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Beirut: Palestinian factions are discussing postponing legislative elections that had been planned for November, officials said Thursday, October 8. A top official with the Hamas-allied Islamic Jihad group said the factions had reached an agreement to delay the vote, which is facing huge logistical issues in Israeli-annexed east Jerusalem and war-ravaged Gaza, as well as Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp &

BJP's veteran leader Murali Manohar Joshi said that the whole thing is to be done under the ambit of the Constitution, and if the Constitution is violated, then the Supreme Court should look into it

Three rebel Samajwadi Party (SP) MLAs are set to formally join the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Amethi's Gauriganj on October 14, giving SP chief Akhilesh Yadav a fresh political challenge ahead of the upcoming Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections . The three MLAs are Rakesh Pratap Singh, Abhay Singh and Vinod Chaturvedi. As per information, all three are scheduled to officially join the BJP at a grand programme to be organised in Gauriganj. The three leaders had also cross-voted during the last

Italy's parliament has approved a new electoral law reform aimed at enhancing political stability and governance. The reform allows any alliance securing over 42 percent of votes to obtain a parliamentary majority. Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni emphasised the reform's potential for greater accountability and stability in government. Opposition parties, however, claim it is designed to advantage Meloni's coalition in upcoming elections.

Is Donald Trump really warning his longtime political rivals, or is he throwing out provocative political bait ahead of the November 3 midterms? Trump sparked a fresh firestorm after saying he could have done very bad things to Joe Biden, Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton, before declaring, I can do whatever I want. The remarks came while Trump was discussing the possibility of Democrats impeaching him if they regain control of Congress, raising fresh questions over whether his comments were a wa

Inaugurating the protest, Youth Congress State vice-president Vishnu Sunil Pandalam alleged that instead of ensuring transparent elections, the Chief Election Commissioner was subverting democracy by arbitrarily cutting down votes

Digital Desk | Jaipur, Oct 8 (IANS) State Election Commissioner of Rajasthan Rajeshwar Singh has directed that candidate orientation programmes be organised at the Panchayat Samiti level on October 10 in view of the upcoming elections for Panchayati Raj institutions. He said the programmes should provide prospective candidates with comprehensive information about the election process, including the nomination procedure, eligibility criteria, documents required, precautions to be taken while fili

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Amid the Opposition's demand for Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar's resignation, former BJP national president Murli Manohar Joshi said democracy can survive when elections are fair, governments are accountable, bureaucracy is transparent, and the Opposition is responsive and responsible. Speaking to reporters, Joshi invoked former US President Abraham Lincoln's description of democracy and said the government of the people, for the people and by the people would not perish from the ear

The letter came amid Opposition protests against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. BJP president Nitin Nabin criticised Rahul Gandhi and said the Opposition should resign from seats won in elections conducted by the Election Commission if it questioned the poll body's credibility.

Civil society groups and activists protested in Bengaluru against the Special Intensive Revision on Thursday. They claimed that the ongoing verification process risks disenfranchising genuine voters ahead of future elections. Prominent figures, including YouTuber Dhruv Rathee and actor Prakash Raj, participated in the protest. Organizers conducted a People's Tribunal to share experiences of voter list removals. Protesters demanded transparency from the Election Commission of India regarding the

Digital Desk | Bhopal, Oct 8 (IANS) Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Thursday criticised the Congress for blaming the Election Commission for its electoral setbacks, saying the party should instead introspect on its organisation and leadership. Yadav's remarks came as the Madhya Pradesh Congress prepared to hold a foot march in Bhopal in support of the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, amid an intensifying Opposition campaign against the Election Commission in

After a long and anticipated wait of 46 years, a historic chapter in student democracy is finally unfolding at the Adivasi College in Baliguda. For the first time since its establishment in 1979, the institution is holding its student union elections, following key directives from the Higher Education Department. For decades, the absence of student [] The post 46 Years of Waiting Ends: Baliguda Adivasi College to Hold First-Ever Student Union Election appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odish

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 8 (IANS) In a strongly worded open letter, 42 former judges, including those from the Supreme Court and High Courts, on Thursday expressed grave concern over a sustained campaign to undermine the Election Commission, judiciary, and other constitutional institutions. The signatories have questioned allegations of vote theft without supporting evidence, warning that repeatedly branding constitutional authorities as thieves and compromised risks eroding public trust in

The film industry and the audience at large woke up today with the terrible news of the passing away of veteran actor Nana Patekar due to a sudden heart attack. Apart from giving some memorable performances, the late artiste was also known for speaking his mind during interviews. During one such group interview in 2015 for Trade Guide magazine before the release of his film Ab Tak Chhappan 2, involving this writer, Nana spoke on a lot of things openly. Nana was known for sharing his views on mat

Agartala, October 08, 2026: Elections to Tripuras 21 Urban Local Bodies, including the Agartala Municipal Corporation, are likely to be held in the last week of November, with the entire electoral process to be completed by December 9, State Election Commissioner Pradeep Kumar Chakraborty said on Thursday. Chakraborty said the State Election Commission has begun... The post Tripura Civic Polls Likely in Last Week of November, SEC Plans State Police Deployment first appeared on Northeast Today .

Amid escalating concerns over electoral integrity, the Cockroach Janta Party has demanded Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar step down, an immediate freeze on elections, and judicial safeguarding of all revision files.

A Bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V. Mohana set aside elections in 50 wards 28 in Patiala district and 22 in Moga.

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 8 (IANS) BJP National Spokesperson Gaurav Bhatia on Thursday launched a scathing attack on Opposition parties, saying the country is currently witnessing a battle between two ideologies. He claimed that on one side is an ideology that respects constitutional values and serves the people, while on the other is the Opposition, which, he alleged, is weakening the Constitution and creating an atmosphere of anarchy. Addressing a press conference, Bhatia said Prime Minist

Digital Desk | Bagalkot (Karnataka), Oct 8 (IANS) Karnataka BJP President and MLA B.Y. Vijayendra on Thursday accused the Congress of being frustrated over Prime Minister Narendra Modis popularity and the countrys development trajectory and alleged that the party was attempting to create unrest and disturb peace in the country by using the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) as an issue. Speaking to reporters in Bagalkot, Vijayendra said Wednesday was a historic day as the country had witnessed 25

Tehran , October 8 : Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has cited a US Congressional Research Service (CRS) report listing 81 US military aircraft reportedly lost or damaged during operations against Iran, saying the real toll is far higher. In a post on X on Thursday, Araghchi said, In May, the Congressional Research Service admitted that Irans Armed Forces had taken out 42 U.S. military aircraft. Now: 81. Real toll is far higher, he added. Araghchi questioned the US militarys assess

Supreme Court has ordered fresh elections in 50 municipal wards in Punjab after a commission found widespread obstruction during the nomination process. The affected wards include 28 in Patiala and 22 in Moga, with strict monitoring and videography directed for the re-election process

The local body elections took place on December 21, 2024. The commission was appointed on March 24, 2025, and it submitted its report on November 18, 2025

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 8 (IANS) The current political situation in the country reflects a battle between two ideologies, said Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) national spokesperson Gaurav Bhatia on Thursday, while accusing the Opposition of resorting to baseless and unfounded charges for creating an atmosphere of anarchy in the country. Addressing a press conference at the party HQ, Gaurav Bhatia said that the Oppositions claims of democracy under threat and constitutional bodies being weaken

Murli Manohar Joshi stated that a government elected by the people will endure if elections are fair. He argued that accountability and transparency of the bureaucracy are essential for democracy. Joshi also mentioned that violations of the Constitution should be addressed by the Supreme Court. Meanwhile, protests by the opposition continue, demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.

The Pentagon has instructed US Central Command to complete preparations for a possible resumption of major combat operations in Iran, according to US officials. While no specific date has been set and President Donald Trump has yet to make a final decision, reports indicate that military action could potentially occur before the US midterm elections. [] The post New US-Iran Conflict Looming? US Military Ordered to Ready Strike Options Against Irans Infrastructure appeared first on Pragativadi I

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 8 (IANS) With Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge hosting a lunch for INDIA bloc leaders for the second consecutive day, the party on Thursday said the Opposition was fighting to protect democracy, voters, and the common people of the country. The development comes amid the Opposition's ongoing protest demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Kharge hosted the lunch for INDIA bloc leaders at a restaurant in the national capital on Th

WASHINGTON In November, does the blue wave become a tsunami? Watch these spaces. Five keys are shaping monster midterms that are poised to revive Democrats' political power in Washington and reinforce it across the country. But the advantage of Republican money and the weakness of the Democratic Party brand could also mean an Election Night with more modest gains, a GOP catastrophe averted. In a wave election, Democrats regain control of the House of Representatives. In a tsunami, they take the

On municipal elections, the party requested that ward-wise electoral rolls be prepared only after completion of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR).

Digital Desk | New Delhi/Bengaluru, Oct 8 (IANS) Karnataka Chief Minister, D.K. Shivakumar, on Thursday alleged that BJP leaders were involved in the criminal misuse of Form-7 applications to seek deletion of voters' names and said he had information and records that would be handed over to the Congress high command and used to seek a detailed investigation. Addressing the media in Delhi, CM Shivakumar said he would expose the alleged misuse and claimed that some BJP leaders who had recently met

BJP leaders slam Congresss protest over voter list revisions, calling it a misguided political stunt ahead of upcoming elections. BJP Criticizes Congresss Rajghat March as Political Drama

Results for the by-elections in Maduranthakam and Dharapuram will be announced on October 9, marking a significant test for the ruling government. Tamil Nadus By-elections Results Set for October 9, a Key Test for Government

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 8 (IANS) Pakistans Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) launched a multi-state destabilisation plot targeting Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, and Manipur in the run-up to the 2027 assembly elections, intelligence agencies have warned. Seven key states, namely Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, Punjab, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Manipur and Goa, would go to the polls between February and March next year. The intelligence agencies have drawn up a list of states that are vulnerable durin

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 8 (IANS) In a major setback for grassroots cricket in the Northeast, young men cricketers from Arunachal Pradesh will miss out on the ongoing Vinoo Mankad Trophy, as the state association has failed to field a team due to an ongoing legal battle bringing cricket in the state to a complete standstill. Arunachal Pradesh was scheduled to open its campaign against Sikkim in the Plate Group of the Vinoo Mankad Trophy at the KIIT Cricket Stadium in Bhubaneswar on Thursday

Guwahati: The Meghalaya Cabinet has approved a further six-month extension of the term of the Garo Hills Autonomous District Council (GHADC), with the councils existing extension set to expire on October 17. The GHADC elections were originally scheduled earlier this year but were postponed following communal violence in the Garo Hills region ahead of the [] The post Meghalaya: GHADC gets six-month extension as delimitation and SIR processes continue appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Para-shooters have sought an urgent independent inquiry into alleged financial corruption, extortion and manipulation in the selection process for the Para Asian Games, prompting the Paralympic Committee of India (PCI) to reject the charges and insist that the team was picked entirely on merit. In a representation to the Director General of the Sports Authority of India (SAI) on Wednesday, the shooters alleged illicit monetary extortion, razen corruption and violations of Sports Ministry's guid

Roger Clemens is not in the National Baseball Hall of Fame but he will receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom, President Donald Trump announced Wednesday. Clemens introduced Trump at a rally in San Antonio on Wednesday, with Trump dropping the announcement as the former pitcher stood nearby . During the announcement, Trump said he had played golf with Clemens earlier this year, which prompted him to call MLB commissioner Rob Manfred about his Hall of Fame case: We had a great time, he's an am

Official data from the Election Commission of India (ECI) has revealed that the five West Bengal assembly constituencies that experienced the highest number of voter deletions during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections were all won by the Trinamool Congress (TMC). The figures come amidst sustained protests by Opposition parties [] The post ECI West Bengal Data: TMC Won Top 5 Seats Affected by SIR Deletions appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News i

Digital Desk | Varanasi, Oct 8 (IANS) BJP national president Nitin Nabin on Thursday slammed Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, over protests against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, saying that if the Opposition has any courage, it should resign from the seats it won through elections conducted by the Election Commission of India. The remarks came after Rahul Gandhi led another protest towards Jantar Mantar on Wednesday. Rahul Gandhi, Congress General Secretary P

Washington: The Pentagon instructed US Central Command several days ago to complete preparations for resuming major combat operations in Iran, according to a report citing US officials. US and Israeli sources said the strikes could take place before the US midterm elections, which will be held on November 3, and possibly before the Israeli elections Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribin

Digital Desk | Washington, Oct 8 (IANS) US President Donald Trump has announced that more than 20 million Americans enrolled in Medicare will receive payments exceeding $100, unveiling another round of direct financial assistance as his administration highlights its economic record ahead of the November congressional elections. Speaking at a Republican campaign rally in San Antonio, Texas, Trump said the payments would begin the following day and would include more than 1.4 million senior citize

Athens, Oct 08: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, in a sweeping speech against the backdrop of the Acropolis in Athens, called for the nations of the West to return to their civilisational roots and restore the values that drove the rise of Europe and North America to global dominance for centuries. In Greece to discuss deepening economic, energy and security cooperation, Rubio made the case for nationalism while emphasising the importance of global alliances during a dramatic speech about anci

Donald Trump has indicated he will terminate advisers Chris LaCivita and James Blair if conflicts emerge. This statement follows a report regarding their recent visit to Republika Srpska in Bosnia. The two consultants were appointed to lead operations for the upcoming US midterm elections. Trump clarified that they work as outside consultants, implying limited control over their other activities.

The Pentagon has been instructed to prepare for possible military actions against Iran, amid stalled diplomatic efforts. Preparations may lead to attacks on Iranian nuclear facilities and strategic sites, although no attack timeline has been set. This situation overlaps with renewed fighting in Yemen, where Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia have intensified. Meanwhile, elections in the US and Israel may influence military decisions in the region.

US and Israeli officials said that renewed combat operations could take place before the US midterm elections

Digital Desk | Jerusalem, Oct 8 (IANS) Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu lit a memorial candle at his office in Jerusalem to pay homage to the victims of the October 7 terror attacks led by Hamas. The Hamas-led attack on Israel on October 7, 2023, killed about 1,200 people and triggered a massive Israeli military campaign across Gaza. It subsequently expanded into fighting across the region. In a statement, the Israeli Prime Minister's office quoted Netanyahu as saying, Today, I lit a me

There is a good and a bad news for the Congress which is struggling hard to shed inertia and indecisiveness and emerge out of its own cobweb. The more it is trying, though feeble attempts, the more it remains the same without realizing the need to become battle ready for coming electoral contests. While the circumstances are fast changing in favour of the Grand Old Party (GOP), its leadership seems unaware of the role which, as the premier opposition party, it is expected to play at such a cruci

Trump has instructed the Pentagon to prepare for possible military strikes against Iran, but no final decision has been made. The US military is focusing on possible targets in Iranian infrastructure and nuclear capabilities. Discussions about the situation are ongoing with Israeli officials, emphasizing the potential for renewed combat operations. Timeframe for operations may be influenced by upcoming elections in both the US and Israel.

Srinagar, Oct 7:As part of the ongoing nationwide Save Democracy Week and Vote BachaoDesh Bachao campaign, senior leaders of the INDIA Bloc Wednesday held a joint press conference at the J&K Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) Headquarters, Congress Bhawan, 5-M.A. Road, Srinagar, reaffirming their collective commitment to protecting the Constitution, democratic institutions and the integrity of the electoral process. The joint press conference, as per a statement, was addressed by senior represen

SHILLONG, Oct 7: The Cabinet on Wednesday approved a further six-month extension of the term of the Garo Hills Autonomous District Council to facilitate the conduct of elections. Cabinet spokesperson Wailadmiki Shylla said the decision was taken because the delimitation exercise and the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls are still under way in the []

Srinagar, Oct 7:Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday said the expansion of his council of ministers will take place after he returns from the GST Council meeting in Delhi, following consultations with National Conference President Farooq Abdullah. Responding to a question on the expansion, the chief minister said he had earlier indicated it would happen after the assembly session. I had said it would happen after the (assembly) session. The session has just concluded. I would have done it d

Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath forecasts an 80% NDA and 20% PDA outcome in upcoming elections, criticizing the Samajwadi Party. CM Yogi Targets SP, Predicts 80-20 Split in Upcoming Elections

Elementary school teachers often put such care into creating their classroom libraries: shelving multiple copies of each book, stringing lights around them to set the mood, situating beanbag chairs and magic carpet squares strategically to encourage students to settle in.

Flags casteist divisions during elections as a major challenge New Delhi: Coining a slogan, We Will Do It, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday asserted that India will become a developed nation by 2047, but flagged casteist divisions during elections as a major challenge. Addressing the Viksit Bharat Sankalp Sabha to mark a quarter-century as []

Ashok Gehlot emphasizes Congresss unity in Rajasthan and predicts victory in the next assembly elections. Ashok Gehlot Asserts Congress Unity Ahead of Upcoming Elections in Rajasthan

The nomination papers of two Independent candidates were rejected during scrutiny, leaving 8 BJP candidates and 2 of the SP in fray for exactly 10 seats.

Texas Republican Senate nominee Ken Paxton has privately admitted that the Iran war, soaring gas prices and diesel costing more than $6 a gallon are hurting his campaign and says affordability is now by far our biggest problem.In leaked audio from a closed-door fundraiser, Paxton acknowledged that rising fuel costs are pushing up food prices and putting pressure on voters. The Trump-backed Republican also admitted he has little control over the war or fuel prices, raising fresh questions about

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Seven para-cyclists, recommended by the national federation for the Asian Para Games, were largely omitted by the Sports Ministry, with only one receiving approval. The excluded athletes are planning a protest, alleging discrimination, while the Sports Authority of India (SAI) maintains selections were based strictly on performance criteria.

After years of uncertainty, campus democracy is set to return across much of Odishas higher education system. The State Government has cleared student union elections for this academic year, and institutions have begun issuing notifications for the election or selection of student leaders. As of 8 PM on October 7, 341 higher education institutions328 colleges [] The post Odisha Brings Back Student Union Elections in 341 Colleges and Universities appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News

Digital Desk | Kolkata, Oct 7 (IANS) Senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Suvendu Adhikari on Wednesday, while speaking at Vadnagar in Gujarat, the home state of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, said that in the 2029 Lok Sabha elections, the people of West Bengal would gift PM Modi victories for BJP candidates from all 42 Lok Sabha constituencies in the state. He made the statement while speaking at an event in Vadnagar marking 25 years of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's public administrative

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 7 (IANS) Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) national working president Praful Patel on Wednesday said it was demoralising for party workers across five districts, particularly in western Maharashtra, that the party did not retain the Pune Graduates Constituency for the Legislative Council election scheduled for October 23. Patel made the remarks a day after Maharashtra NCP president and Lok Sabha MP Sunil Tatkare termed the party's failure to secure the Pune Graduates Co

Digital Desk | Jaipur, Oct 7 (IANS) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Rajasthan president Madan Rathore has taken a sharp dig at the Congress, claiming that the party's display of unity is limited to photographs while big differences continue to exist among its leaders. Rathore said there was a race among Congress leaders to establish their political influence and outdo one another. He also alleged that former Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot continues to consider himself the party's supreme leader, or Ma

Economic management has emerged as a major issue in mid-term poll By Ashok Nilakantan Ayers WASHINGTON: With the November 3 midterm elections less than a month away, the battle for Congress is beginning to look less like a conventional contest between Democrats and Republicans and more like a referendum on Donald Trumps second [] The post Democratic Party campaign aims to breach Trumps MAGA coalition appeared first on Northlines .

Digital Desk | Kolkata, Oct 7 (IANS) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Mithun Chakraborty was officially appointed on Wednesday as Advisor to the West Bengal Information & Cultural Affairs Department. The state government issued an official notification on Wednesday announcing the appointment. The notification also clarified that the post carries a status equivalent to that of a state Cabinet Minister. An indication in this regard was given by West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari last m

Digital Desk | Amreli, Oct 7 (IANS) Veteran Congress leader and former Amreli MP Virji Thummar, who began his public life as a farmer leader and went on to represent Amreli in Parliament and Lathi in the Gujarat Assembly, died at his residence here on Wednesday after a prolonged battle with cancer. He was 67. Thummar died around 12:15 p.m. after battling cancer for the past four years, Amreli district Congress president Pratap Dudhat said. Thummar, born on May 31, 1959, was a commerce graduate a

The badges of Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents are seen as they patrol the halls of an immigration court in New York in May. - Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images/File The Department of Homeland Securitys sweeping election-fraud operation has drawn on tens of millions of records, scrutinized dozens of nonprofit voter-registration groups and considered deploying undercover agents to investigate organizations suspected of helping noncitizens register to vote, according to newly obtained int

Florida voters who voted by mail in 2024 must request a new vote-by-mail ballot for the 2026 election. The deadline to request a ballot is 5 p.m. on October 22, 2026. Voters can track their ballot requests through their county Supervisor of Elections. Completed ballots must be returned by 7 p.m. on Election Day, November 3. Early voting will take place from October 24 to October 31, 2026.

With midterm elections on the horizon, understanding the diverse mail voting deadlines unique to each state is vital for every voter. Make sure to request your mail ballots by the necessary thresholds well before Election Day. Additionally, completed ballots must be returned by defined deadlines to ensure they are counted. Always verify your state's specific requirements to guarantee your participation in this critical democratic exercise.

WASHINGTON (AP) The Federal Communications Commission is considering a request by a conservative group to loosen rules on political robocalls , including those with artificial intelligence-generated voices, before Novembers midterm elections. Federal law currently bans most robocalls to cellphones unless the caller gets consent beforehand. The petition calls for a waiver that would allow political groups to use artificial or prerecorded voices in unsolicited wireless calls. The Republican-led F

Tripura royal scions decision comes a day after his partys victory in Village Committee elections

Political approach of a large section of the electorate, who voted against the Left Democratic Front in the recent Assembly elections, is gradually changing, claim leaders

Digital Desk | Lucknow, Oct 7 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday took a jibe at the Samajwadi Party (SP), saying that the Rajya Sabha polls in the state have depicted that the results of the upcoming Assembly elections will come down to 80 per cent for the NDA and 20 per cent for the PDA. This comes a day after the Samajwadi Party chose to field two candidates for the Rajya Sabha polls, paving the way for its two candidates and the BJP's eight candidates to win unop

Addressing the election preparedness meeting, officials assess the law and order situation, pending cases, arrests, crimes against women and girls, social media, political, and SC/ST atrocities cases

Ruling alliance gains momentum as civic and local body elections draw closer

Conrad Sangma on Wednesday said the state Cabinet has approved a six-month extension of the term of the Garo Hills Autonomous District Council (GHADC) to facilitate the conduct of elections. The extension has been necessitated by the ongoing delimitation and electoral revision processes, Sangma said. The previous six-month extension of the GHADCs term is set... The post Meghalaya Cabinet Extends GHADC Term By Six Months To Facilitate Elections first appeared on Northeast Today .

Digital Desk | Chandigarh, Oct 7 (IANS) Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Wednesday hit out at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) over the 12-hour Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) raids, asserting that the agency's teams returned empty-handed and that nothing was found despite an extensive search in the state. He said the outcome was a clear reflection of the state government's integrity and accused the BJP of using central agencies to intimidate and tarnish the image of an elected Chief

More than 700,000 Americans have cast early votes across at least 30 states for the upcoming midterm elections. In states like Iowa and Pennsylvania, Democrats represent a larger share of ballot requests compared to previous elections. Virginia is leading in early voting, with significant participation noted from Democratic voters. Early voting trends may not reflect overall results, as secret ballots keep specific voting data hidden.

The Bihar government has announced a special casual leave on October 23 for eligible voters in the eight Legislative Council constituencies going to polls that day. The decision is aimed at allowing registered electors to cast their votes without having to report for their regular duties. The General Administration Department (GAD) issued a notification on Wednesday, clarifying that the special leave will apply only to voters belonging to the constituencies where the biennial Legislative Council

Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Oct 7 (IANS) Senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and Leader of the Opposition in the Karnataka Legislative Assembly R. Ashoka on Wednesday claimed that Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar was worried about alleged sting operations targeting Congress ministers because he had been involved in such activities earlier. Responding to Shivakumar's alleged apprehension, expressed at a Cabinet meeting, that BJP and JD(S) could target Congress ministers and conduct sting opera

Bhutan Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay has praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the completion of his 25 years in government, recalling a 2019 meeting in which he described the Indian leader as an avatar of Vishnu and his elder brother. Tobgay said that while he initially wondered whether the comparison had gone too far, his subsequent assessment of Modi's political journey strengthened his belief in the remarks. Tobgay shared the recollection on social media on Wednesday as Narendra Modi comp

Agartala, October 07, 2026: Political tensions intensified in South Tripura on Wednesday after BJP supporters again blocked National Highway-8 near the Monpathar police outpost, protesting alleged attacks on BJP candidates who emerged victorious in the recent Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC) Village Committee elections. The protesters accused workers of the Tipra Motha Party... The post BJP Supporters Protest in South Tripura, Block NH-8 Over Alleged TMP Violence first a

Jammu, Oct 7: Union Minister Jitendra Singh on Wednesday said Prime Minister Narendra Modis 25 years in public office is a reflection of the countrys strong democratic tradition. Participating in the 'Viksit Bharat Sankalp SabhaSeva Jyoti Yatra' in his home constituency Udhampur, the minister of state in the Prime Minister's Office, said it was rare in a democracy for a leader to repeatedly win elections over such a long period and continue to receive the peoples mandate to govern. Prime Ministe

Following the state governments announcement to hold student union elections across colleges and universities after an eight-year hiatus, excitement across campuses was met with sharp discontent at Capital Law College. Frustrated by their omission from the official election notification list, students gathered outside the official residence of the Higher Education Minister to stage a demonstration [] The post Capital Law College Excluded from Campus Polls: Students Stage Massive Protest appeared

Directing a probe by the federal agency, the High Court earlier noted that the material shared by the Enforcement Directorate prima facie indicated the officers' involvement in acts of corruption.

The Cockroach Janta Party and various student organisations are planning protests against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. They aim to mobilise support and sustain pressure to overhaul the electoral system. Protesters demand Kumar's resignation, an independent inquiry, and the halting of upcoming elections. Student leaders express solidarity with the opposition INDIA bloc in their activism efforts. The planned protest on October 10 seeks widespread participation across the country.

Australia and South Africa are set to begin a three-match Test series in Durban, with both teams looking for a boost after recent setbacks. The pitch at Kingsmead is expected to favour spinners, a departure from South Africa's usual seamer-friendly conditions, potentially influencing team selections.

Aligarh: Tension prevailed at Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) here after protesting students prevented university authorities from shifting a student, who has been on a hunger strike for 15 days, to the hospital as his condition deteriorated, officials said on Wednesday. The protesting students have been demanding elections to the students union that have not been Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegra

Congress gears up for local elections in Madhya Pradesh, strategizing against the state government in a key meeting in Bhopal. Congress Prepares Ground Strategy Against Madhya Pradesh Government in Rewa Division Meeting

Israel marked three years since Hamas's October 7 attack with memorials at Nova and Kfar Aza, while strikes continued in Gaza. The anniversary has also become a major political issue ahead of Israel's October 27 elections, with Netanyahu facing criticism over the attack and war

Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann accused the BJP-led Union government of targeting his government by employing the Central Investigative Agencies ahead of the 2027 Assembly elections after CBI conducted searches at the camp office. Mann argued that the move by the

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath asserted that the Rajya Sabha elections indicate a strong support for NDA. He emphasized that 80 percent of voters align with the NDA, while only 20 percent support the opposition PDA. The BJP has nominated eight candidates, with the SP nominating two for upcoming Rajya Sabha elections.

BJP MP Tarun Chugh criticized Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and AAP for alleged corruption practices. Chugh claimed that resources from Punjab were misused to finance election campaigns in other states. The CBI initiated an investigation stemming from court orders regarding corruption allegations against Mann's associates. Raids were conducted across various locations linked to the accused, revealing extensive corruption operations.

Trump has increasingly focused his campaign messaging on investments, jobs and economic achievements as Republicans seek to retain control of Congress in the November elections.

Protesters Demand Students' Union Elections, Say Administration Has Lost Their Trust

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 7 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said that the trust of the countrymen and their hard work have always been his greatest strength, while adding that every citizen of the country has the greatest right over him. He expressed gratitude to the people of the country for choosing him as their leader for 25 consecutive years and said that his responsibility towards the country is the greatest, as the public has placed their trust in him. As PM Modi arriv

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 7 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday expressed gratitude to the people of the country for choosing him as their leader for 25 consecutive years and said that his responsibility towards the country is the greatest, as the public has placed their trust in him. As PM Modi arrived to attend the 'Viksit Bharat Sankalp Sabha', people welcomed him by showering flowers, holding BJP flags and chanting 'Bharat Mata ki Jai', 'Swagat hai, bhai swagat hai; Modi ji