Elections: News
12 Aug 2018
Imran Khan (Pakistan PM)Pakistan: PTI bags 33 reserved seats, NA-tally stands at 158
Imran Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf has been allotted 28 reserved seats for women and five for non-Muslims by the election commission, taking its tally to 158 in the National Assembly - just 14 short of the number required for a simple majority.
12 Aug 2018
IndiaThese 'godmen' are gearing up to contest Madhya Pradesh polls
Religious leaders in Madhya Pradesh are preparing to jump into the political fray and contest the state Assembly polls due later this year.
10 Aug 2018
Pakistan NewsWas 'abducted by security forces' for vote-rigging: Pakistan poll official
A Presiding Officer of a polling station in Washuk district of Pakistan's Balochistan province has claimed he was "abducted by security forces which forced him to submit the fabricated votes" in favor of Muttahida Majlis Amal (MMA) candidate.
03 Aug 2018
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)17 opposition parties demand paper ballot in 2019
More than a year after the Election Commission (EC) declared all elections will be held through EVMs, 17 opposition parties are demanding a return to the ballot paper system.
03 Aug 2018
Russia NewsAfter US, Russia targeting Indian elections: Oxford University expert
After targeting elections in the US, Russia may turn its focus on other democracies like India and Brazil, an Oxford University Social Media expert has warned.
03 Aug 2018
ZimbabweZimbabwe: Emmerson Mnangagwa wins presidential election
Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa is now the Zimbabwe President , the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) said today, in an election marred by deadly violence and opposition allegations of vote rigging.
02 Aug 2018
Imran Khan (Pakistan PM)Imran Khan opts for simple oath-ceremony, not to invite foreign-leaders
Imran Khan has decided against inviting foreign leaders and celebrities to his oath-taking ceremony as Pakistan's new Prime Minister as he wants to keep the event very simple.
01 Aug 2018
FacebookFacebook removes 32 fake accounts involved in political influence campaign
Facebook has removed 32 fake accounts and pages that it says were involved in "coordinated inauthentic behavior" and political influence campaign to manipulate voters ahead of 2016 US Presidential elections.
29 Jul 2018
Imran Khan (Pakistan PM)Imran Khan will be sworn-in as Pakistan-PM before Aug-14: PTI
Imran Khan will be sworn in as Pakistan's new Prime Minister before the country's Independence Day on August 14, his party Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) has announced.
27 Jul 2018
Nawaz SharifImran Khan's PTI wins Pakistan elections, but needs an ally
More than a day after results were due, Imran Khan's PTI has emerged the winner, winning 109 seats out of the contested 269 in the Pakistan assembly. Votes are still being counted.
26 Jul 2018
Pakistan NewsEx-wife Jemima congratulates Imran Khan, reminds him of "challenge"
Wishes have been pouring in for PTI Chief Imran Khan from around the world, as he looks set to become Pakistan's next prime minister.
26 Jul 2018
Nawaz SharifPakistan polls: Imran Khan inches towards victory amid mass-rigging allegations
Hours before results of the Pakistan general elections are to be officially declared, PTI Chief Imran Khan took a clear lead, even as rivals alleged their agents were being thrown out of polling stations.
25 Jul 2018
Pakistan News#HistoryMade: Pakistan's tribal women cast vote for the first time
In a historic first, women of a conservative tribal district of Pakistan bordering Afghanistan today cast their ballots as Pakistan went to polls, according to a media report.
25 Jul 2018
Prime MinisterBombs, 1000 coffins, and votes: Highlights from Pakistan's election-day
An undergoing election is expected to bring new hope of democracy in Pakistan, but the fear of an unfair polling day hasn't been ruled out.
25 Jul 2018
Pakistan NewsPakistan: 31 killed, 36 injured in violence on Election Day
At least 31 people were killed, including 28 in a suicide-blast outside a polling station in Pakistan's Quetta city, and 36 others injured as violence erupted on the day of elections in Pakistan.
25 Jul 2018
Pakistan NewsAs Pakistan votes, India, US and China on the edge
Pakistan votes today in its 11th general elections since 1970, incidentally only the second civilian transfer of power in the country.
23 Jul 2018
Pakistan NewsNawaz protecting India's interest, trying to damage Pak election-credibility: Imran
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Chairman Imran Khan today accused jailed Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif of "protecting India's interests" and trying to damage the credibility of the July 25 General Elections.
15 Jul 2018
FacebookBefore Pakistan elections, Facebook removes accounts of Hafiz Saeed's political-party
Facebook, on the backfoot after the Cambridge Analytica scandal, claims to be actively taking steps to ensure fair elections in Pakistan.
15 Jul 2018
BalochistanPakistan: Death-toll in Balochistan blast reaches 130; 20 in critical-condition
The death toll in Balochistan suicide blast targeting an election rally of Balochistan Awami Party (BAP) leader Siraj Raisani in Mastung area rose to 130 yesterday as two persons succumbed to their injuries, The Express Tribune reported.
08 Jul 2018
FacebookFacebook enhances security measures ahead of July 25 Pakistan polls
Ahead of the July 25 general elections in Pakistan, Facebook is taking enhanced security measures to ensure transparency and prevent abuse on the platform, media reports said.
03 Jul 2018
Pakistan News11,855 candidates contesting for 849 seats in upcoming Pakistan elections
As many as 11,855 candidates are in the fray for 849 general seats of Pakistan's national and provincial assemblies in the July-25 elections.
02 Jul 2018
Pakistan NewsPakistan's non-Muslim voters rise by 30%; Hindus maintain majority
The number of non-Muslim voters in Pakistan has gone up by 30% to reach 3.63mn, with the Hindus at 1.77mn maintaining their majority among the religious minority electorate, authorities said ahead of the July 25 general elections.
02 Jul 2018
MexicoLeftist 'AMLO' wins Mexico polls with 49% vote: Official projection
Anti-establishment leftist Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador swept to victory in Mexico's Presidential election today with 49% vote, in a political sea change driven by voters' anger over corruption and violence.
25 Jun 2018
TurkeyTurkey Presidential election: Erdogan claims outright victory in first round
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has won tightly-contested presidential polls after securing outright victory in the first round, the election authority said, tightening his grip on the nation he has ruled for 15 years.
24 Jun 2018
West Bengal2019 battle: WB BJP exceeds Shah's expectations, targets 26 seats
Buoyed by its performance in rural polls, the West Bengal BJP unit is set to submit its Lok Sabha blueprint, targeting 26 seats, to party president Amit Shah during his two-day visit to the state from June 27.
20 Jun 2018
MaharashtraMaharashtra: Unable to decide baby's name, couple holds election
Naming a kid is a tricky business. While some expecting parents prepare a list of prospective names and select their favorites later, others have a hard time.
19 Jun 2018
Air IndiaGovt decides to put Air-India sale on hold for now
The government has decided not to go ahead with Air India stake sale in an election year and will provide required funds for its operations, an official said.
17 Jun 2018
Samajwadi PartyUP: Minor reshuffle in BJP's organizational posts after by-poll losses
In a minor reshuffle, Uttar Pradesh BJP has made some changes in the portfolio of some of its organizational secretaries.
14 Jun 2018
United States of AmericaUse this app to review politicians based on their work
Today, I got to know about a recently-launched rating app for politicians called the Neta App, using which its creator, Pratham Mittal predicted the hung assembly in Karnataka.
02 Jun 2018
India5 highly educated politicians you wouldn't know about
If you want a government job in India, you should at least be a graduate. But if you're going to become a politician, people's support is more than enough.
31 May 2018
MaharashtraBypolls: BJP loses Kairana, wins Palghar in crucial elections
The counting of bypolls for four Lok Sabha seats started on Thursday morning.
31 May 2018
Uttar PradeshBJP will bite dust: RLD's Tabassum Hasan after winning Kairana
Rashtriya Lok Dal (RLD) candidate Tabassum Hasan, who has taken a massive lead in Kairana by-polls, said the BJP will bite the dust once everyone joins hands.
31 May 2018
Supreme Court Of IndiaSimplified: The difference between EVM and VVPAT
In April 2017, after allegations of Electronic Voting Machine (EVM) tampering, 16 political parties had appealed to the Election Commission (EC) to reintroduce ballot papers in elections.
29 May 2018
Samajwadi PartyEC takes cognizance of VVPAT malfunction, re-poll scheduled for tomorrow
Taking cognizance of the malfunctioned voter-verified paper audit trail (VVPAT) machines, the Election Commission (EC) today ordered re-polling on May 30 from 7 am to 5 pm.
25 May 2018
RajasthanBJP setting up 'war room' for Amit Shah in Jaipur
After losing Karnataka, BJP is already gearing up for the upcoming Rajasthan elections.
24 May 2018
KarnatakaUnited Opposition in Karnataka, a signal for 2019 Lok Sabha?
After an intense fist fight between the BJP and the Congress-JD(S) coalition to assume power in Karnataka, HD Kumaraswamy swore-in as the CM yesterday. The ceremony, however, was out-shined by the stellar show of strength from the opposition parties.
23 May 2018
Rahul GandhiCongress is facing massive fund crisis, might cripple 2019 plans
Rahul Gandhi-led Congress party is facing a financial crisis that could cripple its plans to thwart the Modi-led BJP government in the upcoming 2019 elections.
16 May 2018
KarnatakaKarnataka Result: Congress-JD(S) opportunistic alliance now blaming BJP for poaching
The Congress-JD(S) alliance, that came together after the fractured mandate in Karnataka elections, have now alleged that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is trying to poach its legislators.
15 May 2018
Prime Minister#SemiFinals2019: BS Yeddyurappa to meet PM, just like he foretold
Clearly, subtlety is not BS Yeddyurappa's style.
14 May 2018
West Bengal102-year-old votes in WB Panchayat polls, lesson for Chetan Bhagat
This heart-warming image of a 102-year-old woman voting in West Bengal Panchayat polls is an impeccable proof of India's functioning democracy.
