Voting

Gyanesh Kumar has officially taken charge as India's new Chief Election Commissioner. His tenure, lasting until January 2029, comes at a crucial time with electoral concerns raised by opposition parties. Appointed under the new EC law, Kumar will oversee key elections, including Bihar, Tamil Nadu, and West Bengal polls. Watch to learn about his priorities and the challenges ahead!

Salman Khan arrives amid tight security to cast his vote in Maharashtra Elections

Bollywood superstar Salman Khan made a grand entry to cast his vote in the Maharashtra Assembly Elections 2024. His arrival was marked by high security and a considerable fan frenzy outside the polling booth.

Ranbir Kapoor, Madhuri Dixit, Shraddha Kapoor with family, Arjun Kapoor, sister Anshula and others cast their vote in Maharashtra Elections

Voting for Maharashtra Assembly elections is underway, and several Bollywood celebrities turned up to fulfill their civic responsibility by casting their votes. Among them were Madhuri Dixit, Ranbir Kapoor, Shraddha Kapoor, and Arjun Kapoor, who made headlines for their appearances at the polling booth.

Salman Khan's parents, Suniel Shetty, Kartik Aaryan, Sharvari cast their vote in Maharashtra Assembly Election

The Maharashtra Assembly Elections 2024 witnessed enthusiastic participation from citizens, including prominent Bollywood celebrities who fulfilled their duty as responsible citizens by casting their votes. The election day turned into a star-studded affair, as several renowned actors and filmmakers arrived at polling booths to exercise their democratic right and inspire others to do the same.

58% Voter Turnout in Final Phase of 2024 Elections; West Bengal Leads

A voter turnout of about 58.34% as of 5 pm was recorded for 57 seats that went to vote in the seventh & final phase of the general elections 2024. West Bengal recorded the highest voter turnout while Bihar saw the least at 49%. Here are the details of key constituencies and their voter turnout.

Ayushmann Khurrana casts his vote in final phase of Lok Sabha elections 2025

Ayushmann's commitment to voting, despite his busy schedule, serves as an inspiration to many, reinforcing the idea that every vote counts.

LS polls phase 7: Over 40 percent voting recorded till 1 pm in 57 constituencies of 8 states

Polling is being held for 57 constituencies spread across seven states and the Union Territory of Chandigarh, including Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh from where Prime Minister Narendra Modi is seeking a third consecutive term in the Lok Sabha.

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Lok Sabha Phase 3 Voting | PM Modi, Amit Shah, Narayan Rane Cast Their Vote

Lok Sabha Phase 3 Voting | Several Leaders Like PM Modi, Amit Shah, Narayan Rane Cast Their Vote

Actors Prakash Raj, Neha Sharma cast their votes, urge people to go and vote

Celebrities and influencers are using their popularity and fame to promote democracy and the election process. Pleads people to go and vote.

Lok Sabha Elections: Here's how you can cast your vote without a voter ID card

According to the Election Commission, anyone whose name appears on the official voter list is eligible to vote, i.e. the absence of a voter ID card will not restrict any citizen from exercising their right to vote.

Lok Sabha Polls 2024 Phase 1: 60% voting in 102 constituencies | Violence reported in Bengal

Phase 1 of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections got over. A voter turnout of 60 percent was reported by the ECI in 102 constituencies. However, there were incidents of violence too in Bengal during voting. Watch the video to know more.

Groom Casts Vote While Bride Waits At Marriage Hall | Lok Sabha Polls 2024

A groom in Jammu cast his vote while keeping the bride waiting at the marriage hall. Susheel Kumar, a resident of Seri Bhaderwah appeared at a polling station in Seri to cast a vote on his wedding day. Watch

Former Chief Minister Kamal Nath casts his vote in Chhindwara | Phase 1 Lok Sabha Elections

Congress leader and former Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Kamal Nath along with his son and other family members cast their votes in Chhindwara.

Lok Sabha Election Phase 1 Voting: Congress Leader P. Chidambaram casts his vote

Senior Congress Leader P. Chidambaram casts his vote for the Lok Sabha Elections 2024. Watch!

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari casts vote | Phase 1 Lok Sabha Elections

Voting kicks off across 17 States and four UTs in phase 1 of Lok sabha elections 2024. 102 seats will be covered in phase 1. Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari came out early to cast his vote. He is seeking a hat-trick of wins from the Nagpur seat.

Ayushmann Khurrana visits the new parliament building, praises its architectural structure

The actor, who is also working with the Election Commission of India, to boost voting awareness among the youth, shared his experience on Instagram. He has been vocal about the importance of voting in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.

Lok Sabha election 2024 | Can you vote in India as an NRI? | Key details explained

The Election Commission urged Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) to cast their votes in the upcoming Lok Sabha election. The polls will be conducted in seven phases from April 19 to June 1, with results expected on June 4. But to vote, how can an NRI register himself? What are the steps? Watch this video as Moneycontrol’s Sahil Jain explains key details.

Colleges directed to organise programmes to increase voting turnout among youths 

Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan directed all higher education institutions to conduct comprehensive voter awareness activities at their campuses to increasing youths' participation in electoral processes

National Voters' Day to be celebrated across India today: Know significance, theme

The main purpose of the NVD celebration is to create electoral awareness amongst citizens and encourage them to participate in the electoral process.

Chhattisgarh: 70 seats up for grabs in 2nd phase of polls; CM Baghel among 958 in fray

The ruling Congress, voted to office in 2018 after 15 years in opposition, and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) are the main contenders for power in the state, where the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) and some regional outfits are also in the fray.

10 Meta References in the SRK-starrer Jawan Explained

'Jawan' addresses sensitive political issues of the country quite bravely. The film has several pop-culture references too, in addition to meta references to SRK’s films and the controversy around Aryan Khan-NCB arrest.

Political leaders divided over 'One Nation, One Election'; here is how they react

Here’s how various political leaders have reacted to the announcement that might lead to simultaneous polls for Lok Sabha and state assemblies being held across India in the future.

A Spanish village voted under a record 30 seconds. The total number of voters are...

The mayor of the Spanish village remarked that the villagers are 'very well trained' and had eagerly anticipated the opening of the polling booths.

Karnataka Election 2023: Startup founders and investors seek acceleration in ongoing infra projects

Founders and investors also urged voters to step out of homes and make the effort to vote if they wanted to see the state, especially Bengaluru, become more conducive for startups.