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EC officials ‘refused to meet us’ over our petition: Congress leaders

Congress party workers sit in front of the Election Commission's office for a dharna after the Congress Rajya Sabha candidate Meenakshi Natrajan's nomination rejected by the Election Commission, in Bhopal. (ANI Photo)

Updated on Jun 09, 2026 11:30 pm IST

Congress flags ‘discrepancies’ in BJP-backed Nathwani's RS poll nomination paper

BJP candidate Parimal Nathwani files his nomination for the Rajya Sabha election 2026 in the presence of BJP MLAs Naveen Jaiswal and CP Singh at Vidhan Sabha, in Ranchi on Monday. (@mpparimal X/ANI Photo)

Published on Jun 09, 2026 09:21 pm IST

Guest Column | Online nominations: A sure cure for many electoral maladies

Waning trust in the system portends intensification of protests and deepening polarisation. Punjab, already on the brink of economic abyss, cannot afford further instability.

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Published on May 25, 2026 01:41 pm IST

High court relegates Punjab civic polls disputes to tribunal

The bench noted that if the tribunal found any legal violations by the officials concerned during the conduct of the elections, it will have the full authority to order disciplinary action against them. (HT File)

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Published on May 24, 2026 06:36 am IST

Punjab chief minister rejects Opposition charge of bias in civic polls process

Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann and cabinet ministers Harpal Singh Cheema (left) and Tarunpreet Singh Sond (right) during the inauguration of underground electricity wires project at Satoj village in Sangrur on Tuesday. (@BhagwantMann X)

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Published on May 20, 2026 06:44 am IST

Ludhiana: AAP MLA alleges mischief after spouse’s papers ‘filed’ from women-only ward

Jagraon AAP MLA Sarvjit Kaur Manuke. (HT Photo)

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Published on May 20, 2026 03:08 am IST

Mohali: Over 1,000 file papers for 7 civic bodies amid show of strength

BJP candidates during the nomination filing process in Mohali on Saturday.

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Published on May 17, 2026 07:16 am IST

Nagar panchayat polls: Ferozepur Congress leader among 2 injured in clash on last day of filing papers

Congress leader Ashu Bangar alleged that he and other party members were attacked by a group of armed men without any provocation while they were accompanying candidates to submit nomination papers. (HT)

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Published on May 17, 2026 07:06 am IST

AAP’s list of 42 nominees out amid Mohali civic polls, banks on ‘seasoned faces’

Till Friday evening, 134 nomination papers had been filed across various urban local bodies in the district. (HT File)

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Published on May 16, 2026 08:44 am IST

Mohali civic polls: No nomination paper filed on first day

In Lalru that has 17 wards, papers can be filed at the municipal council office with returning officer Birkaran Singh, Derabassi tehsildar. (HT File)

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Published on May 14, 2026 08:42 am IST

Nomination process begins for Mohali civic polls, preparations reviewed

Major political parties are yet to announce candidates for all 50 wards for the Mohali civic body, leaving aspirants uncertain. (HT File)

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Published on May 13, 2026 07:54 am IST

Ludhiana: Poll drums roll for municipal council elections

Voting to be held on May 26. (HT File)

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Published on May 13, 2026 04:46 am IST

Nominations for Panchkula MC polls to begin from April 21

Polling will be held on May 10 from 8am to 6pm. If required, re-polling will take place on May 12. (HT File)

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Published on Apr 15, 2026 05:04 am IST

TMC candidate gets NIA summons, told to appear for questioning in 2022 case

Manab Kumar Parua said he had previously appeared for questioning in the 2022 case but the timing of the latest summons was politically motivated (Facebook/Manab Kumar Parua)

Published on Apr 01, 2026 10:46 pm IST

67 candidates withdraw nominations from upcoming Assam polls, 722 remain in fray

67 candidates withdraw from Assam assembly polls (Representative photo)

Published on Mar 26, 2026 10:00 pm IST

Assam assembly election: Nomination of Congress candidate from Barpeta rejected

Three candidates now remain in the fray. (X/Representative)

Published on Mar 26, 2026 09:33 am IST

Vijayan files nomination papers, declares ₹1.01 cr assets

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan submits his nomination papers as the Left Democratic Front (LDF) candidate from the Dharmadam constituency, in Kannur, Kerala, on Thursday. (PTI)

Published on Mar 20, 2026 06:42 am IST

Urban body elections in Jharkhand: Women dominate nomination race in East Singhbhum, Seraikela

Female candidates, especially wives and relatives of political leaders, have emerged as aspirants in large numbers in the municipal elections in East Singhbhum and neighbouring Seraikela-Kharsawan district. (Somnath Sen)

Published on Jan 31, 2026 10:27 pm IST

Opposition alleges bias over rejection of nominations in Thane municipal polls

MNS city president Ravi More said his party and the affected candidates would launch a hunger strike on Thursday for wards 16, 17 and 18.

Published on Jan 01, 2026 02:23 pm IST

Face covered, hands tied, Bandu Andekar files nomination for civic polls

With face covered using a black cloth and hands tied, local gang leader Bandu Andekar filed his nomination for the upcoming civic polls in Pune amid police security. (MAHENDRA KOLHE/ HT)

Published on Dec 28, 2025 04:01 am IST

Court allows Andekar family members to file nomination papers today

The police escort is granted to the accused Sonali Vanraj Andekar, Laxmi Udyakant Andekar, and Suryakant Ranoji Andekar to submit their nomination papers on December 27 to contest the election of PMC. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)

Published on Dec 27, 2025 07:04 am IST

All roads lead to state BJP office in Lucknow, suspense ends at last moment

Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath at the state BJP office in Lucknow on Saturday. (PTI PHOTO)

Published on Dec 13, 2025 10:15 pm IST

Pull up socks, expedite probe: HC to Punjab poll panel on Patiala SSP ‘clip’

Meanwhile, the court has issued a notice in a similar PIL which demands that candidates be allowed to file the nomination process online in future to avoid recurrence of allegations faced this year.

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Published on Dec 09, 2025 07:58 am IST

Bajwa moves HC, seeks extension of date for filing nomination papers

Leader of Opposition in Punjab Partap Singh Bajwa on Friday moved the Punjab and Haryana high court seeking extension of date for filing of nomination papers for Zila Parishad and Block Samiti elections. (HT File)

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Published on Dec 06, 2025 06:08 am IST

Tarn Taran bypoll: Six more nominations filed on 5th day

Before AAP candidate Harmeet Singh Sandhu filed his nomination papers, the party held a roadshow led by chief minister Bhagwant Mann and senior party leaders. (@msisodia X)

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Published on Oct 18, 2025 07:34 am IST

How ‘Janata Party’ boss's RS papers sparked Punjab vs Chandigarh cops clash

Janata Party president and forgery accused Navneet Chaturvedi. (File photo)

Updated on Oct 16, 2025 05:13 pm IST

21 in the race: Delhi varsity releases provisional DUSU candidate list

During campaigning on Wednesday at the law department for the upcoming DUSU polls. (Vipin Kumar/HT Photo)

Published on Sept 11, 2025 03:42 am IST

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

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Published on Sept 08, 2025 09:20 pm IST

Kerala man files VP poll nomination with forged MPs’ signatures; rejected

Vice-Presidential polls are on September 9, with INDIA bloc’s pick Sudarshan Reddy facing NDA’s CP Radhakrishnan in a direct contest.

Updated on Aug 25, 2025 03:00 pm IST

Mohali: Former PCA president Mehta files nomination for top post

July 4 is the final day for filing nominations for the PCA elections. (HT File)

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Published on Jul 04, 2025 09:14 am IST

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