THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: With the first phase of local body elections only days away, Sangh Parivar strategists have launched an AI-driven outreach campaign targeting Christian voters. The initial phase of polling, scheduled for December 9, will cover seven districts with substantial Christian populations such as Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Kottayam, Idukki, Alappuzha and Ernakulam. The AI-generated campaign video circulated discreetly, accuses the Congress of neglecting the Christian

KOCHI: The Kerala High Court on Saturday restrained the police from arresting Rahul Mamkootathil, MLA, until December 15 in a case registered against him for allegedly raping a woman and forcing her to terminate her pregnancy. When the anticipatory bail plea came up for hearing, Justice K Babu said the matter would be posted for a detailed hearing. During the pendency of the case, I will not permit the police to arrest the petitioner because he has raised serious contentions, the court observed.

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Meet the political parties that command other states but barely make a blip on Keralas electoral radar. Branded as fringe actors, the modest seat tallies of such parties are often mocked when set against the states entrenched fronts. Yet political observers caution that dismissing them outright may be a mistake. Their strength in select strongholds could send out quiet tremors capable of nudging the trajectories of Keralas major political fronts. Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leads t

KOTTAYAM: KC(M) is LDFs trump card in central Travancore and the Christian belts across the state. In an interview to TNIE , party chairman Jose K Mani says he is confident that they can play a major role in maintaining the fronts hegemony in the local-body polls. Edited excerpts: This is KC(M)s second LSG poll as part of LDF. Are you satisfied with seat distribution? The previous local-body elections took place shortly after KC(M) joined the left front, which limited the scope for detailed disc

PATHANAMTHITTA: Amid the tug-of-war between the LDF and the UDF for control of Tiruvalla municipality, the BJP has been steadily and silently making gains in the region, turning the Pathanamthitta political landscape into one to watch. In the 2020 civic polls, the municipality ended with a fractured mandate with UDF winning 16, LDF 15, BJP 6, SDPI 1, and one seat going to an independent. The UDF managed to retain power, with Congress Bindu Jayakumar elected chairperson, but the coalition starte

BARAMULLA: In a major push towards strengthening eco-tourism and boosting employment opportunities in Jammu & Kashmir, Minister for Agriculture Production, Rural Development & Panchayati Raj, Cooperatives, and Elections, Javid Ahmad Dar, on Saturday inaugurated several key development projects in Baramulla district. The Minister inaugurated newly constructed Block Officer Forest Huts at Kiter Daji and Ladua. []

BARAMULLA, Dec 6: In a major push towards strengthening eco-tourism and boosting employment opportunities in Jammu & Kashmir, Minister for Agriculture Production, Rural Development & Panchayati Raj, Cooperatives, and Elections, Javid Ahmad Dar, today inaugurated several key development projects in Baramulla district. The Minister inaugurated newly constructed Block Officer Forest Huts at Kiter Daji and Ladua. He also laid foundation stones for upcoming Forest Eco-Parks at Harwan and an Inspectio

At a project unveiling in Dombivli, Maharashtra BJP chief Ravindra Chavan stood alongside Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and Kalyan MP Shrikant Shinde, signaling a possible reconciliation amidst rising tensions between the BJP and Shiv Sena regarding political maneuvering and activist recruitment, especially with local elections approaching. Chavan noted the enhanced collaboration within the ruling coalition.

Soiru Velip Panaji As the state heads for the December 20 zilla panchayat elections, one incontrovertible fact remains firmly established: more than 25 years after their creation, both district panchayats are largely ineffective, with successive state governments reluctant to devolve meaningful powers to them. Despite their intended role as district-level rural governance bodies for North [] The post Goas ZPs are ineffective, butstepping stone for politicians appeared first on The Navhind Times

Political activity in Tamil Nadu is heating up for next year's assembly elections. Alliances are being formed and realigned. The DMK-led alliance remains intact. The BJP-led NDA is working to gather support. Efforts are underway to unite AIADMK factions. Other parties are exploring new partnerships.

Ahead of the 2026 Assam assembly elections, the Congress has launched 'Raijor Padulit Raijor Congress' to engage grassroots communities. The campaign introduces 'Aspirational Boxes' to gather public input for a people-driven manifesto, aiming to reflect the needs and aspirations of all communities in the state.

New Delhi, Dec 06:Jammu & Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday said the INDIA alliance is on life support, warning that decisions taken without consensus have weakened the bloc ahead of upcoming elections. Speaking at the Hindustan Times Leadership Summit 2025 in New Delhi, Abdullah, as per the news agency, said the Bihar election [] The post INDI bloc on life support: Omar appeared first on Northlines .

The Bihar Home Guard Corps proudly commemorated its 79th Raising Day, reflecting on remarkable accomplishments. With an increase in daily duty allowances, the corps stands as a national benchmark in home guard and fire service efficiency. In recent elections, the contribution of over 44,000 dedicated home guards was paramount.

An analysis of the previous three-tier local body elections reveals that regional issues and candidates outweigh State-level political dynamics, particularly in the grama panchayats and block panchayats. State politics, however, is reflected in the district panchayat divisions, municipalities, and Corporations

SRINAGAR: Jammu Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday said the INDIA alliance is on life support, warning that decisions taken without consensus have weakened the bloc ahead of upcoming elections. Speaking at the Hindustan Times Leadership Summit 2025 in New Delhi, Abdullah said the Bihar election outcome exposed organisational and coordination gaps within the []

The newly appointed DCC presidents are under pressure to prove their efficiency in the sarpanch elections by ensuring the victory of party-supported candidates in significant numbers

GUWAHATI: The Assam government has relaxed its two-child norm for Scheduled Tribes (ST), Scheduled Castes (SC), tea garden tribes, and Moran and Matak communities. A notification said these communities would be eligible for government employment, contesting elections and receiving incentives for Self Help Groups. The Governor of Assam is pleased to enunciate the Population and Women Empowerment Policy of Assam (Amendment), 2025, Health and Family Welfare Department Commissioner and Secretary Dr

BIHAR: Top police officers of Bihar are expected to hold a state-level meeting in Purnea, a part of the Seemanchal region, on December 14-15 to discuss the states law and order situation and border security-related issues. Union Home Minister Amit Shah is likely to attend the meeting, the first after the peoples mandate in favour of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) in the recently concluded state assembly elections. The primary focus of the state-level meeting will be security and safety o

It is history that the unsavoury events at Sathyamurthy Bhavan led to the formation of the Tamil Maanila Congress, led by Moopanar, and that party aligning with the DMK for the elections with famous political commentator Cho Ramaswamy brokering the deal and actor Rajinikanth throwing his weight behind the alliance

LUCKNOW: With 2027 state assembly polls inching closer, political players, eyeing Dalit votes, are out to woo the community as it makes a substantial chunk of UP electorate. If Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief and former UP CM Mayawati has got into active mode convening marathon meetings to invigorate the cadre on the ground to bring back her Dalit vote into party favour, Samajwadi Party president and also a former UP CM Akhilesh Yadav is harping on Pichhda, Dalit and Alpsankhyak (PDA) narrative

The BRS lost power in the assembly elections, and got zero seats in Parliament elections. It did not find candidates in MLC polls. The party badly lost the byelections in Jubilee Hills constituency: CM

CHANDIGARH: With an eye on the 2027 assembly elections, the Himachal Pradesh Congress unit president Vinay Kumar said the Himachal Pradesh Congress will be re-constituted within three months. He said that the block presidents would be appointed first, followed by district presidents and then the state working committee. Kumar emphasised the need for unity within the party, highlighting his strong relationships with party members and his aims to bring equality and adequate representation for wome

CHANDIGARH: With 14 months remaining before the Punjab Assembly elections, the wait for the 40 km QadianBeas rail line is finally nearing an end after 100 years. The Indian Railways has officially decided to restart work on the project, even though construction had begun nearly a century ago under the British. The line had remained in the freeze category for years due to alignment constraints, land acquisition issues, and local political roadblocks. Sources said that a letter from the Chief Admi

CHANDIGARH: Senior Congress leader and Leader of Opposition Partap Singh Bajwa approached the Punjab and Haryana High Court seeking an extension of the last date for filing nomination papers for Zila Parishad and Block Samiti elections. They are alleging that widespread incidents of tearing, snatching and destruction of nomination forms on December 4 had prevented several candidates from filing valid nomination forms Also, Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) demanded that the deadline for filing nominatio

The public campaigning for the first phase of Keralas local body elections will end at 6 pm on Sunday.Kerala State Election Commission has cautioned political parties to ensure that their final campaign activities remain peaceful and do not create ...

KOCHI: The Kerala High Court on Saturday restrained the police from arresting Rahul Mamkoottathil, MLA, until December 15 in a case registered against him for allegedly raping a woman and forcing her to terminate her pregnancy. When the anticipatory bail plea came up for hearing, Justice K. Babu said the matter would be posted foradetailed hearing. During the pendency of the case, I will not permit the police to arrest the petitioner because he has raised serious contentions, the court observed.

Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan dismissed the ED's show-cause notice over alleged FEMA violations in the KIIFB case as utterly ridiculous, attributing it to approaching elections. He asserted that KIIFB projects adhered strictly to RBI guidelines for infrastructure development. BJP's Rajeev Chandrasekhar criticized the CM, alleging misuse of public funds and questioning foreign borrowings.

Facing both achievements and controversies, the LDF approaches the local body elections seeking momentum for a third term in Kerala. While its decade-long welfare and development record anchors the campaign, internal frictions, high-profile cases, and shifting community dynamics shape a complex political terrain.

PATNA: The ruling NDA on Friday launched a blistering attack on the Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in the Bihar Assembly and RJD leader Tejashwi Prasad Yadav for skipping majority of sittings in the state assemblys winter session. The Assemblys winter session had five sittings, but Tejashwi participated in the proceedings for only first two days. Since then, he was conspicuous by his absence in the House proceedings that concluded on Friday. It is worth noting that Tejashwi chose to give the swe

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: In an election season dominated by long, text-cluttered manifestos, the NDA has thrown a curveball. Its Thiruvananthapuram corporation manifesto, released on November 30, has become one of the most talked-about campaign documents in the city not for its content alone, but for its strikingly unconventional, infographic-driven design that looks more like a colourful route map than a political pledge sheet. The moment the pamphlet is opened, voters are greeted with a bright roa

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The Election Commission of India (ECI) has extended the time-frame of the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Kerala owing to the upcoming local body election. As per the revised schedule, the enumeration period has been extended till December 18 and the draft electoral roll will be brought out on December 23. The period of filing claims and objections to the draft voters list will be from December 23 to January 1. The poll panel will conduct hearin

KOCHI: Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Friday tackled questions on a wide range of issues at a meet-the-press organised by the Ernakulam Press Club. He spoke on local-body polls, KIIFB, appointment of vice chancellors, and more. Edited excerpts: Will the local body election outcome be an evaluation of the governments performance? The evaluation of my government happens every day, through peoples lives. The final evaluation will be done by voters in assembly election. There are reports John Br

KOZHIKODE: here is unlikely to be any change in the majority of Muslim voters inclination for the UDF in the local-body polls as it had played out in the 2024 Lok Sabha election and the subsequent by-elections to the Palakkad and Nilambur assembly constituencies. This has more to do with the communitys antagonism towards the CPM, driven by a host of factors, than its enthusiasm for the policies of the Congress-led front. The CPMs reluctance to denounce SNDP Yogam general secretary Vellappally N

The ruling BJP and Asom Gana Parishad are discussing seat sharing for the upcoming Assam assembly elections. Both parties aim to conclude these talks by January 14. Discussions are ongoing between the BJP and AGP leadership. Grassroot workers from AGP are advocating for more seats. The alliance between the two parties has been in place since 2014.

CHANDIGARH: With Punjab Assembly elections just 14 months away and fearing political backlash, the BJP-led Union Government made a U-turn by cancelling the celebration of the 100th anniversary of the Gang Canal, which had been scheduled for today at Hussainiwala in Ferozepur. The canal carries water from Punjab to parts of Rajasthan, and the event was considered politically sensitive. This marks the fourth reversal in a little over a month by the Centre in order to avoid further controversy. Sou

The UPSSSC has declared the PET Result 2025, a decisive benchmark that determines eligibility for Group B and C posts across Uttar Pradesh. Held on September 6 and 7, the exam now paves the way for upcoming recruitment stages. Candidates can download their scorecards from upsssc.gov.in and must verify all details before preparing for mains and post-specific selections.

KOCHI: With just three days left for the first phase of the local body elections , Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan launched a blistering attack on the Congress-led UDF, accusing it of striking an unholy alliance with Jamaat-e-Islamis Welfare Party of India . Speaking at a Meet-the-Press organised by the Ernakulam Press Club, the CM said the Congress was risking Keralas peace and harmony for a handful of votes. Pinarayi alleged that Jamaat-e-Islami, which he described as a group that does not rec

KATHMANDU, Dec 5: Prime Minister Sushila Karki on Friday held an interaction with representatives of political parties, officials of the Election Commission and Gen Z group focusing on preparations for the general election next year. The discussion mainly focused on the issues pertinent to preparation for the House of Representatives (HoR) election slated for March 5, according to Prime Minister Offices sources. The joint meeting held at the PMs official residence at Baluwatar was attended by of

Netflix's massive $72-$83 billion acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery, including HBO and DC, sparks controversy. MAGA activist Laura Loomer warns of an Obama News Network, citing the Obamas' Netflix deal and Netflix executives' political donations. While Netflix aims to boost content, critics fear political influence and media consolidation ahead of elections.

A pre-poll discussion organised by the Calicut Press Club saw three district chiefs of mainstream political parties outlining their visions, priorities, expectations, and manifesto commitments ahead of the three-tier local body elections 2025

The government informed the Lok Sabha that no irregularities were found in Bihar's assembly elections, as per the Election Commission. Mandatory VVPAT slip verification showed no discrepancies with EVM counts. While shredded VVPAT slips from a mock poll were found discarded in Sarairanjan, leading to suspensions, no such issues were reported in Saran.

NEW DELHI: No irregularities were found in the conduct of assembly elections in Bihar , the government told Lok Sabha on Friday citing the Election Commission. In a written reply, Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal said no re-poll was requested by any of the contesting candidates or their agents. Mandatory verification of voter verifiable paper audit trails unit (VVPAT) slips was held for five randomly-selected polling stations per assembly constituency and no discrepancy was found with the electron

He concluded that voting for Congress-backed candidates in the gram panchayat elections was equivalent to supporting the development of villages.

GUWAHATI: An Arunachal Pradesh minister has stoked a controversy by publicly announcing that panchayat seats where ruling BJP loses will be denied the benefits of government schemes. Friends, I am straightforward when I talk. I want to say that government schemes will not go to those panchayat segments where the BJP is defeated. Remember, the panchayat minister is making this statement. I do what I say, the states panchayat and rural development minister, Ojing Tasing, said. He was speaking at a

The BJP-led NDA is set to finalize its seat-sharing agreement for the Assam assembly elections by mid-January. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma stated that discussions with allies like AGP, UPPL, and BPF will conclude before Magh Bihu. The target is to formalize all understandings with alliance partners by January 15. Assembly elections are due in March-April.

Polymarket shows Democrats have an 80% chance to win the US House in 2026, while Republicans are at 21%. The chart shows Democratic odds rising fast and Republican odds falling. Many people are trading on this market, showing strong interest. Buying shares for Democrats is more expensive, meaning traders are confident they will win the next midterm elections.

CHANDIGARH: Member of Parliament from Chandigarh, Manish Tewari, on Friday introduced a private members bill in the Lok Sabha proposing to extend the tenure of the Mayor, Senior Deputy Mayor and Deputy Mayor of the Chandigarh Municipal Corporation from the current one year to five years. The bill seeks amendments to the Punjab Municipal Corporation Law (Extension to Chandigarh) Act and related provisions to bring the tenure of the three top municipal posts at par with the five-year term of the M

CHANDIGARH: Punjab Congress president Amarinder Singh Raja Warring warned the AAP government over promoting anarchy and bloodshed by patronising gangsters to win elections. He also accused AAP of following a strategy of manipulation and coercion, citing former Delhi deputy chief minister Manish Sisodias saam, daam, dand, bhed approach. Warring warned that AAP turned police officers into `yesmen. We will neither forget nor forgive, he made it categorically clear to all such officers. He said AAPs

By reducing BC reservations to just 17% in Panchayat elections, the Chief Minister has stabbed the backward communities in the back, KTR said

SRINAGAR: National Conference President Dr Farooq Abdullah on Friday urged party workers to maintain unity and discipline while stressing the need to introduce young and educated faces, particularly women, into active politics as Urban Loc al Body and Panchayat elections approach. He made the remarks at Naseem Bagh during the partys commemoration of Sheikh Mohammad []

KOCHI: Rahul Mamkoottathil, MLA, has approached the Kerala High Court seeking anticipatory bail in a case registered against him for allegedly raping a woman and forcing her to terminate her pregnancy. According to the petition, the complainant, who claimed to be separated from her husband, developed an intimate relationship with the petitioner. They regularly communicated, met on several occasions, and grew closer over time. The complainant allegedly told the petitioner that after taking a long

Hyderabad: Najma Sultana, a two-time corporator from the Nanal Nagar division, also the wife of AIMIM MLA Kauser Mohiuddin, filed her nomination for the Baswapur sarpanch post in Medak on Thursday, December 4. Baswapur is the native village of Mohiuddin, who was elected from the Karwan constituency in the 2018 and 2023 Telangana Assembly elections. Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing

Hyderabad: The Telangana High Court on Thursday, December 4, dismissed a quo warranto petition filed by the BC Welfare Association challenging the reduction of reservations in panchayat elections and seeking the removal of all district collectors. A bench comprising Justice P Shyam Koshy and Justice Suddala Chalapathi Rao questioned the maintainability of the petition, asking Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsA

SRINAGAR: For the second consecutive year, the Omar Abdullah government has been unable to restore the public holiday in Jammu and Kashmir on December 5, the birth anniversary of the ruling National Conference founder and former J&K Prime Minister and ex Chief Minister Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah also known as Sher-e-Kashmir. The failure of the NC government to reinstate a holiday on its founders birth anniversary highlights the limits of authority faced by the elected government in the Union Terri

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Local body polls are taking a heavy toll on the capital, with illegal flex boards and campaign materials defacing public spaces across Thiruvananthapuram. Medians, footpaths and even electric posts have been taken over by unauthorised campaign displays, despite the green protocol being in force. There are four enforcement squads at the district level and 25 under the city corporation. However, officials say enforcement is proving extremely difficult this time. According to Su

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The Congress partys decision to expel Rahul B R, popularly known as Rahul Mamkootathil, marked a dramatic fall for the young Palakkad MLA who once enjoyed widespread popularity across Kerala. A Youth Congress president with a massive fan following at a time, Rahuls meteoric rise ended in ignominy after mounting sexual assault allegations forced the party to take the ultimate action. Until August 21, Rahul was a political superstar, commanding blind loyalty from supporters who

The Law Commission of India presented its views to a joint parliamentary committee. It stated the 129th Constitution Amendment Bill for simultaneous Lok Sabha and state assembly elections is constitutional. The commission emphasized that the bill respects India's quasi-federal structure. It also clarified that the right to vote is statutory, not fundamental.

KOZHIKODE: Striking a different note on the UDF-Welfare Party election understanding, IUML leader M K Muneer, MLA, said his party can never compromise with the ideology of the Jamaat-e-Islami, the parent organisation of the Welfare Party. Speaking to a Malayalam TV channel, Muneer said he has no hesitation in declaring even in the time of election campaign that there are fundamental differences with the Jamaat. We have spoken and written against the Jamaat and we or they (the Jamaat) do not deno

NEW DELHI: At a meeting with the parliamentary panel on One nation, one election, the Law Commission said that the proposed power to the Election Commission that seeks to lay a legal framework to hold simultaneous polls to the Lok Sabha and state assemblies is not excessive. However, the provision of giving unfettered power to the EC in the proposed legislation has come under criticism from various quarters. The law panel top brass briefed the Joint Committee of Parliament examining the Bills on

KOCHI: With the campaigning for local body elections entering the final stage, farmers organisations have demanded written assurance from candidates on safeguarding the rights of farmers to defend themselves from wild animal attacks. The Kerala Independent Farmers Association (KIFA) and the Catholic Congress have given a call to farmers in the high ranges to get the assurance duly signed by candidates in a prescribed format. The form has been distributed among farmers in the forest fringe areas

RANCHI: Putting an end to speculation that Jharkhands political equations might change in the coming days, the INDIA bloc in the state displayed unity during a meeting of alliance partners conducted by CM Hemant Soren on Thursday. The meeting, held ahead of the Winter Session of Jharkhand Assembly beginning December 5, was significant because rumours had circulated after Soren and his MLA wife, Kalpana Soren, visited Delhi, claiming they had allegedly met senior BJP leaders. These reports sugges

THRISSUR: Cultural capital of Kerala. Land of Pooram and festivals. A city designed and built by Cochin King Sakthan Thampuran. The states gold hub. Thrissur is many things. For the BJP, it is also the constituency that gave it its first MP in the state. Understandably, as local body elections near just a week to go all eyes are on Thrissur corporation. Will there be a Suresh Gopi effect? As of now, with the campaigning intensifying, the pulse in the civic body suggests a tight three-way conte

The elections were conducted by Justice (Retd) Nirmaljit Kaur, who was the returning officer

Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) will contest the 2026 Puducherry elections independently after alliance talks with AINRC failed. TVK's decision sets the stage for a multi-cornered contest, with the incumbent NR Congress-BJP front facing challenges from DMK, Naam Tamilar Katchi, and TVK. Vijay is set to launch his campaign in Puducherry next week.

The Supreme Court has allowed Texas Republicans to use their new congressional map for next year's elections. This decision overrides a lower court ruling that found the map likely discriminated based on race. The court's action ensures the map will be used while a final decision is pending.

GHADC polls By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Dec 4: A section of BJP leaders has voiced opposition to the partys decision to field Scheduled Tribe (ST) candidates in the upcoming Garo Hills Autonomous District Council (GHADC) elections, advocating for the traditional system that allowed candidates from any community to contest. The dissent, however, was overruled by []

KOCHI is set to host an evening of poetry, short film screenings, exhibitions, and conversation, all centred on womens voices, perspectives, and creativity. The event is organised by Thambu Womens Theatre Collective, a Dalit women-led group founded in 2020 by theatre artist Athira Nikathil. The collective took shape during the lockdown, when three other membersAhalya Praveen, Krishnapriya Thilakan, and Neethu Chandranjoined Athira, and they staged a play together. The experience made them realis

The DGP received a ceremonial guard of honour and conducted a review meeting with officers of the combined districts at the Kamareddy District Police Office on Thursday, in the backdrop of the upcoming gram panchayat elections.

The MP noted raids by monkeys caused substantial economic losses for farmers. He said the issue had become a topic during the ongoing local body elections.

The Staff Selection Commission has opened the self-slot selection window for Delhi Police Constable Exam 2025 candidates on ssc.gov.in. Applicants can now choose their preferred exam city and date for various constable and head constable posts. Failure to select a slot within the specified timelines will result in the non-generation of admission certificates, and selections cannot be altered once submitted.

Courts cannot interfere with the process of elections once the notification is issued, as per Article 243-O of the Constitution, the HC noted

Suspended Trinamool Congress MLA Humayun Kabir on Thursday escalated his attack on West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, declaring that she will no longer remain in power after the 2026 Assembly elections.

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Thursday asked the Bar Council of India (BCI) to ensure 30 per cent reservation for women in the upcoming state bar council elections. The top court, while hearing a petition seeking mandatory womens representation in state bar councils, was told by the apex bar body BCI that implementing such Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You ca

CHANDIGARH: A major political storm has erupted in Punjab ahead of the upcoming Zila Parishad and Block Samiti elections as the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD), Congress and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) alleged that Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) workers stopped their candidates from filing nominations for the upcoming polls on the last day before the deadline ended. Alleging abuse of power by the ruling AAP government, Punjab Congress President Amarinder Singh Raja Warring said, This shows that the AAP has lo

Just days before crucial local body elections, the party expelled him to avoid potential damage, especially among women voters

Bilaspur: Former President Ram Nath Kovind on Thursday said the One Nation, One Election concept will be a game-changer for the countrys development and also benefit the education system as frequent polls put a great burden on teachers. Kovind, who headed a high-level committee on simultaneous elections, was talking to reporters in Raipur before attending Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subs

DEHRADUN: Ahead of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) drive set to commence in Uttarakhand, the Bharatiya Janata Party has claimed that several senior Congress leaders, including former Chief Minister Harish Rawat, could be struck off the electoral rolls due to alleged voter duplication. The claims were made by BJP spokesperson and sitting MLA, Vinod Chamoli, who alleged the Congress was protesting against the SIR process because its members were facing removal as illegal voters. Chamoli asser

KOLKATA: With the assembly polls scheduled next year in West Bengal, Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress supremo Mamata Banerjee has intensified her attacks on the BJP. She was addressing a TMC rally in Murshidabad's Berhampore, a strong citadel of Trinamool Congress that has a 70 per cent Muslim population. Trinamool had bagged 20 out of the 22 assembly seats in the 2021 elections. She claimed that more than half of those who died in incidents linked to the enumeration exercise across the cou

Washington faces a sharp break with Islamabad as 44 U.S. lawmakers warn Pakistans Army Chief Gen. Asim Munir of looming Global Magnitsky sanctions. They cite abductions of journalist Ahmed Nooranis family, the kidnapping of Salman Ahmads relatives, civilian trials in military courts, and alleged interference in the 2024 elections. Congress wants visa bans, asset freezes, and Imran Khans release.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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