After a month-long protest demanding elections, a victory march was taken out by the students of Panjab University.

Hyderabad: More than 25,000 candidates filed their nominations for the first phase of Gram Panchayat elections in Telangana, scheduled to be held on December 11. According to the State Election Commission, a total of 25,654 nominations have been filed for 4,236 of Gram Panchayats in 31 districts. On the last day of filing of nominations Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our chan

Significant indicator of political sentiment in Maharashtra following the BJP-led Mahayuti's landslide victory in the November 2024 assembly elections

Navy chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi expressed confidence that India's relationship with Bangladesh will improve, referring to the nation as a friend despite current political strains. He recalled warm hospitality during his visit and hopes for a positive turn after Bangladesh's February 2026 parliamentary elections.

CHANDIGARH: With fourteen months left for the assembly elections in Punjab, the buzz over the possible revival of ties between Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) is on. Former chief minister and senior BJP leader Captain Amarinder Singh is reportedly advocating for a coalition between the SAD and the saffron party in the forthcoming assembly elections. Terming that he is 'totally fit' and 'active' and gearing up for the assembly polls scheduled to be held in early 2027, S

Maharashtra Minister and BJP leader Jaykumar Gore on Saturday urged women voters to remain loyal to Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis in the upcoming civic body polls, citing the government's Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin scheme. Addressing a poll rally in Solapur, the state Rural Development Minister advised women to accept money from whoever offers it, but to vote only for the BJP-led alliance. You don't even get Rs 100 from your husbands. Devabhau (Fadnavis) introduced the Ladki Bahin Yojana

Ahead of the Winter session of Parliament , Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Sunday said that the House should be allowed to function smoothly as opposition leaders pushed for discussion on several key issues, including the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. Parliament should not be stalled and it should function smoothly. Government will keep discussing with all parties to ensure smooth functioning of the House, Rijiju told reporters after an all-party meeting. A

Voter turnout in Delhi's MCD by-elections reached 21.8% by 1.30 pm, with Sangam Vihar-A leading. This marks the first direct contest between BJP, AAP, and Congress since the Assembly polls. The vacancies arose after councillors became MLAs/MPs. Counting is scheduled for December 3.

A total of 82,276 nominations were received for 37,440 Ward Member posts

December 2025 Dry Days: Alcohol sales will be restricted across several Indian states this December. Delhi will observe dry days for MCD by-elections from November 28 to December 3. Mumbai will have dry days on December 6 for Mahaparinirvan Diwas and December 25 for Christmas. Kerala has announced multiple dry days for local body elections and counting day on December 13.

The vote is being held a year earlier than scheduled, a move that officials have justified by arguing that the parliamentary elections would otherwise fall too close to the 2027 presidential elections

The Election Commission of India has extended the schedule for the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in nine states and three Union Territories by one week. The poll panel said the distribution of enumeration forms will now continue until December 11, instead of the earlier deadline of December 4. The draft electoral rolls will be published on December 16, replacing the earlier date of December 9. The final voters list is now scheduled for February 14, 2026, instead of

New Delhi, Nov 30: The Winter session of Parliament beginning Monday will see the government push its reforms agenda with a legislation to open up the civil nuclear sector to private players, while the opposition is set to rake up the issue of revision of electoral rolls across 12 states and Union territories. The three-week long session of Parliament comes against the backdrop of the overwhelming victory of the BJP-led NDA in the Bihar Assembly elections which is expected to [] The post Parliam

Voting is underway for by-elections in 12 Municipal Corporation of Delhi wards, seen as a key indicator of public sentiment following the BJP's recent assembly election victory. Over 2,300 officials and security personnel are deployed across 143 sites for the polls, featuring 51 candidates, including 26 women. The results will offer insights into the capital's political landscape.

Voting begins for MCD by-elections in 12 Delhi wards with BJP, Congress and AAP contesting. Results will be declared on December 3.

NEW DELHI: The Election Commission (EC) has invited all citizens to download the ECINet App and give suggestions to make the application more user-friendly till the 27th of next month. The app is an integration of 40 election-related applications and websites that were earlier separate. The user suggestions would be examined, and the platform would be further updated to make it more user-friendly, the poll panel noted in an official statement. The official launch of the ECINet platform is planne

Rajesh Gupta, two-time MLA, left Aam Aadmi Party for BJP before MCD by-elections, criticizing Arvind Kejriwal and citing ill-treatment.

In the turbulent battleground of Karnataka politics, 63-year-old Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar doesnt just make news, he commands them. A master strategist and the Congress partys organisational backbone, Shivakumar embodies an assertive brand of leadership. As one of the partys most reliable trouble-shooters, his strength lies in sharp political acumen, unwavering loyalty and an ability to bolster organisation at every level. Shivakumar is currently navigating a challenging phase of his c

KOZHIKODE: Koyilandy MLA Kanathil Jameela passed away on Saturday at a private hospital in Kozhikode following illness. She was 59. The CPM leader had been convalescing at home for the last six months after undergoing treatment for cancer. Jameela had a unique political ascent, achieving the rare feat of serving and winning elections across all three tiers of the panchayat system before being elected to the assembly in 2021. Born in Kuttiadi, Jameela inherited her political fervour from her fath

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: In what may prove costly for the Congress in the run-up to the elections, senior Congress leader Ramesh Chennithala has admitted that the party acted against Rahul Mamkootathil after the then KPCC president and the Leader of Opposition received multiple complaints against the Palakkad MLA. This is the first time that a senior party leader has publicly said so. The open confirmation by Chennithala counters the party leaderships public claims that it had not received any harass

KOCHI : A student who has passed Class 10 cannot be admitted back to Class 8. General Education Minister V Sivankuttys recent quip, made while explaining why Thiruvananthapuram mayor Arya Rajendran is not being fielded in the upcoming local-body polls, has quickly become a metaphor for moving the needle on ascending the political ladder in the state. His comment suggested that politicians who have completed a full term are ready for the next stage, widely interpreted as a nod to Aryas prospects

NT Reporter Panaji With the State Election Commission Saturday announcing the schedule for the general elections to the North Goa and South Goa Zilla Panchayats (ZP), which will be held on December 20, the Model Code of Conduct has come into force in all the panchayat areas of the state. Both the ZP bodies have [] The post ZP elections: Model Code of Conduct comes into force appeared first on The Navhind Times .

PATNA: Lawmakers of the opposition 'Mahagathbandhan' in Bihar on Saturday unanimously elected Tejashwi Yadav of the RJD as the coalition's leader in the state legislature. The decision was taken at a meeting hosted by Yadav here ahead of the five-day session of the legislature, beginning on Monday, during which all the newly elected members of the 243-strong assembly will be sworn in. Talking to reporters after the meeting, RJD MLA Bhai Virendra said, Tejashwi Yadav has been elected leader of th

The BJP held nine out of the 12 vacant wards where the by-election is scheduled.

In the first phase, panchayat elections will be held for 4,236 sarpanch posts and 37,440 wards in 189 mandals of 31 districts

GUWAHATI: Protesters, mostly students, vandalised Assams autonomous Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) secretariat in Kokrajhar on Saturday, opposing the state governments move to grant Scheduled Tribe (ST) status to six communities. Hundreds of protesters took out a march from the Bodoland University in Kokrajhar to the BTC secretariat at the call of Tribal Students of Bodoland, Assam who requested everyone to join and support this important movement. The protesters alleged that the government

Hyderabad: Just three years of service left, a sub-inspector working in Suryapet police station, took voluntaery retirement (VRS) on Friday to contest in the upcoming local body elections in Telangana. SI Puli Venkateshwarlu, who was attached to the special branch, will contest for the post of sarpanch from his native village Gudibanda of Kodad Mandal Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscrib

The coordination meeting, which will bring together key leaders from across the district, will finalise candidates in consultation with gram panchayat-level leaders

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM DK Shivakumar publicly displayed unity after a breakfast meeting, pledging to work together and ending confusion. The AICC leadership brokered the truce, with both leaders agreeing to follow the high command's guidance and focus on strengthening the party for future elections.

In this episode of Talking Politics, we explore how Bihars recent mandate reflects deeper shifts in Indias political landscape. From evolving voter aspirations to changing ideas of social justice, the conversation looks at what these trends could mean for future elections. Tune in for insights on leadership strategies, welfare politics, and the forces shaping democracy today.

The Congress will contest 158 municipal council president posts in Maharashtra's upcoming December 2 elections. This includes alliances with local outfits and major partners like Shiv Sena (UBT) and NCP (SP) within the Maha Vikas Aghadi. Over 1.07 crore voters will elect 6859 members and 288 municipal presidents across 246 councils and 42 nagar panchayats.

CHANDIGARH: With 14 months left for the assembly elections, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government in Punjab is grappling with a wave of public anger across the state, from employees and lawyers to farmers. Bus services in parts of the state remained affected on Saturday as employees of Punjab Roadways, Punjab State Bus Stand Management Company Limited (PUNBUS) and Pepsu Road Transport Corporation (PRTC) continued their protest for the second day. The state transport department issued notices aski

LONDON: India has been re-elected to the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) Council with the highest vote in its category at elections held at its Assembly in London for the 2025-26 biennium. Indias election in Category B on Friday falls under the collection of 10 states with the largest interest in international seaborne trade, alongside Australia, []

Hyderabad: The All India Majlis e Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) is looking forward to consolidating its dominance in Maharashtra by winning as many seats as possible in the upcoming local body polls. The elections for 246 municipal councils and 42 nagar panchayats in Maharashtra are scheduled to be held on December 2. The voting will be Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channe

PATNA: Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) state president Mangani Lal Mandal said on Saturday that all seats that Congress won in the recently held state assembly polls were because of RJDs support. The remark comes hours before a joint meeting of the Opposition INDIA bloc allies in the state capital to discuss strategy for the special session of the Bihar legislature, beginning December 1. Talking to media persons, Mandal said that if the Bihar Congress intended to adopt a 'different' way, it was free

The Janata Dal (Secular) has criticized the Karnataka Congress government, accusing Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM DK Shivakumar of prioritizing power struggles over pressing state issues like farmers' distress and rising prices. Despite the JD(S) attack, Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar met, reaffirming unity and commitment to following the party high command's decisions for future elections.

There are nine reserved seats for women, seven for OBCs, and one for Scheduled Castes (SCs) and Scheduled Tribes (STs) in North Goa

The order of the court has now set a stage for contest between him and former cricketer Venkatesh Prasad for the KSCAs top post

Siddaramaiah said the two leaders had reviewed preparations for the 2028 Assembly elections and upcoming local body polls.

Karnataka's Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar and Chief Minister Siddaramaiah met to quell speculation of a power-sharing tussle. Both leaders asserted unity, calling reports of a rift manufactured confusion and pledging to follow the Congress high command's directives. They emphasized their commitment to local and 2028 elections, vowing to fight the opposition together.

India's once robust player development system appears dismantled, leading to a decline in top-flight cricket. Recent meek defeats highlight a collapsed feeder line, with questionable selections like Nitish Kumar Reddy's indicating a failure to groom middle-order batters. This contrasts sharply with the successful process under Rahul Dravid, which produced established stars.

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The long-delayed Outer Ring Road (ORR) project has got a fillip with the State Level Expert Appraisal Committee (SEAC) formally granting environmental clearance for the ambitious project. The move comes close on the heels of a recent Supreme Court order that ex-post facto clearance may be granted under conditions. Meanwhile, the land owners who surrendered their land for the project have threatened to boycott both the upcoming local body and assembly elections to protest the

Elections to BMC, 28 other municipal bodies must happen before January 31, 2026, with results tied to ongoing OBC reservation case

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Friday said the Maharashtra state election commission will conduct local body polls as scheduled, but made it clear that results of the bodies where 50% ceiling on OBC quota have been breached will depend on its final verdict. A bench of Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi made the observation and referred the case to a three-judge bench, which will take it up in January 2026. The bench hearing pleas alleging that Maharashtras decision to implemen

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The sexual-harassment case filed against Rahul Mamkootathil has left the Congress in Kerala deeply divided, with one faction led by Leader of Opposition V D Satheesan calling for stern action and another, headed by UDF convenor Adoor Prakash, backing the Palakkad MLA. After remaining silent for weeks, Satheesan spoke out on Friday after police issued a lookout notice. Speaking at an event in Kochi, he reiterated that his stand is based on his conviction. It is not just my vie

KOCHI: ... The futures in the air I can feel it everywhere Blowing with the wind of change... The Scorpions ballad on profound changes taking place in Europe in the early 1990s can hold a mirror to the evolving political picture in central Kerala. Winding ones way though Meenachil River-kissed Pala, Poonjar, and Bharananganam, the highlands of Idukki, and the gently rolling regions of Thrissur and Ernakulam, the shift is very evident -- and splashed across compound walls. Posters of candidates f

KOCHI: Kerala has reached the threshold of a development era and the local body election results may herald a political change, says Bharath Dharma Jana Sena (BDJS) president and SNDP Yogam vice-president Thushar Vellappally. The NDA will wrest power in Thiruvananthapuram and Thrissur corporations and several municipalities, he told TNIE. Excerpts: Which factors will favour the NDA? NDA-ruled states in North India are witnessing a major transformation in human development while Kerala is lagging

IDUKKI: The tribal communitys threat of boycotting the upcoming local body polls has triggered a political tremor in Idukki, forcing development work in Vattavada and Edamalakkudy to finally move after years of official inertia. In Vattavada, five Muthuvan settlements had unanimously declared a non-participation campaign, citing two unresolved issues: the Block 59 land dispute and the 16-km Chilathiyar-Swamiyaralakkudi-Koodalarkudi-Valsapetti-Ullavayal road, pending for decades. The dispute invo

MALAPPURAM: As local body election campaigning picks up momentum, Chetan Bhagat is grabbing voters attention in Thavanur. Its not the author, though. This star campaigner is a 90-day-old baby boy! Cradled in his mothers arms, the authors tiny namesake has become the most recognisable face in the CPMs campaign for the district panchayat elections in Thavanur, going from one house to other and charming voters with sleepy yawns and sudden smiles. His mother, Syamili K, a DYFI district committee mem

While political parties usually fear Opposition assault around the elections, for the state BJP, it is its own alliance partner Shinde Sena who has been trying to shake Mahayutis very foundation

A parliamentary committee scrutinizing the simultaneous Lok Sabha and assembly elections bill will seek an extension to gather more stakeholder views. The committee, chaired by P P Chaudhary, believes the bill, known as the one-nation-one-election proposal, does not violate the Constitution's basic structure, a stance supported by the Law Commission.

BISSAU, Nov 28: Soldiers in Guinea-Bissau who seized power following disputed national elections earlier this week appointed a close ally of the deposed president as prime minister on Friday. The countrys new military leader, Gen Horta Inta-a, announced the appointment of finance minister Ilidio Vieira Te as prime minister in a decree. Vieira Te is a close ally of the deposed President Umaro Sissoco Embalo, having served as his campaign director during the presidential election that took place

The Supreme Court has allowed the Maharashtra State Election Commission to proceed with elections for most local bodies, excluding those with over 50% reservation. Polls for 57 civic bodies exceeding this limit will be subject to the court's final decision on January 21, with results pending the outcome.

These preparations also come in the run up to the elections of gram panchayats and the BRS leadership hopes that celebrating Deeksha Divas will give impetus to it in these polls.

With this, the path was cleared for the state government to proceed with the panchayat elections next month.

KANPUR/ NEW DELHI: Former Union minister and veteran Congress leader Sriprakash Jaiswal died in Kanpur on Friday following a cardiac arrest. He was 81. Jaiswal was first taken to a local nursing home in Kidwai Nagar on Friday evening after his condition worsened. He was later shifted to the Cardiology Hospital, where doctors declared him dead on arrival. Born in 1944 in Kanpur to Ganga Prasad Jaiswal and Chandrakali Devi, Jaiswal remained closely connected to his hometown throughout his life. A

Delhi Metro: The last train service from all terminal stations will depart at 11:30 pm instead of the usual 11:00 pm.

NEW DELHI: The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Friday said that during its meeting with an All India Trinamool Congress (AITC) delegation, the full panel gave a point-wise rebuttal to all apprehensions and termed each baseless allegation made by the party as unfounded. A senior ECI official, while speaking to TNIE , said Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, along with Election Commissioners S S Sandhu and Vivek Joshi, also requested the AITC delegation to give claims and objections a

BJP alleges attempt to turn West Bengal into West Bangladesh as Murshidabad remarks spark controversy ahead of elections

Maharashtras local elections witness cash incentives and promises as parties compete for votes, raising concerns over political ethics.

GUWAHATI: The Congress on Friday opposed Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarmas statement that the BJP would bring Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in the state if it got re-elected. Congress leader Pawan Khera predicted that Sarma would not return to power. First of all, he (Sarma) will not return to power. He will go to jail after this election. He knows it. I know it, Khera told media persons in Guwahati. This country is a collection of several belief systems, customs, traditions, and languages. Y

Supreme Court allows long stalled civic elections amid OBC reservation dispute and 50% quota ceiling concerns

CHANDIGARH: Punjab will hold the long-overdue Zila Parishad and Panchayat Samiti elections on December 14, with 50 per cent of seats reserved for women to boost their participation in grassroots governance. The elections are being seen as a litmus test for political parties ahead of assembly polls scheduled 14 months later. Originally scheduled for May, these elections were postponed multiple times, first to October and then to December, after floods hit the state in August and September. Politi

Addressing a rally in Partur town of Jalna district in Maharashtra, just days ahead of the local body elections, CM Fadnavis asserted that the BJP focuses on progress and therefore does not feel the need to criticise its opponents

The Supreme Court on Friday allowed the Maharashtra local body elections to proceed as per the notified schedule, while directing that the results in constituencies where the reservation ceiling appears to have been breached will remain non-operative and subject to adjudication in ongoing constitutional proceedings challenging the States revised Other Backward Classes (OBC) quota framework [] The post OBC quota: Supreme Court allows conduct of Maharashtra local body elections with a condition ap

The Supreme Court has permitted Maharashtra to hold local body elections. However, the results for all bodies, including those breaching the 50 percent reservation cap for OBCs, will await the court's final decision. A three-judge bench will hear the OBC reservation pleas on January 21, 2026.

Amid rising political tensions over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in West Bengal, a Trinamool Congress delegation on Friday met the full Election Commission bench and alleged that at least 40 deaths linked to the exercise had occurred in the state, accusing the poll panel chief of having blood on his hands. A 10-member delegation, led by TMC Rajya Sabha leader Derek O'Brien, met the EC officials amid the ongoing SIR of electoral rolls in 12 states and Union territories,

PATNA: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Friday disbursed Rs 1,000 crore among 10 lakh beneficiaries of the Mukhyamantri Mahila Rojgar Yojana, which is aimed at promoting entrepreneurship among the state's women. Kumar, who was recently voted back to power for a record fifth consecutive term, gave away Rs 10,000 to each beneficiary, through the DBT system, from his official residence, in the presence of cabinet colleagues and top officials. Speaking to reporters after the function, Rural Deve

Hyderabad: The Telangana High Court on Friday, November 28 refused to stay the local body elections in the state despite challenges to 42 percent backward class reservation. Challenging the state governments order number 46, which provides reservations to BCs, SCs and STs within the 50 per cent ceiling, a few BC organisations, including Madiwala Machadeva Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subs

Music doesnt have to stay tethered to a plug anymore. Portable Bluetooth speakers make it easy to bring your playlists anywhere, from backyard gatherings to road trips and everything in between. The best ones balance compact size with full, clear sound, so you can stream your favorite tracks wherever the day takes you. Todays Bluetooth speakers connect quickly, hold a charge for hours and can handle rough treatment better than ever. Many are waterproof or dust-resistant, making them as useful at

ITANAGAR: The State Election Commission (SEC) has, for the first time in Arunachal Pradesh, introduced on-the-spot voting facility for personnel engaged in poll duty for the upcoming municipal elections, instead of exercising their franchise through postal ballots. According to an order issued by SEC secretary Taru Talo on Thursday, the polling personnel, hailing from Itanagar and Pasighat where the civic polls will be held will have to apply for the facility to their respective municipal retur

Liquor sales will halt in twelve Municipal Corporation of Delhi wards. This closure is for upcoming by-elections. The dry days begin November 28 and conclude December 3. These restrictions are in place to ensure a smooth and fair election process. Residents in other Delhi areas will not face these closures.

The 23rd Law Commission has told the Joint Parliamentary Committee that Parliament can constitutionally amend the five-year term of legislatures to enable simultaneous elections.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared heartfelt and encouraging words with Indias inaugural T20 World Cup-winning Blind Womens Cricket Team as he hosted them at his residence on Lok Kalyan Marg. PM Modi greeted the players and coaching staff with the World Cup trophy and interacted with captain Deepika and other team members. He also offered sweets by hand to each member of the winning team and engaged in an encouraging and light-hearted conversation with the players.

She accused the Shehbaz Sharif government of rigging elections and said that it oppresses its own people because it is a weak government consisting of people who lost the elections

O Panneerselvam is reportedly considering an alliance with the DMK for the 2026 assembly elections if unification efforts with AIADMK fail. His supporters believe aligning with the DMK aligns with Dravidian ideology and could counter Edappadi K Palaniswami's stance. Several former AIADMK leaders currently hold positions within the DMK-led government.

Over 3,000 prisoners were freed from Myanmars Insein Prison in a mass amnesty by the military government ahead of the December 28 elections, allowing relatives to welcome them home

A war of words erupted between Congress and BJP after former MP Kumar Ketkar alleged US and Israeli intelligence agencies meddled in the 2014 elections. BJP MP Sambit Patra countered, attributing BJP's victories to public support and accusing Congress of following Pakistan's ISI agenda.

Since the formation of the Corporation in 2000, the Left front has been in power. This time, the CPI(M) is not fielding a single sitting member of the current council, hoping that a totally new line-up will get voters approval. While the UDF is looking for a recovery from a major setback in the 2020 elections, the NDA, having tripled its seats in 2020, is highly optimistic about its prospects

Lack of potable water and proper waste disposal mechanism have been issues faced by areas near Vizhinjam for decades. Dwindling catch, eroding beaches and fewer employment opportunities will be key issues in the coastal areas in the local body elections

PATNA: Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary called on Union Home Minister and BJP leader Amit Shah in New Delhi on Thursday, heating up the political temperature after the National Democratic Alliances (NDA) landslide victory in the recent Assembly elections. The closed-door meeting between Shah and Chaudhary that lasted half an hour reportedly focused on Bihars development and law and order. Shah and Chaudhary, who has taken charge as state Home Minister in the Nitish Kumar Cabinet, dis

The last date to file the nominations for this phase is (5 p.m.) November 29, 2025. The list of contesting candidates would be published on December 3, 2025

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Unlike the Lok Sabha and assembly polls, there will be no vote from home facility in this local body elections for voters aged 85 or above and those in the Persons with Disabilities (PwD) category. Instead, the State Election Commission (SEC) will ensure that such voters receive priority access and necessary support at all 33,711 polling stations. The Kerala Panchayati Raj Act and Kerala Municipalities Act that govern the conduct of local body elections do not have any provis

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: As the state heads for the local body elections, senior Congress leader Ramesh Chennithala exudes confidence about the partys prospects. In a candid conversation with TNIE, he discusses the prevailing anti-incumbency mood, Congresss emphasis on youth empowerment, the handling of the Rahul Mamkoottathil controversy, and the UDFs stand on the Welfare Party. Congress has fielded over 1,000 young candidates. What message does the party want to convey? We have consciously decided

Rashid contested the 2024 Lok Sabha elections from jail and secured a significant victory, defeating prominent candidates like Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah

Synchronisation of elections through amendment is permissible, Ministry tells the Parliamentary panel that is examining Bills

While the results of the Bihar assembly elections were agonizing to the Congress, the party is now faced with another serious pain in Karnataka, where it held power for the past over two and a half years. Two stalwarts behind the partys big electoral win there in 2023, namely Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief []

From Our Correspondent TURA, Nov 27: The Constitutional Rights Forum (CRF) has urged all parties in the state, to not allot party tickets to non-tribals to contest the upcoming GHADC scheduled for next year. As concerned citizens, we strongly oppose the participation of non-tribals in the upcoming MDC elections of the GHADC. We urge you []

In the heart of Delhi, Congress leaders convened to reflect on their disheartening defeat in the Bihar elections. They identified the government's Rs 10,000 financial package for women as a significant turning point, drawing women voters and their families towards the opposition.

In the Bihar elections of 2025, successful candidates captured the approval of a mere one-third of the electorate, achieving an average of 32.01% support. Notably, while the elected MLAs averaged 47.61% of the votes cast, most triumphed with less than half of the total votes.

The stay follows a challenge by non-tribal residents to a previous High Court order that classified these villages as Scheduled Tribe (ST) areas

CHANDIGARH: After weeks of protests and massive political backlash across Punjab and Chandigarh, the Union government has finally approved the dates for the Panjab University Senate elections to be held next year, with the Vice-President, who is also the Chancellor, approving the poll schedule. The central government has accepted a key demand of protesting students at Panjab University, with Vice-President C P Radhakrishnan, who is also the Chancellor of the university, approving the Senate elec

The incident occurred just hours after Telangana Jagruthi founder K Kavitha reportedly urged BCs to remove Congress flagpoles in villages in protest against the partys decision not to provide 42% reservations in the gram panchayat elections

RANCHI: As Jharkhand prepares for its Municipal elections next year, the State Election Commission has issued detailed guidelines, stating that candidates with more than two children will be barred from contesting if their last child was born after 9 February 2013. Additionally, those having outstanding taxes, fees or rent will not be allowed to file nominations. According to a letter issued by the State Election Commission Secretary, individuals with more than two children will not be eligible

DEHRADUN: Acharya Pramod Krishnam Maharaj, the head of the Kalki Dham in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh and a former prominent Congress leader, has made a startling claim, alleging that senior leaders within the Congress party became displeased with him after he refused to publicly criticise Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami. The revelation came during a book launch event in Dehradun on Thursday, where Maharaj participated in an event celebrating the achievements of CM Dhami. Pramod Krishna

In the year 2000, Mr. Sengottaiyan was convicted in two different corruption cases and sentenced to jail attracting disqualification from contesting polls under the Representation of People Act

Justice Suraj Govindaraj reserved the verdict after hearing the arguments on behalf of Mr. Shanth Kumar, the KSCA, the Electoral Officer, and the other contestants for the post of president - former cricket players B.K. Venkatesh Prasad and Kalpana Venkatachar