Speaking to media in Jogulamba Gadwal district during her organisation's mass-contact programme 'Janam Bata', she said her priority is to be among the people regardless of elections: Reports

Shiv Sena (UBT) spokesperson Anand Dubey took a swipe at the Congress, calling it a ourist party and asserting that it holds little relevance in the upcoming BMC elections.

MUMBAI: Following its defeat in the Maharashtra local body elections, Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut has approached Congress leader Rahul Gandhi with a request to form an alliance ahead of the upcoming elections to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), scheduled on January15, 2026. In the local body elections, the BJP has emerged as the single largest party . After winning the 41 Nagar Panchayat president posts in the local body elections, the Congress has gained

Union Health Minister and BJP President J P Nadda on Monday targeted the Congress, accusing some party insiders of facilitating the 2013 Jhiram Ghati Naxal attack, which led to the killing of its state leaders. Addressing the 'Janadesh Parab' (people's mandate festival) event held to mark the completion of two years of the Vishnu Deo Sai-led BJP government in Chhattisgarh, Nadda alleged, Today, I say this with great responsibility that no one else was providing information and inside details abo

Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant also hailed the BJPs performance in the Zilla Panchayat elections, stating that the party emerged as number one in the state.

Journalists in Bangladesh face a fight for survival as violent attacks on media offices escalate following the killing of a prominent youth leader. Editors report receiving death threats, with assailants accusing newspapers of serving foreign interests. This surge in violence raises serious concerns for press freedom and civic space ahead of the upcoming parliamentary elections.

As the Pune municipal corporation elections draw near, Ajit Pawar's NCP is exploring a possible partnership with Congress. Pawar has initiated talks with Satej Patil from Congress, signaling interest in uniting forces. Yet, the Congress's insistence on a hefty share of seats could pose a hurdle.

KOLKATA: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday urged minorities, who traditionally support the ruling Trinamool Congress, to remain united at a time when the partys suspended MLA Humayun Kabir floated a new political platform , the Janatar Unnyan Party (JUP). The move has raised concerns over a possible split in the minority vote bank barely four months ahead of the Assembly elections scheduled next year. Addressing a meeting of Trinamool Congress Booth Level Agents (BLAs) in the

As Bangladesh descends into an abyss of violence with radical Islamic groups running amok, one of the major political events ahead of the elections scheduled for February is the return of one of the most important figures in Bangladesh politics.

Addressing a public meeting in Beldanga, Kabir said his party would contest the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections.

KOCHI: Buoyed by its decisive local body election victory, the Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) has moved swiftly to widen its political base, inducting P V Anvars Trinamool Congress and C K Janus Janadhipathya Rashtriya Sabha as associate members . The decision was taken at a high-level UDF leadership meeting held in Kochi on Monday, signalling an early and aggressive build-up to the Assembly elections. Along with Anvar and Janu, Vishnupuram Chandrasekharan of Kamraj Congress was also

KOLKATA: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday once again lashed out at Union Home Minister Amit Shah, alleging that he controls the Election Commission of India (ECI). Addressing a meeting of Trinamool Congress Booth Level Agents (BLAs) at the Netaji Indoor Stadium, around 1.5 km from the office of the West Bengal Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) at BBD Bag, the Chief Minister intensified her attack on Shah. I have never seen such an autocratic, worthless home minister who controls

Sky Sports Cricket: Former England captain Nasser Hussain has criticised Englands performance in the Ashes series against Australia, saying the latest campaign has proved o different from previous heavy defeats in Australia, despite a major change in approach. Australia have retained the Ashes with a dominant 82-run victory over England in the third Test in Adelaide on Sunday. The hosts clinched the series win midway through the final day of the Adelaide contest, with Scott Boland claiming the

Nitish Kumar, Samrat Choudhary, and Lalan Singh met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Delhi, marking Nitish Kumar's first visit after the Bihar Assembly elections victory.

MUMBAI: In the Goa Zilla Panchayat polls, the results of which were declared on Monday, the BJP is set for a massive victory by winning 17 of the total 50 seats. The Congress party won five seats, while other smaller parties together secured four seats. Goa has two Zilla ParishadsNorth Goa and South Goawhich together comprise 50 district panchayat seats. In this election, over six lakh voters cast their ballots, with a voter turnout of 72.6 per cent in North Goa and 68.9 per cent in South Goa. T

The UDF in Kerala is expanding its political base by welcoming three new parties. This move comes ahead of the upcoming Assembly elections. The Trinamool Congress, Janadhipathya Rashtriya Party, and Kerala Kamaraj Congress will now be associates of the UDF. This expansion aims to strengthen the opposition's fight against the current government's policies.

Humayun Kabir, a West Bengal MLA, has launched his new political party, the Janata Unnayan Party. This move follows his suspension from the Trinamool Congress. Kabir plans to contest the 2026 West Bengal assembly elections. He aims to challenge Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and has declared his intention to contest from two seats in Murshidabad

According to results announced late on Sunday, the ruling Mahayuti alliance, comprising the BJP, Shiv Sena, and the NCP, dominated the elections to 288 municipal councils and nagar panchayats, securing 207 president posts. In contrast, the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi managed a combined total of just 44 posts

Last-minute discussions between Shiv Sena (UBT) and MNS are ongoing for a potential alliance in the upcoming BMC polls. Despite assurances of concluded talks, leaders like Sanjay Raut and Bala Nandgaonkar met to finalize a pact. Disagreements persist over key constituencies, with nominations beginning Tuesday for the January 15 elections.

In a bold political maneuver, Humayun Kabir, former MLA from West Bengal, has unveiled his new party, the Janata Unnayan Party, following his recent suspension from the Trinamool Congress (TMC). With the 2026 assembly elections on the horizon, Kabir is determined to challenge the political dominance of Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.

BELDANGA: West Bengal MLA Humayun Kabir on Monday floated a new outfit, Janata Unnayan Party, days after he was suspended by the TMC for laying the foundation stone for a Babri-style mosque in Murshidabad district. Addressing a public meeting in Beladanga, Kabir named a few candidates that his new party will field in the 2026 assembly elections in the state. Kabir, the MLA of Bharatpur, said he would contest the assembly polls from two seats, Rejinagar and Beldanga in Murshidabad. 'Will be kingm

Mahayuti alliance of the BJP, Shiv Sena, and NCP on Sunday (December 22, 2025) swept the elections to 288 municipal councils and nagar panchayats, winning 207 posts of presidents in the local bodies

Arunachal Pradesh faced a challenging 2025, marked by a diplomatic spat over an Arunachalee woman's airport detention in Shanghai and local protests against a major power project. The state also grappled with natural disasters and a corruption scandal. Despite these hurdles, the BJP secured a significant political victory in local elections, showcasing the region's resilience.

The BJP-led Mahayuti's decisive victory in recent municipal elections amplifies the challenge for the opposition ahead of the crucial BMC polls. Political observers believe this win will boost the Mahayuti's morale and potentially lead to further defections, while the Thackeray cousins face an acid test in Mumbai.

Municipal council elections in Maharashtra, which happened after almost a decade, mirrored the 2024 Vidhan Sabha elections.

NT Reporter Panaji/Margao The fate of 226 candidates contesting the Zilla Panchayat (ZP) elections will be decided on Monday, with counting of votes scheduled to begin at 8 am across 15 centres in the state, following a record voter turnout of 70.81%, the highest since the formation of the Zilla Panchayats in the state. The [] The post ZP polls: Stage set for counting of votes today appeared first on The Navhind Times .

BJP emerged as the single largest party in Maharashtra's local body polls, securing 117 president posts and doubling its councillors since 2017. Despite challenges, the Mahayuti alliance, including Shiv Sena and NCP factions, celebrated a significant win, seen as a precursor to upcoming municipal corporation elections.

Maharashtra's ruling Mahayuti alliance celebrated a significant victory in local body elections, with CM Devendra Fadnavis highlighting BJP's leading role. Deputy CM Eknath Shinde declared the results a 'trailer' for upcoming municipal corporation polls, while Ajit Pawar asserted his faction's strength. Leaders credited transparent governance and farmer support for the win.

Former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has sharply criticized Bangladesh's interim government. She stated the unelected administration lacks the mandate to alter foreign policy. Hasina also condemned a recent tribunal verdict as politically motivated. She warned that upcoming elections without her party would be illegitimate.

You have been actively taking up the cause of farmers. Are you too from a family of farmers? Yes. I come from a farming family that migrated from Travancore to Malabar. There was a large migration from the Meenachil taluk of Kottayam district during my grandfathers time, when land in Travancore was controlled by feudal landlords. These migrants settled in Malabar, bringing with them their faith, lifestyle, and farming traditions, which gradually shaped the region. Since they were primarily farme

The BJP-led Mahayuti coalition has secured a decisive victory in Maharashtra's civic elections, winning nearly 207 out of 288 council and nagar panchayat president posts. This performance mirrors their assembly election success, with the BJP emerging as the biggest gainer. The results consolidate Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis's position and are seen as a significant win for the ruling alliance.

The Bharatiya Janata Party has secured a significant lead in the Municipal Council and Nagar Panchayat elections. The Mahayuti alliance has replicated its assembly election success. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis attributed the victory to government development work. Opposition parties alleged the elections were fixed and influenced by excessive spending and Election Commission bias. Congress showed strength in Chandrapur.

Municipal council elections in Maharashtra, which happened after almost a decade, mirrored the 2024 Vidhan Sabha elections.

The Mahayuti alliance secured a significant victory in Maharashtra's local body elections. They won 207 posts for presidents of municipal councils and nagar panchayats. The BJP emerged as the largest party within the alliance. The opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi secured a much smaller share of the wins. Results were announced by the State Election Commission.

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday thanked the people of Maharashtra for supporting the BJP and the Mahayuti coalition led by it in the local bodies elections, asserting that it reflected their trust in people-centric development. Maharashtra stands firmly with development! Grateful to the people of Maharashtra for blessing the BJP and Mahayuti Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by

Providing an integrated and sustainable water supply system to Guntur was a major promise made before the elections and this remained a priority of the government: Pemmasani Chandrasekhar

PM Modi's statement comes as Mahayuti registered a decisive victory in the western state's local body elections, results for which were declared on Sunday (December 21). Here's more on this.

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and Shiv Sena Chief leader Eknath Shinde said on Sunday that the party has maintained a formidable strike rate in the recent nagar parishad and nagar panchayat elections.

There are three likely scenarios in these elections. In the first, the violence could be minimal, with a smooth transition to democracy, in which the junta would relax certain restrictions and ensure partial inclusivity after due consultations with a few Ethnic Armed Organisations (EAOs)

After ending its alliance with the Shiv Sena (UBT) and the Sharad Pawarled Nationalist Congress Party (SP), the Congress is now exploring a tie-up with the Prakash Ambedkarled Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi (VBA) for the upcoming Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections

Revanth Reddy gave specific instructions on consolidating the party at the grassroots level and preparing effectively for the remaining local body elections: Reports

Congress has announced significant wins in Maharashtra's local body elections. The party claims 41 municipal council presidents and 1,006 councillors have been elected on its symbol. Results for all local bodies are still being declared. The Chief Minister stated the BJP achieved a record with 48 percent of councillors winning on its symbol and 129 presidents elected.

Jitan Ram Manjhi, former Bihar Chief Minister, expressed dissatisfaction with his treatment within the NDA alliance. He indicated that his party, Hindustani Awam Morcha (HAM), might explore other political avenues. This comes as Manjhi seeks a Rajya Sabha seat, a promise he claims remains unfulfilled. He highlighted that HAM received only one Lok Sabha seat in the previous elections.

Urban-based leaders across party lines have shown keen interest in contesting the elections.

A Congress team recently engaged with Prakash Ambedkar, head of Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi, focusing on the pivotal Mumbai municipal elections. They dissected urban governance hurdles and the necessity for inclusive progress within the metropolis. While Congress aims to run solo in the BMC elections, they are fostering dialogues with factions like VBA and RPI for potential collaborations.

Maharashtra's local body elections saw a significant win for the BJP-led Mahayuti alliance, securing a majority of councillor seats and municipal council presidencies. The ruling coalition attributed its success to development initiatives and strong organizational efforts. Opposition parties, however, alleged irregularities and unfair practices during the polls.

In the 2025 local body elections, the Thiruvananthapuram Corporation had witnessed a seismic shift with the LDF losing its grip on the 101-ward civic body after more than four decades.

In Nanded, the Bharatiya Janata Party's family strategy for Loha municipal council polls did not succeed. The Nationalist Congress Party candidate, also named Sharad Pawar, secured the president's post. Several BJP candidates and their relatives lost their elections. The NCP performed well in several local bodies across Nanded district.

The Shiv Sena has secured victory in the Kankavli municipal council elections. A candidate supported by Nilesh Rane of the Shiv Sena defeated the challenger backed by his brother and state minister Nitesh Rane. This outcome occurred on their home turf. Nilesh Rane expressed mixed emotions, highlighting the alliance's continuation despite the BJP's loss.

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NAGPUR: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Sunday said the BJP has set a record in local body polls with 48 per cent of councillors winning on the party symbol, and its candidates elected as presidents in 129 municipal councils. He attributed the Mahayuti alliance's success in the municipal council and nagar panchayat elections to the BJP organisation and development agenda of the government. Counting of votes for elections to the posts of president and members in 286 municipal coun

Following BJP's 2025 victories in Delhi and Bihar, 2026 presents a crucial comeback opportunity for the opposition. Key contests in West Bengal, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Assam, and Puducherry will test incumbent governments and emerging political forces, with updated electoral rolls adding another layer of intrigue to these significant state elections.

He added that the BJP sought votes based on its development agenda, the work accomplished so far, and the blueprint for the future. Meanwhile, the opposition Congress and Shiv Sena (UBT) largely conceded defeat in the local body elections

PATNA: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Sunday left for a two-day tour of the national capital, where he is expected to meet top NDA leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi. However, officials said that CM is in Delhi for a routine health checkup and treatment of his eyes This is Nitishs first visit to the national capital after the NDAs landslide victory in the recently concluded Bihar assembly elections. Officials said that after reaching New Delhi, Nitish will first go to his resi

India has suspended visa operations at its Indian Visa Application Centre in Bangladeshs southeastern port city of Chattogram until further notice, amid heightened tensions following the death of prominent youth leader Sharif Osman Hadi , local media reported on Sunday. Hadi's death triggered attacks and vandalism across Bangladesh , including stone-hurling at the Assistant Indian High Commissioner's residence in Chattogram on Thursday. Due to recent security incident at Assistant High Commissio

Local body poll results in Maharashtra show the Mahayuti alliance leading. Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde stated these results are a preview for upcoming municipal corporation elections. He praised the Shiv Sena's performance, calling it a vindication of their work. The Mahayuti's victory signifies public preference for development. The alliance is expected to repeat this success.

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MUMBAI: The BJP has emerged as the single largest political force in Maharashtras urban local body elections, consolidating the Mahayuti alliances dominance by winning 133 of the 256 Nagar Parishads declared so far and a majority of municipal councillor seats across the State. According to the latest results, the BJP has won 133 Nagar Parishads, while its Mahayuti partners, the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena and the Ajit Pawar-led NCP, secured 46 and 35 Nagar Parishads respectively. In contrast, th

Counting of votes for the elections to the posts of president and members in 286 municipal councils and nagar panchayats across Maharashtra began on Sunday. The counting began at 10 am at centres across the state. A turnout of 67.3 per cent was recorded in the polls of 263 local bodies held on December 2, while 47.04 per cent of voters exercised their franchise in the second phase of the elections in 23 local bodies on Saturday, the State Election Commission said. The final voter turnout figure

As the junta readies to hold its sham vote, The Irrawaddy revisits a collection of stories that examine the militarys long history of rigging polls to entrench its rule.

Security has been stepped up at the Indian Assistant High Commission office and the visa application centre in Bangladeshs Sylhet city following rising tensions after the death of youth leader Sharif Osman Hadi , officials said. Sylhet Metropolitan Police Additional Deputy Commissioner (Media) Saiful Islam said the measures were taken to ensure that no third party can exploit the situation, according to The Dhaka Tribune . Police said enhanced security was deployed from Friday morning at the Ass

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: A week after the declaration of results of the city corporation elections , the BJP which emerged as the single largest party is gearing up to announce its mayoral candidate by Wednesday. The delay in the announcement, with multiple contenders in the fray, has triggered discussions and criticism in political circles. The oath-taking ceremony of the newly elected councillors will formally mark the beginning of the new councils term on Sunday, while the election to the post of

AIUDF to go solo in assembly elections Even as the Congress is trying to unite opposition parties to defeat the ruling BJP in Assam, minority-based All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF) has announced that it will go solo in the next years assembly elections. We will follow the ekla chalo re principle, AIUDF chief Maulana Badruddin Ajmal said. Weve neither received any offer for an alliance from the Congress nor are we anticipating one, he said. Ajmal was not too optimistic about the Congress

NEW DELHI: Parliaments winter session saw seven of nine bills passed within a week of introduction, even as both Houses sat beyond scheduled hours and spent more time debating than legislating. The session, held from December 1 to 19, ended with the Lok Sabha functioning for 103% and the Rajya Sabha for 104% of their scheduled time, according PRS Legislative Research. Despite the extended sittings, legislative business accounted for 36% of Lok Sabha time and 30% of Rajya Sabha time, continuing a

NT Reporter Mapusa Polling for the Zilla Panchayat elections in the Siolim, Colvale, Aldona, Sirsaim and Anjuna constituencies was held peacefully on Saturday, withthe fate of the candidates sealed and counting scheduled to be held on Monday. Close contests are expected in several seats, many of which have emerged as prestige battles for contesting political [] The post Mixed response in Siolim, Colvale, Aldona & Anjuna appeared first on The Navhind Times .

NT Reporter Ponda With seven seats at stake, Ponda taluka recorded a heavy voter turnout in the Zilla Panchayat elections, with Betki and Usgao registering over 82 per cent polling, while Shiroda and Borim recorded around 73 per cent turnout. No untoward incident was reported during the polling process. In Shiroda, daughter of local MLA [] The post Strong voter turnout in 7-seat Ponda taluka appeared first on The Navhind Times .

NT Reporter Margao Polling for the Zilla Panchayat elections in Salcete taluka concluded on a largely peaceful note on Saturday, barring a couple of incidents. The taluka recorded a turnout of 61.13 per cent, with Guirdolim and Davorlim constituencies registering the highest turnouts 70.75 per cent and 65.78 percent respectively. A voter from Curtorim, [] The post Record elector participation in rural Goa appeared first on The Navhind Times .

NT Reporter Margao Tourism activity along the coastal belt of Salcete continued as usual even as local residents turned outto vote in the Zilla Panchayat elections on Saturday, with most visitors saying the polling-related restrictions had little impact on their plans. Many tourists said they were aware of the elections and the rule prohibiting the [] The post Little impact on tourism along Salcete coast appeared first on The Navhind Times .

The UDFs vote share reflects the sweeping victory the front scored in the local body elections, winning 25 of the 28 seats, while the LDF was restricted to the remaining three

Retirements, resignations and tough elections could cut into their growing numbers from recent elections.

The appointment of the 45-year-old Minister from Bihar as the BJPs new national working president, close on the heels of the NDAs big victory in the State Assembly elections, signals a generational shift within the party organisation

PATNA: Senior Congress leader and chairperson of the parliamentary standing committee on external affairs, Shashi Tharoor, on Saturday expressed deep concern over the prevailing mob rule and instability in Bangladesh, warning that the unrest could adversely affect both Bangladesh and India. Speaking to media at Patna airport ahead of his participation in the five-day Nalanda Literature Festival, starting Sunday at Rajgir, Tharoor said that mob rule in Bangladesh was not good either for Banglades

Khethawath Nirmala Bai, a resident of Chinna Bhuggaram, contested the elections but was defeated by her opponent, Ujwala Jadhav, a resident of Pat Pat Thanda, a hamlet of Chinna Bhuggaram.

Ahead of Maharashtra's civic elections, opposition parties have labeled Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde as Pablo Escobar over alleged links of his brother to a synthetic drug racket. The Shinde camp has denied these claims, but the opposition continues to use the analogy, while Shinde himself has invoked Rehman Dakait to attack rivals.

MUMBAI: In a big blow to Maha Vikas Aghadi, the Congress party on Saturday announced to contest the Asias largest civic body the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections alone. The voting for the BMC and the other 28 municipal corporations' elections is scheduled on January 15, next year. Maharashtra and Mumbai Congress in charge, and Observer senior Congress leader Ramesh Chennithala held the review meeting, where the decision to contest the BMC elections alone was taken unanimously

Mumbai: Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut on Saturday met Maharashtra Navnirman Sena president Raj Thackeray as the two parties are discussing seat-sharing for the January 15 civic elections in Mumbai. This was Rauts second visit to `Shivtirth, Raj Thackerays residence in Dadar, in the last three days. Elections to 29 municipal corporations in Maharashtra Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by sub

Hyderabad: Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) working president KT Rama Rao (KTR) on Saturday, December 20, challenged Telangana chief minister Revanth Reddy to get all the 10 defected BRS MLAs to resign and face by-elections. He also said that BRS supremo and ex-CM K Chandrasekhar Rao (KCR) will provide clear direction to party cadres at the Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our chan

Shubman Gill's absence from the 2026 T20 World Cup squad surprises Sunil Gavaskar. Recent form issues are cited as a key reason. Ishan Kishan returns to the T20I side after a stellar domestic season. Rinku Singh is included to bolster the middle order. Jitesh Sharma is left out. These selections reshape India's T20 plans.

KOLKATA: As the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in West Bengal puts thousands of Matua community members at a risk of losing Indian citizenship, Prime Minister Modi's silence during his rally in West Bengal has sparked sharp criticism from the ruling Trinamool Congress. While addressing the crowd at the Taherpur rally, a Matua-dominated region of the state, the PM started his audio message from Kolkata airport saying Jai Netai, and remembered the roles of social refor

GUWAHATI : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday launched a scathing attack on the Congress for speaking up in defence of infiltrators (illegal migrants) by criticising the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. Addressing a gathering after inaugurating the new terminal building of Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport here, Modi said the government was working to stop infiltration and identify infiltrators, but the Congress and the INDIA bloc had openly adopted what

In this episode of Talking Politics, K. Kavitha discusses her plans to contest the upcoming elections and reflects on the thin line between welfare politics and development.

Hyderabad: Not being able to digest his defeat in the Telangana panchayat elections held recently, a sarpanch candidate from Chinnabuggaram village in Adilabad blocked the main road leading into the village with sticks and bullock carts. According to Neradigondapolice, unable to process his defeat in the recently conducted local body polls, an irate Rathod Mohan Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram

KOLKATA: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday criticised what he called the 'Maha Jungle Raj' under Trinamool Congress in West Bengal and appealed to the voters to support the BJP in next year's assembly elections to bring a 'double engine' government to the state. Modi addressed a rally virtually in Taherpur, Nadia district, after dense fog caused by low visibility prevented his helicopter from landing there. The Prime Minister was scheduled to inaugurate and lay the foundation stone of two

The Congress party has announced it will contest the upcoming Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections independently. This decision comes as Uddhav Thackeray's Shiv Sena (UBT) and Raj Thackeray's MNS appear to be aligning, potentially to protect the Thackeray political legacy. The MVA alliance, which includes Congress, faced a significant defeat in the 2024 Maharashtra Assembly elections.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated the Election Commission's special revision aims to keep infiltrators out of elections. He accused some of protecting them and criticized the Congress party for historically supporting infiltrators. Modi highlighted that this impacted Assam's security and development. He also emphasized the Northeast as a gateway for India's growth.

Hyderabad: From being a bonded labour to a village sarpanch, life has been a complete transformation for Purusaala Lingamma. The Chenchu Tribal woman in Nagarkurnool district was elected as sarpanch of Amaragiri village in the recent Gram Panchayat elections in Telangana. Lingamma, an illiterate in her 40s, spent decades as bonded labour in the Nallamala Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subsc

Shubman Gill's T20 World Cup squad exclusion sparks debate, with captain Suryakumar Yadav citing team combination and the need for a top-order keeper. The decision prioritizes balance over individual form, impacting other batting selections as India aims to retain their title.

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Results from the recently-concluded Bihar assembly elections have opened up doors for the BJPs victory in West Bengal, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Saturday, addressing a rally in Taherpur virtually after dense fog prevented his helicopter from landing at the venue. Owing to low visibility, the prime ministers helicopter made a U-turn after hovering briefly over the makeshift helipad in Taherpur and returned to Kolkata airport, officials said. This was Modis first visit to the state sinc

Prime Minister Modi insisted that he wanted to work for the development of West Bengal and appealed to people to give BJP a chance in the upcoming elections.

India's T20 World Cup squad selection is imminent, with Shubman Gill's recent form a major talking point. The selectors are also debating between all-rounder Washington Sundar and batter Rinku Singh. Gill's place is under scrutiny due to a dip in scores, while Suryakumar Yadav also faces challenges.

The order will be enforced for six months or till the elections are conducted or until further orders of government whichever is earlier

NT Reporter Panaji Grassroots democracy will be in a celebrative mood in Goa on Saturday as elections to both zilla panchayats will be held, where 8,69,356 voters are eligible to vote to decide the fate of 226 candidates in 50 seats. The State Election Commission has set up 1,284 polling booths across the state for [] The post ZP elections to be held in Goa today appeared first on The Navhind Times .

Special Correspondent Panaji Announcing his plans to strengthen both zilla panchayats (ZP) on the eve of the elections to the district-level local bodies in Goa, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Friday said his roadmap for spreading prosperity in Goan villages through both ZPs include rural development and community farming. Community farming in areas like agriculture, [] The post CM Sawant pins hopes on development, community farming to uplift rural Goa appeared first on The Navhind Times .

KOLKATA: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit West Bengal's Nadia district on Saturday, where he will inaugurate national highway projects and address a public rally, amid heightened political tensions over the ongoing SIR exercise in the state. This would be Modi's first visit to the state since the draft SIR rolls were published, and the third in the past five months. The Prime Minister, political observers said, is scheduled to address the growing unease amongst the Matua commun

BHOPAL: More than 41.80 lakh voter names have been identified for deletion from the electoral rolls across Madhya Pradesh after the completion of the first phase of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the 2025 voter list, election officials said. The exercise covered all 230 assembly constituencies across 55 districts. The outcome of the revision will be reflected in the preliminary draft of the electoral roll, scheduled for publication on December 23. The SIR was undertaken to clean and upd

BENGALURU: The state government on Friday issued guidelines for ward-wise reservation for five municipal corporations under the Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA). With this, the government has come closer to holding the much-delayed local body elections for Bengaluru, which has had no Council since September 11, 2020. The order stated that 80% of the seats are reserved for Backward Classes (BCs) under Category A and 20% under Category B. In Category A, 50% is reserved for women. As per the guide