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Stray violence marks 6th phase of Bengal polls; 37.27% turnout till 11 am

Stray incidents of violence were on Thursday reported from various parts of Bengal where voting is underway in the sixth phase of assembly elections

WB elections: 6th phase of polling to decide fate of 306 candidates begins

Polling began on Thursday morning for the sixth phase of the ongoing assembly elections in West Bengal

Assembly elections: West Bengal gears up for sixth phase of polls today

In this phase, election will be conducted in nine constituencies each in North Dinajpur and Nadia districts, 17 in North 24 Parganas and eight in East Burdwan

Blame game begins between Centre and states over surge in Covid-19 cases

All through the campaign for the Assembly elections, both the BJP and Opposition are avoiding using Covid-19 as a campaign plank

Bengal polls LIVE: EC imposes 24-hour campaign ban on two BJP, TMC leaders

The bar on campaigning by the leaders will be in force from 7 pm on April 18 to 7 pm on April 19. Stay tuned for all LIVE updates on latest news here.

Holding up a mirror to Modi govt

Between premature victory mood that allowed Kumbh, elections, and lack of urgency on vaccines, Modi govt has walked into its biggest crisis. The way out needs realism, humility and one Ram baan weapon

Taxing taskmaster: As CEC, Chandra will oversee toughest Assembly polls

He will retire in May 2022, having overseen the Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Goa, Uttarakhand and Manipur Assembly elections, leaving it to others to conduct the next general election due 2024

LIVE: British PM reduces length of India trip, to meet PM Modi on April 26

British PM Boris Johnson reduced the length of his trip to India later this month because of Covid-19 situation in India. Stay tuned for Latest LIVE news

Would like to ensure elections held in peaceful, fair manner: CEC Chandra

Sushil Chandra, who assumed charge as the 24th Chief Election Commissioner, said he would like to ensure that the ongoing assembly elections in West Bengal are held in a very peaceful and fair manner

Centre's strategy to control Covid-19 spread 'monumental failure: Congress

Congress said while people are dying across the country the saffron party's leadership is busy campaigning for elections

Election Commissioner Sushil Chandra set to become the next CEC

Election Commissioner Sushil Chandra is set to become the next chief election commissioner, sources said on Sunday.

Assam polls: Anchalik Gana Morcha urges EC to videograph counting process

The Anchalik Gana Morcha (AGM), a constituent of the opposition Congress-led 'Mahajoot' in Assam, on Sunday urged the Election Commission to videograph the May 2 counting of the assembly elections

Assembly polls: Amit Shah to hold 4 roadshows in West Bengal on Wednesday

Union Home Minister Amit Shah is scheduled to conduct four roadshows in poll-bound West Bengal on Wednesday

Best of BS Opinion: The GST puzzle, infecting public health, and more

Here's a selection of Business Standard opinion pieces for the day

Tamil Nadu Assembly polls end peacefully, voter turnout 71.79%

The Tamil Nadu Assembly elections ended peacefully on Tuesday and the voter turnout stood at 71.79 per cent with people sealing the fate of nearly 4,000 candidates

BJP is not 'poll winning machine', but a movement, says PM Narendra Modi

PM says false narratives on farm laws, CAA to create political instability

Assam elections: 5 policemen suspended for firing on crowd during voting

Assam Assembly Deputy Speaker Aminul Laskar has been quizzed twice and five police personnel attached to him have been suspended after they opened fire on public during second phase of polling

West Bengal elections: Sporadic violence, candidates attacked in 3rd phase

Sporadic violence was reported and some candidates were attacked during the third phase of West Bengal assembly elections on Tuesday, even as 68.04 per cent voter turnout was recorded till 3 pm, officials said. Voting is underway with strict adherence to COVID-19 protocols in 16 seats in South 24 Parganas district (part II), seven in Howrah (part I) and eight in Hooghly (part I), they said. "Voter turnout of 68.04 per cent was recorded till 3 pm in 31 seats," an EC official said. Chief Minister and TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee alleged "blatant misuse" of central forces to "influence voters". "The blatant misuse of Central forces continues unabated. Despite us repeatedly raising this issue, @ECISVEEP continues to be a mute spectator, while men in uniform are being misused at several places to openly intimidate TMC voters & influence many to vote in favour of one party," she tweeted. BJP MP Soumitra Khan's estranged wife and TMC candidate Sujata Mondal Khan was ...

Puducherry Assembly elections: Around 66% polling in UT till 3 pm

An estimated 66 per cent of the 10.04 lakh voters in the Union Territory of Puducherry exercised their franchise till 3 PM on Tuesday

Kerala Assembly elections: At half way mark, state nearing 50% turnout

If the signs of voting are any indication, at the half way mark on Tuesday, 50 per cent of the Kerala voters have already exercised their franchise