PATNA: Bihar Opposition leader Tejashwi Prasad Yadav seems to have landed in trouble after a second EPIC (election photo identity card) issued in his name came to light on Saturday. Election Commission of India (ECI) is said to have ordered an investigation to ascertain if second EPIC issued to Tejashwi was forged. The poll body said that second EPIC was not made through official channels. EPIC is issued by ECI to eligible voters, and serves as identity proof. On Saturday, Tejashwi told the medi

Speculation intensifies regarding the next Uttar Pradesh BJP president, with insiders suggesting the appointment will follow the election of the party's national president. The decision is influenced by upcoming panchayat elections in 2026 and state assembly polls in 2027, with the BJP weighing caste and regional factors.

Uttar Pradesh Congress President Ajay Rai supports Rahul Gandhi's claim of a rigged 2024 Lok Sabha election, asserting Gandhi will soon reveal evidence. Gandhi alleges the Indian election system is compromised, suspecting manipulation in over 80 Lok Sabha seats. The Election Commission claims Gandhi hasn't responded to their invitation to discuss his rigging allegations in the Maharashtra Assembly elections.

Professor M K Sanoo was a teacher par excellence. One of the very few teachers of the past generation who had a unique and holistic idea about their job. A vanishing tribe, there are only a very few of them left now. Professor Sanoo maintained a different equation with the student community. He wasnt providing information to score marks and pass an exam. He was imparting a culture that had social, cultural, and ecstatic foundations. Above everything else, he had personal bonds with every student

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The release of the two Catholic nuns after nine days of imprisonment in Chhattisgarh has come as a relief for both the Church and the state BJP. The fact that it was realised following the intervention of the prime ministers office (PMO) is being viewed as a feather in party state chief Rajeev Chandrasekhars political cap. TNIE was the first to report the PMOs intervention. The entire episode is now expected to function as a catalyst in Rajeevs efforts to intensify his partys

Jammu: National Conference president Farooq Abdullah on Saturday said the ruling government was fighting for restoration of statehood. He said the Congress has convened a meeting of the opposition leaders in New Delhi on August 7 to deliberate on the Bihar Assembly elections likely to be held in October-November. The National Conference president also expressed []

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In the coming days, we will prove beyond any doubt how a Lok Sabha election can be rigged, and how it was, Rahul Gandhi alleged.

Uttarakhand's local elections show a mixed outcome. Independents won many Zila Panchayat seats. The BJP secured fewer seats than expected. Public anger towards some MLAs was evident. Congress leaders see this as a chance for revival. The BJP is planning a strategy to regain support. Assembly elections are scheduled for 2027.

Rahul Gandhi claimed that the Bharatiya Janata Party rigged elections since 2014. He alleged manipulation of up to 100 seats in the recent Lok Sabha polls. Gandhi stated that he has evidence of vote tampering. He recalled an alleged warning from Arun Jaitley. Mallikarjun Kharge raised concerns about voter list revisions in Bihar.

Telangana High Court directed the state government and the deputy commissioner of labour to conduct elections to the Telangana Orient Cement Staff Workers Employees Union within 15 days.

Farooq Abdullah announced that Congress has scheduled an opposition leaders' meeting in Delhi on August 7 to discuss the Bihar elections. He voiced confidence in the restoration of Jammu and Kashmir's statehood. Abdullah also addressed Rahul Gandhi's claim of possessing evidence of election manipulation, stating he would investigate it at the upcoming meeting.

Union Minister Anupriya Patel affirmed the government's commitment to farmer prosperity and self-reliance by 2047, highlighting the Kisan Samman Nidhi. She emphasized Apna Dal (S)'s strong alliance with the NDA, dismissing any discord. Patel also criticized the opposition for allegedly supporting anti-India elements and lauded Operation Sindoor's success against terrorism, while confirming the party's readiness for upcoming panchayat elections.

New Delhi: The Election Commission of India (ECI) has hit back at Rahul Gandhi over his repeated allegations about irregularities in the Maharashtra Assembly elections held in 2024, asserting that the Congress leader has not responded to an official invitation extended to him nearly two months ago. In a letter dated June 12, 2025, the Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channe

CHANDIGARH: Political uproar erupted in the state after the Punjab Vigilance Bureau on Friday raided the residence of former Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader and prominent realtor Ranjit Singh Gill. The move came just hours after Gill joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) late Thursday night. He was inducted into the saffron party by Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini. A separate search was also conducted at Gills office in Kharar. There was a heavy police presence outside Gills Gillco V

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Hyderabad: Telangana chief minister A Revanth Reddy on Saturday, August 2, said that the Congress will ensure the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will not cross 150 seats in the next Lok Sabha elections. Addressing the Congress Annual Legal conference in New Delhi, Reddy said, Congress brought independence to India and all other political parties, including Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subsc

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge has accused the Election Commission of being a puppet of PM Modi, alleging disenfranchisement of voters in Bihar and manipulation in Maharashtra elections. He claimed the Constitution is in danger under the BJP rule, accusing PM Modi of dividing society and stifling opposition voices in Parliament.

BJP MP Naresh Bansal defended the Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision in Bihar, questioning whether intruders should vote. This comes as Congress leader Rahul Gandhi alleged the Indian election system is dead, claiming the 2024 Lok Sabha elections were rigged and that he has proof. The Election Commission has refuted Gandhi's claims, calling them misleading and baseless.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh criticized Rahul Gandhi's claims of rigged elections, demanding proof of his allegations. Singh urged Gandhi to allow constitutional institutions to function properly, emphasizing the importance of evidence-based claims. Gandhi asserted that the Indian election system is compromised, alleging widespread rigging in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections and claiming to possess evidence of electoral manipulation.

Telangana BJP President N Ramchander Rao alleges Congress is defaming BJP. He claims the Jantar Mantar protest is political drama. Rao says Congress promised 42 percent reservation to Backward Classes. He opposes allocating 10 percent of it to Muslims. Rao asserts the state government has authority over local body elections.

Ajay Singh resigned as Interim Committee Chairman to run in the Boxing Federation of India elections. World Boxing President Boris van der Vorst will observe the elections. Fairuz Mohammed, President of Singapore Boxing, has been appointed as the new Interim Committee Chair. Boris van der Vorst and Mike McAtee will be present as observers for the BFI elections.

BJP leader Nalin Kohli has strongly refuted Rahul Gandhi's claims of election malpractice, emphasizing the Election Commission's constitutional role. Kohli highlighted that the Congress party's victories in Himachal Pradesh, Karnataka, and Telangana, along with Rahul Gandhi's own wins, contradict allegations of a rigged system.

Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi on Saturday stepped up his attack on the Election Commission, alleging that the 2024 Lok Sabha election was igged and that the election system in India is dead. Addressing the inaugural function of the day-long legal conclave on the theme 'Constitutional Challenges: Perspectives and Pathways', the former Congress president reiterated that his party has proof regarding election rigging, which when released would be nothing short of a

Rashtriya Janata Dal leader Tejashwi Prasad Yadav claimed his name is absent from the Election Commission's draft voter list. He mentioned filling out the enumeration form during the special revision of electoral rolls in Bihar. Yadav questioned how he would contest the upcoming assembly elections. Janata Dal (United) responded, accusing Tejashwi of misleading the public regarding the voter list issue.

CHANDIGARH: The Punjab Vigilance Bureau on Saturday raided the residence and office of former Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader and prominent realtor Ranjit Singh Gill. The sudden raid comes after Gill was inducted into the saffron party by the Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Friday. There was heavy police presence outside Gill's office in Kharar. The state vigilance team was inspecting his residence in Sector 2 of Chandigarh. Gill was not available for comment, but his close associat

Rahul Gandhi alleges the Indian election system is compromised, claiming the 2024 Lok Sabha elections were rigged. He suspects manipulation in over 80 seats and promises to reveal proof of electoral malpractice, highlighting a six-month Congress investigation. Gandhi further asserts the Election Commission of India is defunct, citing evidence of numerous fake voters.

It makes it clear that the institution that defends the constitution has been obliterated and taken over. We have such proof that will show the whole country that the institution of the Election Commission does not exist, says Congress leader Rahul Gandhi

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has launched a scathing attack on the Election Commission, alleging that India's election system is 'dead' and the recent Lok Sabha elections were rigged. Gandhi claims to possess irrefutable proof of electoral malpractice, including manipulated voter data, which he plans to reveal soon.

Rahul Gandhi continued to attack the Election Commission despite the poll body's rebuttal to his voter theft allegations. He alleged that general elections were igged.

However, we are also preparing for a second option. If, due to pressure from certain Bihar leaders, an agreement isn't reached, we are fully prepared to contest the elections independently, he said.

President Trump's economic policies, including tariffs and tax changes, are facing scrutiny as indicators reveal dwindling job gains, rising inflation, and slowed growth. Despite Trump's promises of a golden age, recent reports suggest potential economic challenges. His aggressive approach carries political risks, particularly with midterm elections approaching and the full impact of tariffs yet to be felt.

SBSP chief Om Prakash Rajbhar stated his party's readiness to contest the Bihar elections independently if seat-sharing talks with the BJP-led NDA fail. While 70% of discussions are complete, Rajbhar emphasized preparations for a solo run, actively working on 156 seats. He ruled out joining the INDIA bloc, hinting at forming a separate front.

NEW DELHI: The face-off between the Opposition and the government continued on Friday as both Houses of Parliament were adjourned over the demand for a discussion on the special intensive revision (SIR) of Bihar electoral rolls. The INDIA bloc, including the Congress, TMC, DMK and RJD, wrote a letter to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla demanding a special discussion on the ECs SIR in Bihar. We, the undersigned Members of Parliament representing various Opposition parties, wish to express our deep conc

However, the announcement is likely to occur before this year's Bihar elections, a highly placed source in the party added

Political parties are increasingly giving terrorism a communal face, and exploiting the issue during elections, while ignoring the problem they need to be strongly united against extremism in all its forms

The Delhi Police have filed an additional charge sheet against Kapil Mishra for allegedly violating the Model Code of Conduct during the 2020 elections. An ACJM court took the charge sheet on record, with a further hearing scheduled for August 8.

Bihar's draft electoral roll reveals demographic shifts due to migration. Patna saw the highest voter deletion, followed by Madhubani. BJP-JDU strongholds like East Champaran also experienced significant deletions. Gopalganj's voter list shrank due to migration and floods. Samastipur witnessed a close NDA-RJD contest. Purnia is among the top districts with voter deletions.

Bihar's Seemanchal region, comprising Araria, Kishanganj, Purnia, and Katihar, has experienced significant voter deletions in the draft electoral roll, totaling several lakhs. These districts, bordering Bangladesh and Nepal with a high Muslim population, are known for infiltration. The region's 24 assembly seats are crucial for the NDA and INDIA bloc, marked by communal polarization and close contests.

New Delhi: The election for the post of Vice President will be held on September 9 and is set to be a keen contest with the Congress-led opposition likely to field a common candidate to take on the BJP-led NDA which has the numbers on its side. The surprise resignation of Jagdeep Dhankhar on July []

There has been a long-standing trend of AIADMK leaders failing to make a mark in the elections after aligning themselves with the DMK

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CM Mamata Banerjee has told BLOs not to harass genuine voters. In a meeting, she told officials, EC comes in during elections, but you all are employees of the State government.

With just eight months to go for the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, Chief Minister MK Stalin is set to launch a major health outreach campaign on Saturday, marking the second large-scale public initiative by his government in recent months.

Trilateral cooperation with Pakistan and Bangladesh is on immediate agenda also By Satyaki Chakraborty China has come out officially in support of the main opposition party in Bangladesh, Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) as the chief adviser of the interim government Dr. Muhammad Yunus prepares to announce the dates of the general elections shortly. Political sources [] The post China officially extends support to BNP in Bangladesh as general elections are nearing appeared first on Northlines

Srinagar, July 28 The Central Government has directed the Union Territories of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh to conduct Panchayat elections at the earliest. This information was revealed in a report tabled in Parliament by the Standing Committee on Rural Development and Panchayati Raj. According to the report, the Ministry of Panchayati Raj (MoPR) [] The post Centre directs J&K, Ladakh to hold Panchayat polls: Parl Panel appeared first on Northlines .

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NEW DELHI: The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Friday said it has published the draft electoral rolls of Bihar after completing the first phase of collecting enumeration forms under the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise in the state. It said that, as part of the SIR exercise, poll officials allegedly reached out to and covered all 243 assembly constituencies and 90,817 polling stations. The Commission added that copies of the draft electoral rolls have been shared with political pa

The imposition of martial law suggests the regime will struggle to hold elections in those townships unless it takes control of them ahead of the polls.

LUCKNOW: The Election Commission of India (ECI) has removed cricketer Rinku Singh from his role as brand ambassador for its voter awareness campaign. The move comes in the wake of Singhs engagement to Samajwadi Party (SP) MP Priya Saroj. The ECI stated that Singhs association with the campaign could now be perceived as politically affiliated, which could potentially compromise the impartiality of the voter awareness drive. Following the decision, the commission has directed all districts to take

LUCKNOW: The Election Commission of India (ECI) has removed cricketer Rinku Singh from the position of brand ambassador for its voter awareness campaign. The action comes after Singh's engagement to Samajwadi Party (SP) MP Priya Saroj. The Election Commission stated that the association could now be seen as politically affiliated, potentially compromising the impartiality of the awareness drive. Following this decision, the ECI has ordered all districts to remove promotional materials -- posters

CHANDIGARH: Senior Congress leader and Member of Parliament from Gurdaspur, Punjab, Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa, has alleged that the jailed gangster Jagdeep Singh alias Jaggu Bhagwanpuria has threatened to kill his son, Udhayveer Singh Randhawa. Randhawa, the former Deputy Chief Minister of Punjab, who is currently in the national capital for the Monsoon Session of Parliament, said that a person named Parminder Singh from Fatehgarh Churian and a few other party supporters came to meet his son at

The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Friday responded to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's allegations against the poll body , accusing it of large-scale voter fraud ahead of the Bihar Assembly elections. Gandhi had claimed to have open and shut evidence of alleged poll irregularities by the poll authority and said that it would have no place to hide. The poll body slammed his claims asbaseless and irresponsible, advising EC officials not to pay heed to such daily allegations and threats. The

The Election Commission has released draft electoral rolls for Bihar after a month-long revision, preceding the state's assembly elections. While the consolidated list is unavailable, voters can check details online. During the revision, 7.23 crore voters submitted forms, but 35 lakh were deemed migrated or untraceable. Opposition parties have challenged the exercise, alleging bias towards the ruling NDA.

Most importantly, whoever in the Elections Commission is involved in this exercise, right from top to bottom, we will not spare you. You are working against India, and this is no less than treason, Rahul Gandhi said

BENGALURU: The special court on Friday convicted former Hassan MP Prajwal Revanna in one of the four sexual abuse and rape cases registered against him. He was found guilty in the first case for allegedly raping his former maid at his farmhouse and recording an obscene video of the act. Judge Santhosh Gajanan Bhat of the Special Court for the trial of criminal cases against present and former MPs/MLAs will pronounce the sentence on Saturday. Prajwal Revanna, the grandson of JD(S) supremo and for

The nomination process will begin on Aug. 7, with the last date for filing nominations set for Aug. 21.

SRINAGAR: A report tabled in Parliament has revealed that the Union Ministry of Panchayati Raj has issued an advisory to Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh Union Territories in December 2024 to take steps for holding Panchayat elections. In its report tabled in both Houses of Parliament on July 28, 2025, the department-related standing committee on [] The post Centre Asked Jammu Kashmir, Ladakh to Hold Panchayat Polls: Parliamentary Panel appeared first on Kashmir Life .

Rahul Gandhi has accused the Election Commission of India of vote theft, claiming to possess irrefutable evidence. He alleges the EC is working for the BJP to manipulate votes, citing suspicions from past elections in Madhya Pradesh, Lok Sabha, and Maharashtra. Gandhi warned of exposing this alleged misconduct, deeming it treasonous and promising accountability for those involved.

Congress MP and Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi escalated his criticism of the Election Commission of India (ECI) on Friday, accusing it of induling in vote chori (vote theft) for the BJP. Speaking to reporters at the Parliament, Rahul claimed that he had open and shut proof of ECI's involvement in vote theft when asked about the contentious Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise in poll-bound Bihar. We have said that there is a theft of votes happening and now we have

After former Vice president Jagdeep Dhankhar resigns, the elections for the appointment of next Vice President of India are scheduled for September 9.

The Election Commission of India has announced that Vice Presidential elections will be conducted on September 9, 2025, due to Jagdeep Dhankar's resignation on July 21. The notification for the election will be issued on August 7, with August 21 as the deadline for nominations.

The Election Commission (EC) on Friday published the draft electoral rolls for Bihar, following the completion of the contentious and month-long Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise ahead of upcoming assembly polls. No compiled list was made available, but voters can check their names on the EC's website. There were 7.93 crore registered voters in the state before the SIR began in June, according to the EC. It is yet to be known how many voters are in the just-published draft rolls. The pub

The Election Commission released Bihar's draft electoral rolls after a Special Intensive Revision. Voters can now check their names online. The process allows for claims and objections until September 1. Assembly elections are scheduled later this year. The Supreme Court will hear pleas challenging the revision process. The court asked the Election Commission to consider Aadhaar as proof of identity.

Opposition leaders, including Rahul Gandhi, have appealed to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla for an urgent discussion on Bihar's voter list revision. They expressed concerns about the Special Intensive Revision exercise before the state elections, citing potential transparency issues.

NEW DELHI: Leaders of several Opposition parties, including Congress MP Rahul Gandhi, on Friday wrote to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, urging him to schedule a special discussion on the ongoing voter list revision in Bihar without any further delay. In their letter to Birla, the Opposition MPs expressed deep concern over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise in Bihar, especially a few months before the state assembly elections. The signatories to the letter included Leader of Opposition in

The revision of electoral rolls has direct implications on the right to vote and the conduct of free and fair elections, the Opposition MPs said

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KOLKATA: The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Thursday directed West Bengals Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), Manoj Agarwal, to immediately begin preparations for a Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in the state, which heads to polls next year. This comes against the backdrop of a month-long SIR exercise in Bihar ahead of upcoming elections, which has drawn criticism from opposition parties alleging it will lead to mass exclusion of voters and is intended to enefit the ruli

The announcement was made with months left for the Assembly elections in the State

Ahead of Bihar elections, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar raised the honorarium for school support staff. Cooks will now receive 3,300 monthly. Night watchmen's pay increases to 10,000. Physical education instructors will get 16,000. The annual increment also rises to 400. This decision aims to improve staff motivation and service quality.

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: With local body elections around the corner, corruption allegations in Thiruvananthapuram Corporation are taking a new turn with CPM claiming that opposition leaders have been involved in a massive scam. CPM district secretary, V Joy, who pointed out that a total of Rs 1.47 crore has been scammed from the money allocated for women entrepreneurs from the SC, ST, BPL communities, said that the role of UDF and BJP councillors must be investigated in the issue. The new turn in th

KOCHI: Actor Baburaj on Thursday announced he was withdrawing from all the activities of the Association of Malayalam Movie Artists (AMMA) forever. He also withdrew his nomination for the post of the AMMA general secretary in the upcoming association elections. I announce that I am withdrawing from the activities of the AMMA forever. The decision was not made out of fear of anyone, the actor, whose nomination had sparked discussions and criticisms owing to him facing sexual assault allegations,

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: BJP state president Rajeev Chandrasekhar on Thursday accused the Congress and the Left of engaging in drama and opportunistic politics over the arrest of two nuns in Chhattisgarh, alleging that the protests in Kerala are aimed at reaping political gains rather than helping the affected. In a statement, Chandrasekhar said the demonstrations and agitations outside jails and courts in recent days have only aggravated and complicated the situation faced by the nuns. The Congress

The opposition bloc INDIA has decided to concentrate on the Election Commission's electoral rolls review. They are terming it vote chori for better public understanding. Rahul Gandhi alleges BJP is manipulating voter lists to win elections. The opposition plans to demand a discussion on this Special Intensive Review in Parliament. They believe this issue is crucial, overshadowing other important matters.

BANGKOK, July 31: Myanmars military government has ended the state of emergency it declared after seizing power four and a half years ago and restructuring its administrative bodies to prepare for a new election in December. The elections face serious obstacles, including a civil war and vows by opponents of military rule to derail the [] The post Junta leader changes role as Myanmar ends emergency appeared first on The Shillong Times .

In the 2014 general elections, all nine Assembly seats in the district were won by candidates from the then TRS (now BRS). However, in the 2018 elections, eight MLAs from BRS and one from the Congress secured victories.

The Election Commission of India has reaffirmed the credibility of Electronic Voting Machines, declaring them tamper-proof after a comprehensive checking and verification exercise conducted in Maharashtra. Read on to know more on this.

The delegation leaders said they urged the SEC to appoint honest and competent officials to oversee the elections. They wanted the nomination processes made online to prevent coercion.

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has affirmed the integrity of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) following scrutiny of applications filed after the Maharashtra assembly elections. Ten cases involving Checking and Verification (C&V) of EVM burnt memory revealed no evidence of tampering.

Assam is uneasy about the Election Commission of India's (ECI) Special Intensive Revision (SIR) plan, especially with state assembly elections approaching. The BJP supports the SIR, alleging that the ECI found many illegal immigrants from Bangladesh, Nepal, and Myanmar on Bihar's voter rolls.

A parliamentary panel is set to consult top economists regarding the feasibility of simultaneous elections. The discussions aim to explore the economic benefits of holding polls together. Raghuram Rajan, Montek Singh Ahluwalia, and RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra are among those expected to participate. The committee will also meet with former CJI Sanjiv Khanna.

In a major relief to Telugu actor-producer Mohan Babu and his son Vishnu Manchu, the Supreme Court on Thursday quashed a criminal case registered against them in a 2019 student protest in Tirupati over fee reimbursement. A reading of the FIR (First Information Report) and the charge-sheet neither discloses any act committed or illegal commission that caused common injury, danger, annoyance to the public or any section of the public or interference with their public rights, nor do they disclose a

KOLKATA: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday announced an increase in the Durga Puja grant to 1.10 lakh for 40,000 Puja organising committees this year. In addition, the Puja organisers will receive an 80 percent concession on electricity charges. Last year, the state government provided 85,000 as a grant to Puja committees. At the time, the Chief Minister had declared that this year a grant of 1 lakh would be given to each committee. However, she eventually announced an addit

NEW DELHI: The government, on behalf of the Election Commission of India (ECI), on Thursday informed the Rajya Sabha that there is no such term as suspicious voters and that no such category exists under the Representation of the People (RP) Act, 1951. Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal stated this while replying to a question posed by Samajwadi Party MP Ramji Lal Suman, who sought to know whether it was a fact that suspicious voters had allegedly cast their votes in the last Lok Sabha electio

The former Chief Minister says if elected to power in 2026 elections, the AIADMK will take up the issue of fishermen with the Union government; country boat fishermen submit memorandum

CM M.K. Stalin met former CM O. Panneerselvam in Chennai, signaling a political shift ahead of the 2026 elections. OPS left the BJP-led NDA after a denied request to meet PM Modi.

Piyush Goyal affirmed India's trade stance after US tariffs. A special court acquitted all accused in the 2008 Malegaon blast case. A Chhattisgarh trafficking victim claimed Bajrang Dal coerced her statement. An SIT unearthed skeletal remains in Dharmasthala mass-burial probe. Myanmar's junta ended emergency rule and scheduled December elections amid opposition boycott. These are the key developments.

Most of these leaders have had long associations with either Lalu Prasad Yadav or Nitish Kumar, and some still wield significant local or caste-based influence

DP World International League Season: The International League T20 (ILT20) player auction for season 4 will be held on September 30 in Dubai. The six tournament teams will each get the opportunity of adding 13 players each (a total of 78 players) to their squads at the auction. The last date of registration is September 10. The six franchises will have a combined purse of USD 4.8 million to spend at the player auction. Details about the available budgets for the teams (including the remaining bu

Vikassheel Insaan Party (VIP) chief Mukesh Sahni demands 60 seats in Bihar elections and aims for Deputy CM post if 'Mahagathbandhan' wins

The state of emergency is abolished in order for the country to hold elections on the path to a multi-party democracy, junta spokesman Zaw Min Tun said in a voice message shared with reporters

Earlier in May, Khaleda Zia returned to Dhaka after four months of medical treatment in Londonreports Asian Lite News Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Vice Chairman Abdul Awal Mintoo on Wednesday announced that BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia will contest upcoming elections. He also expressed confidence about BNPs win if fair election are held. There is no concern regarding elections in the district. Our leader [Khaleda Zia] is well now. She will contest the election. There is no worry about Feni,

For eight days, INDIA bloc MPs, including Sonia Gandhi, have protested against the Election Commission's voter roll revision in Bihar, demanding its rollback. Opposition MPs, including Akhilesh Yadav and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, raised slogans and displayed banners alleging the SIR is an attack on democracy. They claim the EC's exercise aims to disenfranchise voters before the Assembly elections.

Hyderabad: While the ruling Congress is gearing up for the upcoming Telangana local body elections, the main opposition Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) might not put all of its effort to avoid wasting resources. BRS leaders said that while the party will support whoever is contesting the elections, it will however not put in all of Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. Yo

KOCHI: With the Association of Malayalam Movie Artists (AMMA) elections nearing, actor Devan, who has filed his nomination for the post of president, said the decision on who should be elected rests solely with its members. On the candidature of Baburaj, who is facing sexual assault allegations following the release of the Hema Committee report last year, he said actors earlier stayed away from leadership when allegations were raised against them. Dileep was expelled from the association when he

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Even as the state BJP has been trying to contain the damage over the arrest of Malayali nuns in Chhattisgarh , differences have cropped up between the state unit and Sangh parivar, with the latter strongly coming out against Rajeev Chandrasekhars statement giving a clean chit to the nuns. With the crucial 2026 assembly elections approaching, the BJP is using all the tricks up its sleeve to wriggle out of the situation with minimal political backlash as both the UDF and LDF ha

NEW DELHI: Sharjeel Imam, a scholar from Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) and a key figure in the anti-CAA protests, is set to contest the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections as an independent candidate. Imam, who has been jailed since January 2020, is expected to run from the Bahadurganj constituency in Kishanganj district, according to his lawyer Ahmad Ibrahim. The seat is currently held by Mohammad Anzar Nayeemi, who was elected in 2020 on an AIMIM ticket but later joined the Rashtriya Janata

All sports bodies in India, including the BCCI, will have to seek recognition from a National Sports Board