Russia's Supreme Court annulled the opposition Yabloko party's registration for September parliamentary elections after a lawsuit by the pro-Kremlin Rodina party.
The Supreme Court directed the Election Commission to provide details on electoral roll appeals in West Bengal following a plea by Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury.
Pakistan's ruling PML-N party has won 24 of 34 seats in the first two phases of legislative assembly elections in Pakistan-administered Kashmir, despite security concerns, monsoon rains, and a boycott campaign by the banned JAAC group.
Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke stated his US education was funded by a Boston University scholarship and a loan, responding to RTI activist Amit Tiwari's questions about his father's finances. Tiwari also filed complaints regarding CJP's legal status, a Rs 1 crore pledge from Kapil Sibal, and an inquiry into Dipke's father's assets.
Surat-based RTI activist Amit Tiwari has filed complaints with the ECI, CBIC, and Maharashtra government, seeking an investigation into the finances of Bhagwanrao Dipke, father of CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke, and questioning the CJP's legal status and a Rs 1 crore fund.
Surat-based RTI activist Amit Tiwari sought probes into CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke's father's finances for funding education abroad and the legal defence fund pledged by Kapil Sibal for CJP protesters, questioning its registration and GST applicability.
Malaysia's Election Commission announced a 65.38% voter turnout by 4pm Saturday, with final results expected by midnight. The outcome will gauge the stability of Anwar's unity government and could influence whether a snap general election is called before the 2028 deadline.
South Korean investigators raided the National Election Commission (NEC) headquarters and local branches after detecting evidence that employees manipulated voter turnout data to conceal errors during the June 3 local elections, escalating an ongoing probe into ballot shortages.
São Tomé and Príncipe holds a presidential election with 142,000 registered voters. The vote occurs amid a tense political atmosphere and a constitutional crisis, with incumbent Carlos Vila Nova running as an independent against four other candidates.
Google supports the Indian General Election by providing easy access to voting information and countering misinformation. Initiatives include partnering with the Election Commission, prioritizing trusted content on YouTube, implementing advertising policies, and restricting AI-generated content.
The Election Commission now requires new voter applicants to submit their parents' Special Intensive Revision (SIR) details with Form 6. Officials defend the process as transparent and constitutional, aiming to include eligible citizens and remove duplicates.
Former CEC SY Quraishi recounts PM Manmohan Singh's deep respect for the Election Commission, offering to commit suicide if the institution was undermined. Singh expressed anguish over ministerial 'loose talk' regarding the poll watchdog, calling it the 'soul of democracy'.
The Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC) has released the UPTET Provisional Answer Key 2026. Candidates can challenge responses online until July 14. The final answer key will determine the UPTET Result 2026.
Rival factions of India's Trinamool Congress (TMC) will present their cases to the Election Commission on Monday to claim the party's name, symbol, and assets. The Mamata Banerjee-led camp faces a challenge from a rebel group led by Ritabrata Banerjee, which has seized the party headquarters and claims majority support among elected representatives.
A breakaway faction of the Trinamool Congress, led by Ritabrata Banerjee, presented its case to the Election Commission of India regarding party funds and its symbol. The delegation met the full Election Commission bench in Delhi, with Banerjee expressing hope for a swift decision and commenting on the recent electoral defeat.
Kazakhstan will hold elections for its new unicameral parliament, the Kurultai, on August 23, 2026, according to a decree signed by President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev. The Kurultai replaces the previous bicameral legislature under a new constitution.
NCERT's new Class IX social science textbook, "Understanding Society: India and Beyond – Part 1," introduces the Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls and the 1975-77 Emergency. Economics chapters now focus on scarcity and government roles, impacting students from the 2026-27 academic session.
South Korea's Board of Audit and Inspection (BAI) has begun data collection for a financial audit of the National Election Commission (NEC) next month. This follows widespread criticism and calls for reform due to unprecedented ballot shortages during the recent local elections, which temporarily suspended voting at 26 polling stations.
The Trinamool Congress is experiencing an internal revolt, prompting Mamata Banerjee's faction to submit a new list of office bearers to the Election Commission to solidify her leadership. A breakaway group has declared its own parallel committee, citing the expiry of the previous one, but loyalists dismiss their actions as having no legal standing.
Amid internal rebellion, the Trinamool Congress has reconstituted its national working committee, reaffirming Mamata Banerjee as party chairperson and submitting the new list to the Election Commission. A rebel faction also emerged, claiming to be the 'real' TMC.
The Reform Party claims the Election Commission deliberately destroyed evidence related to ballot shortages at a polling station, even after receiving a court order to preserve it. They allege the commission quickly processed and dissolved hundreds of kilograms of ballots, leaving no transfer documents.
South Korea's National Election Commission (NEC) has accepted the findings of an investigation that revealed systemic failures in its election management, particularly concerning ballot shortages during recent local elections. The NEC stated it will pursue institutional improvements to prevent future issues.
Independent lawmaker Han Dong-hoon proposed an amendment to the Board of Audit and Inspection Act, making the National Election Commission subject to audit. The bill, co-sponsored by 31 ruling party lawmakers, aims to address criticisms following the ballot shortage in the recent local elections.
South Korea's National Election Commission (NEC) is under investigation following ballot shortages and administrative errors during recent local elections. The NEC's independence, designed to protect democracy, is now seen as a shield for incompetence, prompting calls for reform and accountability.
