Digital Desk | Washington, Sep 21 (IANS) Two Democratic senators in the US have asked Californias attorney general to investigate allegations that US immigration officers impersonated voters to access sensitive state records during a federal search for people suspected of voting illegally. Senators Alex Padilla and Adam Schiff urged California Attorney General Rob Bonta to examine whether activities described by a Department of Homeland Security whistleblower violated state law. The allegations

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Sanjay Nishad emphasizes the importance of the Nishad community in Uttar Pradesh politics ahead of the 2027 elections, advocating for development over division. Sanjay Nishad Highlights Nishad Communitys Significance in UP Politics Ahead of 2027 Elections

The ABVP described the result as a rejection of what it called the SFI's anti-student policies. A representative of the organisation said the win at this college would give a strong boost to other ABVP units across Kerala's campuses.

Digital Desk | Jaipur, Sep 21 (IANS) The Rajasthan urban local body elections have produced a political paradox: the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Congress remained separated by less than one percentage point in overall vote share, yet the BJP emerged with a substantially larger number of elected councillors and subsequently converted that advantage into control of several urban bodies. The numbers raise a bigger question: was the difference created at the ballot box or after? The answer appe

In Rajasthans municipal elections, BJP wins six out of seven mayoral seats, with Congress holding onto Bikaner. BJP Dominates Rajasthan Municipal Elections, Congress Retains Bikaner

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Udaipur, September 21: The results of municipal chairman elections in Udaipur district have produced a mixed political picture. Congress won the chairman posts in Bhinder and Kanod, while the BJP secured the posts in Mavli and Vallabhnagar. In Fatehnagar-Sanwar, independent candidate Mamta Chaplot was elected chairman. The Fatehnagar-Sanwar election also witnessed a protest after police ... Read more Congress Wins Bhinder and Kanod, BJP Takes Mavli and Vallabhnagar; Independent Wins Fatehnagar-S

Digital Desk | Guwahati, Sep 21 (IANS): Congress General Secretary and Assam in-charge Bhupesh Baghel on Monday alleged that an understanding between Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and AIUDF chief Badruddin Ajmal was evident in the ongoing electoral contest in Nagaon. Addressing the media in Nagaon, Baghel claimed that the political understanding between the two leaders could be seen during the campaign for the upcoming Lok Sabha by-election. Right now, elections are underway here in N

Digital Desk | Moscow, Sep 21 (IANS) Preliminary results show the ruling United Russia party won 57.83 per cent of the votes in the election for the 9th State Duma, the lower house of parliament, Russian Central Election Commission Chairperson Ella Pamfilova told a press conference Monday. According to CEC data, after 95.18 per cent of the ballots were counted, United Russia led with 57.83 per cent of the vote, followed by the Communist Party of the Russian Federation with 13.81 per cent and the

A political clash is brewing ahead of the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections. Congress MP Imran Masood has warned that AIMIMs presence in the polls could benefit the BJP, while urging opposition parties to finalise an alliance quickly. His remarks came after Asaduddin Owaisi said AIMIM was open to working with like-minded parties seeking to prevent a third consecutive BJP government in Uttar Pradesh. Owaisi has also highlighted AIMIMs preparations for the polls and said the party will decide

Digital Desk | Jaipur, Sep 21 (IANS) BJP Rajasthan president Madan Rathore on Monday said the local body election results reflected people's support and confidence in the BJP, crediting the partys performance to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's development agenda and the work of the Bhajanlal Sharma government in Rajasthan. Addressing a press conference after the results, Rathore thanked voters across the state and said the BJP had received widespread support in municipal corporations, municipal c

Digital Desk | Fazilka, Sep 21 (IANS) Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Monday said Punjab was once known for its prosperity, vibrancy and hardworking youth. Still, today the drug menace has emerged as a major challenge to the future of its young generation. He stressed that turning the campaign against drugs into a peoples movement is the need of the hour. Addressing a gathering after joining the fourth phase of the Nasha Mukti Yatra in Fazilka, Saini said the fight against drugs is n

Digital Desk | Kolkata, Sep 21 (IANS) Santu Gangopadhyay, a Kolkata-based businessman accused in the multi-crore school recruitment scam in West Bengal, has approached the Enforcement Directorate (ED) seeking to become an approver in the case, days after making a similar request to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). Gangopadhyay had made a similar plea to the CBI on September 12 to become an approver in the case. Both the CBI and the ED had been conducting parallel probes in the school j

Russian President Vladimir Putin's United Russia party has secured a dominant victory in the three-day parliamentary elections, winning 355 of the Duma's 455 seats, electoral chief Ella Pamfilova announced on Monday. Putin's party has now secured a supermajority in Duma, the lower house of Russia's Federal Assembly, that would allow him to even change the Constitution if needed.

Digital Desk | Jaipur, Sep 21 (IANS) Results for 301 civic bodies in Rajasthan have been declared so far, with the BJP emerging as the dominant force in the mayoral and chairperson elections. BJP candidates have secured 197 posts, while Congress has won 94. Independents have bagged seven posts, while AAP, CPM and RLP have won one post each. The BJP has also secured mayoral posts in six of Rajasthan's seven municipal corporations whose results have been declared. Congress managed to retain the ma

According to results available so far, Independents have won seven posts, while Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), CPI(M) and Rashtriya Loktantrik Party (RLP) have secured one each. Elections for the posts were held in 273 urban local bodies on Monday after heads of 32 of the 305 bodies covered under the current schedule were elected unopposed.

Digital Desk | Jaipur, Sep 21 (IANS) Rashtriya Loktantrik Party (RLP) candidate Alka Kandoi was elected chairperson of the Mundwa Municipal Council in Nagaur district of Rajasthan, securing the post for a second consecutive term. Kandoi polled 13 votes, defeating independent candidate Ghanshyam Sadawat, who secured 12 votes. Sadawat had rebelled against the BJP after being denied the party's ticket and contested the chairperson election as an independent. The most notable feature of the result w

Digital Desk | Kolkata, Sep 21 (IANS) A passenger was caught with bundles of notes at Howrah station in West Bengal, police said on Monday. The Railway Protection Force (RPF) arrested Sujit Kale, a resident of Maharashtra, and recovered around Rs 67 lakh in cash from him. Kale failed to provide a satisfactory explanation about the source of the money and was taken into custody. On Sunday night, RPF personnel were patrolling the New Complex of Howrah station when they noticed Kale. His movements

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 21 (IANS) Hitting back at AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi for his plea on Monday to political peers touting an alliance before the Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections, Congress MP Imran Masood said that even after winning 5-7 seats, AIMIM ends up supporting a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government. Masood remarked that even if Owaisi manages to get 57 MLAs elected, they ultimately support a BJP government. What happened in Bihar? The BJP formed the government, didnt it?

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 21 (IANS) The recent Cockroach Janta Party (CJP)-led students protest at Jantar Mantar failed miserably in influencing Delhi students who overwhelmingly backed the ABVP and rejected the obsolete Left ideas despite Abhijeet Dipke-driven agitation, said a study that analysed DUSU election results. Released on Monday, the study titled Delhi University Student Union Election Comparative Study 2023 to 2026 said the universitys students remained loyal to the nationalist a

Digital Desk | Lucknow, Sep 21 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Minister and Suheldev Bharatiya Samaj Party (SBSP) chief Om Prakash Rajbhar has said that AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi are unlikely to come together for an alliance ahead of the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections. Responding to Owaisis recent remarks on a possible alliance, Rajbhar said the differences over political leadership and representation would make such an arrang

Chennai Super Kings: N Jagadeesan used to begin each domestic season by calculating numbers in his head. These many in the first game and second match will be needed by the season's end so that the selectors would find it hard to look past him. The method was sound in the quest to play for India, but it was also ruining him. I was very motivated to be part of the Indian team and in terms of being part of the Indian team, the things what I wanted to do in the domestic circuit was something which

The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday further strengthened its position at the grassroot level in Rajasthan after winning the mayoral elections in the municipal corporations in Alwar and Udaipur, while the only consolation for Congress came in Bikaner.

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 21 (IANS) BJP National Spokesperson Gaurav Bhatia said on Monday that even if 100s of Akhilesh and 1000s of Owaisi join forces, they cant stop BJP from winning the Uttar Pradesh elections in 2027. In 2027, the lotus will bloom again. The main issues--law and order is strong, Uttar Pradesh is developing, and when it comes to women's respect and dignity, Yogi Adityanath has taken full care of it, Bhatia said while commenting on Owaisis latest urge to other parties for

Awadhesh Prasad emphasizes that Uttar Pradeshs growth relies on farmers and youth, not on division, as political tensions rise ahead of elections. Development in Uttar Pradesh Depends on Farmers and Youth, Says Awadhesh Prasad

Digital Desk | Patna, Sep 21 (IANS) Political tensions have intensified in Bihar following the alleged harassment of two minor students in Jamui, after a video of the incident surfaced on social media. Opposition leaders have criticised the state government, raising questions about law and order and the safety of women and students. Following Congress leader LoP Rahul Gandhi, RJD National Working President Tejashwi Yadav also targeted the Bihar government. Sharing the video on X, Tejashwi allege

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 21 (IANS) Amid fluctuating voter turnout in DUSU elections over the past four contests, a study on Monday found clear organisational continuity at the top of the ABVP. The study titled Delhi University Student Union Election Comparative Study 2023 to 2026 said that the four-election record shows organisational continuity at the top, but not electoral stability beneath it. The study by Dr Syama Prasad Mookerjee Research Foundation compared central-panel performance,

Digital Desk | Patna, Sep 21 (IANS)Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary on Monday said the Panchayat Raj elections will be conducted only after the ongoing delimitation exercise is completed, which is expected to reshape local administrative and electoral boundaries across Bihar. Addressing the Gram Sansad Bihar Chapter programme in Patna, Choudhary said the process of redrawing Panchayat boundaries is currently underway, and no election-related process will begin until it is completed. He said

Chancellor Friedrich Merz called his partys loss in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania a disaster, while the far-left Die Linke could take power in Berlin

Bihars Chief Minister confirmed that the next panchayat elections will occur after the delimitation process is completed. Bihars Next Panchayat Elections to Follow Delimitation Process, Says Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary

LUCKNOW: Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) supremo Mayawati on Monday claimed that the Muslim community in Uttar Pradesh, who largely voted for the Samajwadi Party (SP) in previous elections, were now rapidly shifting their support towards the BSP, on the lines of Brahmins among upper castes. In a long post on X, Mayawati also questioned the []

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Public Service Commission (JKPSC) and Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB) have finalised 7,580 selections since October 2024, the Jammu and Kashmir Government has informed the Legislative Assembly. Of these, 1,768 selections were finalised by the JKPSC and 5,812 by the JKSSB, according to a written reply to an []

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 21 (IANS) The recent ABVPs sweep in DUSU elections has shown that students of the premier university have no trust in Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, as his partys student outfit NSUI failed to win even a single seat out of the four in the central panel and recorded a sharp drop in vote share as compared to last year, said a study released on Monday. The study titled Delhi University Student Union Election Comparative Study 2023 to 2026 said that the sharp decline in

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Agartala, September 21: A senior BJP leader and minister on Monday said the ruling alliance would not concede political space to the CPI(M) or Congress in areas where they are contesting, while asserting that the final decision would rest with the voters. Speaking on the partys strategy ahead of the upcoming elections, the minister said... The post BJP-NDA Will Yield No Ground to Anti-State CPIM, Says Tripura Minister Ratan Lal Nath first appeared on Northeast Today .

NDA leaders dismiss Owaisis alliance claims, confident in Yogi Adityanaths leadership ahead of upcoming elections. NDA Leaders Respond to Owaisis Alliance Comments with Confidence in Yogis Leadership

CPI(M) leader P Shanmugam urged the ruling TVK to reveal corruption evidence against the DMK. He stated that the government possesses proof and should initiate swift legal action. Shanmugam noted that TVK candidates face public anger due to their defection from AIADMK. Voters are frustrated with legislators who switched parties shortly after winning elections, he said. The CPI(M) maintains its principled stance of supporting good policies and opposing bad ones.

Chancellor Friedrich Merz faces political pressure after electoral defeats. His party lost seats in state legislatures for the first time. The far-right Alternative for Germany party gained strength in one region. Merz vowed to continue pushing his reform agenda for Germany. Upcoming state elections will further test his leadership and party's standing.

Digital Desk | Meerut, Sep 21 (IANS) Amidst preparations for the high-stakes Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has intensified its organisational activities in Western Uttar Pradesh on Monday. BJP national president Nitin Nabin reached Meerut for a two-day tour of the region, where he is expected to hold strategy meets with key state leaders, prepare electoral roadmap for the 2027 elections and also review party's poll preparedness. This marks Nabin's first visit

A record number of New Zealanders turned out at the polls this month, not for national elections but to vote for their Bird of the Year

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 21 (IANS) Trinamool Congress (TMC) chief Mamata Banerjee on Monday sought urgent listing of her plea in the Supreme Court challenging the Election Commission of Indias (ECI) decision to freeze the partys name and election symbol amid the ongoing dispute between rival factions. Mentioning the matter before Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant, senior advocate Kapil Sibal, who appeared on behalf of Mamata Banerjee, sought urgent listing of the plea. They (ECI) issu

Digital Desk | Kolkata, Sep 21 (IANS) Aam Janata Unnayan Party (AJUP) founder and legislator Humayun Kabir on Monday submitted an official complaint to the Election Commission of India (ECI) on Monday, alleging that the West Bengal Police are selectively targeting his party leaders and cadre prior to the upcoming Rejinagar assembly bypoll in Murshidabad district. In a surprise move, Kabir announced that he would refrain from campaigning for his party candidate and son, Golam Nabi Azad, who is co

Srinagar, Sep 21: Only 899 new posts have been created across various departments in Jammu and Kashmir Government since October 16, 2024, the Government informed the Legislative Assembly on Monday. In response to a question by MLA Handwara, Sajad Gani Lone, Government data states that the Health & Medical Education Department accounts for the highest number of 485 new posts created, followed by Housing and Urban Development with 266 posts and Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs with 82 posts.

Nitin Naveens visit to Meerut marks a significant push for BJPs organizational efforts ahead of the 2027 Uttar Pradesh elections. BJP Intensifies Preparations for 2027 Elections in Meerut with Nitin Naveens Visit

Tikaram Jully alleges that councillors were stopped, harassed and threatened ahead of the elections to the boards of urban local bodies in Rajasthan

AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi to announce coalition plans for Uttar Pradesh elections by October 2, focusing on Muslim political representation. Owaisi Promises Coalition Announcement for UP Elections by October 2

UP assembly elections: Asaduddin Owaisi warned parties not to interpret AIMIM's relatively restrained alliance messaging as weakness

The Congress top brass, including Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, has expressed strong displeasure over the National Students' Union of India's (NSUI) dismal performance in the Delhi University Students' Union (DUSU) elections, where the party's student wing failed to secure even a single seat, sources said on Monday.

Asked about the DUSU polls, Dipke told reporters on Sunday evening, ''Money works in elections and nothing else. Those who campaign in DU come in Rolls Royce, which is worth crores of rupees. They come in Audi, BMW. So money works there''

Rajasthan High Court grants interim protection to councillors from arrest just before local elections, ensuring their participation. Rajasthan High Court Halts Arrests of 10 Councillors Ahead of Local Elections

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni plans new government measures soon. These proposals will limit foreign students and ban burqas and niqabs. Compulsory Italian language lessons will also be introduced for some parents. The proposed legislation requires parliamentary approval within sixty days. This move comes as Meloni seeks to boost her popularity before elections.

Massive Ukrainian drone barrage hits Moscow refinery, kills three and damages homes amid Russian elections.

Asaduddin Owaisi referred to AIMIM's similar proposal during the Bihar polls, saying his party had offered to contest six seats as part of an alliance but was instead subjected to false allegations

Mayawati attacks Akhilesh Yadav, questioning the motives behind the PDA Rath color change as UP elections approach. Mayawati Criticizes Akhilesh Over PDA Rath Color Change Ahead of UP Elections

With 58% of the precincts counted, United Russia had nearly 58% of the vote for the 225 deputies apportioned by party lists, according to Russias Cent... Main Kremlin party in total control of first Russia elections since start of Ukraine war

AIMIM Chief Asaduddin Owaisi addresses a public rally, launching a sharp attack on Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav over his campaign strategy in Seemanchal. Owaisi accuses SP leaders of spreading misinformation against AIMIM and credits the voters of Kishanganj, Katihar, and Araria for standing firm with his party.

AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi expressed openness to alliances aimed at preventing a third BJP term in Uttar Pradesh. He urged voters to strengthen AIMIM's presence, stating the community needs a voice in the assembly. Owaisi mentioned his party will announce any alliance decisions after October 2. He criticized past governments for failing to address Muslim socio-economic and educational issues.

AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi has made an open offer to political parties ahead of the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections, saying his party is willing to join hands with others over a common electoral strategy. Owaisi said AIMIM would announce its alliance decision by October 2. He also recalled the partys unsuccessful alliance outreach during the Bihar elections and criticised Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav over his remarks and political strategy.

West Bengal Minister Dilip Ghosh attacks Mamata Banerjee, asserting her loss of control over the TMC and discussing upcoming by-elections. Minister Dilip Ghosh Criticizes Mamata Banerjee, Claims She Has Lost Control of Her Party

Russia's ruling United Russia party, which backs President Vladimir Putin, is set to win the country's State Duma elections with 57.5 per cent of the vote, according to initial results released after the three-day voting process ended on Sunday.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has reportedly sought a detailed report from KC Venugopal on the NSUI's performance in the Delhi University Students' Union (DUSU) elections. The report is expected to examine the electoral defeat, candidate selection and the reasons behind the student wing's poor showing.

Srinagar, Sep 20: Apni Party president Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari on Sunday described the BJP as our biggest enemy, accusing it of having destroyed Jammu and Kashmir, ended its statehood and taken away Articles 370 and 35A. Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of a party function at Parraypora in Srinagar, Bukhari said the BJP had no moral ground to hold public darbars in Jammu and Kashmir after what he alleged was the erosion of the regions rights. Our biggest enemy is the BJP. They have des

Srinagar, Sep 20:The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Legislature Party met in Srinagar on Sunday to finalise a common strategy for the autumn session of the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly, which begins on Monday. After the meeting, Leader of Opposition (LOP) Sunil Sharma said such pre-session sittings were a settled legislative practice. It is a tradition that when the session starts, before the session starts, all the legislative groups are called; the legislative party sits and the issues

Vladimir Putin will likely use the result to claim most Russians back the so-called special military operation in Ukraine, writes the BBC's Steve Rosenberg.

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Srinagar, Sep 20: A day ahead of the autumn session of the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly, political parties went into a huddle on Sunday to chalk out their strategies for the 10-day session, with the ruling National Conference (NC) and its Congress ally deliberating on legislative business and public issues, while the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) separately prepared to put the governments two-year record under the scanner. The meetings came amid indications of a politically charged sess

Russia's parliamentary elections concluded on Sunday, projecting that the United Russia party will continue to rule. This election was marred by a heavy clampdown on opposition and dissent, alongside controversial voting in Ukrainian territories annexed by Russia. Ukraine condemned these actions, leading to international outcry, as numerous watchdogs deemed the election illegal under global treaties. Results are anticipated soon after the conclusion of voting in western Russia.

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz's Christian Democratic Union (CDU) faced heavy losses in two state elections, according to exit polls, adding to pressure on the leader as he struggles to revive the economy and contain the far-right AfD's rise. The AfD made gains in both states, while the CDU was projected to record its worst-ever result in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania since World War II.

Srinagar, Sep 20: Apni Party president Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari on Sunday raised concerns over what he described as the continued developmental neglect of Srinagar and demanded an inquiry into alleged changes to the citys Master Plan. Addressing a public meeting at Chinar Colony, Parray Pora, in the Chanapora constituency, Bukhari said the city, particularly downtown areas, had suffered from prolonged developmental and livelihood challenges. He alleged that changes to the Srinagar Master Plan

SRINAGAR: Ukrainian forces launched more than 1,000 drones at Russia overnight, including hundreds targeting Moscow, in what the citys mayor described as the largest-ever drone attack on the Russian capital. The strikes came as Russia concluded the third and final day of its parliamentary elections on Sunday. Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said 450 drones had []

A recent hostage situation in Uttar Pradesh involving a priest, who was taken captive post-ceremony, underscores the extraordinary demands placed upon those who mediate between the divine and the faithful. The kidnappers were after a ransom to recoup ritual costs, exposing the complex relationship between faith and finance. Meanwhile, political figures continue to harness religious narratives as a strategy for winning elections.

What helped the winners of the Delhi University student elections secure victory? Speaking to NDTV, they speak about their biggest strengths, challenges on the ground, the support they received from students and families, and the role of social media. The women representatives also outline their focus on women's safety and stronger representation across the university.

Germanys AfD has stepped up its attack on Chancellor Friedrich Merz after crucial state elections, with AfD leader Leif-Erik Holm delivering a blunt warning to the CDU chief. Holm said Merz could be politically finished if the CDU falls below a key threshold, putting fresh pressure on the German chancellor. The remarks come as the AfD seeks to strengthen its position in German politics and capitalize on voter dissatisfaction. As the results reshape the political landscape, Merz faces renewed scr

Ukraine launched its biggest drone attack on the Moscow region in Russia, killing two people and hitting a city oil refinery. The strikes came on the final day of Russia's parliamentary elections despite a claimed pause on energy attacks.

Party targets grassroots gaps and nearly 3,000 booths ahead of Assembly elections

Germany is voting in two state elections in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania and Berlin, with the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) expected to make further gains. The vote comes just two weeks after the AfD came close to winning a majority in Saxony-Anhalt, putting Chancellor Friedrich Merz and his center-right CDU under renewed political pressure. The elections are being closely watched for what they could mean for Germanys political landscape, Merzs leadership and the AfDs growing support

Assembly by-elections in Madurantakam and Dharapuram will offer an early measure of the TVK's electoral strength and put the dynamics of its new alliance in focus

The partys PAC also decides to constitute a three-member committee to finalise possible alliances with the INDIA bloc, like-minded parties and organisations opposed to the BJP and NDA

A heated argument broke out between two Samajwadi Party leaders during a meeting attended by party chief Akhilesh Yadav in Lucknow. According to reports, SP leader Manjeet Yadav and former Etah district panchayat chairman Jugendra Singh Yadav exchanged words and allegedly hurled abuses at each other. Akhilesh Yadav reportedly asked the two leaders to leave the meeting after witnessing the commotion. The meeting, attended by around 250 senior leaders and office-bearers from Etah and Kasganj, was

Bhupender Yadav asserts BJPs early success in Rajasthan local elections, citing public trust and development achievements under the party. BJP Takes Early Lead in Rajasthan Local Body Elections, Bhupender Yadav Claims Trust in Double Engine Government

All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) national president Asaduddin Owaisi on Sunday reiterated that he would want to contest next year's assembly elections in Uttar Pradesh in an alliance, but targeted the Samajwadi Party (SP) for calling his party 'B team' of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).

The chair of Russias Central Election Commission said the attacks appeared to have been carried out by highly professional, well-coordinated groups using artificial intelligence tools

The District Election Officer of Kanpur refutes false claims about 5,000 EVMs arriving ahead of upcoming elections. District Election Officer Denies Claims of 5,000 EVMs Arriving in Kanpur

Praful Patel emphasizes students focus on the future, dismissing cheap politics after ABVPs win in Delhi University elections. NCP Leader Praful Patel Critiques Opposition After ABVPs DU Elections Victory

The CPI(M) seeks online donations for by-elections in Nandigram and Rejinagar, facing internal challenges amid political competition. CPI(M) Launches Online Fundraising for Upcoming By-Elections in West Bengal

AIMIM leader Asaduddin Owaisi urges opposition parties to unite against BJP ahead of the 2027 Uttar Pradesh elections. Owaisi Calls for Opposition Unity to Halt BJPs Third Term in Uttar Pradesh

AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi stated his party is ready to work with others to prevent a third BJP term. He invited like-minded parties for discussions, emphasizing no single party can stop the BJP alone. Owaisi highlighted AIMIM's strengthened organization and grassroots leadership in Uttar Pradesh. He asserted the upcoming assembly elections will present different challenges and outcomes. The party is actively visiting constituencies to understand and address public issues.

Russia reported repelling a large drone attack targeting Moscow during ongoing parliamentary elections. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy claimed significant strikes impacted Russian oil and logistics facilities. He detailed various drone systems used in the operation against Russia. Meanwhile, Russia continued its strikes across Ukraine, hitting civilian infrastructure and a monastery. Ukraine urged stronger international measures and sanctions against Russia for its actions.

Kolkata and Howrah Municipal Corporations reserve over 33% of wards for women ahead of the 2026 elections, with public feedback open until October 5. Kolkata and Howrah Municipal Corporations Reserve Over 33% of Wards for Women

Moscow: Ukrainian forces fired more than 1,000 drones at Russia overnight, including hundreds that were launched toward Moscow, officials said Sunday, September 20, as the Kremlin was wrapping up the third and last day of its parliamentary elections. Moscows mayor described the wave of drones as the largest ever attack on the Russian capital and Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to

In preparation for the upcoming Assembly elections, we have already visited various constituencies in Uttar Pradesh, Owaisi said

While the entire Europe continues to remain on edge over a possible escalation by Russians, Ukraine on Sunday launched its largest ever drone attack on Russia, while the country was preparing to wrap up its parliamentary elections.

Digital Desk | Kolkata, Sep 20 (IANS) Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) and Howrah Municipal Corporation (HMC), the two major urban civic bodies in West Bengal, will go to polls by the end of 2026 with a substantial number of wards reserved for women candidates. As per the draft delimitation proposal for KMC, the total number of wards is set to increase to 209 from the current 144. Out of the proposed 209 wards, 70 will be reserved for women, accounting for over 33 per cent of the total. Simil

EDINBURG, Texas (AP) Quinten Martinez, pumping gas under a hot South Texas sun, remembers a time when fueling up didn't require difficult decisions. Is it going to be groceries this week? asked the 28-year-old Amazon delivery driver as he watched the numbers tick higher. Is it gonna be getting gas in our tank to go to work? He shook his head when asked about President Donald Trump's assertion last week that higher gas prices are a small price to pay for the war with Iran . I dont feel like its

Digital Desk | Kolkata, Sep 20 (IANS) CPI(M), the lead party in the West Bengal Left Front, has issued a social media message seeking online donations for the forthcoming bypolls in Nandigram Assembly Constituency in East Midnapore district and Rejinagar Assembly Constituency in Murshidabad district. CPI(M) Politburo member and state secretary Md Salim shared the appeal on social media, attaching a QR code through which people can contribute online to the partys election fund. The bypolls for Na