Srinagar, July 22: Jammu and Kashmir National Conference (NC) Provincial President Showkat Ahmad Mir on Wednesday said the continued delay in restoration of Jammu and Kashmirs statehood has deepened public disappointment and strengthened the resolve of people to pursue their democratic rights through peaceful and constitutional means. Mir said the party exercised patience for nearly two years, relying on repeated assurances by the Union Government before Parliament, the Supreme Court and the peo

K Annamalai, a former IPS officer, was one of the BJP's most prominent faces in Tamil Nadu before he quit ahead of the state elections this year.

Kalshi has launched a new hub for tracking U.S. midterm elections. This platform offers real-time election forecasts and polling data. It uses prices from prediction markets, reflecting traders' financial risk. The hub aims to be a comprehensive resource for various election stakeholders. This launch follows the rapid growth of prediction markets since 2024.

Zoho CEO Sridhar Vembu stated Delhi protesters aim to cause chaos and halt national progress. Many social media users disagreed, asserting peaceful protest is a democratic right. They argued citizens need accountability between elections and dissent is not a conspiracy. The Supreme Court declined an urgent listing for a plea against police action. The court stated it was not interested in viewing videos at the mentioning stage.

The byelections to three seats Bankipur in Bihar, Daita in Madhya Pradesh and Manjalpur in Gujarat are now under the spotlight; while trends from the past five years indicate an advantage for the ruling party, these constituencies have been drawing attention for a few other reasons

Srinagar: Former MLA from Sangrama, Shoaib Nabi Lone, is joining the Peoples Democratic Party on Wednesday, sources disclosed. Sources said that Shoaib is joining the PDP today. Shoaib is likely to be PDPs candidate from the Baramulla Assembly segment, where the party had fielded Rafiq Rather in the 2024 assembly elections. Riding on a sympathy []

SRINAGAR: Former MLA from Sangrama, Shoaib Nabi Lone, is joining the Peoples Democratic Party on Wednesday, sources disclosed. Sources said that Shoaib is joining the PDP today. Shoaib is likely to be PDPs candidate from the Baramulla Assembly segment, where the party had fielded Rafiq Rather in the 2024 assembly elections. Riding on a sympathy []

New Jersey Registered Voters News: New Jersey's Motor Vehicle Commission mistakenly registered thousands of noncitizens to vote. A software issue caused this error, affecting registrations in 2023 and 2024. Fewer than 400 of these individuals actually cast ballots in elections. Officials are now removing these wrongful registrations and investigating the cause. This incident highlights concerns about automatic voter registration systems nationwide.

The House approved a bill funding the federal government until December fourth. This action aims to prevent a shutdown before the midterm elections. House Republicans are pushing this measure to avoid voter dissatisfaction. Democrats largely opposed the stopgap bill, citing a lack of negotiation. The Senate must now consider the funding legislation for approval.

Srinagar, Jul 21: The Jammu and Kashmir Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Tuesday held an important organisational meeting of District Srinagar under the chairmanship of the partys General Secretary (Organisation), Adv. Ghulam Nabi Lone Hanjura, to review organisational affairs and strengthen grassroots activities across the district. The meeting was attended by General Secretary Mohammad Khursheed Alam, Additional General Secretary Adv. Mohammad Yousuf Bhat, District President Abdul Qayoum Bhat, c

Jammu, Jul 21:Leader of Opposition in J&K Legislative Assembly Sunil Sharma on Tuesday, in a sharp dig at the government led by the Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, accused it of preferring political theatrics over concern for suffering humanity. LoP Sunil Sharma, while addressing a press conference at the party headquarter in Jammu, asserted that the statehood protests could be paused as the people devastated by natural calamities could not be allowed to wait as they needed immediate succour. One

Bhubaneswar, July 22: The Odisha State Election Commission (SEC) held a high-level review meeting on Tuesday with commissioners of all municipal corporations, district collectors, sub-collectors, and deputy collectors responsible for election work across the state. This meeting aimed to expedite preparations for the three-tier panchayat and urban local body elections scheduled for 2027, ensuring they ... Read more Odisha SEC Reviews Preparations for 2027 Local Body Elections

The Wisconsin Democratic Party is urging the state elections commission to allow voters who already cast absentee ballots to vote again

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Srinagar, July 21: The Jammu and Kashmir Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Tuesday held an organisational meeting of its Srinagar district unit to review party affairs and discuss measures to strengthen grassroots activities ahead of upcoming political programmes. The meeting, chaired by PDP General Secretary (Organisation) Adv. Ghulam Nabi Lone Hanjura, was attended by senior party leaders, including General Secretary Mohammad Khursheed Alam, Additional General Secretary Adv. Mohammad Yousuf Bh

The sudden rise of Mr Burnham, formerly mayor of Manchester, came with a by-election in Macclesfield that was a must-win for him to get back to London and national politics as his partys choice of leader. He will also face the task at some point of keeping the rising Reform Party at bay if Labour, one of the top two parties of traditional British politics along with the Tories, is to call general elections though it is just two years since Mr Starmer helped Labour storm parliament at the expense

Srinagar, July 19: PDP senior leader Zaffer Mir (Lasjan) on Monday accused the government of neglecting the Chadoora Assembly constituency and raised concerns over drinking water shortages, poor road conditions, farmers distress and inadequate public services. Addressing a PDP delegates convention at Gowharpora, attended by party delegates from several areas of the constituency, Mir said residents had been facing prolonged civic issues due to what he termed administrative apathy. He highlighted

IPL South Africa: Former chairman Lalit Modi was cleared in the principal proceedings arising from the 2009 Indian Premier League's staging in South Africa after the Appellate Tribunal under SAFEMA set aside the penalties imposed on him, rejecting the Enforcement Directorate's core case that the foreign remittances were capital account transactions. Announcing the verdict after more than 16 years of investigations, proceedings, and litigation, Modi said the tribunal found that the main remittanc

Whatever political advantage the CJP protestors and the so-called students are hoping for, it will inevitably be reaped by the Congress, AAP, Samajwadi Party, or even Chandrashekhar Ravan, to be used as capital for their next elections.

BJP MP Nishikant Dubey predicted Abhijeet Dipke will contest elections on a Bhim Army ticket. He stated that mass movements often produce political leaders and Dipke could be one. Thousands joined the Cockroach Janta Party's march demanding the Education Minister's resignation. Dubey claimed the movement's supporters are also linked to the Bhim Army and anti-CAA protesters.

Jammu, July 21: Leader of Opposition in J&K Legislative Assembly Sunil Sharma on Tuesday asked the government led by the Chief Minister Omar Abdullah to suspend its political activities and focus on relief and rehabilitation in the natural calamities-hit people in Poonch, Rajouri and other areas of the Union Territory. It is very unfortunate to see the absence of government among the people, who are battling the fury of nature. The governments presence and response have failed to meet the expect

Mamata Banerjee urged INDIA bloc partners to unite against the BJP in West Bengal. She firmly rejected raitors within her own Trinamool Congress party. Rebels were challenged to directly join the BJP and fight elections. Banerjee asserted that expelled members would never be welcomed back. She also announced upcoming district tours across West Bengal.

Chennai, July 21: The Madras High Court has directed Chief Minister Vijay of Tamil Nadu to respond to a new notice concerning an election petition challenging his victory in the Perambur constituency. In the recent assembly elections, Vijay, the leader of the TVK party, secured a win in Chennais Perambur constituency by a margin of ... Read more Madras High Court Issues New Notice to Chief Minister Vijay in Perambur Election Petition Case

MAGA Inc, a campaign funding group, has amassed over $400 million. This funding is intended for the upcoming midterm elections. The super political action committee began the year with $300 million. Billionaires Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss contributed significantly to the fund. Republicans hold narrow majorities in Congress heading into November.

Dubai, Jul 21: Iran attacked a tanker in the Strait of Hormuz early Tuesday, forcing its crew to abandon the ship even as the United States conducted yet-another round of airstrikes targeting the Islamic Republic over control of the key waterway. The 10 consecutive nights of US airstrikes haven't compelled Tehran into loosening its grip on the strait, through which about a fifth of all crude oil and natural gas traded once passed in peacetime. Even as the US and Iran inch closer to all-out war a

Aakash Institute Srinagar has continued its legacy of producing toppers by showing a remarkable performance in NEET UG 2026. The institute, with a distinction of securing AIR 10 in NEET UG 2022, has once again not only secured the state rank first but also bagged an impressive All India Rank of 99, said a press release. Hadiya Nisar, a student from the classroom course of the Institute, hailing from Dialgam, Anantnag, has scored an outstanding 690 out of 720, with a 99.9931 percentile. She achi

Jammu, Jul 20: The Jammu and Kashmir BharatiyaJanata Party (BJP) has demanded a time-bound, independent and in-depth investigation into the working of the Sports Council and entire recruitment process under S O 12 of 2022. J&K BJP chief spokesperson Sunil Sethi and former MLC and J&K BJP spokesperson GirdhariLal Raina, in a joint press conference, said that the Jammu Kashmir government's selection list dated June 10, 2026 for appointment of outstanding sports persons under S O 12 of 2022 trigger

The recent call by Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah to organise public protests for the restoration of statehood presents one of the most unexpected moments in the history of Indian democracy. It is expected in a democratic regime that generally citizens protest against governments when they realise their aspirations are not being fulfilled. Contrary to a democratic essence, in Jammu and Kashmir the elected government is preparing to exercise the constitutional right of protest to

Jaipur, July 21: Law Minister Jogaram Patel announced that the municipal and panchayat elections in Rajasthan will be conducted in accordance with the directives of the High Court and the established procedures of the State Election Commission. The government will thoroughly study the courts orders and ensure full compliance. Patel stated that the Rajasthan High ... Read more Rajasthan Elections to Follow High Court Directives, Says Law Minister Jogaram Patel

New Delhi, Jul 20:National Conference (NC) President and former chief minister Farooq Abdullah on Monday led his party's protest in the national capital, urging the Centre to fulfil its commitment to restore J&K's statehood and asserting that the people of J&K could not be kept waiting indefinitely for promises repeatedly made before Parliament, the Supreme Court, and the nation. Leading hundreds of party leaders and workers towards Jantar Mantar, Abdullah said the NC had assembled in New Delhi

New Delhi, Jul 20:Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday launched a sharp attack on the Centre over the continued delay in restoring statehood to Jammu and Kashmir, accusing it of failing to honour commitments made before Parliament, the Supreme Court, and the people of J&K.Participating in the NC's protest led by NC President Farooq Abdullah in the national capital, CM Omar said the party had travelled to New Delhi not to seek any concession but to demand what he described as the legitimate con

New Delhi/ Srinagar, Jul 20:National Conference (NC) on Monday staged coordinated protest demonstrations in the national capital and across Jammu and Kashmir, intensifying its campaign for the restoration of statehood and constitutional rights to J&K while accusing the Centre of failing to honour repeated commitments made before Parliament, the Supreme Court, and the people of J&K. The main demonstration, led by National Conference President and former chief minister Farooq Abdullah, witnessed t

The American people can and must take certain urgent actions to make sure the 2026 elections are honest and secure, and everything is at stake in this particular battle, explained recently released elections leader and former Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters in an exclusive interview with The New American magazines Alex Newman for Behind The ... The post Tina Peters: US Must Do THIS to Safeguard Elections BEFORE Midterms appeared first on The New American .

The Bharatiya Janata Party government submitted the schedule for panchayat and local body elections in the Rajasthan High Court during the hearing on a batch of public interest petitions

Nearly a quarter of national highways will be built in seven states facing elections. These states will also receive almost twenty percent of total projects awarded this year. Highway projects signal development pace and priority approvals are expected soon. The ministry has set targets for awarding and constructing national highways this fiscal year. This focus aims to boost infrastructure development and influence state election outcomes.

PTI Beijing China on Monday said it is in talks with the US over the planned visit of President Xi Jinping to Washington in September, signalling that the visit is on track despite recent tensions after President Donald Trumps allegation that Beijing interfered in American elections. Head-of-state diplomacy provides irreplaceable strategic guidance for US-China relations, []

Srinagar, July 20: Senior CPI(M) leader and MLA on Sunday expressed support for the National Conference-led protest in New Delhi, demanding restoration of full statehood to Jammu and Kashmir. Addressing a press conference in Srinagar, the CPI(M) leader said the dharna was aimed at reminding the Government of India of its repeated assurances regarding restoration of statehood, which, he said, were made by the Prime Minister and Union Home Minister on various occasions. He said restoration of stat

Srinagar, 20, July: The Jammu & Kashmir National Conference on Monday held a protest in New Delhi, demanding the restoration of statehood and safeguarding of the rights and dignity of the people of Jammu and Kashmir. The party called upon the Centre to honour its commitments made to the people of the region without any further delay. In a statement, the party said, similar protest demonstrations were organized by the National Conference at the party headquarters, Nawa-e-Subha Complex in Srinagar

The Congress in Manipur has criticised the BJP-led government for delaying expansion of the council of ministers, with former chief minister Okram Ibobi Singh saying Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh is handling around 20 departments and the state lacks a dedicated Education Minister. He said the situation reflected governance challenges ahead of the expected assembly elections next year.

New Delhi, July 20: The Trinamool Congress (TMC) has undergone significant changes since its rise in the Lok Sabha between 2009 and 2014. Under the leadership of Mamata Banerjee, the party sought to establish a distinct identity in Parliament, even demanding a separate office during this period. In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, the TMC ... Read more Monsoon Session: TMC Leader Abhishek Banerjee Allocated Seat Behind Former Allies

Jaipur, July 20: The Rajasthan government has presented a roadmap for the long-awaited Panchayat and urban local body elections to the High Court. The court had previously requested a clear timeline for conducting these elections. According to the schedule submitted by the government, the election process will commence in August. The notification for the urban ... Read more Rajasthan Government Unveils Election Schedule for Panchayat and Urban Local Bodies

US Gas Price: Drivers in some states across the U.S have been paying well over USD 4 a gallon for a while now, while others pay less. Affordability is likely to be a key issue for voters in the US midterm elections, and higher gas and oil prices can help push up prices for groceries and other goods.

The Karnataka High Court questioned the State Election Commission's separate voter roll revision. This exercise is being conducted in select Bengaluru wards while the Election Commission of India is doing it nationwide. The court sought clarification on the rationale and public expenditure for this parallel revision. Petitioners argue this creates duplication and avoidable costs ahead of city corporation elections. The matter was adjourned after the court requested further details.

In the 1946 elections to various provinces, the Congress demonstrated its superiority over the Scheduled Castes Federation (SCF) founded by B.R. Ambedkar. In the erstwhile Madras Presidency, the party bagged 27 out of 30 seats allotted to SCs.

New Delhi [India], July 20 (ANI): Jammu & Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday alleged that the Union Government had supressed the National Conference protest for restoration of statehood. The JK CM affirmed that this would not deter their campaign for dignity and self-governance. Abdullah maintained that the movement for the restoration of Jammu and Kashmir's statehood and constitutional rights has only just begun. Omar Abdullah, in a post on X, reflected on the challenges faced durin

In the first elections held in 1951-52 after the country became a Republic with the system of a universal adult suffrage in place, the major contestants were the Congress and the Communist Party of India (CPI)

You have to ask the DMK for its reasons why they are doing a flip-flop. In my opinion, they are being enticed with this One Nation One Election. They are in a little bit of urgency to have another election. But all I can tell you is if the DMK embarks on that path, their fate in the next elections will be worse than what they faced in this recent Assembly elections, Chidambaram said.

New Delhi, July 20: Jammu and Kashmir National Conference (JKNC) leader and MLA Hasnain Masoodi led a protest in the national capital on Monday, pressing the Centre to fulfil its long-standing promise of restoring statehood to the region. Speaking to ANI, Jammu and Kashmir National Conference MLA Hasnain Masoodi emphasised that the continued delay in restoring statehood is damaging the national interest, adding that the reason for the protest is the prevailing uncertainty. He said, The promise r

After dropping out following Class 5 nearly six decades ago, the Haryana woman earns a first division through NIOS to fulfil her long-cherished ambition of contesting panchayat elections.

New Delhi, Jul 19: National Conference MP Chowdry Mohammad Ramzan raised the issues of restoration of Jammu and Kashmir's statehood, constitutional rights, empowerment of the elected government and the safety of Kashmiris outside the Union Territory during the All-Party Floor Leaders' Meeting convened ahead of the Monsoon Session of Parliament. The meeting, convened by Union Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Kiren Rijiju, was presided over by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. Ministers of State f

Bandipora, Jul 19:Jammu and Kashmir Apni Party President Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari on Sunday launched a sharp attack on the ruling National Conference (NC), accusing it of failing to defend the constitutional rights of the people after the August 5, 2019 developments and questioning its credibility in leading the campaign for the restoration of statehood. Addressing a workers' convention in Bandipora and later speaking to reporters, Bukhari said the NC had remained silent during one of the mos

Jammu and Kashmir is talking about jobs again, not the jobs that were created, but the ones that quietly disappeared into the hands of private companies. Over the past two years, the Omar Abdullah-led government has outsourced more than 25,000 positions across nearly 29 departments, routed through over 200 private agencies based in J&K, Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh and Delhi. The Health and Medical Education Department and the Floriculture Department account for the largest share. No public advertisem

After a gap of more than thirteen years, the Jantar Mantar is slowly coming back to life , as a centre for registering protest against the government. With Cockroach Janata Partys campaign to dislodge the Union Education Minister, on the NEET paper leakage matter, going on and Sonam Wangchuk carrying on his fast in support of the demand, comes the Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, if allowed, with his band of protestors to press the demand for the restoration of statehood for Jammu and Kashmir which

Srinagar, July 19: Apni Party President Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari on Sunday said his party would continue to press the Centre for restoration of the constitutional rights of Jammu and Kashmir while ensuring protection of its demographic character. Addressing a workers convention in Bandipora, Bukhari said the solution to the issues confronting Jammu and Kashmir lay in New Delhi, and urged the Government of India to initiate a meaningful dialogue with people to address their concerns. Jammu and

Jammu, July 19: The Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) on Sunday staged a massive protest in Jammu, demanding the immediate restoration of statehood to the Union Territory, with hundreds of party leaders and workers taking to the streets under the banner of Hamari Riyasat, Hamara Haq (Our State, Our Right). Led by JKPCC president Tariq Hameed Karra, the protesters assembled in large numbers carrying party flags, banners and placards while raising slogans in support of statehood

Jammu, Jul 19: Dozens of Congress leaders and activists were detained on Sunday as police foiled their march to the Lok Bhavan in Jammu to submit a memorandum addressed to President Droupadi Murmu in support of the demand for immediate restoration of full statehood to Jammu and Kashmir. The march led by Pradesh Congress Committee president Tariq Hameed Karra came a day ahead of the National Conference's proposed demonstration for restoration of statehood in Delhi. Before the march, hundreds of C

New Delhi, July 19: Member Parliament, Chowdry Mohammad Ramzan participated in the All-Party Floor Leaders' Meeting convened ahead of the Monsoon Session of Parliament, convened by the Union Minister for Parliamentary Affairs, Kiren Rijiju. The meeting was presided by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, and also present in the meeting were Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs Arjun Ram Meghwal, Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs L. Murugan, along with all floor leaders and representa

Srinagar, July 19: National Conference Member of Parliament Chowdry Mohammad Ramzan on Saturday pitched for the restoration of Jammu and Kashmir's statehood, constitutional rights and state subject laws during the All-Party Floor Leaders' Meeting convened ahead of the Monsoon Session of Parliament in New Delhi. The meeting, convened by Union Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Kiren Rijiju, was chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and attended by Union Ministers of State for Parliamentary Af

Fans voiced disappointment after the 72nd National Film Awards announcements. Prithviraj Sukumaran's 'The Goat Life' and Chiyaan Vikram's 'Thangalaan' received no major awards. Social media buzzed with discussions questioning the award selections. Supporters felt the actors' dedicated efforts deserved national recognition. The awards sparked debate regarding the recognition of transformative performances.

Baramulla MP Er Rashid has announced that he will undertake a barefoot march to Parliament and observe a day-long hunger strike on July 21 in solidarity with the National Conference's protest for the restoration of Jammu and Kashmir's statehood, while asserting that the larger struggle for the restoration of constitutional and political rights must not be diluted. The announcement was made through a statement sent from Tihar Jail and released during a press conference organised by the Awami Itih

As a Punjab watcher described the assembly poll-bound state as a low hanging fruit for the Congress which the party should strategize to grab the opportunity with both the hands, the mismatch between the thinking of the central and state leaderships, and the resultant crisis, have put a spanner in the Grand Old Partys (GOP) chance to stage a come back in the strategically located state. How to manufacture a crisis afresh and how to mishandle the situation? This seems to have, since sometime back

Politics is shaped as much by patience as by power. Governments change, alliances shift, and narratives evolve, but questions involving history, identity, and constitutional arrangements are rarely settled by a single moment. For Jammu and Kashmir, the debate after August 5, 2019, has largely revolved around two interconnected issues, the restoration of statehood and the larger constitutional questions surrounding Articles 370 and 35A. These debates are often presented as competing objectives. T

Kolkata, July 19: Tathagata Roy, former president of the West Bengal BJP and ex-governor of Meghalaya, has raised concerns regarding the internal turmoil within the Trinamool Congress (TMC) following their significant defeat in the recent assembly elections. He cautioned that this situation should not allow communist parties to regain their former political strength in the ... Read more Tathagata Roy Warns BJP Against Resurgence of Communists in West Bengal

Srinagar, July 18: Jailed Baramulla MP Er Rashid on Saturday extended support to the National Conference's proposed July 20 protest for the restoration of Jammu and Kashmir's statehood but asserted that the Awami Itihaad Party (AIP) would continue to seek restoration of all constitutional and political rights of the people. A message from Er Rashid, currently lodged in Tihar Jail, was read out by AIP Chief Spokesperson Inam Un Nabi during a press conference in Srinagar, attended by senior party

Jana Sena has ruled out replicating the NDA's 2024 seat-sharing formula for Andhra Pradesh's upcoming local body elections, saying its expanded grassroots presence warrants a larger share of seats. The party has urged alliance partners to allocate constituencies based on organisational strength while reaffirming its commitment to the BJP-led NDA.

Dehradun, July 18: Congress MP Kumari Selja has asserted that the party will establish the next government in Uttarakhand during the upcoming assembly elections in 2027. In a conversation in Dehradun, Selja stated that the party is fully prepared. From grassroots workers to all our leaders, including those from Uttarakhand, everyone is actively engaging with ... Read more Congress MP Kumari Selja Claims Party Will Form Next Government in Uttarakhand

Kargil, July 18: In a dramatic political development, the Jammu & Kashmir National Conference (JKNC) has expelled Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon, the Chief Executive Councillor (CEC) of the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC), Kargil, from the primary membership of the party for anti-party activities and open indiscipline. The drastic action taken by the party high command comes after months of escalating friction within the local INDIA bloc alliance, culminating in Dr. Akhoons outright r

Protesters are organising nationwide demonstrations against the rapid expansion of data centres. These demonstrations aim to voice concerns about environmental and community impacts. Organizers seek transparency and accountability from data center developers. Public approval for data center construction remains notably low across the nation. This growing opposition is expected to influence upcoming political elections.

Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar said Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections will be held on schedule in FebruaryMarch 2027, despite the Census, citing constitutional requirements. He announced no bypolls in three constituencies, assured corrections to electoral roll errors, ruled out CCTV inside voting booths, and said online voting is not under consideration.

Patna, July 18: Rajiv Ranjan, the national spokesperson for JD(U), launched a sharp critique of the Congress party, addressing internal disputes, the state of the opposition alliance, and the functioning of the central government. He asserted that Congress is organizationally weakening and facing deep leadership rifts, which will impact the upcoming assembly elections. In an ... Read more JD(U) Critiques Congress Amidst Opposition Unity and Redistricting Concerns

Coimbatore, July 18: Tamil Nadus Revenue Minister, Sengottaiyan, announced on Saturday that local body elections in the state will be conducted ahead of the legally mandated timeline set for April next year. He emphasized that the state government will not tolerate any irregularities or corruption in public construction projects and municipal administration. Sengottaiyan stated that ... Read more Tamil Nadu Revenue Minister Promises Timely Local Body Elections and Zero Tolerance for Corruption

United Nations, Jul 18: The United Nations human rights agency has voiced concern over the wave of unrest in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), calling for investigations into killings of protesters as well as members of security forces. UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk on Friday appealed for calm in PoK amid a wave of unrest ahead of regional elections at the end of the month, a statement issued in Geneva said. It added that dozens of people, mostly protesters but also law enforc

BEIJING, July 17: China on Friday said it has never interfered in US elections and has no interest in doing so, urging Washington to stop making what it described as groundless accusations after President Donald Trump accused Beijing of meddling in the 2020 election. In an address to the nation Thursday, Trump again raised doubts []

The Supreme Court has granted a final extension for Greater Bengaluru Authority elections. These elections for 369 wards will now occur by December 2026. Karnataka cited voter roll revision challenges for the delay. The court criticized previous delaying tactics by the authority. The government committed to completing all pending local body polls this year.

Jaipur, July 18: Former Chief Minister of Rajasthan and senior Congress leader Ashok Gehlot sharply criticized the Bhajanlal Sharma government on Friday for the delay in Panchayat and urban body elections. He referenced a stern remark from the Rajasthan High Court, which stated, If the commission cannot conduct elections, let us know, and judges will ... Read more Delay in Panchayat Elections Reflects Administrative Failure, Says Ashok Gehlot

The debate surrounding the restoration of Statehood to Jammu & Kashmir has entered a curious phase. There is now an overwhelming consensus that statehood must be restored. The Union Government has repeatedly promised it. Political parties across Jammu & Kashmir demand it. The people overwhelmingly expect it. Yet, despite this rare consensus, some now argue that before we even protest for statehood, we must first hold another meeting, evolve another roadmap, or first resolve every constitutional

Peaceful protest is an accepted democratic instrument through which citizens express dissent, hold governments accountable, and seek policy reforms. Protests in constitutional democracies are usually organized against governmental actions or inactions. But there is a special constitutional dilemma when the Government or those acting under executive powers themselves issue a call for protest. Can the Government constitutionally organize protests? Is it a means for promoting democracy or indicates

Despite improvement in security scenario in Kashmir, politicians continue to stay away from the common people and seem least interested in reaching out to the voters who elected them. The moot question they need to answer is, why do they prefer seclusion over inclusion? The growing perception seems that mainstream politics in Kashmir has drifted away from addressing everyday concerns of the common man and has got caught in a quagmire of issues that have little direct bearing on the lives of deni

There are moments when a society inadvertently reveals its deepest governing assumptions. Not through elections, legislative debates or grand political declarations, but through the questions it chooses to ask. The annual debate over summer vacations in Jammu and Kashmir is one such moment. Every year, as temperatures rise beyond familiar limits, public attention converges upon an almost ritualistic question: Should schools remain open? If not, for how long should they close? It appears to be a

Congress leaders were sternly told to maintain party discipline and avoid public criticism. Dissenting Punjab leaders met with AICC general secretary K C Venugopal regarding their grievances. They were instructed to address internal matters through designated organizational channels. Any open dissent was deemed politically detrimental and unacceptable to the party leadership. The party emphasized focusing on upcoming state elections and maintaining organizational unity.

Ahead of the Punjab Assembly elections, Prime Minister Narendra Modi accused the AAP government of corruption, worsening law and order, and failing to curb the drug menace. Addressing a rally in Jalandhar, he also attacked the Shiromani Akali Dal and Congress, asserting that only the BJP could transform the state.

The Supreme Court has sought the Centres response on a PIL seeking implementation of the Womens Reservation Act before the 2029 Lok Sabha elections without waiting for a fresh delimitation exercise.

Addressing to national media conference in New Delhi, CEC Kumar emphasised that elections were held according to the Constitution of India, Electoral Laws and instructions of the Election Commission of India issued from time to time.

The highest-ever poll participation in the recent Assembly elections is a proof of the trust the electors have in the countrys electoral system and the vibrancy of the democracy, says Chief Election Commissioner

The elections to the newly formed City Corporations should be scheduled after the completion of SIR: Supreme Court

Rahul Gandhi arrived in Dehradun on Friday evening, his first visit since the 2022 Assembly elections.

Those decisions, he said, had been taken solely to strengthen the NDA and ensure public welfare.

New Delhi, July 17: The Election Commission of India (ECI) organized its inaugural All-India Media Conference 2026 in the capital on Wednesday. Over 380 media professionals from various states and union territories gathered to discuss the theme Connecting Stakeholders, Strengthening Democracy: The Role of Media in Elections. Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar addressed the conference, ... Read more ECI Hosts First All-India Media Conference to Highlight Medias Role in Elections

Three former Trinamool Congress MPs have been elected unopposed to the Rajya Sabha. They switched to the Bharatiya Janata Party just days before their election. These leaders resigned from their previous posts last month after election results. Their return to the Upper House on BJP tickets marks a significant political shift. This development follows the Trinamool Congress's defeat in recent assembly elections.

Addressing reporters in Kakinada, Mohan said the Congress would form the government in the 2029 Assembly elections and a Kapu leader would become the chief minister.

The Trump administration in the US has declassified and publicised several intelligence and law enforcement documents from 2020, alleging that China acquired 200 million American voter data and exploited vulnerabilities in the US election system to influence the poll in Joe Bidens favour.

He also said the government aims to complete elections to all local bodies, including Zilla Panchayats, Taluk Panchayats, Gram Panchayats, and municipal corporations, by the end of this year

The Supreme Court has allowed the Karnataka government to hold elections to Bengaluru's five newly created city corporations in December, extending the earlier August 31 deadline. The court accepted the state's request, noting that the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls is expected to be completed by November.

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Friday, July 17, extended the deadline for conducting elections to the five city corporations under the Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) until December 31, granting relief to the Karnataka government in view of the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. The matter came up before a Bench headed Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing

Bengaluru's civic elections are delayed until December 2026. The Supreme Court granted this extension after the state cited electoral roll revisions. This is the second postponement granted by the apex court this year. Bengaluru will continue without elected representatives in its urban local bodies. The elections are for five city corporations under the Greater Bengaluru Authority.

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh criticized the government's potential Delimitation Bill introduction. He alleged the move aims to secure a two-thirds majority and weaken opposition parties. The government is reportedly eyeing the 2029 general elections with this legislative proposal. Concerns were raised about the bill's impact on the federal structure and population control achievements. Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge requested an all-party meeting to discuss the proposals.