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Last Updated:April 25, 2026, 08:57 IST With ballot boxes now sealed in these states, the attention of the voters, as well as political pundits, has shifted to the polling analysis and predictions Representational Image: PTI Voting has wrapped up across key states — including Tamil Nadu, Assam, Kerala, and the Union Territory of Puducherry —…
Last Updated:April 22, 2026, 6:54 PM IST Ahead of elections, over 5,000 Flying Squad Teams (FST) have been pressed into service to respond swiftly to complaints, with a target of resolving issues within 100 minutes. Election Commission of India (PTI File) The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Wednesday announced that it has seized more…
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee slammed the Election Commission of India (ECI), alleging that the commission denied her permission for a public meeting in the Collin Lane area, while prioritising the meeting of Prime Minister Narendra Modi within six hours. While addressing a public meeting in Jorasanko Assembly Constituency, Banerjee said, “I had a…
Last Updated:April 14, 2026, 10:44 PM IST Election officials have urged voters to reach their designated booths on time and carry valid identification documents to avoid delays. A woman electoral officer demonstrates the functioning of an electronic voting machine and voter verifiable paper audit trail during a training programme. (PTI) Polling for the West Bengal…
Assembly Elections 2026 LIVE: The 2026 Assembly elections are being conducted in multiple phases, starting with the first round on April 9 and continuing through the month, with vote counting scheduled for May 4. Polling is taking place in Assam, Kerala, Puducherry, and West Bengaleach witnessing its own unique political contest and electoral dynamics. The…
Assembly Elections 2026 LIVE: The first phase of the 2026 Assembly election cycle has successfully concluded, with voting wrapping up in Kerala, Puducherry and Assam. Now, the political momentum has shifted toward the upcoming high-stakes elections in Tamil Nadu and West Bengal. Assam and Puducherry surpassed their highest-ever poll-participation by recording 85.38 per cent and…
Puducherry Assembly Election 2026 Voting Live Updates: Around 9.50 lakh voters are set to decide the electoral fate of 294 candidates in the Puducherry Assembly elections, with authorities ensuring all arrangements for a smooth polling process, according to Chief Electoral Officer P. Jawahar. Polling began at 7am across Puducherry and its enclaves- Karaikal, Mahe and…
Last Updated:March 16, 2026, 06:20 IST The Election Commission of India will hold the West Bengal Legislative Assembly Elections 2026 in two phases on April 23 and 29, with counting on May 4. ECI Announces polling dates for West Bengal Assembly Elections (AFP) West Bengal Polls: The decision by the Election Commission of India (ECI)…
Last Updated:March 15, 2026, 2:06 PM IST We are also covering: Can US President Trump Secure Strait Of Hormuz With Global Show Of Force Against Iran? and other top news. Election Commission of India (PTI File) In today’s afternoon digest, News18 brings you the latest updates on Assembly election date announcement as the Election Commission…
Last Updated:March 15, 2026, 10:17 IST According to sources, the poll schedule for assembly elections in West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Kerala and Assam is expected to be announced during the briefing. Election Commission (Photo: PTI) The Election Commission of India will hold a press conference at 4:00 PM on Sunday at Vigyan Bhawan to…