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Phase 1 HP panchayat elections: Stage set for phase 2 polls amid Congress-BJP victory claims

Even as the state gears up for the second phase of polling for 1,276 panchayats scheduled on Thursday, both Congress and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) engage in claims to have outdone each other in the phase 1 of the panchayat elections in which results were declared for 1,293 panchayats on May 26.
Published on May 28, 2026 06:04 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)
Published on May 14, 2026 08:42 am IST

Pnachkula: Police intensify surveillance ahead of MC polls

The district police have operationalised 24 checkpoints across the district, including five inter-state nakas. (HT File)
Published on May 09, 2026 03:38 am IST

Bengal phase 1 at 92%, Tamil Nadu at 85% as Assembly polls log record turnout

Birbhum, Apr 23 (ANI): Women voters are in a queue as they wait to cast their vote at a polling station for the West Bengal Assembly elections, in Birbhum on Thursday.
Updated on Apr 24, 2026 11:06 pm IST

Over 57 million voters to decide fate of 4,023 candidates in Tamil Nadu today

A polling official leaves for his booth after collecting EVM and VVPAT units in Chennai on Wednesday. (PTI)
Updated on Apr 23, 2026 02:47 pm IST

Tripura: TTAADC election to be held on April 13, counting on April 17

“The entire election process is slated for completion by April 18,” Kumar added. (Facebook/TTAADC)
Published on Mar 17, 2026 10:29 pm IST

Haryana Congress MLAs ‘moved’ to Kufri ahead of RS polls

Congress MLAs arrive at a hotel ahead of the polling for two Rajya Sabha seats in Haryana, near Kufri in Shimla, on Friday. (PTI)
Published on Mar 14, 2026 07:30 am IST

Elections for 37 Rajya Sabha seats across 10 states on March 16: Poll panel

Rajya Sabha proceedings are underway during the Budget Session of the Parliament, in New Delhi.
Updated on Feb 18, 2026 04:42 pm IST

Before voting, party workers monitor rivals to prevent poll violations

With one day left for polling on Wednesday, party workers across Pune kept a close watch on rival groups amid allegations of inducements to voters. (MAHENDRA KOLHE/HT)
Published on Jan 15, 2026 09:08 am IST

AIs could turn opinion polls into gibberish

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Published on Dec 03, 2025 10:36 am IST

Historic polling in Phase 1 of Bihar elections, says EC after 64.66% turnout

Voters standing in queue for cast their votes during Bihar assembly elections at a polling booth at Danapur in Patna (HT Photo/Santosh Kumar)
Updated on Nov 07, 2025 02:14 am IST

Notification issued for MCD bypolls in 12 wards; voting on November 30

The seats fell vacant earlier this year after 11 councillors were elected as MLAs to the Delhi assembly. The Dwarka-B seat has remained vacant since 2024, after former councillor Kamaljeet Sehrawat was elected to Parliament from West Delhi. (Representational image)
Published on Nov 04, 2025 03:56 am IST

Punjab: 15 candidates vie for Tarn Taran assembly seat

Harjit Singh Sandhu is one of the 15 candidates who will fight for Tarn Taran assembly seat (HT file)
Published on Oct 25, 2025 07:04 am IST

Election Commission announces date for Vice President's poll

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has announced the election schedule for the Vice President's election.
Updated on Aug 01, 2025 05:59 pm IST

Haryana panchayat polls, bypolls today

The poll timings will be from 8 am to 6 pm. (HT File)
Published on Jun 15, 2025 07:46 am IST

SC halts Maha Medical Council election

SC halts Maha Medical Council election
Published on Apr 04, 2025 08:40 am IST

{bypolls} CEO releases updated figures

A total polling of 63.91% was recorded. (HT File)
Published on Nov 21, 2024 10:54 pm IST

Punjab bypoll: Gidderbaha continues trend, records high turnout of 81%

Continuing the trend of high voter turnout since 2007, the high-stakes Gidderbaha assembly segment recorded 81% polling in the byelections held on Wednesday.
Updated on Nov 21, 2024 06:02 am IST

Punjab: Peacefull repolling at two villages in Ferpozepur

On Tuesday, voting was stopped after printing errors in the ballot papers were found. (HT File)
Updated on Oct 17, 2024 05:44 am IST

Harris, Trump seek advantage in knife-edge election battle

Donald Trump says Kamala Harris wants second debate because ‘she lost so badly’ (AP/PTI) (AP09_11_2024_000003B)
Published on Oct 15, 2024 02:50 am IST

9.53% polling recorded in first 2 hours as voting underway in Haryana

9.53% polling recorded in first 2 hours as voting underway in Haryana
Updated on Oct 05, 2024 10:22 am IST

Trump vs Harris: US presidential contender leads in three critical swing states

Trump vs Harris: US Vice President and Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris is ahead of Donald Trump among Hispanic voters in the state, but by only eight points, with another ten percent in doubt. (AFP)
Published on Sept 24, 2024 01:50 am IST

Kamala Harris gets major warning from Democrats ahead of debate with Trump

Calling Kamala Harris “focused and disciplined,” US Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg cautioned that more will be needed “to deal” with Donald Trump.
Published on Sept 09, 2024 05:43 am IST

Hooch tragedy, BSP leader’s death makes today’s Vikravandi bypolls a tough challenge for DMK

This is the first bypoll in the state following the Lok Sabha elections in June where the DMK had a landslide victory sweeping the 39 parliamentary seats in Tamil Nadu and the lone one in Puducherry. (AP)
Updated on Jul 10, 2024 07:46 am IST

Stage set for high-stakes Jalandhar West bypoll as 1.71 lakh electors to vote today

The AAP has fielded Mohinder Bhagat while the Congress has put its faith in Surinder Kaur and Shiromani Akali Dal is going with Surjit Kaur. (HT File)
Updated on Jul 10, 2024 07:18 am IST

Jalandhar West bypoll:Punjab CEO takes stock of preparations

During the meeting through video conferencing, Sibin C directed the officials to complete the necessary arrangements for voting so that the elections can be conducted in a free, fair, and peaceful manner. (HT Photo)
Updated on Jul 06, 2024 07:58 am IST

Voting underway for Nagaland's historic civic body polls being held in 2 decades

The government had announced elections to urban local bodies several times in the past
Published on Jun 26, 2024 09:43 am IST

Jammu and Kashmir leaders awaits Lok Sabha elections verdict with bated breath

Former Jammu and Kashmir chief ministers Omar Abdullah and Mehbooba Mufti. (HT Fike)
Updated on Jun 04, 2024 08:50 am IST

All set for counting at 35 centres in Bihar

Security drill at Patna’s A N College, where votes for Patliputra and Patna Sahib Lok Sabha constituencies will be counted on June 4. (HT PHOTO)
Published on Jun 03, 2024 09:12 pm IST

How to check poll results on ECI website on June 4? Here is a primer

Lok Sabha election 2024 result: The elections commenced with Phase 1 on April 19, Phase 2 on April 26, Phase 3 on May 7, Phase 4 on May 13, Phase 5 on May 20, Phase 6 on May 25, and the final phase on June 1, 2024. (File)
Updated on Jun 04, 2024 07:20 am IST