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Ludhiana: 2 families told to leave Narangwal village over theft by kids
Narangwal sarpanch says the boys were caught in 2022 as well when their families were warned, now the panchayat has passed a resolution to oust the families from the village
Published on May 02, 2025 09:00 AM IST
Tarsem Singh Deogan, Ludhiana
Parl panel report highlights low rate of return of Indian prisoners
A report by the parliamentary panel on external affairs once again pushed for votes for NRIs, raised the issue of OCI cards being revoked and highlighted the “low success rate” in bringing back Indian prisoners
Published on Apr 02, 2025 07:28 AM IST
Vrinda Tulsian, New Delhi
Seeking revision, Karnataka governor returns two cooperative bills
The governor found the government’s clarifications on the Karnataka Co-operative Societies (Amendment) Bill, 2024, and the Karnataka Souharda Sahakari (Amendment) Bill, 2024, inadequate
Published on Mar 01, 2025 05:16 AM IST
Pankaj Tripathi: Voting day should not be looked at as any other holiday
As former National Icon, Pankaj Tripathi advocates for voting, especially with young adults joining the electorate. He encourages people to embrace their right.
Published on Feb 05, 2025 10:09 AM IST
Delhi voters working in Gautam Budh Nagar to get paid leave for polls: DM
In an order issued on Tuesday, the DM has issued stern warning to employers to abide by the guidelines and stated that non-compliance would lead to legal action
Updated on Feb 05, 2025 05:43 AM IST
Tibetans born in India after 1987 are eligible voters in India: Himachal speaker
The delegation’s visit was a courtesy call to express gratitude for the unwavering support provided by the Indian government and the Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly to the Tibetan community
Published on Feb 04, 2025 05:56 AM IST
Shailee Dogra, Shimla
The rise in mail voting comes with a price, as mismatched signatures lead to ballot rejections
The rise in mail voting comes with a price, as mismatched signatures lead to ballot rejections
Published on Dec 31, 2024 05:41 PM IST
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Ludhiana: Labourers exempted from work on December 21
The Punjab government has exempted factory workers, who are registered voters within the revenue limits of municipal bodies, from work on polling day
Updated on Dec 20, 2024 06:38 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Ludhiana
Karnataka seer booked over ‘no voting rights for Muslims’ comments
Karnataka seer Kumara Chandrashekaranatha Swamiji also criticised the Waqf Board, saying that taking someone else's land is against “Dharma”.
Published on Nov 29, 2024 02:58 PM IST
Leprosy patients in Kalyan vote to demand better support and rights
Initially hesitant to vote due to apathy towards their issues, they now believe voting empowers them to demand solutions from elected representatives
Updated on Nov 21, 2024 08:14 AM IST
Anamika Gharat
US Election Day: Here's why Trump, a convicted felon, can still vote today
Donald Trump will have no trouble voting today, despite the fact that he became the first former president of the US to be convicted of felony crimes.
Published on Nov 05, 2024 08:30 PM IST
US Supreme Court rejects major Republican plea just days ahead of the election
Voters in Pennsylvania faced long lines to secure mail-in ballots before the deadline, with a judge allowing replacements for those who did not receive theirs.
Published on Nov 02, 2024 04:02 PM IST
AP | | Posted by Tuhin Das Mahapatra
Pennsylvania county manager sued over plans to end use of drop boxes for mail-in ballots
Pennsylvania county manager sued over plans to end use of drop boxes for mail-in ballots
Published on Oct 02, 2024 03:11 AM IST
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Michigan voter who was registered but denied a ballot settles lawsuit for $20,000
Michigan voter who was registered but denied a ballot settles lawsuit for $20,000
Published on Oct 01, 2024 12:20 AM IST
AP |
Panchkula: Saksham App to simplify polls for disabled voters
Panchkula deputy commissioner and district election officer Yash Garg said Saksham App had been created with the aim of making the exercise of voting rights easy and convenient for disabled voters
Updated on Sep 22, 2024 07:56 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Panchkula
Not just Haryana, EC changed polling dates for these states in past
Haryana polls: The ECI received a request from the National President of All India Bishnoi Mahasabha, Bikaner (Rajasthan), to reschedule the polling date.
Published on Aug 31, 2024 08:51 PM IST
Lawsuit targets Nebraska's defiance of law to restore voting rights to those with felony convictions
Lawsuit targets Nebraska's defiance of law to restore voting rights to those with felony convictions
Published on Jul 30, 2024 12:04 AM IST
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Mississippi must move quickly on a court-ordered redistricting, say voting rights attorneys
Mississippi must move quickly on a court-ordered redistricting, say voting rights attorneys
Published on Jul 13, 2024 04:50 AM IST
AP |
Electronic voting worries security experts. Nevada touts safeguards as it expands it to tribes
Electronic voting worries security experts. Nevada touts safeguards as it expands it to tribes
Published on Jun 11, 2024 02:15 AM IST
AP |
Do prisoners have the right to vote?
As things stand, individuals within the confines of a prison are entitled to vote, but unrestricted mobility is a prerequisite to exercising voting rights
Published on Apr 23, 2024 08:20 PM IST
The Masked Singer star John Schneider calls for 'public execution' of Joe Biden
Actor John Schneider faces backlash for calling for the public execution of President Joe Biden and his son Hunter Biden.
Published on Dec 21, 2023 10:16 PM IST
EC to sign pact with education ministry to spread voter awareness in schools
The CEC said a round of electoral revision will begin across the country on Friday other than in the five states going to polls from November 7
Published on Oct 26, 2023 07:32 PM IST
Deeksha BhardwajDeeksha Bhardwaj
Ajit gets BJP to reverse co-op body decision
The decision was taken on Friday. The state government will change the amendment made in May this year in the Maharashtra Cooperatives Act, 1960 which allowed only active members to vote during the elections of a cooperative body
Updated on Aug 19, 2023 12:51 AM IST
Trump arrives at Washington court to answer to 2020 election charges
Trump’s case was randomly assigned to US District Judge Tanya Chutkan after a grand jury returned the indictment on Aug. 1.
Published on Aug 04, 2023 01:21 AM IST
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Monday Musings: When urban slums influence politics
For years, Pune’s rise has also led to the proliferation of informal and unauthorised settlements across the city and the dwellers living in them
Updated on May 29, 2023 12:00 AM IST
Lucknow civic polls: Many voters return home disappointed after not finding their names on electoral list
Concerned and educated citizens also have the responsibility to check if their names are there in the list, said an official.
Updated on May 04, 2023 08:40 PM IST
‘Every vote counts’: Religious leaders urge Lucknowites to exercise franchise
Sikh religious leader Rajendra Singh Bagga appealed to all the citizens of Lucknow to turn up for voting in large numbers.
Updated on May 03, 2023 08:04 PM IST
Civic Polls: Voter awareness rally held in Lucknow
The students held posters and banners with slogans like, “Voting is our right, do not waste it”, “Vote for a better India”, “Pehle Matdaan, Phir Jalpaan”
Updated on May 02, 2023 10:24 PM IST
HT Correspondent, Lucknow
AAP to stick with Shelly Oberoi, Aaley Iqbal as mayoral candidates in MCD
Mayor Shelly Oberoi and deputy mayor Aaley Mohammad Iqbal are expected to file their nominations later in the day
Updated on Apr 17, 2023 11:37 AM IST
HC: Put troublemakers in jail till Jalandhar temple body polls
The Punjab and Haryana high court has ordered that any member who interferes with the election process of a prominent temple in Jalandhar, be taken into preventive custody and kept in jail until completion. The court has appointed three high court lawyers to conduct the election within two months, after no election was held since 2009 due to infighting in the committee. The court has also directed that no court or authority would entertain any suit, petition or representation regarding the issue.
Updated on Apr 05, 2023 01:13 AM IST
Surender Sharma, Chandigarh
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