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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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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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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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 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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Lok Sabha Speaker Pays Tribute to M. Ananthasayanam Ayyangar
Lok Sabha Speaker Shri Om Birla on Tuesday paid solemn floral tributes to former Speaker of the Lok Sabha, Shri M. Ananthasayanam Ayyangar, on the occasion of his birth anniversary. The homage was offered at the Central Hall of Samvidhan Sadan, reaffirming Parliament’s deep respect for one of India’s most…
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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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28th CSPOC 2026 a Grand Success, Says Lok Sabha Speaker
The 28th Conference of Speakers and Presiding Officers of the Commonwealth (CSPOC) 2026 was a resounding success, Lok Sabha Speaker Shri Om Birla informed the House on Thursday. Addressing Members during the proceedings, the Speaker highlighted India’s role in successfully hosting the prestigious parliamentary conference after a gap of 16…
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77th Republic Day 2026: India’s Journey as a Sovereign Republic
India marks its 77th Republic Day on 26th January 2026, commemorating the enforcement of the Constitution and the nation’s transformation into a Sovereign Democratic Republic. While Independence on 15th August 1947 ended colonial rule, it was the adoption of the Constitution that established India’s framework of democratic governance, citizen rights,…