The Election Commission of India (ECI) conducted a comprehensive review of poll preparedness in Tamil Nadu ahead of the forthcoming Legislative Assembly Elections. Chief Election Commissioner Shri Gyanesh Kumar, along with Election Commissioners Dr. Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Dr. Vivek Joshi, led the high-level meetings in Chennai on Wednesday. Interaction…
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Rajya Sabha Elections 2026 Schedule Announced
New Delhi, February 18: The Election Commission of India has announced the schedule for the biennial elections to the Council of States (Rajya Sabha) to fill 37 seats falling vacant in April 2026. The seats are spread across 10 states, and polling will take place on March 16, 2026. Key…
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ECI Annual Sports Week 2026 Begins in Delhi
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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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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MY Bharat to Host National Voters’ Day Padyatra Across India
In celebration of National Voters’ Day 2026, Mera Yuva Bharat (MY Bharat), an autonomous body under the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, will organise a nationwide National Voters’ Day Padyatra and Sundays on Cycle initiative on 25 January 2026. Activities are planned across all State and Union Territory capitals…
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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…