are conducted: EVMs, VVPAT, and counting process explained

EVM records and counts votes electronically, forming the backbone of the country’s election process.

Published on Apr 18, 2026 03:27 pm IST

Most voters in Karnataka trust EVMs, believe elections are free and fair: Study

Training on Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) conducted for teachers and municipal employees at Prabhodhan Thackeray Natyagurha in Borivali. Mumbai.

Published on Jan 02, 2026 11:54 am IST

BJP is attempting to weaponise SIR process for "vote chori": Kharge

Lok Sabha LoP and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi and party president Mallikarjun Kharge

Updated on Nov 18, 2025 08:03 pm IST

Bihar: RJD claims ‘truck with EVMs’, poll officer responds showing empty trunks

RJD's Tejashwi Yadav has expressed fears of "unconstitutional activity".

Published on Nov 13, 2025 06:30 pm 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.

Updated on Sept 17, 2025 09:06 pm IST

EC agrees to share names of deleted voters in Bihar SIR after SC asks why not

The Supreme Court of India

Updated on May 14, 2026 04:12 am 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.

Published on Mar 01, 2025 07:29 pm IST

Voter turnout manipulation ‘an impossibility’: CEC on poll data change post 5 pm

CEC Rajiv Kumar noted that the voter turnout app does not have the postal ballots.

Published on Jan 07, 2025 03:37 pm IST

MLA Jankar raises questions on Ajit’s victory, EVM usage

MLA Jankar raises questions on Ajit’s victory, EVM usage

Updated on Dec 30, 2024 07:36 am IST

INDIA bloc divided over EVMs? After Omar, TMC's Abhishek Banerjee questions Cong

TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee during the ongoing Winter session of Parliament, in New Delhi.

Published on Dec 16, 2024 03:38 pm IST

Maharashtra election: No VVPAT-EVM mismatch found, says EC amid MVA's doubts

MLAs from the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) alliance boycott the oath-taking ceremony of the newly elected Maharashtra assembly as a mark of protest against the misuse of EVMs in the recent polls. Mumbai, India. Dec 07, 2024.

Updated on Dec 10, 2024 09:06 pm IST

Maharashtra village passes resolution to use ballot papers in future elections

Satara district collector Jitendra Dudi said his office had not received a copy of the purported resolution from the gram panchayat.

Published on Dec 10, 2024 03:26 pm IST

'Stop crying': Eknath Shinde asks Opposition to stop questioning EVMs

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde arrives during the Special session of Maharashtra Assembly, at Vidhan Bhavan, in Mumbai, Sunday,

Published on Dec 08, 2024 04:13 pm IST

Spare EVMs for poll losses, reflect on political reasons

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Voters seem to exercise their franchise with great sophistication and diligence: For instance, we have repeatedly seen the electorate in many states voting in different parties to the Lok Sabha and the state legislative assembly even when elections are held simultaneously (HT Photo)

Updated on Nov 28, 2024 06:28 am IST

‘We don't want EVMs': Kharge calls for campaign to bring back ballot papers

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and LoP in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi during 'Samvidhan Divas' function at Samvidhan Sadan, in New Delhi.

Published on Nov 26, 2024 04:40 pm IST

BMC denies MNS candidate's claims of EVM irregularities during polls

EVMs and VVPATs at a strong room on the counting day

Published on Nov 26, 2024 01:32 pm IST

Congress MP Karti Chidambaram on EVM: ‘Have no doubt about its efficacy’

Congress MP Karti Chidambaram does not share the doubts of the MV on EVMs and their manipulation in the Maharashtra assembly polls

Published on Nov 25, 2024 01:29 pm IST

Questions raised over Mahayuti's lead in Maharashtra, MVA leaders bring up EVMs

Sena UBT leader Priyanka Chaturvedi said that they should pay attention to the EVMs.

Published on Nov 23, 2024 02:28 pm IST

Justice Sanjiv Khanna's landmark judgments: EVMs, electoral bonds, Kejriwal bail

Justice Sanjiv Khanna takes oath as the 51st Chief Justice of India at the Rashtrapati Bhavan

Published on Nov 11, 2024 10:36 am IST

Ex-Andhra CM Jagan Reddy says ‘spirit of democracy’ needs ballot papers, not EVM

YSRCP leader YS Jagan Mohan Reddy (ANI)

Published on Jun 18, 2024 12:39 pm IST

Rajeev Chandrasekhar's comeback amid hacking row with Elon Musk: ‘Then Tesla…’

Senior BJP leader Rajeev Chandrasekhar

Updated on Jun 17, 2024 02:56 pm IST

EVM ‘hacking’ row: Who is Ravindra Waikar, Shiv Sena MP from Mumbai North West?

Shiv Sena (UBT) MLA Ravindra Waikar joined the Shiv Sena Eknath Shinde faction on March 10. (Bhushan Koyande/HT Photo)

Updated on Jun 17, 2024 11:21 am IST

Huge political slugfest over EVM 'unlocking' charge: Who said what? 10 points

The Election Commission said EVMs are standalone devices without any wires or wireless connectivity with units outside the EVM system.

Updated on Jun 17, 2024 11:20 am IST

Kirtikar-Waikar vote-counting skirmish intensifies, ECI clarifies position

Kirtikar-Waikar vote-counting skirmish intensifies, ECI official holds PC to clarify

Updated on Jun 17, 2024 08:52 am IST

‘Chat bhi meri, pat bhi meri’: Scindia attacks Rahul Gandhi over EVM hack claims

Union minister Jyotiraditya Scindia.

Published on Jun 16, 2024 08:26 pm IST

EVM row: 'No OTP required to unlock voting machine,' says Mumbai poll official

Vandana Suryavanshi, returning officer of Mumbai North West Lok Sabha constituency.

Updated on Jun 16, 2024 08:12 pm IST

Mumbai poll official refutes media report, says EVM fully safeguarded against manipulation

Mumbai poll official refutes media report, says EVM fully safeguarded against manipulation

Published on Jun 16, 2024 05:52 pm IST

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