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Freezing democracy: On the Election Commission of India and West Bengal

The Election Commission of India is functioning as a tool of the Bharatiya Janata Party in West Bengal

HCA elections likely soon, Jeevan Reddy hints at November polls

Hyderabad Cricket Association secretary M Jeevan Reddy said its elections might be held in November, adding that the process had begun. He also outlined BCCI-suggested stadium improvements ahead of the India-West Indies T20I and plans to strengthen district cricket infrastructure

Why Germany’s Leader Merz Is Struggling to Sway Voters

As the far right surges, Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s unpopular economic policies and gruff manner have failed to sway voters turned by rivals’ promises of easy fixes.

A Judge's Straight Bat Behind Supreme Court's 'Umpire' Swipe In Election Commission Case

Justice Dipankar Datta said that if the batting team gets to select the umpire, questions over neutrality would inevitably remain. He was hearing a case related to the 2023 law on how Election Commissioners are appointed.

Dissent among Election Commissioners sign of a vibrant democracy, says BJP spokesperson

India’s Election Panel Faces New Scrutiny Over Voter Roll Revisions

An explosive news report says election commission members objected to the measures that excluded millions of people from voting, which critics say favor the government.