The BJP had made 21 promises during its campaign for the 2024 general elections. Of these, 11 have been fulfilled within the first year of the partys rule in the state.

IND vs ENG: The India A squad for the upcoming tour of England has been officially announced, featuring several surprising selections.

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, on Friday said that it was the duty of society to felicitate all those who have made the country proud. We must celebrate those who have made us proud, said Fadnavis, speaking at the ceremony to unveil stands at the Wankhede Stadium named after former ICC, BCCI, and MCA president Sharad Pawar, former India captain Ajit Wadekar, and recently-retired Test cricketer Rohit Sharma here on Friday. In his speech

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis: The Rohit Sharma Stand was unveiled at the iconic Wankhede Stadium on Friday. Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis attended the Mumbai Cricket Association's (MCA) stand reveal ceremony as the name of one of Indias most dangerous openers was etched in the arena. The Wankhede has been Sharmas favourite hunting ground ever since he joined the domestic circuit in 2007. While speaking at the event, he expressed immense gratitude to all those invol

Business Wire India Merck Foundation Chairman and CEO with The President of Tanzania together with The First Ladies of Africa and Asia Merck Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, marks World Hypertension Day 2025 in partnership with Africas First Ladies, Ministries of Health, Medical Societies and Academia through their Nationwide Diabetes & Hypertension Blue Points Program , by reinforcing its commitment to improving cardiovascular and diabetes care across Africa,and beyond.

The festival, running from May 13 to 24, has already seen contributions from Indian filmmakers, actors, and fashion personalities across its official selections, restored screenings, and red carpet appearances

Senior Congress leader P. Chidambaram on Thursday praised Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) as a formidably organised force, while expressing uncertainty over the cohesion of the opposition's INDIA alliance. Speaking at a book launch event, Chidambaram noted that the opposition bloc appears to be under strain. The alliance looks fragile, he said, though he added that it is not too late to revive and strengthen it. Theres still time, he said, emphasizing that future developments could potentially brin

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The remarks of former KPCC president K Sudhakaran have put his close followers and leaders in a tight spot. Sudhakarans criticism against his removal from the post of Congress chief by the national leadership has not been taken in a positive way by the high command. Followingly, AICC has also instructed the senior leaders in the State not to reply or respond to the open statements made by Sudhakaran. Both AICC and state Congress leadership have decided to completely ignore th

KAMAREDDY: Fulfilling a promise he made during the 2023 Assembly elections, Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has sanctioned Indiramma houses to two Dalit families. Senior Congress leader and Advisor to Chief Minister on Minority Affairs, Mohammed Ali Shabbir, on Thursday said that during his padayatra, Revanth had visited the houses of two Dalit families in Chinnamallareddy village of Bhiknoor mandal. He was moved by the dilapidated condition of their residences and assured them that he would sanc

ANANTAPUR: Minister for HRD and IT Nara Lokesh, who is also the partys national general secretary, called on Telugu Desam Party (TDP) workers to remain accessible to the public, serve diligently, and avoid complacency despite being in power. Addressing a coordination meeting of TDP activists and leaders at Ramarajupalle in Guntakal constituency, Lokesh emphasised the partys commitment to fulfilling electoral promises, and countering opposition misinformation. He commenced the meeting by paying t

ALAPPUZHA: Taking serious note of former minister G Sudhakarans revelation about tampering of postal ballots in the favour of CPMs Alappuzha candidate in the 1989 Lok Sabha polls, the State Election Commission (SEC) has directed district election officer and Alappuzha Collector Alex Varghese to register an FIR and take further steps. On the SECs directive, Ambalappuzha tahsildar S Anvar visited Sudhakarans residence at Paravoor near Alappuzha on Thursday and recorded his statement. The former mi

KOZHIKODE: Sending a clear signal that the party will not toe the line of orthodox sections in the Muslim community that are against womens entry into public life, the Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) has appointed two women as its national office-bearers -- a first for the party. Fathima Muzaffer and Jayanthi Rajan were named the national assistant secretaries at the partys national council held in Chennai on Thursday. Fathima, a native of Chennai, is the national president of the Indian Union

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P Chidambaram doubts the INDIA bloc's unity. He spoke at a book launch by Salman Khurshid and Mritunjay Singh Yadav. Chidambaram highlighted the BJP's formidable organization. The book focuses on Congress' revival efforts. Khurshid acknowledged issues within the INDIA bloc. Both leaders stressed the need for a major battle in the 2029 elections. They aim for a significant electoral shift.

BENGALURU: The Greater Bengaluru Governance Act came into effect on Thursday, said Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. Interacting with reporters at Vidhana Soudha, he said the government will form Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) instead of BBMP. Meanwhile, Leader of Opposition in the Assembly and Padmanabha Nagar MLA R Ashoka said that if BJP returns to power, it will legally challenge the GBA. The CM said, From now on, Bengaluru will become Greater Bengaluru. At least three corporations are likely

A new poll shows Kamala Harris might beat Trump if elections were held today. While she lost in 2024, many still support her. Trump's falling popularity, especially on the economy, could help her chances.

TikTok may have run afoul of European regulators over advertising transparency, in the latest bout between EU regulators and big tech companies. The European Commission has formally warned TikTok that its advertising transparency tools dont go far enough, falling short of EU rules requiring online platforms to maintain a publicly available repository of all paid ads being shown to users. Regulators are taking issue with the data, or lack thereof, being provided in the repository that TikTok has

In a significant political shift ahead of the 2026 assembly polls, former BJP Union Minister John Barla joined Trinamool Congress, expressing gratitude to Mamata Banerjee for the opportunity to serve the people of West Bengal. Barla cited obstacles within the BJP, including the alleged obstruction of a hospital project by Suvendu Adhikari, as reasons for his departure.

Civic elections to all 29 Maharashtra municipal corporations, including Mumbai, Thane, Pune, Nashik, Aurangabad, Nagpur and Amravati, were stalled for nearly five years.

The Kannur MP hinted that he might be given a key role ahead of the upcoming elections

Ballia (UP), May 15: A purported video showing local BJP leader Babban Singh Raghuvanshi engaging in obscene acts with a dancer has gone viral and is trending rapidly on social media. The video, apparently from a wedding event, shows the BJP leader indulging in inappropriate behaviour and vulgar acts with a female dancer, who is seen sitting on his lap. Raghuvanshi, 70, is a former BJP candidate from the Bansdih assembly seat in the 1993 elections. Reacting to the controversy, [] The post Obscen

In Ghazipur, Vinay Chauhan was apprehended by Dullahpur police for impersonating the son of UP minister Dara Singh Chauhan. He allegedly defrauded individuals, influenced officers, and planned to contest district panchayat elections.

ALAPPUZHA: The State Election Commission (SEC) has initiated proceedings in response to a controversial expose by former minister and senior CPM leader G Sudhakaran regarding alleged tampering of postal ballots during the 1989 Lok Sabha elections in the Alappuzha constituency. Speaking at a gathering of former NGO Union leaders in Alappuzha on Wednesday, Sudhakaran admitted that postal ballots cast in favour of the opposition were altered to support the CPM candidate, K V Devadas. At the time, S

Argentina's President Javier Milei has enacted strict immigration policies, drawing parallels to Trump-era restrictions. The decree tightens citizenship requirements, demands proof of income for residency, and expedites deportations for illegal entry or minor offenses. These measures, coinciding with upcoming elections, have sparked criticism amid claims of politicizing migration and distorting reality, especially given Argentina's low immigrant population.

VIJAYAWADA: Elections to handloom cooperative societies in AP will be held before the Dasara festival, announced Minister for Handlooms and Textiles S Savitha on Wednesday. Addressing a gathering of weavers from across the state, Savitha reiterated the TDP-led NDA governments commitment to improving the welfare of weavers and artisans. She said the state government is set to implement a health insurance scheme for handloom workers, emphasising that CM Naidu has prioritised their welfare. We are

THOOTHUKUDI: Wednesday marked completion of one year of continuous protest staged by residents of Pottaloorani village seeking closure of three fish feed and oil manufacturing units because foul smell from the industries was affecting them. But their protest has not yielded results. Locals say a nauseating smell emanates when fish is processed in the boilers. The boilers are operated late at night and the smell is so unbearable that we cannot sleep, the villagers said, adding untreated waste wat

Jger Rosenberg, an 18-year-old NDP candidate, ran a campaign focused on affordable housing, mental health access, and democratic reforms in West Vancouver. Although he didn't win, his campaign sparked conversations about youth concerns and the need for real change in Canadian politics. He advocated for investments in Indigenous communities and reconciliation efforts.

KOTTAYAM: As the new KPCC team, led by president Sunny Joseph, returns to Kerala after winding up its maiden meeting with high command, it is expected that the predominant focus of the new leadership will be to strengthen its base in Central Kerala. The AICC leadership is of the view that restoring its lost prominence in Central Kerala will be crucial in returning to power in Kerala after a decade-long gap. Earlier, election strategist Sunil Kanagolu had also submitted a report highlighting UDFs

MUMBAI: Amid growing speculation over a possible merger of the Sharad Pawar and Ajit Pawar factions of the Nationalist Congress Party in Maharashtra, both sides are engaged in a tug-of-war to control the narrative. Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawars faction insists that the merger will be conditional. The condition is that leaders of the Sharad Pawar faction who abused and criticised the younger Pawar in the campaign for the general and assembly elections must first apologise. Ajit faction spokes

PATNA: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit Bihars Rohtas district on May 30, lay the foundation stone for various development projects, and inaugurate the new terminal of the Patna airport. This will be his first visit after the Operation Sindoor , which was launched against terrorists responsible for massacre of 26 people, mostly tourists, at Pahalgam in Jammu and Kashmir on April 22. PM Modis visit also assumes significance given the upcoming assembly elections, which are due la

RJD chief eldest son to serve at border? Tej Pratap Yadav, the eldest of RJD supremo Lalu Prasad Yadav, is known for making ripples in almost every field barring one politics. Known as a devout bhakt of Lord Krishna and Lord Shiva, Tej Pratap raised several eyebrows along Patna roads after he was spotted furiously cycling down the streets, while sporting the attire of a professional cyclist. However, this time around, Tej Pratap appeared in the attire of a commercial pilot, posting a photograph

John Ewing Jr., a Democrat, won the mayoral election in Omaha, defeating longtime Republican mayor Jean Stothert. His win is historic and boosts Democratic hopes ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.

Michael Wolff warns that Donald Trump's actions may lead to significant Republican losses in the 2026 midterms. Wolff suggests Trump's self-destructive behavior could cost the GOP control of the House. Democrats need only a few seats to flip the House. Wolff also predicts Trump will undermine any potential 2028 Republican nominee to maintain his grip on the party.

The Supreme Court is considering asking lawyers to provide timelines for their arguments to expedite case hearings, Justice Surya Kant indicated. This advisory, expected after the summer break, aims to improve efficiency. The discussion arose during a hearing challenging the Election Commissioners Act, with the court prioritizing a decision before further selections occur.

Bharatiya Janata Party is closely monitoring the potential merger of Nationalist Congress Party factions in Maharashtra. Sharad Pawar hinted at a possible reunion, contingent on party leaders' decisions. Some NCP (SP) MPs are reportedly willing to join Ajit Pawar's faction. Ajit Pawar, however, has denied any ongoing merger talks. Local body elections in October may be influencing Sharad Pawar's considerations.

Grigory Melkonyants, 44, is the co-chair of the Russian vote-monitoring NGO Golos, which records alleged fraud in Russian elections

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The BJP and its ally AGP secured a dominant victory in the Assam panchayat elections, capturing all major Zilla Parishad and Anchalik Panchayat seats. According to the Assam State Election Commission, the BJP won 1,261 Anchalik Panchayat and 274 Zilla Parishad seats, while the AGP secured 184 and 27 seats, respectively. The elections, held in two phases, saw a 74.

SRINAGAR: Minister for Horticulture, Production, Rural Development, Panchayati Raj, Cooperative and Elections, Javed Ahmad Dar, on Wednesday inaugurated a macadamisation project worth Rs 117.63 lakh at Asias second-largest Fruit Mandi in Sopore. The event was attended by MLA Sopore Irshad Rasool Kar, Director Horticulture Gh Jeelani Zargar, ADC Sopore S A Raina (JKAS), and President [] The post Javed Ahmad Dar Inaugurates Rs 117.63 Lakh Road Project at Sopore Fruit Mandi appeared first on Kashmi

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BJP releases video song targeting Lalu Prasad, Tejashwi for corruption; RJD hits back Patna: As the political battle heats up ahead of the Bihar Assembly elections 2025, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has launched a sharp offensive against RJD chief Lalu Prasad and his son and Leader of Opposition in the state Assembly, Tejashwi Yadav, [] The post BJP releases video song targeting Lalu Prasad, Tejashwi for corruption; RJD hits back appeared first on Mangalorean.com .

Anand has been appointed as the Minister of Foreign Affairs, . While, Sidhu is the new Minister for International Trade in the new cabinet announced on Tuesday in Canada. Furthermore, Carney announced the reshuffle almost two weeks after his Liberal Party won the federal elections in Canada.

Carney announced the reshuffle almost two weeks after his Liberal Party won the federal elections in Canada

OTTAWA, May 14:Indo-Canadians Anita Anand and Maninder Sidhu have landed important portfolios in the new cabinet announced by Prime Minister Mark Carney after reshuffle. While Anand was appointed as the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sidhu is the new Minister for International Trade in the new cabinet announced on Tuesday. Carney announced the reshuffle almost two weeks after his Liberal Party won the federal elections in Canada. He had replaced Justin Trudeau months ahead of the elections. Anand

CHENNAI: Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin on Tuesday said that the DMK government has issued over 1.38 lakh house site pattas to the people in Chennai and its suburban areas during the past four years. He said this while issuing pattas to 1,500 people at Kathivakkam in Thiruvotriyur area at a government function. He recalled Chief Minister M K Stalin, during the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, promising to issue house site pattas to people who have been living in Chennai for a long time. After

HYDERABAD: Under the warm glow of the festive lights installed at the Charminar and its vicinity, the 109 contestants vying for the 72nd Miss World title found themselves transfixed by the sights, sounds and soul of old Hyderabad on a magical Tuesday. The historic Laad Bazaar was transformed into a glittering passageway its entrance adorned with strands of famed Hyderabadi pearls, a red carpet unfurled beneath their feet. During the course of the evening, the contestants were ushered into herit

HYDERABAD: The BJPs Telangana unit has intensified its efforts to implement programmes announced by the partys national leadership, including One Nation One Election, Dr BR Ambedkar Jayanti celebrations, round table meetings on Union Cabinet decisions, and the upcoming Tiranga Rally across the state. State party leaders, including Union ministers, Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha members, MLAs, MLCs, and the candidates who lost elections, are actively participating in these initiatives. They are explai

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The Congress high command has given a free hand to the new KPCC leadership led by Sunny Joseph to select its own team ahead of the two decisive elections in the state. The AICC has also asked the state leadership to prepare a draft list of KPCC office-bearers and new executive members and submit it to the high command. The AICC reportedly told the leaders that they would approve the list, sources close to the high command told TNIE. A meeting was held on Tuesday attended by C

KOPPAL: Political permutations and combinations are on the rise in Koppal district, after the disqualification of Gangavathi MLA G Janardhana Reddy. BJP leaders are vying to field a strong candidate to secure the seat, buoyed by the response for the partys recent Janakrosh Yatra. The line of aspirants for a ticket for the impending election is only growing, with certain BJP sources suggesting that Reddys wife Aruna, is likely to contest. Congress has also set its eyes on the constituency, confid

NEW DELHI: India on Tuesday expressed deep concern over the interim Bangladeshi governments decision to ban the Awami League of Sheikh Hasina, terming it a troubling move that undermines democratic freedoms and due process. MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal, addressing a press briefing in New Delhi, said: The ban on the Awami League without due process is a concerning development. As a democracy, India is naturally concerned about curtailing democratic freedoms and shrinking political space. We s

MUMBAI: Ahead of the local body elections, the Maharashtra BJP on Tuesday carried out a major reshuffle within the party organisation by introducing young leaders at key positions. The partys state unit announced the appointment of 58 district presidents, including several new faces. In addition to considering their caste and community representation, the rejig also ensured that all major sections were represented. The appointment of 58 district party chiefs against 36 administrative districts i

GUWAHATI, May 13: Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday claimed that the Congress has been getting votes from the minority community, especially from the Muslims, as these electors have a fear psychosis that the BJP will attack them and destroy their religious places, if the saffron party wins elections. Addressing a press conference here, []

HT Correspondent JORHAT, May 13: Following a clean sweep in the panchayat polls in Jorhat district, the results of which were declared on Monday, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has urged Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma to contest the 2026 Assembly elections from the Jorhat Legislative Assembly Constituency. Speaking to reporters at the BJP district []

HT Bureau GUWAHATI, May 13: The BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) has registered a sweeping victory in the 2025 Assam Panchayat elections, consolidating its dominance at the grassroots level and setting the stage for the 2026 Assembly polls. According to data released by the Assam State Election Commission (ASEC), the BJP won 219 of the []

The NDA secured a major victory in the Assam panchayat polls. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma aims to win 104 assembly seats in the upcoming elections. The NDA secured 300 zilla parishads. The BJP won 274. Asom Gana Parishad won the rest. Sarma plans a panchayat conference in Guwahati. Amit Shah congratulated the Assam BJP for the victory.

New Delhi: India on Tuesday said the Bangladesh interim governments decision to ban all activities of former prime minister Sheikh Hasinas Awami League party is concerning. New Delhi also called for early holding of free, fair and inclusive elections in Bangladesh. Bangladeshs interim government headed by Muhammad Yunus decided to ban the Awami League under Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by su

Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his gratitude to the people of Assam for their strong support of the BJP-led alliance in the recent panchayat elections. The BJP secured a significant victory, winning a majority of Zilla Parishad and Anchalik Panchayat seats. Modi affirmed that the government's commitment to Assam's development would persist with unwavering dedication.

BHOPAL: Madhya Pradesh tribal welfare minister Kunwar Vijay Shah has landed himself in a major controversy by making a rabidly communal remark about Colonel Sofia Qureshi. The Indian Army officer had along with Wing Commander Vyomika Singh of the Indian Air Force had briefed the media through Operation Sindoor against Pakistan. Addressing a public gathering during a government function in Mhow (Indore district) on Monday, the BJP leader praised Prime Minister Narendra Modis leadership in respond

In a significant organizational overhaul aimed at strengthening its grassroots presence, the Maharashtra unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Tuesday appointed 58 new district party presidents. The reshuffle, which comes ahead of the impending local body elections, is seen as a strategic move to infuse young leadership and expand the partys reach at a micro level. Despite Maharashtra having 36 administrative districts, the BJP has appointed multiple district presidents in several regions

NEW DELHI, May 13: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday expressed gratitude to the people of Assam for giving the NDA a historic victory in the panchayat elections in the state, saying it is an endorsement of Prime Minister Narendra Modis people-centric policies. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said in a post on X that the NDA won in 300 of the 397 seats in the Zila Parishad polls with 76.22 per cent votes share while in the [] The post NDA win in Assam panchayat polls endorsement o

This Thursday is Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD), and as has been its custom for the last few years, Apple 's accessibility team is taking this time to share some new assistive features that will be coming to its ecosystem of products. In addition to bringing Accessibility Nutrition Labels to the App Store , it's announcing the new Magnifier for Mac, an Accessibility Reader, enhanced Braille Access as well as a veritable cornucopia of other updates to existing tools. According

Bangladesh's Election Commission has suspended the registration of ousted former prime minister Sheikh Hasina's Awami League, effectively barring the party from contesting the next national elections.

In Assam's panchayat elections, while BJP celebrated a significant victory, two candidates, Purabi Rajkhowa and Nalin Lekhathop, won their respective wards in Nagaon and Golaghat districts through a coin toss after a tie. Election officials resorted to this method, following regulations, as both candidates received an equal number of votes. Both winners and their opponents accepted the unusual outcome gracefully.

HYDERABAD: After years of delay, the state government on Monday filled the vacancies in the State Information Commission, appointing journalist Boreddy Ayodhya Reddy, the CPRO to chief minister, veteran journalist PV Srinivas Rao and advocates Deshala Bhoopal and Mohsina Parveen as State Information Commissioners (SICs). A notification to this effect was issued by Chief Secretary K Ramakrishna Rao hours after Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy met Governor Jishnu Dev Varma. The notification said tha

KADAPA: The TDP rank and file of YSR Kadapa are expressing frustration over being overlooked for key corporation chairperson posts despite the districts significant contribution to the partys electoral success in the recent general elections. Since the TDP-led NDA came to power in the State, 101 corporation chairperson posts have been filled in phases. However, Kadapa has not received a single prominent post, causing discontent among the rank and file. In the elections, the NDA secured five out

HYDERABAD: Deputy Chief Minister and Energy Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka on Monday assured electricity employees that he would resolve their problems at the earliest. Interacting with the employees at Praja Bhavan, Vikramarka said that the government would resolve all the pending issues of electricity staff. He promised to take initiative in resolving any problems that exists between employees and the management. All the employees are working like a family with commitment. Thats why the gove

VIJAYAWADA: Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has reaffirmed the State governments commitment to restoring 100% reservation for local tribals in government jobs in agency areas, emphasising the revival of GO No. 3, a landmark policy introduced in the erstwhile combined Andhra Pradesh in 2000. In a review meeting held at the State Secretariat on Monday, he directed senior officials from the Tribal Welfare and Law Departments to explore legal and administrative pathways to reinstate the policy, w

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Vowing to end the reign of the Pinarayi Vijayan government and bring back the UDF to power in the 2026 assembly election, Sunny Joseph took charge as the 38th state president of the Congress in Kerala. At a function organised at the Indira Bhavan on Monday in the presence of senior leaders and workers, he also assured the party workers that the new team under him would win the local body election and would function with unity, taking into consideration all the sections. Incid

HT Correspondent DHUBRI, May 12: The counting of votes for the Dhubri district Panchayat elections, conducted at Bholanath College, has entered its second day, revealing a significant shift in the regions political landscape. The BJP has emerged as a strong contender, challenging the long-held dominance of the Congress and AIUDF in this minority-dominated district. Out []

HT Correspondent JORHAT, May 12: The BJP and its alliance partner Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) have registered a sweeping victory in the Panchayat elections across Jorhat district, decimating the Indian National Congress (INC) in what was once considered its stronghold. As per final results declared late Sunday night, the BJP-AGP alliance won all 16 Zila []

The Bharatiya Janata Party and its ally Asom Gana Parishad win 307 out of the 397 Zila Parishad seats across 27 districts

In South Korea, a top politicians trial is delayed until after elections. Some say it helps him win. People are worried politics is affecting the law and courts are not staying neutral.

Guwahati: The BJP-led NDA swept the Assam panchayat elections, decimating opposition parties, particularly the Congress. The counting of votes was underway when official figures last came in at 7 pm. The BJP and its ally Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) bagged 307 out of the total 397 Zila Parishad seats. The Congress was a distant second with 62 seats. Other smaller parties and independent candidates won altogether 28 seats. The BJP-AGP combine won 1,409 out of the 2,192 Anchalik Panchayat seats. The C

Jasmine Crockett's remarks spark debate. She claims Democratic donors are already supporting a specific white male candidate for the 2028 elections. Crockett suggests the party fears nominating a woman due to past losses. She says donors are lining up behind their 'safest' choice.

New Leadership Takes Charge at Catholic Sabha Mangalore Pradesh (R) for 2025-26 Mangaluru: The Catholic Sabha Mangalore Pradesh (R) has elected its new central executive committee for the year 202526. The central elections were held on May 11, with representatives and members from various parishes participating actively in the democratic process. Mr. Santosh DSouza from [] The post New Leadership Takes Charge at Catholic Sabha Mangalore Pradesh (R) for 2025-26 appeared first on Mangalorean.com .

Seoul: Prosecutors in South Korea have ordered former first lady Kim Keon Hee to appear for questioning this week over allegations of influence-peddling in the 2022 parliamentary by-elections, legal sources said Monday. Kim, the wife of impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol, was recently sent a summons by the Seoul Central District Prosecutors Office to appear []

HT Digital GUWAHATI, MAY 12: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday attributed the Bharatiya Janata Partys (BJP) sweeping victory in the states Panchayat elections to effective party leadership, strategic coordination, and the enduring appeal of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The resounding win, he said, reflected both organizational strength and the peoples faith in []

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The BJP and its allies are on track for a significant victory in Assam's panchayat elections, leading in a majority of Zilla Parishad and Anchalik Panchayat constituencies after two phases of voting. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma anticipates the NDA securing a large majority of seats.

KOZHIKODE: Senior CPM leader and LDF convener T P Ramakrishnan has lashed out at the Congress and the UDF, accusing them of aligning with communal forces in a desperate bid to return to power in Kerala. He also dismissed the recent reshuffle exercise in the state Congress unit as a worn-out face being presented again and said the move will have no impact on Kerala politics. Whatever changes the Congress makes, it will not affect Kerala politics in any significant way. People have seen through it

CHENNAI: PMK president Anbumani Ramadoss on Sunday charged that the parties that rule the state have been using Vanniyar community, the single largest community in Tamil Nadu, as a mere vote bank during the elections. The Vanniyars have been deprived of education and employment opportunities, and living in hutments and working as daily wage labourers, he alleged. Speaking at the Chithirai Muzhu Nilavu Naal Peruvizha, organised by the Vanniyar Sangam, Anbumani said other communities also use the

GUWAHATI, May 11: The BJP is leading in the Assam panchayat polls counting, which is underway across the state since Sunday morning amid tight security, officials said. Panchayat elections took place in two phases on May 2 and May 7 in 27 districts for the first time after the delimitation of constituencies. The counting of []

Satyaki Chakraborty Donald Trump got a jolt in the latest national elections in Canada and Australia, but in Europe, pro-Trump George Simion, the leader of the far right alliance AUR won in the first round of Romanian Presidential elections held on Sunday May 4 getting 40.5 per cent of the votes as against the second placed Bucharest Mayor Nicusor Dan who got 20.89 per cent. The third candidate, the ruling coalitions Crin Antonsu got 20.34 per cent. Simion will now [] The post Pro-Trump far Righ

Arun Srivastava Conservatives have been the biggest loser in the local council elections in Britain held on last Thursday but it is the looming threat perception of ultra-rightist forces taking control of the destiny of the Britons that has forced the Labour leaders and its cadres to rebel against their leader Prime Minister Keir Starmer and seek his removal from the office. Long before the final D-day, it had become clear that Nikel Farages far right Reform Party UK would [] The post Facing rev

The BJP and its allies are dominating the Assam panchayat elections, the first held after constituency delimitation. The BJP leads in 32 zilla parishad constituencies, while the AGP is ahead in two. Counting commenced on Sunday following two phases of polling across 27 districts. The BJP has shown strong performance in Golaghat, Majuli, and Aahotguri, securing victories in multiple constituencies.

Guwahati: Assam Panchayat Elections: Election officials continued counting votes for the Assam Panchayat Elections 2025 on Sunday, with the process still underway even by 11 pm. The counting, which began at 8 am, extended well beyond expected hours due to the use of paper ballots and high voter participation across all 27 districts. Officials at [] The post Assam Panchayat Elections: BJP ahead, counting still ongoing at 11 pm appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Massive protests erupted across Germany against the Alternative for Germany party. This followed the intelligence service's decision to label AfD as a right-wing extremist group. Demonstrators marched in numerous cities. They demanded a ban on the party. The AfD, however, claims the decision is politically motivated. The party's popularity has been growing. It secured second place in recent elections.

The Awami League vehemently rejected the interim government's ban on their activities, denouncing it as a fascist move and vowing to continue their operations. The party called for resistance against the decision and urged international support. The ban, implemented under an anti-terrorism law, could disqualify the Awami League from contesting future elections.

Guwahati: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has sustained a decisive lead in the Assam Panchayat elections, pulling ahead in both the Zila Parishad Constituencies (ZPCs) and the Anchalik Panchayat (AP) segments, as of 1 pm. Election officials began counting votes early in the morning, and results from several districts have steadily come in throughout the day, [] The post Assam Panchayat Elections: BJP surges ahead by 1 pm appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Guwahati: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) continues to dominate the ongoing Assam Panchayat election vote count, registering significant wins across several districts, including Golaghat, Majuli, and Aahotguri. The early results reflect the partys firm grip at the grassroots level. In Golaghat, BJP candidates have surged ahead in four Zila Parishad Constituencies under the main Golaghat [] The post Assam Panchayat Elections: BJP leads in multiple districts appeared first on NorthEast Now .

PATHANAMTHITTA: M G Kannan, vice-president of the Pathanamthitta District Congress Committee (DCC) and former district panchayat member, passed away on Sunday morning. He was 42. Kannan suffered a cardiac arrest during a party meeting on Saturday evening and was rushed to Parumala Hospital, where he breathed his last early on Sunday. Known for his active involvement in public life, Kannan began his political journey through student politics.Over the years, he held several leadership positions, i

Following the announcement that India and Pakistan have agreed to cease all military actions, Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal demanded that an-all party meeting be called while urging political parties not to attend it until the government assures that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be present there. Addressing a press conference, Sibal said, I urge all political parties not to attend the all-party meeting unless the Prime Minister assures his presence. If Dr. Manmohan Singh were Prime Minister to

The outcome could shape the countrys strategic positioning over the remaining half of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.s six-year term, which began in 2022 In political rallies, Senate hearings, and voter surveys ahead of Mondays midterm elections in the Philippines, China has been an overwhelming and unusual presence. The shadow of its giant maritime neighbor has loomed over the Philippines for years. However, as the countrys two most prominent political clans flex their muscles in the usually l

Vote counting for Assam's panchayat elections started Sunday amid tight security. Kamrup district officials prepared for smooth counting at multiple locations. Dibrugarh saw Assam Power Minister Prasanta Phukan express confidence in the BJP's victory. The elections occurred in two phases across 27 districts. Over 1.80 crore voters participated in the polls. Results are awaited.

A party veteran, three-time MP and former Union minister Bhakta Charan Das has been given a herculean task of rebuilding Congress in Odisha. In discussion with Team TNIE under the Odisha Dialogues series, the newly-appointed president of Odisha Pradesh Congress Committee outlines his vision, mission and strategy to revive the grand old party in the state. Excerpts: You have been appointed as the president of Odisha Pradesh Congress Committee (OPCC) at a time when the party is in a crisis in the

In the frenzied days leading up to the papal conclave following Pope Franciss passing on April 21, speculation was rampant: would the next pope be from Africa, perhaps the first Black Pope in modern history? Or would Latin America once again lead the Church? Papal predictions are famously unreliable, and once again, the white smoke proved the pundits wrong. Instead of an African or Asian cardinal, the Church chose a relatively unknown Augustinian from Chicago with deep missionary roots in Peru.

In the frenzied days leading up to the papal conclave following Pope Franciss passing on April 21, speculation was rampant: would the next pope be from Africa, perhaps the first Black Pope in modern history? Or would Latin America once again lead the Church? Papal predictions are famously unreliable, and once again, the white smoke proved the pundits wrong. Instead of an African or Asian cardinal, the Church chose a relatively unknown Augustinian from Chicago with deep missionary roots in Peru.

Guwahati: The counting of votes for the Assam Panchayat elections, held in two phases on May 2 and May 7, commences today (May 11). State Election Commissioner Alok Kumar confirmed the vote counting date. Officials said all necessary arrangements have been made at the vote counting centers across the state to ensure a smooth and [] The post Counting of votes for Assam Panchayat elections begins today appeared first on NorthEast Now .