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March 16, 2026 3:25 PM

ECI issues directions for strict inforcement of MCC in five states and UT

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has issued directions for the strict implementation of the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) following the announcement of Assembly elections in Assam, Kerala, Puducherry, Tamil Nadu and West Bengal. The Commission announced the election schedule for the five States and Union Territory on March 15. Notifications issued by the Election Commission and the respective governments of Assam, Kerala and Puducherry have been published in their official gazettes. With t...

March 16, 2026 3:20 PM

ECI enforces Model Code of Conduct, orders major bureaucratic reshuffle ahead of assembly polls in five states

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has directed strict implementation of the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) following the announcement of Assembly elections in Assam, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal and the Union Territory of Puducherry. The Commission has also ordered a major bureaucratic reshuffle in West Bengal, replacing key police and administrative officials in a move aimed at ensuring free and fair elections. The election schedule was announced by Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Ku...

February 3, 2026 6:38 PM

MCC changes law on laminated bats as cost of willow rises

Cricket bats previously deemed illegal for adult amateur players are to be permitted after a change in the law brought about by the rising cost of English willow. The Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC), custodian of the laws of cricket since 1787, announced the move on Tuesday as one of 73 changes that will come into effect this year. Laminated bats - known as Type D bats - had only been permitted in junior cricket. Type A, B and C bats are made from one piece of high-grade willow while laminated ...