Notification Issued for Vice President Election

By BPN News Desk August 7, 2025

National

The Election Commission of India has issued the official notification for the Vice Presidential election, marking the formal start of the nomination process. The announcement was made on Tuesday, setting the stage for the election to India’s second-highest constitutional office. Candidates can

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PM Modi Chairs NDA Parliamentary Meet Ahead of Key Polls

By BPN News Desk August 5, 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a key meeting of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) parliamentary party on August 5, 2025, during the ongoing Monsoon Session of Parliament. This marked the first full in-person meeting of the NDA alliance in this session, which has seen repeated disruptions due to opposition protests. Vice President Election on the […]

National Politics

Rahul Gandhi Accuses EC of Aiding BJP in Vote Theft

By BPN News Desk August 2, 2025

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has alleged that the Election Commission of India is helping the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) manipulate voter lists ahead of upcoming state elections. He claimed to have “atom bomb–level” evidence that will expose large-scale irregularities in the electoral process. Claims of Massive Voter List Manipulation According to Gandhi, the Congress

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Maharashtra EVMs Declared Tamper-Proof After Tests

By BPN News Desk August 1, 2025

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has confirmed that Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) used during the 2024 Maharashtra Assembly elections are fully tamper-proof. A detailed verification process found zero mismatches between electronic vote counts and paper audit records. No Mismatch in EVM and VVPAT Records The ECI conducted thorough checks in 10 constituencies

International

Myanmar Declares Interim Government Before Elections

By BPN News Desk July 31, 2025

Myanmar’s military government announced the formation of a civilian-led interim government on July 31, ahead of the country’s upcoming general elections scheduled for December. However, Senior General Min Aung Hlaing remains in full control, retaining his roles as interim president and commander-in-chief of the armed forces. Commission Formed to Conduct Elections An

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Tejashwi Yadav Hints at Bihar Poll Boycott

By BPN News Desk July 24, 2025

RJD leader and Leader of Opposition in Bihar, Tejashwi Yadav, has hinted at the possibility of the Opposition alliance boycotting the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections. The remark comes in the wake of ongoing protests against the Election Commission’s Special Summary Revision (SSR) of electoral rolls. Allegations Against Election Commission Tejashwi accused the Election

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EC Starts Work After Dhankhar’s Resignation

By BPN News Desk July 23, 2025

The Election Commission of India has begun preparations to hold the election for the Vice President of India following Jagdeep Dhankhar’s resignation on July 21. The formal resignation has been received, and the necessary notification has been issued to initiate the constitutional process. Electoral College Formation in Progress The Election Commission is currently setting

International

Japan Upper House Election: Coalition Loses Majority

By BPN News Desk July 21, 2025

Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and its ally Komeito have lost their majority in the House of Councillors following the latest Upper House election. Out of the 125 seats contested, the coalition secured only 47—falling three short of the minimum 50 needed to hold control. This marks the first time in 16 years that […]

International

Japan Votes in Upper House During Ishiba’s Tough Test

By BPN News Desk July 20, 2025

Japan began voting today in a crucial upper house election that could determine the political future of Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba. The election will fill half of the 248 seats in the upper chamber and is widely seen as a referendum on the ruling coalition’s handling of the economy and immigration. The coalition of Ishiba’s […]