Tensions during nominations in Dharmavaram and an increasingly intense campaign in Puttaparthi have brought the TDP-YSRCP rivalry into sharp focus

Anti-Indian rhetoric in the United States is increasingly spilling over from online spaces into real-world threats, says Suhag Shukla, Co-Founder of the Hindu American Foundation. In this full interview, Shukla discusses the growing concerns among Hindu Americans, the targeting of Indian students, political rhetoric around Hindutva-linked funding, and accusations that Hindu and Indian identities are being weaponised ahead of the US midterm elections. She also explains why some Hindu Americans ar

Tensions rise in Varanasi as SP leader accuses BJP of election manipulation during MLC vote counting. Political Turmoil Erupts Over Counting in Varanasi MLC Elections

In a notable political maneuver in Meghalaya, three MLAs from the United Democratic Party transitioned to the National People's Party, enhancing NPPs MLAs to thirty-six. This follows eight UDP MLAs joining the Bharatiya Janata Party, leading to a considerable reduction in UDP's influence. The Speaker of the Assembly validated these mergers, reshaping the political landscape as attention turns to the 2028 Assembly elections.

Preparations for the 2027 Legislative Assembly elections are now underway at the Office of the Chief Electoral Officer in Manipur. Nodal officers have been assigned to coordinate various activities essential for the electoral process. A comprehensive review of election readiness was conducted by senior Election Commission officials across all 16 districts. Furthermore, a workshop focusing on the reliability of Electronic Voting Machines has been carried out.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has criticised the Congress party for not winning any seats in recent elections. Despite their demands for ballot papers, Congress failed to secure positions in the Legislative Council. The elections took place in four major states, including Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Bihar, and Karnataka. BJP gained five seats in Uttar Pradesh alone, while Congress did not win any.

The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) on Wednesday supported INDIA blocs November 1 rally demanding Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumars resignation, accusing the poll bodys Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise of undermining electoral democracy and raising concerns over the exclusion of eligible voters. Saying Gyanu must go, the party said the CEC had lost the trust required to oversee free and fair elections and called for the Election Commissions credibility and independence to be restor

Elections to the six teachers' and five graduates' constituencies in Uttar Pradesh, four each in Bihar, two each in Karnataka, and three graduates' and two teachers' constituencies in Maharashtra were held on October 23.

They reflect the dissatisfaction of voters with the Congress govt.s policies and functioning, according to N. Ravikumar

Regional contests in four states emerge as a prestige battle ahead of the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 28 (IANS) The Congress partys ambitious aim of launching Rahul Gandhi in a new, aggressive leadership role and as the face of a united Opposition has suffered a serious setback after failing to win a single seat in the biennial Legislative Council (MLC) elections across four states Bihar, Karnataka, Maharashtra, and Uttar Pradesh. Though the general public as a whole is not directly involved in choosing MLC representatives, specific sections of society do share the

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 28 (IANS) Following the Congress' dismal performance in the recently held Legislative Council polls, Maharashtra Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule on Wednesday said that the grand old party is busy making allegations against the polling process instead of introspecting where and why it lost the elections. He made the remark after the Congress drew a blank in three of the four states where MLC polls were held and also remains out of the reckoning in Maharashtra, where t

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday launched a sharp political attack against the Congress party following its dismal performance in the biennial Legislative Council (MLC) elections held across four statesUttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Bihar, and Karnataka. Highlighting that the MLC polls were conducted using paper ballotsa primary demand of opposition parties campaigning against Electronic Voting Machines [] The post PM Modi Mocks Opposition as Congress Draws a Blank in Ballot-Paper MLC Poll

Digital Desk | Jaipur, Oct 28 (IANS) Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma said on Wednesday that the BJPs historic victory in the local body elections was a testament to the tireless efforts of dedicated party workers and the unwavering trust of the people. Expressing confidence in the partys prospects, he said that with the continued dedication of party workers and the blessings of the public, the BJP would achieve a resounding victory in the upcoming Panchayat elections. He added that a t

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 27 (IANS) As Israelis voted to elect members of the 26th Knesset, the country's Parliament, India on Wednesday reaffirmed its commitment to further strengthen bilateral ties with Israel. Tuesday's elections marked the first electoral contest in Israel since the 2023 October 7 Hamas attack, amid significant shifts in the political landscape and the issues shaping voter priorities since the 2022 elections. Addressing a bi-weekly media briefing in New Delhi, Ministry o

NDA, consisting of BJP and JD(S), has achieved a significant victory in Karnataka's Legislative Council elections. The alliance won all four available seats, reflecting overwhelming support from educated professionals and voters. Former CM BS Yediyurappa congratulated the winning candidates,

From Ro Khanna's re-election bid in Silicon Valley to Vivek Ramaswamy's gubernatorial contest in Ohio, Indian-American politicians are competing in some of the most closely watched congressional, statewide and mayoral electionson November 3.

PM Modi targets Congress over its poor performance in recent MLC elections across four major states, highlighting the partys failure to secure any seats. PM Modi Critiques Congress After MLC Election Results in Four States

Prime Minister Narendra Modi took a dig at Congress on Wednesday, highlighting when the voting was conducted using ballot papers the Congress failed to win a seat in the Legislative Council elections across Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Maharashtra and Karnataka. In a

Washington: The United States has told several Gulf countries to prepare for a brief but intense military campaign against Iran after the US midterm elections, The Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday, October 28, citing people briefed on the conversations. According to the report, the United States and Israel are preparing for another round of Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribin

MLC elections in 28 seats across 4 big States Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Bihar and Karnataka. Elections were held using ballot papers. Guess how many seats Congress won? PM Modi said in a post on 'X'

MLC elections in 28 seats across 4 big States Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Bihar and Karnataka. Elections were held using ballot papers. Guess how many seats Congress won? PM Modi said in a post on 'X'

Iowa 3rd District election 2026: Iowas 3rd Congressional District has become a closely watched House race, with Republican Zach Nunn facing Democrat Sarah Trone Garriott in a seat Donald Trump carried narrowly in 2024. Healthcare, tariffs, taxes and Trumps tax-and-spending law are central to the contest, which could help determine control of the House.

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 28 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Wednesday alleged that the Congress was attempting to incite violence against Gyanesh Kumar by organising a public impeachment against the Chief Election Commissioner. This comes after the Congress decided to hold the INDIA Blocs proposed public impeachment of CEC Kumar over allegations of irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, at party President Mallikarjun Kharge's official residence

The NDA's recent victory in the Legislative Council elections has strengthened the BJP-JD(S) alliance's confidence. Leader of Opposition R Ashok expressed optimism for winning over 150 seats in the next Assembly elections. Ashok credited the victory to efforts from BJP and JD(S) leaders, emphasising coordinated campaigning strategies. He noted that the election results indicated public dissatisfaction with the Congress government.

New Delhi:Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday, October 28, mocked the Congress after it drew a blank in the Legislative Council elections to 28 seats in four states, all held on ballot papers. In a post on X, Modi listed the four states and pointed out that the polls had been held using ballot papers. Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download ou

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 28 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday took a swipe at the Congress over its dismal performance in the recently held Legislative Council polls across four states, despite the use of ballot papers in the polling process. The Congress has drawn a blank in three states and also remains out of the reckoning in Maharashtra, where the counting is reportedly underway for five seats. In a post on social media platform 'X', Prime Minister Modi said, MLC election

Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has ordered the transfer of 87 Karnataka Administrative Service officers to improve public services. This decision was made after the ruling Congress experienced an electoral setback during the legislative council elections. Nine officers were appointed as Assistant Commissioners while four were designated as Additional Deputy Commissioners. The reshuffle aims to enhance urban and rural development and improve the implementation of government schemes.

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 28 (IANS) Twenty-eight MLC seats went to the polls through ballot papers, yet the Congress failed to win a single seat, raising fresh and hard questions about the partys electoral credibility and organisational strength. The outcome has also handed the BJP a potent political counter to Congress persistent allegations against Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs). The setback is particularly striking in Karnataka, where the Congress lost all four MLC contests it fought,

The Andhra Pradesh State Election Commission (SEC) has rescheduled the polling and counting dates for MPTC and ZPTC elections in the state.

Digital Desk | Amaravati, Oct 28 (IANS) Andhra Pradesh State Election Commission has rescheduled the date of polling for MPTC and ZPTC elections from November 3 to November 5. The State Election Commission on Wednesday issued a notification rescheduling the polling in view of the change in the schedule for urban local body elections following the Supreme Court order. As per the revised schedule, polling for Mandal Parishad Territorial Constituencies (MPTCs) and Zilla Parishad Territorial Constit

Digital Desk | Patna, Oct 28 (IANS) After winning the high-stakes Patna Graduate MLC seat, Janata Dal (United)s Neeraj Kumar broke down the 3 N formula before the press, explaining how it worked wonders for him in turning the electoral tide in his favour despite facing strong opposition, including from the partys own rebels. I say it again and again. N stands for Nitish Kumar ji, N stands for Nishant Kumar ji, and then N also represents Neeraj Kumar (himself). Also, my serial number was third in

Priyank Kharge from the Congress stated that the party would introspect following their losses in Karnataka Legislative Council seats. The JD(S) won the Bengaluru Teachers' Constituency and BJP retained three other constituencies. Kharge asserted that the elections did not reflect the government's performance and emphasized the need for organizational strengthening. He also mentioned concerns over electoral roll irregularities and called for transparency in elections.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday (October 26) took a swipe at the Congress over elections to 28 seats in the Legislative Councils across Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Bihar and Karnataka, which were held using ballot papers.

After the SPs victory in the MLC elections, Akhilesh Yadav calls for peaceful celebrations and warns against potential BJP provocations. Akhilesh Yadav Urges SP Workers to Celebrate Election Victory Calmly

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 28 (IANS) Union Education Minister Pralhad Joshi took a swipe at the Congress party on Wednesday, over its dismal performance in the recently held Legislative Council elections. Whether it is ballot paper or the Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs), the outcome for the Congress party remains the same, Joshi said, taking potshots at the grand old partys zero show in the MLC elections. The results for the MLC elections 2026 have been announced for 28 seats spanning four

Congress faced a setback in the Legislative Council elections as the BJP and JD(S) won all four seats. Chief Minister DK Shivakumar acknowledged the loss, promising a review of the party's strategy. The defeats are seen as a warning signal ahead of upcoming city corporation elections and the 2028 assembly polls. Senior BJP officials attributed their success to voters' dissatisfaction with Congress's unfulfilled promises.

Israels political clash after the October 27 national vote pits Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu against former military chief Gadi Eisenkot in a neck-and-neck fight to form a government, as neither major bloc won a 61-seat majority in the 120-seat Knesset

Counting is underway for elections to five constituencies in the Maharashtra Legislative Council, with the BJP-led Mahayuti alliance currently leading in three seats and the Opposition NCP (SP) ahead in two. Polling for these seats, including Pune Graduates' and Amravati Teachers', took place on October 23, necessitated by the upcoming term expiry of sitting members. Final results are anticipated later today, as candidates like Sudhakar Kohale, Kiran Sarnaik, Kaustubh Gawade, Harshada Deshmukh-J

Mixed results have come in the elections held for 28 MLC posts in Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Maharashtra and Karnataka. It is, however, surprising that Congress lost all four seats it contested in Karnataka. After Siddaramaiah was replaced by DK Shivakumar as chief minister, this was the first electoral test for the new Chief Minister. He failed.

Digital Desk | Chandigarh, Oct 28 (IANS) Union Minister and Lok Janshakti Party (LJP-Ram Vilas) chief, Chirag Paswan, on Wednesday said that problems concerning the country's youth could only be solved through constructive dialogue, while backing Prime Minister Narendra Modi's outreach efforts towards youngsters. Paswan made the remarks during a visit to Chandigarh. Speaking to reporters, the Union Minister noted that there is esentment among the youth today. If they have problems or concerns,

The BJPJD(S) alliance has delivered a significant political setback to the ruling Congress in Karnataka, winning all four Legislative Council seats contested in the October 23 elections. The results, declared on October 28, saw the BJP retain three constituencies while the Janata Dal (Secular) wrested the Bengaluru Teachers seat from Congress. For a party governing [] The post Karnataka MLC Sweep Puts Congress on Notice Ahead of 2028 Polls appeared first on Tfipost.com .

In a setback for the ruling Congress in Karnataka, the opposition BJP-JD(S) alliance swept all four Legislative Council seats in the October 23 elections, with the JD(S) winning the Bengaluru Teachers constituency and the BJP retaining the remaining three.

Michigan MI-10 election 2026: Michigans 10th Congressional District is an open-seat race between Republican Michael Bouchard and Democrat Christina Hines after incumbent John James left to run for governor. The Republican-leaning seat remains competitive because of its recent close elections and suburban electorate, with affordability, healthcare, abortion, immigration and manufacturing likely to shape a contest that could matter for control of the House.

Pralhad Joshi urges calm as Jamia protests continue, with students demanding a clear timeline for union elections.

Srinagar, Oct 28: Supporters of National Conference leader Mubarak Gul on Wednesday staged a protest at Press Colony in Srinagar, demanding a cabinet berth for the Eidgah MLA following his exclusion from the government. Wearing white shrouds, the protesters held placards demanding that Gul be given a cabinet berth or resign from the party. Do justice to Eidgah, make Mubarak Gul a cabinet minister, the protesters chanted, expressing resentment over the partys decision. Gul Sahab, resign, the prot

Israel election news: Gadi Eisenkot, leader of the Yashar Party, aims to challenge Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in elections. Election polls indicate that neither political bloc may secure a parliamentary majority needed for governance. Eisenkot focuses his campaign on security, governance, and military decision-making against Hamas and Hezbollah. His military background and rejection of Arab party inclusion pose challenges in forming a government.

The decision was announced through a Government Resolution (GR) issued by the Cooperation Department late Tuesday night. The order takes immediate effect and suspends eligible cooperative society elections at their current stages until further notice, subject to specified exemptions

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Wednesday withdrew its petitions before the Supreme Court seeking the transfer of trials in cases arising from the violence that followed the 2021 West Bengal Assembly elections to courts outside the State. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, appearing for the central agency, sought permission to withdraw the transfer petitions, [] The post CBI withdraws Supreme Court plea seeking transfer of 2021 West Bengal post-poll violence trials outside State appear

BJP leader Sudhanshu Trivedi targeted Rahul Gandhi and the Congress over their vote theft allegations after the NDA swept all four Karnataka Legislative Council seats. Trivedi argued that the Congress's performance in elections conducted using ballot papers undermined its claims about the electoral process. The BJP-JD(S) alliance won two Teachers' and two Graduates' constituencies.

Inspired in part by French demonstrations, protests in Italy by students in the north and truckers in the south could affect national elections next year.

Among other things, he ridiculed the Congress for doubting the credibility of EVMs, pointing out that ballot papers were used in the Council elections

The BJP-JD(S) alliance, which won all four seats, appears to have recovered from the earlier setbacks caused by cross-voting by MLAs in the Council elections and is likely to intensify its attack on the government

Hardeep Singh Puri has been nominated by the Bharatiya Janata Party for the Rajya Sabha polls. He previously served as a member of the Rajya Sabha from Uttar Pradesh starting in 2018. His term was initially set to end in 2026, and he has a background as a diplomat. Puri contested the Lok Sabha elections from Amritsar in 2019 but lost to Congress candidate Gurjeet Singh Aujla.

A day after the NDA alliance swept the Karnataka Legislative Council elections, the BJP and JD(S) have stepped up their attack on Congress, calling the 4-0 result a direct slap to the Congress high command and a trailer for the 2028 Assembly elections. The NDA, comprising BJP and JD(S), won all four seats that went to the polls on October 23 - West Graduates (SV Sankanur), South-East Graduates (KM Suresh Someshwara), North-East Teachers (Shasheel G Namoshi) and the high-profile Bengaluru Teacher

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Sudhanshu Trivedi on Wednesday launched a scathing attack on the Congress party and its leader Rahul Gandhi over their allegations regarding the electoral process, claiming that the results of the Legislative Council elections showed the party had failed to win public support even in elections conducted using ballot papers and ballot boxes. Addressing a press conference, Trivedi said the Congress party is at zero in the MLC elections and alleged that its claim

Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Oct 28 (IANS) Karnataka Minister, Priyank Kharge, on Wednesday said the state government was examining whether more locations in Bengaluru and other parts of the state could be denotified as designated protest sites as per requests by some activists, while ensuring that citizens right to demonstrate peacefully was not curtailed. Speaking to reporters, Kharge said the government had met activists who called for more locations to be denotified in Bengaluru. He implied tha

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Digital Desk | Seoul, Oct 28 (IANS) South Korea's broadcasting and telecommunications regulator said on Wednesday it will impose a combined 63.7 billion won ($45 million) worth of fines on Google and Apple for restricting app developers' payment options through their in-app policies. The Korea Media and Communications Commission (KMCC) approved fines of 42.9 billion won for Google and 20.81 billion won for Apple for violating the Telecommunications Business Act over their app store payment polic

The BJP's Karnataka unit has taken another swipe at the Congress after the ruling party failed to win a single seat in the state's four Legislative Council elections, this time using a meme featuring Ranveer Singh's character Jaskirat Singh Rangi from Dhurandhar. Set to the song Aari Aari, the meme portrays the NDA taking on its opponents, who are labelled as the Congress.

The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has won four seats, while the Samajwadi Party (SP) has secured two in the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Council biennial elections for five graduate and six teachers constituencies, according to the results and trends available so far.

The ruling Congress lost elections to all four seats in the Legislative Council in Karnataka.

Following the National Democratic Alliance's (NDA) clean sweep in the elections for four Karnataka Legislative Council seats, Leader of the Opposition in the Council Chalavadi Narayanaswamy took a sharp swipe at the Congress party, asserting that electoral outcomes depend on public trust rather than voting methods. Speaking to ANI in Bengaluru on the poll results, Narayanaswamy dismissed the recurring allegations raised by the Congress concerning voting procedures, stating that the public mandat

The BJP has secured four of the 11 Uttar Pradesh Legislative Council seats, while the Samajwadi Party has won two, with vote counting still in progress for other constituencies. Key wins for BJP include Teachers' and Graduates' seats in Bareilly-Moradabad, Lucknow, and Meerut. The Samajwadi Party claimed victories in Varanasi Teachers' and Agra-Aligarh Teachers' constituencies, with its candidates also leading in other graduate seats. The elections are seen as a crucial battle ahead of the 2027

The BJP has intensified its attack on the Congress after the ruling party in Karnataka failed to win a single seat in the Legislative Council elections, with the BJP winning three seats and its ally JD(S) securing one.

NDA, consisting of BJP and JD(S), has achieved a significant victory in Karnataka's Legislative Council elections. The alliance won all four available seats, reflecting overwhelming support from educated professionals and voters. Former CM BS Yediyurappa congratulated the winning candidates, signaling a strong mandate against the ruling Congress party. JD(S) youth president Nikhil Kumar emphasized the result as a precursor for future elections.

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Wednesday took a swipe at Karnataka Chief Minister Dk Shivakumar after the ruling Congress was whitewashed in the elections to four seats in the Legislative Council in Karnataka. DK, it's done, bro, the BJP's Karnataka unit posted on X, using the viral internet catchphrase and political slogan that originated from actor Salman Khan's post for activist Sonam Wangchuk during student protests in July.

Protests at Jamia Millia Islamia have persisted for 17 days as students demand elections for the student union. The university announced elections would occur within 15 days after the constitution's approval, but students seek a definitive date. Security concerns have led to online classes, escalating tensions among students and officials. Scuffles broke out between students and paramilitary personnel amid intensified security measures on campus.

Digital Desk | Patna, Oct 28 (IANS) In the most high-profile contest of the Bihar Legislative Council elections, Janata Dal (United) leader Neeraj Kumar successfully retained the Patna Graduate MLC seat, triggering widespread celebrations among supporters after an intense, round-the-clock counting process. Immediately following confirmation of his victory, Neeraj Kumar launched a sharp verbal assault on his arch-rival and Mokama MLA Anant Singh, who had aggressively campaigned against him in thi

LEH/JAMMU: Ladakh Chief Secretary Ashish Kundra has reviewed preparations for the November 21 panchayat and municipal elections in the Union territory, officials said on Wednesday. Polling will be held for 193 panchayats, with the process to conclude by November 30. Municipal elections will be held in Leh and Kargil. The last panchayat and municipal elections []

US Treasury yields face continued pressure from persistent inflation, rising government borrowing and uncertainty over AI investments, despite a recent bond market recovery. Investors are watching the Federal Reserves policy decision and midterm elections for signals on the outlook.

Polling will be held for 193 panchayats, with the process to conclude by November 30; Municipal elections will be held in Leh and Kargil.

Digital Desk | Chennai, Oct 28 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijays Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) is preparing to contest the local body elections, with its leadership seeking around 85 per cent of seats and proposing to leave the remaining 15 per cent to its allies, according to party functionaries. The elections, likely to be in January 2027, are being viewed within the party as a test of its grassroots strength, particularly in rural areas, and its ability to draw support from women, work

The Jan Suraaj Party opened its account in the Bihar Legislative Council elections, with Suresh Prasad Rai defeating sitting Congress MLC Madan Mohan Jha by 324 votes in the Darbhanga Teachers constituency. The results also saw wins for the BJP, JD(U), RJD and an independent candidate in other constituencies, while counting continued for some seats.

Jamia Millia Islamia has agreed to hold student union elections, but protests continue over unresolved demands, an uncertain timeline and disciplinary concerns.

The United States has reportedly warned several Gulf Arab countries to prepare for a short but intense military campaign against Iran after the US midterm elections, as Washington builds up forces and keeps strike options open.US forces are reportedly reinforcing missile defenses, restocking munitions and positioning bombers, fighter jets and additional naval assets across the region. Donald Trump has not made a final decision, but reports suggest he is considering a large post-election operatio

Digital Desk | Patna, Oct 28 (IANS) Bihar Minister Ram Kripal Yadav on Wednesday said NDA candidate Neeraj Kumar had practically won the Patna Graduate constituency in the Bihar Legislative Council elections, while expressing disappointment over Professor Nawal Kishor Yadav falling behind in the Teachers constituency. Two Legislative Council elections were underway in Patna, one for the Graduate constituency and the other for Teachers. The results of both are almost in. In the Graduate constitue

Digital Desk | Agra, Oct 28 (IANS) In the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Council elections for the 'Teachers' and 'Graduates' constituencies, both the Samajwadi Party (SP) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) have secured victories in Agra. In the Agra Division Teachers' constituency, in a setback for the BJP, SP candidate Akash Agarwal won for the second consecutive time. Meanwhile, in the Agra Division Graduates' constituency, BJP candidate Manvendra Pratap Singh, popularly known as 'Guruji', retai

Digital Desk | Kozhikode, Oct 28 (IANS) Police have continued evidence collection in the alleged robbery of around Rs 8 crore from the Qatar office of the Kerala Muslim Cultural Centre (KMCC), taking the fourth accused to Karipur airport and locations linked to the case. P. Balakrishnan, 60, who surrendered before the Koyilandy police on October 21, was taken to various places by the investigation team led by Circle Inspector R.N. Prashanth. The locations included Karipur International Airport a

Digital Desk | Kolkata, Oct 28 (IANS) The polling for seven urban civic bodies in West Bengal, including the Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) and Howrah Municipal Corporation (HMC), is likely to be delayed by around a month due to pending delimitation-related ward-wise rearrangement of voters, sources in the West Bengal State Election Commission (WBSEC) have said. As per the initial schedule, polling for the seven civic bodies was expected to be held in the last week of November, with results

The BJP-Janata Dal (Secular) NDA alliance has won all four seats in the Karnataka Legislative Council elections, with Union Minister H D Kumaraswamy describing the outcome as a strong message from teachers and graduates ahead of the 2028 Assembly elections. The results, declared on October 27, saw NDA candidates win both Graduates' and Teachers' constituencies across the state. The winning candidates include S V Sankanur from the West Graduates' Constituency, Shasheel G Namoshi from the North-Ea

Digital Desk | Jerusalem, Oct 28 (IANS) Israels election results showed incumbent Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahus Likud bloc leading by Wednesday morning, with 41.9 per cent of ballot boxes counted, local media reported. The partial results released by Central Elections Committee gave Netanyahus bloc 57 seats to 47 for the anti-Netanyahu camp. The predominantly Arab Joint List and Raam factions together held the remaining 16 seats, The Times of Israel reported. Following exit polls released b

Sheikh Hasina approaches UN over ban on Awami League from Bangladesh elections

JDU leader Neeraj Kumar has secured his fourth consecutive victory in the Patna Graduate constituency of the Bihar Legislative Council elections, triggering celebrations among his supporters in Mokama. Although the formal declaration of the result was still awaited at the time of the initial reports, Kumar expressed confidence in his victory and credited party workers for his success.

The Congress has failed to win a single seat in the latest Karnataka Legislative Council elections, with the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) securing all four constituencies. The BJP won three seats, while its ally, the Janata Dal (Secular), took the fourth, giving the Opposition alliance a boost in the state.

VK Vijayakumar of Geojit Investments said that market has turned decisively weak amid reports of possible renewed strikes by the US on Iran after the midterm elections in the US.

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 28 (IANS) In a major organisational reshuffle within the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), party legislator Zeeshan Siddique was appointed as the Mumbai Regional President. The formal appointment letter was handed over to Siddique on Tuesday by NCP National President and Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Pawar. The appointment letter emphasises continuing the progressive legacy of late leader Ajit Dada Pawar, upholding the tradition of public service, and stren

Benjamin Netanyahu called for a strong, right-wing government in a defiant speech after Israels elections. The revised polls suggest that Netanyahus L... Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu claims he has won election in 'victory speech'

Exit polls in Israel's key legislative election on Tuesday suggested no clear victor, with both Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and main rival Gadi Eisenkot falling short of a majority. Israel's Channel 13 news initially projected the opposition bloc would have the edge with 53 seats in the 120-seat Knesset, with Netanyahu's bloc set to win around 50. The three mainstream Israeli television networks later gave the two blocs each around 51 seats, well below the 61 needed to govern. Netanyahu's

The Tripura Pradesh Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) held a meeting at the State Guest House to discuss preparations for the upcoming municipal corporation elections and the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process, alleging that opposition parties in the state were attempting to create confusion among the public over these issues. The meeting was attended by BJP National General Secretary and Member of Parliament Biplab Kumar Deb, Chief Minister Manik Saha, BJP State President Abhishek Debroy, the

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US President Donald Trump is actively campaigning in various states to energize Republican voters ahead of the midterm elections. His rallies are designed to focus on personal appeals and past grievances instead of upcoming policy proposals. Despite Trump's popularity among core supporters, Republican candidates may face challenges due to his low approval ratings on critical issues. Many voters, particularly independents, express strong opposition to Trump, which impacts Republican candidates' c

Exit polls from the three mainstream Israeli television networks gave the two blocs around 51 seats each in the 120-member Knesset -- well below the 61 needed to govern -- after

Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Oct 28 (IANS) The BJP-led NDA has won all four Karnataka Legislative Council seats, marking a setback for Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar as Congress faced crushing defeat. While the ruling Congress did not win a single seat in the MLC elections, the BJP won three, and the Janata Dal (Secular) won one. The BJP won the North-East Teachers', the South-East Graduates', and the West Graduates' constituencies. Its ally JD(S) took the Bengaluru Teachers' constituency. In the S

Following his decisive victory in the Karnataka Legislative Council election from the West Graduates' Constituency, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and newly elected MLC S.V. Sankanur attributed the win to the trust of the electorate and the steadfast guidance of the party leadership. Speaking to reporters here after the declaration of the results, Sankanur emphasised that relentless ground-level campaigning by party cadres across the region was the cornerstone of the victory. The credit sho

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has claimed a decisive mandate for his right-wing bloc following the country's parliamentary elections, even as exit polls indicate a tight contest that could leave neither his coalition nor the opposition with the numbers needed to

The federal district judge overseeing the Justice Department's lawsuit asking California to segregate roughly 20,000 ballot belonging to individuals it claims are likely noncitizens appeared skeptical of the DOJ's efforts to seek emergency action just a week from the state's election. U.S. District Judge David O. Carter said in court Tuesday he intends to appoint a special master to probe DOJ's process that led it to compile the list of alleged 20,000 likely non-citizens, dealing a setback to th

Netanyahu's Likud emerges as single largest Israeli party, bloc edges past opposition. Five key takeaways from Israels parliamentary elections