New Delhi: The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Monday inaugurated its Annual Sports Week 2026 at the Commonwealth Games (CWG) Sports Complex in Delhi, with Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar underlining the shared values between sportsmanship and democratic integrity. The week-long event, organised by the Recreation Club of…
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India’s Exports Rise 6.15% to $720.76B in Apr-Jan
New Delhi: India’s cumulative exports, including merchandise and services, reached an estimated US$ 720.76 billion during April-January 2025-26, registering a 6.15% growth compared to US$ 679.02 billion in the same period last year. According to official trade data released on Monday, total imports during the period stood at US$ 823.41…
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ECI Launches EVM/VVPAT Awareness Drive in 5 States
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has launched a large-scale EVM/VVPAT awareness campaign across five poll-bound States and Union Territories Assam, Kerala, Puducherry, Tamil Nadu and West Bengal to strengthen voter confidence ahead of upcoming elections. The initiative focuses on educating citizens about the functioning, transparency and reliability of Electronic…
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ECI Briefs Central Observers for 2026 Assembly Elections
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has taken a major step in strengthening electoral preparedness by conducting comprehensive briefing sessions for Central Observers ahead of the forthcoming Assembly Elections in Assam, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal and Puducherry. The initiative aims to reinforce transparency, impartiality and administrative efficiency during the…
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ECI to Host National Conference of Commissioners
The Election Commission of India (ECI) will host a National Conference of State Election Commissioners (SECs) on February 24, 2026, marking the first such nationwide interaction in over 25 years. The high-level conference will be held at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi and is expected to bring together election authorities…
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Mamata Banerjee Walks Out of EC Meet, Slams Poll Body
A high-voltage meeting between West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and the Election Commission of India (ECI) ended in acrimony on Monday, after the Trinamool Congress (TMC) supremo abruptly walked out of the talks in New Delhi, accusing the constitutional body of acting at the behest of the Bharatiya Janata…
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ECI Releases ‘Chunav ka Parv, Bihar ka Garv’ on NVD 2026
New Delhi: The Election Commission of India (ECI) marked the 16th National Voters’ Day (NVD) in New Delhi on January 25, 2026, by releasing a special publication titled “Chunav ka Parv, Bihar ka Garv: A Journey – Bihar Assembly Elections 2025”, highlighting the landmark conduct of the Bihar Assembly elections….
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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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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…