DNA: When the results of India's first general election were announced in 1952
This segment of DNA brings you information related to today's history.
Feb 10, 2023, 23:34 PM IST
DNA: Now you will get the 'right' to vote from anywhere
Assembly elections of 9 states are going to be held in India next year in 2023. A good news has come for the voters who voted in this festival of democracy. The Election Commission is now going to bring a new facility for the people living far away from the village. Election Commission is going to bring 'Remote Voting System'. In this, migrant voters will not have to go to their home state to cast their vote.
Dec 29, 2022, 23:28 PM IST
With 44% women in local govt seats, India far ahead of developed economies
India leaves behind major developed economies such as France, UK, Germany, China and Japan in this regard.
Aug 27, 2022, 10:56 AM IST
Coronavirus may change face of Indian elections; mega rallies, long voters' queue likely to be history
After the coronavirus outbreak, it would be almost impossible to call millions in rallies. A new rule of social distancing may be added to the model code of conduct in the upcoming elections.
Apr 28, 2020, 00:14 AM IST
A no-nonsense man, TN Seshan cleaned up India's electoral system
TN Seshan, the man who transformed the way elections were conducted and contested in India, passed away on Saturday night in Chennai at the age of 86.
Nov 11, 2019, 10:44 AM IST
Facebook to deploy task force in upcoming Indian elections to check hate speech
"We want our platform to support free and fair election and positive civic engagement. We welcome people to engage with their political leaders but we don't want people to abuse that," Richard Allan, VP Global Policy Solutions, Facebook, told reporters.
Oct 07, 2018, 08:33 AM IST
Russia now targeting Indian elections: Oxford expert tells US lawmakers
The situation could be more dangerous in those countries where the media is not as professional as that of the US, says Oxford.
Aug 03, 2018, 06:17 AM IST
EC to formulate code for social media platforms which collaborate with it: Report
CEC OP Rawat had said on Tuesday that Facebook would remain the poll panel's social media partner during the Karnataka Assembly elections.
Mar 28, 2018, 22:07 PM IST
Former election commissioner TN Seshan lives in an old age home in Chennai
T N Seshan, former Chief Election Commissioner who is credited for reforming the electoral polity in India, is currently living in an old age home in Chennai.
Jan 11, 2018, 16:12 PM IST
