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Elevated voter turnout in MP polls fuelled by enthusiastic women, says Psephologist 

Madhya Pradesh witnessed a surge in voter turnout as citizens cast their votes for all 230 seats on November 17.

Chhattisgarh polls: Raipur constituency sees all-women managed polling booths

KOLKATA: In a first in State Assembly election history, Raipur North’s constituency in Chhattisgarh had all of its polling booths managed by female personnel on Friday. “These all-women managed polling booths provided a sense of comfort and security for all voters, especially the female and third gender voters for more inclusive election” said an Election […]

Chhattisgarh’s second phase polling: BJP highlights scams, Congress emphasises schemes

KOLKATA: Chhattisgarh is witnessing the culmination of its high-stakes second and final phase of polling today, determining the fate of prominent candidates such as CM Bhupesh Baghel, Deputy CM T.S. Singh Deo, and BJP State President Arun Sao. Voting is underway across 18,833 booths in Chhattisgarh. As per the latest data from the Election Commission […]

Political parties submit electoral bonds after ECI’s second reminder

KOLKATA: In response to the Election Commission of India’s (ECI) recent request for electoral bonds, political parties, including the BJP and Congress, have submitted the required information. An official source from the ECI, during an exclusive conversation with The New Indian, stated that after being reminded on November 14, political parties were urged to submit the details […]

Chhattisgarh: ECI focuses on law and order, security in sensitive booths

KOLKATA: As the second phase of assembly elections in Chhattisgarh approaches on November 17, the Election Commission of India (ECI) is placing special emphasis on law and order and security arrangements in the poll-bound districts.  Special observers, appointed by the ECI, along with Chief Electoral Officer Reena Babasaheb Kangale, visited the assembly constituencies in Raigarh […]

ECI blocks Chouhan’s interaction with ‘brothers and sisters of MP’

NEW DELHI: The Election Commission of India (ECI), the country’s apex poll body, is steadfast in its decision to restrict poll campaigning beyond 6 pm as the silence period takes effect. This decision has implications even for Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan. Despite Singh’s rally being scheduled for 5:30 pm, the ECI has […]

TMC stands beside Mahua Moitra, appointing her as the district president of Krishnanagar

KOLKATA: The ruling party of West Bengal, Trinamool Congress, has appointed Mahua Moitra, a prominent parliamentarian, as the district president of Krishnanagar. Moitra represents the constituency in the Lok Sabha. Moitra assumes this new role at a time when the parliamentary ethics committee has recommended her expulsion following the cash-for-query matter. READ MORE: Parl Report: […]

Delhi flouts Diwali cracker ban, wakes up to hazardous AQI

NEW DELHI: As Delhi witnessed a dip in the Air Quality Index on Sunday, the national capital’s air turned hazardous once again as Delhiites flouted the cracker ban on Diwali night. The air turned heavy as a thick blanket of smog engulfed the national capital on Monday, turning the air hazardous and reducing visibility. The […]

Centre calls for heightened healthcare readiness in Delhi and 4 northern states amid pollution surge

KOLKATA: In response to the alarming levels of hazardous air affecting the well-being of residents, the Union Health Ministry has issued a critical health advisory to five states. The affected states include Delhi, Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh. The advisory, delivered by the Union Health Ministry, urges these states to enhance their preparedness measures. […]

Environmentalists question Delhi’s ineffective pollution control as AQI drops

KOLKATA: Environmental activists questioned the “poor” implementation of Supreme Court orders to stop stubble burning, as Delhi’s air quality plummets beyond “stable categories”, on Friday.  While speaking with The New Indian, activist and co-founder of the Warrior Moms initiative, Bhavreen Kandhari said, “The SC’s order to stop stubble burning is encouraging and it feels good […]

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