New Delhi, May 6 (IANS) The Election Commission of India’s (ECI) IT platform – ECINET played a pivotal role in ensuring seamless election processes, including real-time monitoring, enabling faster reporting and enhanced cybersecurity during the recently concluded Assembly elections in five states and Union Territory – Assam, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Puducherry and also the by-elections 2026. The unique tech platform, launched by EC earlier this year, saw a significant surge in the…
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Thiruvananthapuram, April 30 (IANS) In a significant step to fortify election security, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has rolled out a QR code-based photo identification system to regulate entry into vote counting centres ahead of the crucial counting day on May 4.The new system, integrated through ECINET, will be implemented during the counting of votes for the Assembly elections in Kerala, Assam, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal and Puducherry, along with by-elections in seven Assembly constit…
New Delhi, April 30 (IANS) Ahead of the counting of votes of ongoing Assembly elections on May 4, the Election Commission of India (ECI) on Thursday introduced a QR code–based Photo Identity Card module on ECINET to eliminate entry of unauthorised persons into counting centres, an official said. Starting with the counting for the general elections to the Legislative Assemblies of Assam, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal and Puducherry and the bye-elections in seven Assembly constituencies of fiv…
Kolkata, April 22 (IANS) Police have arrested 17 people in connection with cyber fraud through the Cash on Delivery mode that is used by many people for ordering products online, the police said on Wednesday. Investigating a case, the Cyber Police department of Kolkata Police arrested 17 people, including nine women, after searching a call centre in Gariahat.The police seized 43 mobile phones, SIM cards, laptops and wireless phones.A police official said that it is not advisable to pay onl…
Chennai, April 12 (IANS) The Election Commission will begin the statewide distribution of voter identification slips, or booth slips, from Sunday, marking a key step in preparations for the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections scheduled on April 23. Polling Level Officers (PLOs) will undertake door-to-door visits to deliver these slips directly to voters, ensuring that every eligible citizen is informed and prepared ahead of polling day.Authorities have also permitted officials to seek assistance from …
Amaravati, March 11 (IANS) Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Wednesday proposed the setting up of the Indian School of Agriculture on the lines of the Indian School of Business (ISB) to deal with all the issues related to the agricultural sector.The Chief Minister mooted the idea during his address to the two-day Collectors’ conference, which began here on Wednesday.He proposed setting up the Indian School of Agriculture as a deemed university to deal with all the issues of…
New Delhi, March 3 (IANS) India’s largest private lender HDFC Bank has said that the UPI-based cash withdrawals will be counted as part of customers’ monthly free ATM transaction limits.The new development will come into effect starting April 1, according to the official statement.In a communication to account holders, the bank stated that cardless UPI cash withdrawals will no longer be treated as a separate category.Instead, they will be bundled with traditional debit card withdrawals when ca…
Mumbai, Feb 25 (IANS) The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) in the annual budget for 2026-27, presented on Wednesday, has proposed a slew of measures, including the use of strategic reserves and Green Bonds, to mobilise funds for financing development projects. In a significant administrative move following the political shift in the corporation, the BMC has decided to utilise its fixed deposits (FDs) for developmental projects.The BMC currently holds total deposits of Rs 81,449.32 crore….
Jaipur, Feb 12 (IANS) Rajasthan Police have issued a public advisory warning citizens about a phishing scam in which cyber fraudsters are posing as the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) and offering fake FASTag annual passes. Director General of Police (Cyber Crime) Sanjay Agarwal said criminals are using advanced techniques, including paid Google advertisements and search engine optimisation (SEO), to make fraudulent websites appear at the top of search results.“Many users assume th…
New Delhi, Jan 16 (IANS) Union Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Friday unveiled the proposals of the new Seed Act (Seed Act 2026), which include mandatory registration of seed companies and a penalty of up to Rs 30 lakh for selling substandard seeds.The minister said the proposed legislation is a historic step aimed at ensuring farmers’ protection, seed quality, and transparency across the system.Every seed packet will carry a QR code, which, when scanned, wil…