New Delhi, 25 Feb 2026: The Election Commission of India (ECI) and State Election Commissioners (SECs) concluded a historic National Round Table Conference at Bharat Mandapam, pledging joint action to bolster electoral integrity nationwide. Historic Gathering After 27 Years The conference, held on February 24, 2026, marked the first national-level…
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Om Birla Urges Universities to Build Constitutional Values
New Delhi: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Thursday called upon universities across the country to play a transformative role in nurturing constitutional values and civic consciousness among youth, asserting that higher education institutions must prepare a generation guided by the spirit of “Nation First”. Addressing the inaugural ceremony of…
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Narendra Modi Congratulates Tarique Rahman After BNP Election Win
Dhaka/New Delhi: India has extended a clear message of support to Bangladesh’s incoming leadership after the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) secured a decisive victory in the country’s parliamentary elections. Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated BNP chief Tarique Rahman and expressed optimism about strengthening bilateral relations and advancing shared development goals…
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IICDEM 2026 Concludes With Adoption of Delhi Declaration
New Delhi: The three-day International Conference on Democracy and Election Management (IICDEM) 2026 concluded at Bharat Mandapam with the unanimous adoption of the Delhi Declaration 2026, reaffirming global commitment to free, fair, and credible elections. Organised by the Election Commission of India (ECI), the landmark conference brought together Heads of…
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ECI to Host IICDEM 2026, Global Meet on Elections
The Election Commission of India (ECI) is set to host the inaugural India International Conference on Democracy and Election Management (IICDEM) 2026 from January 21 to 23 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. Organised by the India International Institute of Democracy and Election Management (IIIDEM), the three-day conference is expected to…
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BJP Alarmed as UP Voter Names Vanish Under SIR
Lucknow: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has gone into full alert mode in Uttar Pradesh following the release of the draft voter list under the Special Intensive Revision (SIR), which revealed the deletion of nearly 2.89 crore voter names. The development has triggered serious political concern, especially with the 2027…
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ECI Prepares for IICDEM 2026 with CEO Conference in Delhi
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has initiated final preparations for the India International Conference on Democracy and Election Management (IICDEM) 2026 by convening a high-level conference of Chief Electoral Officers (CEOs) in New Delhi. The meeting, held at the India International Institute of Democracy and Election Management (IIIDEM), marked…
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Amit Shah’s “vote chori” jibe sparks Lok Sabha uproar
Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s remarks in the Lok Sabha, in which he cited three historical instances he described as “vote chori” linked to Congress leaders, provoked loud protests from opposition benches and drew immediate rebuttals from Congress MPs. What Shah said Speaking during a heated debate on electoral reforms…
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PM Pays Tribute to Dr Ambedkar on Mahaparinirvan Diwas
Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid heartfelt tributes to Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar on the solemn occasion of Mahaparinirvan Diwas, recalling the visionary leader’s enduring legacy and his pivotal role in shaping modern India. Speaking through official statements and posts on X, the Prime Minister reiterated that Dr. Ambedkar’s principles of justice,…
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CEC Gyanesh Kumar to Head International IDEA
New Delhi / Stockholm, December 1, 2025: Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar is set to assume the Chairship of the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (International IDEA) at the Council meeting in Stockholm on December 3, 2025. India a founding member of International IDEA will lead the…