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ECI announces schedule for biennial Rajya Sabha polls across 10 states
Updated : 5 days, 19 hours ago IST
The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Wednesday announced the schedule for the upcoming biennial elections to the Council of States (Rajya Sabha) to fill the 37 seats across 10 states, as the members are set to complete their term in April 2026, a press note stated.
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Peaceful polls to alleged lapses: Bangladesh votes for political stability
Updated : 5 days, 19 hours ago IST
People queued at polling stations nationwide for the 13th Parliamentary Election and constitutional referendum, with the two major political stakeholders, the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and the Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami-led alliance, making contrasting claims as polling concluded
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Bangladesh National Polls: Voting ends, counting begins in 13th National E
Updated : 5 days, 19 hours ago IST
According to the Bangladesh Election Commission (EC), voting officially took place from 7:30 am to 4:30 pm (local time). However, officials clarified that individuals who had entered polling station premises before the close of voting were permitted to cast their ballots.
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Crude bomb explosion at Munshiganj polling centre disrupts voting amid Ban
Updated : 5 days, 19 hours ago IST
The explosion occurred at the Makhati Gurucharan High School polling station in Mollakandi Union of Sadar upazila, drawing rapid response from law enforcement but no confirmed reports of casualties.
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Bangladesh Polls: Jamaat candidate alleges foul play
Updated : 5 days, 19 hours ago IST
Khaleduz Zaman, Jamaat-e-Islami candidate, who is running against BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman, said, "The situation is not good because without a polling agent, in a separate room, someone is sealing the papers. It is totally disappointing. I have seen this in some places. We were hopeful
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Will accept election verdict if polls are fair: Jamaat-e-Islami leader Sha
Updated : 5 days, 19 hours ago IST
The comments came shortly after he cast his ballot at the Monipur High School and College polling centre in Dhaka.
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First-time voters praise smooth process and calm atmosphere at polling boo
Updated : 5 days, 19 hours ago IST
From the early hours of the morning, long queues signalled strong enthusiasm among residents and those from surrounding areas eager to participate in the democratic process.
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"Hoping for free and fair elections," say Bangladesh voters as polls get u
Updated : 5 days, 19 hours ago IST
Many expressed optimism about the conduct of the polls and the future of the country. "I came early this time, wishing to vote early. We're hoping that the voting will be free and fair. Hopefully, we will see some good candidates and people who will work for the nation. We'll have a corru
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Bangladesh: 1,400 polling stations in Dhaka marked high risk ahead of poll
Updated : 5 days, 19 hours ago IST
Dhaka Divisional Commissioner and Returning Officer Sharf Uddin Ahmed Choudhury shared the information on Wednesday during a media briefing on election preparedness.
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Telangana: voting underway in Wardhannapet Municipal elections
Updated : 5 days, 19 hours ago IST
Municipal elections are currently underway in the Wardhannapet Municipality of the Warangal district in Telangana, with voters arriving at polling stations, including one at Fusco's School, since early morning to cast their ballots.
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Dhaka's streets turn black-and-white as Bangladesh prepares for historic F
Updated : 5 days, 19 hours ago IST
Bangladesh will hold its 13th parliamentary elections and a national referendum on February 12. Schools and public buildings are serving as polling stations. Authorities say preparations and security arrangements are complete. Over 12.77 crore voters will cast ballots amid optimism from o
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"Don't think there will be any fair polls": Ramchander Rao after Maktal ca
Updated : 5 days, 19 hours ago IST
"There was an unfortunate death of Mahadevappa. We have seen how biased the police are and how they have not followed the required procedures. The FIR was tampered with, the statements were tampered with and the Police tried to help the local MLA and Minister, the Congress leaders. Tomorr
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