As part of the election-focused security measures, the police interacted with local residents, reviewed vulnerable and critical locations, and sensitised the public about maintaining peace and reporting any suspicious activities

Srinagar, Dec 4: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday said the Election Commission of India should convene a meeting of political parties to allay their apprehension about the Special Intensive Revision (SIR). There are apprehensions, and it will be better that the Election Commission call people like us to make us understand what SIR really is because we have seen that while you do not steal elections through machines, but they are surely manipulated, Abdullah told reporte

Florida is poised to join the wave of states debating how they might reshape congressional voting districts, as political parties grapple for an edge in next years midterm elections

The checks were part of statewide inspections launched ahead of Christmas, New Year, and the upcoming local body elections to curb drug trafficking and related illegal activities.

The districts multifaceted politics has ensured that all three fronts wield notable influence despite the NDAs lack of representation in the Assembly and Parliament

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday asked BJP MPs from West Bengal to counter the TMC government and work towards winning the assembly elections next year. BJP MPs from the state met the PM along with Khagen Murmu, Maldah Uttar MP who was attacked by a mob in October. The PM told us to keep fighting the West Bengal government to save democracy. We will remove this government, Union minister Sukanta Majumdar said after the meeting. Darjeeling MP Raju Bista said the PM highlighted

CM Devendra Fadnaviss medical help cell, in collaboration with government and social and community organisations, has planned three mega events. These initiatives aim at bringing marginalised and socially overlooked communities like Banjara, Lamana, Walmiki, Sikhlegal, and Mohayal etc together at one platform. The programme will start in Nagpur in presence of Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Adityanath. It will then shift to Navi Mumbai where Union Home Minister Amit Shah will be present. Finally, i

KOZHIKODE: The Indian Union Muslim League (IUML), a major constituent of the Congress-led UDF and a party that has long championed its secular credentials, is facing intense backlash in the lead-up to the local body elections. The controversy erupted after a video of IUML leader Ashraf Edneer surfaced on social media, prompting allegations that the party is soliciting votes on communal grounds. The LDF election committee for Kasaragod municipality has filed a formal complaint with the State Elec

NEW DELHI: The BJP on Wednesday eased to victory in seven of 12 seats in the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) by-polls, adding to its dominant win in the February Assembly election. The AAP, dumped out of power by the BJP 10 months ago after over a decade in power, finished a distant second with three seats. And a struggling Congress did what it could not do earlier this year, that is win a seat. The 12th seat went to the All India Forward Bloc (AIFB). Interestingly, of the seven BJP winners

BJP secured seven out of twelve seats in the MCD by-elections, while AAP won three and Congress one. Despite losing two seats, BJP's vote share surged, whereas AAP's saw a sharp decline. The results bring BJP closer to the majority mark in the Delhi Municipal Corporation.

Ashish Chouhan ashu.padr15@gmail.com After a hiatus of ten long years, the much-awaited assembly elections finally returned to Jammu and Kashmir in 2024. In the spirited run-up to the polls, all mainstream political parties threw their weight behind intense campaigns, leaving no stone unturned. On September 16, 2024, at the height of the first phase of electioneering, Union Home Minister Amit Shah visited the enchanting land of sapphires and the sacred Machail Mata, Paddar. Addressing a sea of e

BJP All Cells hold review meeting Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 3: The Jammu & Kashmir BJP All Cells today held a review meeting at the party Headquarters in Trikuta Nagar, Jammu. The meeting was chaired by All Cells in charge, Ved Sharma and accompanied by co-in charge, Munish Khajuria, to assess the performance of Cell activists during the recently held Budgam and Nagrota Assembly constituency bi-elections and to evaluate the ongoing implementation of party programmes. Addressing the meet

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Dec 3: The National Peoples Party (NPP) is dealing with an unusually high number of ticket seekers as it begins the process of selecting candidates for the upcoming GHADC elections. Party working president and Cabinet Minister Marcuise Marak said the NPP had closed the window for receiving applications and would soon []

Panaji: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Wednesday announced that the unauthorised houses of the families availing the Mhaje Ghar scheme will be regularised by the 2027 assembly elections. Speaking at the launch of the poll campaign of BJPs Corlim zilla panchayat candidate Siddesh Shirpad Naik, the Chief Minister urged people to vote for a triple-engine [] The post Illegal houses to be regularised under Mhaje Ghar scheme before 2027 polls appeared first on The Navhind Times .

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee expressed concern over the alleged torture of Bengali-speaking migrant workers, who are reportedly being labeled as Bangladeshis and deported. She criticized the Centre's actions, citing the case of Sunali Khatun, and vowed to protect religious properties and oppose the hurried revision of electoral rolls ahead of the 2026 elections.

At the start of the winter session of Bihar's legislative council, Chairperson Awadhesh Narain Singh lauded the assembly elections for achieving an impressive 67.13% voter turnout, commending the overall peaceful atmosphere.

In a pivotal meeting, Prime Minister Narendra Modi engaged with a group of twelve BJP MPs from West Bengal, concentrating on strategies for the forthcoming assembly elections. Discussions highlighted the need for a thorough Special Intensive Revision of the electoral rolls, with a strong emphasis on ensuring the Matua community's representation.

India, through Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, has accepted the chairship of the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (IIDEA). Kumar pledged to share India's extensive experience in transparent elections to foster more inclusive and resilient democracies globally. This significant role highlights the Election Commission of India's international credibility and innovative approach to electoral management.

Mumbai: A voter turnout of 67.63 per cent was recorded in the first phase of elections to 263 municipal councils and nagar panchayats in Maharashtra, while the president and councillors of a local governing body in Dhule district were elected unopposed, officials said on Wednesday. The elections were held on Tuesday between 7.30 am and Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our chann

Hyderabad: Winning elections is one thing, and gloating about it is another thing entirely. When a politician or government does that, it doesnt exactly come from humility. So Im quite stumped that the current Congress-led Telangana government is doing exactly that. I know I might draw flak from some quarters, but I honestly find it Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels

The commissioner inspected the Jakranpally police station on Wednesday and reviewed records, barracks, and under investigation cases. He directed officers to prepare a clear plan of action for each case and conduct fair and efficient investigations.

The demands came as the Rajya Sabha took up a resolution to extend the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Amendment Act, 2024, to Manipur

PATNA: Bihar NDA government led by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Wednesday tabled second supplementary budget of Rs 91,717 crore for financial year 2025-26. The budget presented by state finance minister Vijendra Prasad Yadav will be put up for debate in the House and subsequent approval on Friday, the final day of the five-day Winter Session of the state legislature. A sum of Rs 51,253 crore has been earmarked for the annual expenditure on schemes, while Rs 40,462 crore is meant for establishm

KOLKATA: A Division Bench of the Calcutta HC rejected the verdict of (now retired) Justice Ganguly on cancelling the appointment of 32,000 primary teachers in State-run and State-aided primary schools across West Bengal. The Division Bench of Justice Tapobrata Chakraborty and Justice Reetobroto Kumar Mitra pronounced the verdict this afternoon. With todays verdict, the Mamata Banerjee government in the State heaved a sigh of relief. It comes at a crucial time when the Supreme Court invalidated a

NEW DELHI:Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday asked BJP MPs from West Bengal to effectively counter the Trinamool Congress-led government in the state and work towards winning the assembly elections next year. BJP MPs from West Bengal met the prime minister, along with Khagen Murmu the Lok Sabha member from Maldah Uttar who []

JAMMU: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday urged the Election Commission to brief all political parties on the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls to address lingering concerns and ensure full transparency in the electoral process. He said elections must always be fair and transparent, leaving no room for any complaint []

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Sonia Gandhi is synonymous with the Congress party, but in Kerala's Munnar, the name is creating a very different buzz. Here, 34-year-old Sonia Gandhi is contesting the local body elections on a BJP ticket, turning heads and sparking curiosity

The Rajasthan Staff Selection Board (RSSB) has released the final result for the Animal Attendant Pashu Parichar Direct Recruitment-2023. A total of 5,778 candidates have been selected, including 5,146 from non-scheduled areas (NSA) and 632 from scheduled areas (SA). The result, including category-wise cut-offs, is available on the official RSSB website. Candidates can download the PDF to check final selections, roll numbers, and NSA and SA cut-offs. The Animal Husbandry Department, Jaipur will

PATNA: Bihar Governor Arif Mohammad Khan on Wednesday said the Nitish Kumar government was committed to the creation of 1 crore jobs in the next five years. He was addressing a joint session of both Houses of the state legislature, which had been convened upon the NDAs return to power in the assembly elections. 50 []

MALDA: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday alleged that Home Minister Amit Shah was 'behind the ploy' of implementing the special intensive revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in the state, months before the assembly polls. Banerjee, addressing a rally here, called the SIR a 'politically-driven exercise' aimed at unsettling voters. Amit Shah is behind this ploy of implementing the SIR in Bengal just before the elections, she claimed. He wants to capture Bengal at any cost, but

The manifesto calls for transparent governance, open civic data, and stronger municipal capacities to make Maharashtras cities resilient andcitizen centric

BJP secured 7 out of 12 seats in the MCD by-elections, retaining its lead but falling short of a majority. AAP won 3 seats, Congress 1, and All India Forward Bloc secured a victory in Chandni Mahal. The results indicate a shift in the political landscape ahead of the mayoral polls.

Parliament proceedings began without disruptions on Wednesday, the third day of the Winter Session, after two days of protests and ruckus. The calm followed the resolution of the logjam over the Oppositions demand for a discussion on SIR a day earlier. On Tuesday, floor leaders agreed that the Lok Sabha will take up the 150th anniversary of Vande Mataram on December 8, and hold discussions on the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls and on electoral reforms on December 9. The schedule w

Delhi MCD Bypoll Results 2025: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) secured a decisive victory in the MCD by-elections, winning 7 out of 12 wards. The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) secured 3 seats, Congress won 1, and the All India Forward Bloc bagged another. These polls were held to fill vacant councillor seats, with the BJP reinforcing its dominance in Delhi civic politics.

The elections were held on 30 November at 580 polling booths, with 51 candidates.

An NGO has launched a 'Citizens' Manifesto' ahead of Maharashtra's civic polls. It proposes reforms for better service delivery and transparency. The manifesto emphasizes open civic data and citizen participation. It aims to empower urban local bodies for equitable development. The delayed municipal elections are a key focus. The initiative seeks to restore trust and involve citizens in governance.

The Election Commission is facing criticism for its Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls as reliance on outdated data threatens voter inclusion and the integrity of upcoming elections

UDF leadership feels that its political identity as a cohesive coalition is at stake in the local body polls, a precursor to the Assembly elections.It seeks to negate LDF campaign that the Opposition is a shaky coalition built on protest against development rather than one capable of exercising power effectively

PATHANAMTHITTA: Youth Congress worker and close associate of Palakkad MLA Rahul Mamkootathil, Fenni Ninan, on Tuesday dismissed the allegations raised against him in the sexual assault complaint as baseless and politically motivated. The complainant had alleged that Rahul sexually assaulted her after promising marriage and that Fenni was the person who brought her to meet him. Rejecting the claim, Fenni said he has never met the complainant and the petitioners statements were fabricated with mal

THRISSUR: BJP state chief Rajeev Chandrasekhar on Tuesday said that he would contest the 2026 assembly elections from Nemom constituency. He was speaking at the Meet the Press programme titled Vote Vibe of Thrissur Press Club. Nemom constituency in Thiruvananthapuram is an important one for BJP as its senior leader O Rajagopal had won the seat earlier. Currently, Minister V Sivankutty is the MLA from Nemom. Though there were reports that Rajeev was likely to contest in the assembly election, it

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Taking their politics to the grassroots, five former MLAs are contesting the upcoming local-body elections. And, it looks to be back to the basics for Anil Akkara, K S Sabarinadhan, E M Augusthy, R Latha Devi, and K C Rajagopalan. Taking his campaign to the Sanskrit College ward of Adat grama panchayat, in Thrissur district, Anil is no stranger to local governance. He led the panchayat as president for two successive terms from 2000 and represented the same ward in 2005. His

Hyderabad: The Telangana High Court has expressed surprise over the reservation of Sarpanch and ward member posts for Scheduled Tribes (STs) in villages where there are no ST voters or only a handful of them. The Court observed that such allocations could undermine democratic values and the very purpose of elections. PILs challenge quota allocation Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing

MALAPPURAM: In Keralas political convention, Ponmundam grama panchayat in Malappuram is an anomaly. Here, state-level allies Congress and Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) are bitter rivals. And to counter the League, Congress is once again joining hands with CPM, its political adversary in the state. Following the tie up, the Congress district leadership dissolved the Ponmundam constituency committee on Monday. Yes, this local body elections mark the return of the Sambar Munnani as its opponen

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Tuesday asked the Election Commission to consider extending the December 11 deadline for submitting enumeration forms in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Kerala by one more week, in view of the ongoing process for local body elections. A bench of Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi made the recommendation after taking note of submissions that the local body elections in the state will take place on December 9 and 11, and

KASARAGOD: It looked like a usual cultural event. Children performed skit and dance on stage amid applause. However, for the performers and spectators, it was an emotional moment a final farewell to something that had been a part of their lives for nearly half a century. News that the stage in their locality would be demolished for the construction of the building of Government Vocational Higher Secondary School had come as a huge shock to the residents of Kadakam in Kasaragods Karadukka villag

Both ruling, Opposition parties slam State Election Commission; NCP-SP casts doubt about EVM tampering; on Tuesday, the Nagpur bench of the Bombay High Court directed the SEC not to commence counting procedures on December 3 for the local body polls held a day before

Dr Ashwani Kumar ashwinsociology@gmail.com Democracy is often described in terms of constitutional rights, elections, and institutions. Yet most citizens encounter democracy in a far more ordinary way: through the tone of the state. The way an official speaks, listens, responds, or dismisses becomes the everyday language through which people judge whether the state respects them. Tone may appear like a small detail, but it quietly reflects the moral quality of governance. It signals whether the

A bench of Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi took note of the submissions that local bodies elections in Kerala will take place on December 9 and 11 and counting of votes will conclude on December 13.

Rao criticised what he called Revanth Reddys anti-Hindu attitude, citing the CMs previous remarks linking Congress with Muslims and accusing the party of appeasement politics to win Muslim votes in local elections.

The Supreme Court has urged the Election Commission of India to consider extending the deadline for Kerala's electoral roll revision forms, citing the ongoing local body elections. The bench suggested the poll body grant more time for officers involved in election duties to upload forms, deeming the request just and fair for consideration.

From humble beginnings as the son of a bank peon, Prem Kumars ascent to Speaker of the Gaya MLA is nothing short of inspiring. Battling financial hardships early on, he navigated through the political landscape with grace and integrity, garnering widespread admiration.

MUMBAI: Following directions from the Bombay High Courts Nagpur bench, the State Election Commission has postponed the local body polls result to December 21 instead of December 3. The local body elections for Nagar Panchayat and Parishad voting were held on Tuesday, and the results were initially scheduled for December 3. However, after the courts instructions, the counting has been rescheduled to December 21, alongside the results of other local body elections. Voting for the remaining local b

India secured a 17-run victory in the first ODI against South Africa, fueled by Virat Kohli's century and Rohit Sharma's fifty. However, off-field tensions regarding World Cup selections and unsettled team combinations persist as India prepares for the second ODI in Raipur.

What if we told you that Sonia Gandhi is contesting the panchayat election from the spectacular hill town of Munnar in Kerala? That too, on a ticket from the BJP? Bewildered, aren't you? Let us now clear the air.

MUMBAI: Despite Union Home Minister Amit Shahs plan for the BJP to go solo in the 2029 state elections, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday expressed a different view, stating that the BJP still needs its allies in Maharashtra and that the 2029 state polls will be contested jointly with the Mahayuti partners. Fadnavis also clarified that there is no dispute between him and Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, although differences of opinion do existjust as they do in any heal

The SEC has already postponed elections in 24 civic bodies to December 20 due to irregularities in the election process and pending court cases.

PATNA: Senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader Prem Kumar was elected unanimously as Bihar Assembly Speaker on Tuesday, a day after he filed his nomination papers for the post. Pro-tem Speaker Narendra Narayan Yadav announced Kumars election as the 18th Speaker of the Bihar Assembly. Soon after the formal announcement, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and leader of Opposition Tejashwi Prasad Yadav escorted 70-year-old Prem Kumar to the Speakers chair amid clapping from both treasury and opposition bench

NEW DELHI: Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and former party chief Rahul Gandhi held a meeting with the party's Assam unit leaders on Tuesday to discuss preparations for the next year's assembly elections, the Special Revision (SR) of electoral rolls, and other important issues of the state. Congress general secretary (organization) K C Venugopal, Pradesh Congress Committee chief Gaurav Gogoi, AICC in-charge of state Jitendra Singh, Congress legislative party leader (CLP) Debabrata Saikia,

Kerala has declared public holidays on December 9 and 11, 2025, for its Local Body Elections. The staggered holidays, split by district, aim to ensure smooth polling and maximize voter turnout. Government offices, educational institutions, and private establishments are directed to grant paid leave to employees on their respective polling dates.

KOLKATA: As the countdown for the assembly polls in West Bengal begins amid the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, Chief Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday alleged that the Centre has withheld the state's long-pending dues. Releasing the report card Unnayaner Panchali of her government during the past 14 years since 2011, Mamata told media at the state secretariat Nabanna, The central government has withheld our long-pending dues -- one lakh and eighty-seven thousand crore rupe

Top wrestlers' petitions challenging WFI elections were dismissed by the Delhi High Court. India and Russia are collaborating to boost New Delhi's exports, while the Indian economy shows strong growth prospects. International news includes China issuing rare earth export licenses and Costco suing the US over tariff refunds.

PM Narendra Modi's message expressing concern for ailing BNP chief Khaleda Zia signals a rare outreach by India as Bangladesh heads for elections and political equations shift.

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM DK Shivakumar presented a united front, meeting for breakfast and asserting no differences between them or among Congress MLAs. The leaders discussed strategies for the 2028 assembly polls, countering opposition moves, and finalizing candidates for upcoming elections.

Election officials have launched a probe after a video purportedly showed Shiv Sena MLA Santosh Bangar entering a polling booth while a woman was casting her vote during the local bodies election in Maharashtra's Hingoli district on Tuesday. Voting is underway across 264 municipal councils and nagar panchayats in the first phase of the local body elections in the state, where 6,042 seats and 264 posts of council presidents are up for grabs. A video surfaced on social media, in which Bangar can b

A major political controversy has erupted in Madhya Pradesh after documents tabled in the Assembly revealed that nine social welfare boards formed just months before the 2023 assembly elections spent two years without conducting meaningful work.

The Delhi High Court has dismissed petitions as the petitioners failed to appear before the court on multiple dates

The wrestlers had moved the High Court, alleging that the WFI elections were not conducted in a fair and transparent manner. Their plea sought intervention against what they claimed were procedural lapses and irregularities in the election process.

The HC's order came after the rescheduled elections in some local bodies to December 20.

The Union government is ready for a discussion on the SIR issue and electoral reforms in Parliament, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju said in Rajya Sabha on Tuesday, but asked Opposition parties not to insist on setting a timeline. As the Opposition demanded discussion on Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls for a second day in a row, Rijiju said he will hold discussions with leaders of various political parties to decide on the issue. His statement came after oppositio

JD(U) MLA Vibha Devi faced difficulty reading her oath at the Bihar Vidhan Sabha's inaugural session. Other newly elected legislators shared their plans for the state. The NDA secured a significant victory in the recent elections, winning over 200 seats. BJP emerged as the largest party, followed by JD(U). Opposition parties like RJD and Congress secured fewer seats.

The second day of the Winter Session began on a tumultuous note as Opposition MPs continued their protest against the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral roll. Lok Sabha proceedings were adjourned till 12 noon as Opposition MPs refused to relent in pressing for a discussion on SIR. Following the adjournment, LS Speaker Om Birla called Opposition floor leaders and ministers for consultations to resolve the issue. Ahead of the day's proceedings INDIA bloc MPs staged a demonst

The BJP has reportedly urged T.T.V. Dhinakaran to pause his potential alliance with Vijay's TVK, seeking direct talks to resolve his demands. Dhinakaran remains firm on replacing Edappadi K. Palaniswami as AIADMK's chief ministerial candidate, while the BJP views AMMK as a crucial asset for the 2026 elections.

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THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: State Election Commissioner A Shajahan has issued a directive stating that all campaign rallies and public meetings held as part of the local body elections must follow law and order as well as the relevant legal provisions and the directions issued by the High Court and the Supreme Court. Political parties and candidates must inform the local police in advance about the venue and timing of any public meeting so that the police can make the arrangements necessary for crowd an

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The construction of breakwater as part of the Muthalapozhi harbour development project is progressing rapidly in Thiruvananthapuram. The `177-crore project, approved by the Union government under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY), was launched in May this year with an aim to prevent the recurring accidents at the harbour mouth. According to the harbour engineering department, the casting of tetrapods for the breakwater is moving at a steady pace, and around 25m

Calling delay in elections injustice towards candidates, Mr.Fadnavissaid, Due to revision, the campaigning efforts of the party workers for last 20 to 25 days has gone into vain.

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: With the election season in full swing, voters across the state are weighing their choices. They are scanning candidates positions on development, welfare, neighbourhood issues, and party lines. Well, this usual stuff. But now, running parallel to these familiar considerations, another trend has emerged in the campaign space: rise of the glamour and cuteness quotient. Notably, a large number of young candidates, especially women, have stepped into the contest, and social medi

NEW DELHI: The Law Commission is of the opinion that bringing in law to implement the model code of conduct (MCC) will hamper its enforcement during polls and might result in whittling down the powers of the Election Commission, which will not be conducive to holding, time-bound and fair elections. The Commission made this observation in its submission to the Joint Committee of Parliament examining bills on holding simultaneous polls to the Lok Sabha and state assemblies. The members of the 23rd

Nearly one crore voters are eligible to exercise their franchise in the first round of the multi-tier rural and urban local bodies elections

Schools across several Indian states will be closed on Tuesday, December 2, 2025. Heavy rainfall from cyclone Ditwah has led to closures in Chennai, Tiruvallur, and Kanchipuram districts of Tamil Nadu. Andhra Pradesh may also see school shutdowns due to a yellow alert. Elections are causing closures in parts of Maharashtra, while Goa observes a religious holiday.

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: With just days to go for the local body elections, the Enforcement Directorates notice to Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has kicked off a political debate. Notices were also served on former finance minister and vice-chairperson of KIIFB Thomas Isaac and CEO K M Abraham alleging FEMA violation in the utilisation of funds. Opposition Leader V D Satheesan reiterated his partys stand that there was massive corruption and serious rule violations in the masala bond issue. Masala

Despite an ODI win, coach Gautam Gambhir faces intense fan criticism after a Test series whitewash. Former player Zaheer Khan advises Gambhir to develop resilience and communicate transparently with supporters regarding team strategies and selections to manage rising expectations and frustration.

They want to remove people who they believe will not vote for them, DMK MP Kanimozhi tells TNIE , interpreting the statement of Home Minister Amit Shah the SIR exercise is to purify electoral rolls. Excerpts: The Election Commission has extended the deadline for submitting SIR forms by a week. Is it enough? It is not sufficient. We need more time. Many people travel, and not everyone lives in their birthplace; they often return home to vote. With such short notice, they may not be able to return

Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed concern over the critical health of former Bangladesh PM Khaleda Zia, offering India's full support for her treatment. This gesture comes amid Zia's party accusing India of backing rival Sheikh Hasina, highlighting a complex geopolitical dynamic as Bangladesh approaches elections.

The first phase of the highly anticipated local body elections in Maharashtra will be held today for 264 municipal councils and nagar panchayats.

PTI New Delhi Parliament is not a place for drama but for delivery, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Monday in a hard-hitting attack on the Opposition as he accused it of turning the House into a warm-up arena for elections and an outlet to vent out frustration after defeat. Speaking to reporters outside Parliament [] The post Parliament is place for delivery, not drama: PM Modi appeared first on The Navhind Times .

NT Reporter Margao Benaulim MLA Venzy Viegas on Monday demanded that the Election Commission (EC) make public the list of names deleted from the electoral rolls ahead of the Zilla Panchayat elections. Reacting to the announcement that 90,000 names had been removed, he said the poll body should provide a constituency-wise breakup and place it [] The post Make deleted voter list public, demands Viegas appeared first on The Navhind Times .

New Delhi, Dec 1: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday launched a sharp attack on the Opposition, asserting that Parliament is a place for delivery, not drama, and accusing rival parties of using the House as a warm-up arena for elections or an outlet to vent frustration after electoral defeats. Speaking to reporters outside Parliament [] The post Parl no place for drama; Oppn using House to vent out frustration: PM Modi appeared first on Northlines .

Civic polls in Maharashtra are set to commence on December 2. This marks the first major statewide election since last year's assembly polls. The elections will cover numerous municipal councils and nagar parishads. Later phases will include zilla parishads, panchayat samitis, and municipal corporations. Polls were delayed due to Covid and court cases.

Tamil Nadu's political landscape is gearing up for the 2026 elections with parties forging alliances. The DMK-led front aims for a repeat victory, while the AIADMK-led NDA seeks to strengthen its position. The emergence of actor Vijay's party adds a new dynamic, potentially impacting the established fronts and the outcome of the polls.

The party cadres should cooperate with the Jana Sena and BJP in local body elections: Chandrababu Naidu

MUMBAI: Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut on Monday claimed that as many as 35 MLAs from the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena camp are set to defect to the BJP after the local body elections in Maharashtra. Earlier, Maharashtra BJP president Ravindra Chavan had made a similar claim that after the local body polls, there would be a major political earthquake in the state. He even said that there is no importance to the number two position deputy chief minister in government, only th

The (State) Election Commission has wrongly interpreted the law. Cancelling these elections is absolutely wrong. Never in history has it happened that elections were postponed two days before polling

Imphal: Manipur BJP MLA Thokchom Radheshyam Singh on Monday said the party will return to power in the next assembly elections, likely to be held in 2027. Speaking at a programme at his Heirok constituency residence, Singh said, Many say the BJP will not come to power, but everyone should know it will certainly return Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also