CHANDIGARH: Industrialist Rajinder Gupta is likely to be the Aam Aadmi Partys candidate for the lone vacant Rajya Sabha seat from Punjab in the upcoming bypoll of the upper house of Parliament, scheduled for 24 October. Sources said that Gupta has resigned from his current positions and is expected to be the partys candidate for the Rajya Sabha bypoll. The decision to field a Punjabi face was taken to avoid any narrative of Delhi leadership dominating the state, as there was initially speculatio

Bihar's political parties met with the Election Commission, where JD(U) urged for single-phase elections immediately after Chhath Puja to ensure maximum voter participation. In contrast, LJP(RV) requested a two-phase election, emphasizing security and basic amenities at polling booths. All parties expressed confidence in the EC's transparent electoral process, with poll dates expected soon.

AHMEDABAD: In a strategically timed move, Gujarat BJP has officially appointed senior leader Jagdish Panchal as its new state president, making him the 14th chief of the partys Gujarat unit. Panchal, who filed his nomination on Friday, was elected unopposed. He formally took charge at BJP Headquarter Kamalam in Gandhinagar on Saturday. The suspense surrounding Gujarat BJPs leadership ended dramatically on Saturday as Jagdish Panchal was declared the new state president. The announcement came fro

The core group of the Jammu and Kashmir unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) met on Saturday to discuss the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections for four seats in the Union Territory. J&K BJP chief spokesperson Sunil Sethi said the meeting, chaired by national general secretary Tarun Chugh, was attended by Union Minister Jitendra Singh, J&K BJP president Sat Sharma, and other senior leaders. The meeting reviewed the political situation and deliberated on potential candidates.

SRINAGAR: National Conference Chief Spokesperson and MLA Zadibal, Tanvir Sadiq Saturday said the party is in a strong position for the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections from Jammu and Kashmir and is confident of comfortably securing three of the four seats. Speaking to reporters, Sadiq said that the final decision on whether the National Conference will []

PATNA: The BJP on Saturday urged the Election Commission to hold the upcoming Bihar assembly elections in one or two phases, and to ensure that women in burqas are properly verified against their voter ID photographs at the polling booths. The BJP found itself on the same page as the RJD, its principal rival, on the issue of non-staggered elections, but got charged with political conspiracy for raising the issue of female voters wearing veils. After a meeting with the visiting EC team, led by Ch

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Apni Party President Syed Muhammad Altaf Bukhari on Saturday said that every political party in Jammu and Kashmir, regardless of its public stance, maintains a working relationship with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). He accused several parties of deceiving voters by promising to keep BJP away from power during elections while []

New Delhi: The Jawaharlal Nehru Universitys (JNU) students union elections are likely set to return in November this year with the university formally constituting a grievance redressal cell to oversee the process. The elections, which often set the tone for national student politics, are expected to take place in mid or late November, university officials Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by sub

Hyderabad: Jan Suraaj Party founder and election strategist Prashant Kishor has warned Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy of certain defeat in the next elections, stating that not even Rahul Gandhi or any other power can save him from losing. Speaking to Times Now in New Delhi, Kishor accused the Telangana CM of insulting the Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels

The Election Commission held discussions with Bihar political parties, who lauded the EC's electoral reforms and commitment to transparency. Parties requested elections after the Chhath festival in minimum phases, with JD(U) specifically advocating for a single-phase poll due to improved law and order.

The people voted for Congress in the 2023 Assembly elections out of opposition to BRS, not out of any love for Congress, he claimed

Patna: The BJP-JD(U)-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) has suggested to the Election Commission of India (ECI) that the upcoming assembly elections in Bihar be conducted in a single phase. Several other parties have also advocated that the polls should not be stretched beyond two phases. After attending a meeting convened by the ECI, headed by Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar in Patna, JD(U) state president Umesh Kushwaha said, Our party has suggested that the assembly elections sh

The BJP has reached out to South superstar Vijay's party days after the Karur stampede, said sources, hinting that the saffron party is working to utilise the actor's massive fan base to improve its chances in the 2026 Tamil Nadu assembly elections.

SRINAGAR: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) National General Secretary Tarun Chug Saturday slammed Chief Minister Omar Abdullah over his statements on Ladakh, stating that he failed to fulfill any promise made to the people of Jammu and Kashmir before the elections. Speaking with reporters, Chugh asked CM Omar to focus on addressing issues in JK rather []

The Uttar Pradesh police on Saturday stopped a Samajwadi Party delegation heading for Bareilly, where the crackdown on the 'I Love Muhammad' campaign led to violence and the arrest of several Muslims, including renowned scholar Maulana Tauqeer Raza. The 14-member delegation led by the Leader of Opposition in the Assembly, Mata Prasad Pandey, was directed by SP chief Akhilesh Yadav to visit Bareilly, which remained tense as the administration's crackdown on protesters continued. Pandey slammed th

The Uttar Pradesh police on Saturday stopped a Samajwadi Party delegation led by the Leader of Opposition in the Assembly, Mata Prasad Pandey, as they were leaving for Bareilly, where the crackdown on the 'I Love Muhammad' campaign led to violence and the arrest of several Muslims, including renowned scholar Maulana Tauqeer Raza. Pandey slammed the police action as undemocratic and a violation of the Constitution. A letter was initially issued asking me to stay in the house, but was later correc

The Election Commission of India has issued a binding directive requiring postal ballots to be fully counted before the final EVM rounds, a move that comes in the wake of significant allegations of procedural irregularities during the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.

Ahead of the Bihar Assembly elections, the Election Commission of India will hold a key meeting with major political parties in Patna on Saturday. Chaired by Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, the session will review poll preparedness, security, and voter transparency measures

As Bihar assembly elections approach, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will virtually interact with the youth of Bihar from Patna on Saturday. He will launch development projects worth Rs 62,000 crore, focusing on education, skill training, and employment

Under the chairmanship of the Chief Election Commissioner Shri Gyanesh Kumar, the discussion with all 12 recognised political parties of Bihar began with Election Commissioner Dr. Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Election Commissioner Dr. Vivek Joshi, Bihar's Chief Electoral Officer Shri Vinod Gunjyal, and senior officials of the Commission, the poll body said in a message on X on Saturday.

Jammu: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) National General Secretary Tarun Chug Saturday slammed Chief Minister Omar Abdullah over his statements on Ladakh, stating that he failed to fulfill any promise made to the people of Jammu and Kashmir before the elections. Speaking with reporters, Chugh, asked CM Omar to focus on addressing issues in J&K []

With the Bihar Assembly elections drawing closer, Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar began his two-day visit to the state on Saturday to review poll preparedness.

An ECI delegation, led by CEC Gyanesh Kumar, arrived in Patna to review preparations for the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections. This visit follows a briefing for Central Observers, whom Kumar called eacons of democracy for ensuring free and fair polls. Bihar's election dates are anticipated around October 6 or 7.

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: As part of the theatrical release of the movie Theatre: The Myth of Reality, produced by Anjana Philip under the banner of Anjana Talkies and directed by Sajin Baabu, a campaign titled #UnwrittenByHer was launched to honour women who carved unconventional paths and created unique spaces for themselves in society. Minister for Fisheries, Culture & Youth Affairs Saji Cherian was the chief guest at the event held in the city on Friday, alongside the cast and crew of the film. Th

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Oct 3: The workers of Shiv Sena (UBT) under the leadership of their J&K president, Manish Sahni staged a protest demonstration here today against the privatization of electricity. Click here to watch vide4o The protesters were holding placards with slogans against the prepaid system of electricity. They also torched the effigies of smart and prepaid meters. Speaking on the occasion, Manish Sahni said during elections campaign NC leaders had promised 200 units of fr

PM Modi will inaugurate Jan Nayak Karpoori Thakur Skill University, signaling a strategic outreach to backward communities in poll-bound Bihar. This anchors a series of over Rs 62,000 crore youth empowerment initiatives, including revamped schemes for graduate allowances, women's self-employment, student credit cards, and new bodies like Bihar Yuva Aayog, alongside upgrades to educational institutions.

Congress has conducted a comprehensive exercise to prepare the list of probable candidates for the upcoming Zilla Parishad Territorial Constituency (ZPTC) elections.

The new term, which begins Monday, is expected to delve into issues including President Donald Trumps actions in office, transgender rights and elections.

Srinagar, Oct 3: The Bharatiya Janata Partys (BJP) election committee will hold a meeting on Saturday morning in Jammu to discuss the upcoming Rajya Sabha polls scheduled for October 24. Sources told that the partys election committee will convene tomorrow at the party headquarters in Jammu to strategize for the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections. The [] The post Rajya Sabha polls: BJP leadership to meet today appeared first on Northlines .

Gujarat minister Jagdish Vishwakarma (Panchal) is poised to become the unopposed twelfth president of the state BJP unit. His election comes at a critical juncture, with internal feuds surfacing and crucial panchayat elections approaching early next year, followed by assembly polls in 2027. This marks a significant power consolidation in Ahmedabad.

Barely a day after the Durga Puja festival concluded officially, West Bengal's political stage was reset on Friday with both the ruling Trinamool Congress and its principal challenger BJP wasting no time in shifting gears for the assembly elections due next year. While the BJP's central leadership descended on Kolkata for a marathon stock-taking and strategy session, the TMC sought to turn the Durga Puja fervour into a calibrated mass outreach drive, with party national general secretary Abhishe

According to a press release, the Election Commission of India (ECI) organised a detailed briefing for general, police, and expenditure observers, who are being deployed as Central Observers for the upcoming Bihar Legislative Assembly Elections 2025, as well as bye-elections in certain states

Sources in the Congress maintained that the partys central leaders are expected to take a decision on both issues Cabinet reshuffle and leadership change after elections in Bihar in November

Former PM says his party is focused on the organisation and has set itself a target of winning at least 50 to 60 seats in the forthcoming civic polls in city

PATNA: Sitting JD(U) MLA Sanjeev Kumar resigned from the party on Friday and joined the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), ahead of the Bihar assembly elections scheduled for November. Sanjeev Kumar joined RJD in the presence of former deputy chief minister Tejashwi Prasad Yadav, state president Mangani Lal Mandal, and other senior party leaders at the RJD office. Tejashwi said that Sanjeev Kumars joining would strengthen the partys poll prospects in Khagaria district. Sanjeev Kumars resignation from J

CEC urges Observers to act as eyes and ears of the Commission, ensure impartial conduct of elections

The Jan Suraaj Party will announce its first candidate list. This release is scheduled for October 9. Former strategist Prashant Kishor founded the party. He aims to build a new political alternative for Bihar. Kishor might contest from Raghopur or Kargahar. The party promises tickets for women, Muslims, and EBCs. Election Commission will soon declare poll dates.

Jammu, Oct 3: The BJP will set the ball rolling for the elections to the four Rajya Sabha seats of Jammu and Kashmir by holding a core group meeting here on Saturday. The Election Commission (EC) announced on September 25 that the elections to the four Rajya Sabha seats in the Union Territory would be held on October 24, more than four years after they fell vacant. The core group meeting of the Jammu and Kashmir BJP will be held [] The post J&K BJP To Hold Core Group Meeting In Jammu On Saturday

AHMEDABAD: Jagdish Vishwakarma is all set to be elected unopposed as Gujarat BJP president, strengthening Ahmedabads grip on both the government and the party. His elevation, strategically timed ahead of local body polls, signals not only a caste-calibrated move to balance Patidar and OBC power but also sets the stage for a looming cabinet expansion under Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel. The suspense over Gujarat BJPs leadership has ended with a decisive twist. Jagdish Vishwakarma, MLA from Nikol

Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and Election Commissioners Vivek Joshi and S S Sandhu will visit Patna. They will review poll preparedness in Bihar on October 4 and 5. The Bihar Assembly term concludes on November 22. Elections are likely to begin later this month. The EC will meet political parties and state officials.

With the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections due next year, the BJP and its leaders have begun descending on the State, Mr. Stalin said. He warned that the people of Tamil Nadu should remain vigilant and not be swayed by such tactics.

Drishti IAS, in its advertisement, prominently claimed 216+ selections in UPSC CSE 2022 along with names and photographs of successful candidates

Portable Bluetooth speakers have become a must-have for music, podcasts and even calls when youre on the move. Whether youre heading to the beach, planning a camping trip or just want something more flexible to use around the house, the best portable speakers give you big sound in a compact design. They connect quickly to your phone, work indoors and outdoors, and many models are built to handle splashes or drops without cutting the music short. Theres a huge variety to pick from, and not all ar

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Just three months after Leader of Opposition V D Satheesan endorsed Jamaat-e-Islamis ideological climbdown from its calls for the creation of an Islamic theocratic state, the outfits youth wing the Solidarity Youth Movement is launching a campaign to familiarise people with the ideals of Abdul Ala Maududi, the founder and ideologue of its parent organisation. The Malappuram district committee of Solidarity is organising a debate on Sayyid Maududi and Sheikh Qaradawi: Islamic

At Shivaji Park Dussehra gathering, Sena (UBT) chief slams BJP, hints at MNS tie-up for the upcoming civic elections, vows White Paper on loot of Mumbai

A sustainability-focused dietitian shares her eight favorite protein sources, which she incorporates daily for health and environmental benefits. Her plant-forward selections, including tofu, black beans, and chia seeds, offer significant nutritional value and culinary versatility. She also includes sustainably-caught tinned fish and high-protein yogurt to consistently meet her daily protein goals.

Congress leadership renominated four chairpersons for House panels. Shashi Tharoor will head external affairs. Digvijaya Singh leads education. Charanjit Singh Channi and Saptagiri Ulaka also received renomination. This decision ends earlier speculation regarding Tharoor's role. Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi guided the selections. The party announced its recommendations to the Speaker.

Uddhav Thackeray, at a Dussehra rally, jabbed at defectors as rass while calling loyalists gold. He accused the BJP of 'vote chori' and communal politics, demanding central funds for rain-hit Maharashtra farmers. Thackeray also vowed to expose the BJP's alleged loot of the BMC if his party wins civic elections.

DUSU elections showcase extravagant campaigns, sparking a broader conversation on student politics across Indian universities.

AHMEDABAD: After months of speculation and a year-long delay, the Gujarat BJP is finally set to elect its new state president. With the form-filling process beginning on 3 October and voting scheduled for 4 October, the suspense over caste and regional equations has intensified. Sources say the next president is likely to be an OBC leader, balancing against the Patidar chief minister and shaping the partys strategy ahead of local polls in December and the 2027 Assembly elections. The one-year-lo

The DNC is investing in low-profile state races there as the South is on track to wield more power in future elections. Will it work?

Syria will hold parliamentary elections this Sunday. This marks the first vote since Bashar Assad's removal. Most seats will be filled by electoral colleges. Interim President Ahmad al-Sharaa will appoint one-third of the parliament. The process faces criticism for lacking a popular vote. Questions about women and minority representation also arise. Some areas will not participate.

PATNA: Bihars Magadh division saw the highest number of new voters added, while the Muslim-dominated Seemanchal region reported the highest number of deletions in the final voter list released by the Election Commission on Tuesday. The list was published after a Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls ahead of the coming election. The final list now has 7.42 crore voters. Nearly 42 lakh names were removed, and 21.53 lakh new voters were added. Earlier in August, the draft roll had shown 7.

Excelsior Correspondent Srinagar, Oct 1: The election for the Executive Committee of the Kashmir Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KCCI) is now set to be held on October 6. In a statement issued here, the Election Commission of the KCCI said that after deliberating on the communication received from the Deputy Commissioners office, it has announced the elections for 202527. The rescheduled polling will take place at the Kashmir Government Arts Emporium (Near GPO), Srinagar, from 10:00 AM to 5:00 [

JAIPUR: In Rajasthan, speculation is mounting within the ruling BJP over a major cabinet reshuffle and expansion in the Bhajan Lal Sharma government. With former Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje stepping up her political activity in recent weeks, party insiders hint that the expansion could be timed ahead of the upcoming panchayat elections. Rajasthan currently has 24 ministers (12 cabinet ministers, 9 ministers of state, 2 deputy chief ministers and 1 chief minister). Six posts are vacant in the

LUCKNOW: A 26-year-old passenger was booked by Lucknow police for pushing Gauriganj MLA Rakesh Pratap Singh and using foul language mid-air aboard Air India flight AI 837 from Delhi to Lucknow. The accused, identified as Samad Ali of Fatehpur, was returning from Jeddah via a connecting flight. The incident took place on Tuesday, and an FIR was lodged against Ali at Sarojininagar police station in the state capital on the basis of a complaint filed by the MLA immediately after landing in Lucknow.

The ECI has announced elections for four Rajya Sabha seats from J&K, lying vacant since February 2021. While the NC, Congress, and allies are confident of winning three seats, the BJP is well-positioned to secure one.

Amidst a surge in bomb hoax calls and upcoming state elections, Tamil Nadu Police are recruiting 59 ex-servicemen and ex-paramilitary personnel to strengthen its understaffed Bomb Detection and Disposal Squad. This contractual recruitment aims to leverage experienced individuals for critical roles, with applications due by October 31, 2025.

Hyderabad: The Telangana Panchayat Raj Department has released Rs 325 crore for the conduct of the upcoming local body elections. Of this, Rs 150 crore will be spent on conducting ZPTC and MPTC polls, while Rs 175 crore is allocated for elections of sarpanches and ward members in gram panchayats. The funds will cover expenditure Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. Yo

BENGALURU: The state government on Tuesday issued a draft notification designating 368 wards across five corporations under Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA). The notification specifies that Bengaluru West City Corporation will comprise 111 wards; East City Corporation 50; Central City Corporation 63; and 72 wards each in South City and North City corporations. Earlier, the city had 198 wards, which were increased to 225 and now to 368. The government has set October 15 as the deadline for submi

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: With local body elections fast approaching, Thiruvananthapuram corporation is gearing up to open two major multi-level car parking (MLCP) facilities at Medical College Hospital and East Fort this month. The new MLCPs are expected to ease traffic congestion and parking woes in two of the busiest parts of the capital city. Works standing committee chairperson Medayil Vikraman told TNIE that both MLCPs will be inaugurated before October 20. The new parking facility at MCH has th

KOTTAYAM: Worried over the fast-approaching elections, UDF leaders have escalated their efforts to reconcile with the Nair Service Society (NSS), the influential community organisation, that turned against the UDF over issues related to the protection of rituals and customs at Sabarimala hill shrine. Congress Working Committee special invitee Kodikkunnil Suresh, KPCC disciplinary committee chairman Thiruvanchoor Radhakrishnan, senior leader P J Kurian and Kerala Congress (J) deputy chairman Fran

CHANDIGARH: All is not well in the Haryana Congress with the appointment of former CM Bhupinder Singh Hooda as the leader of the Congress Legislature Party in Haryana, who will eventually become the Leader of the Opposition, and Rao Narendra Singh, a former health minister, named as President of the Haryana Congress. Hooda has once again consolidated his hold over the state unit of the party, but voices of dissent are starting to emerge in the faction-ridden grand old party. Senior Congress lead

Congress Patiala MP opposes halqa in-charge culture Congress MP from Patiala, Dr. Dharamvira Gandhi, has strongly criticised the partys decision to appoint halqa in-charges in Patiala district. He said that during recent events across eight assembly segments, these so-called coordinators dominated proceedings while young Congress workers were ignored. In a Facebook post, he wrote: What is and who is this halqa in-charge in the Congress party? They are the candidates who could not make it to the

NEW DELHI: With the Bihar Assembly elections approaching, Union ministers from the BJP-led NDA are expected to be deployed for intensive campaigning across the state. Sources indicated that beginning October 2, several ministers will be entrusted with promoting the NDAs agenda and canvassing for public support for its candidates. Each minister will be responsible for four to five assembly constituencies, working closely with local party workers and leaders to ensure a coordinated effort to rally

NEW DELHI: With the Election Commission expected to announce the Bihar Assembly poll schedule next week, the Congress party has begun internal discussions to finalise its list of candidates. The party is expected to field most of its sitting MLAs, according to sources aware of the developments. While the party is set to contest fewer seats compared to the 2020 elections, seat-sharing talks among the INDIA bloc partners are expected to conclude by the first week of October, said sources. In the p

While the district administrations began arrangements for the elections, candidates wishing to contest these polls started approaching MLAs and Assembly constituency in-charges for support

Bihar's final electoral roll for the upcoming assembly elections is 7.4 crore, reflecting a 6% drop from the pre-revision count. This figure follows the Special Intensive Revision, which involved deleting 3.7 lakh ineligible names and adding 21.5 lakh new voters. The process, initially marked by 65 lakh deletions, had previously sparked significant opposition protests.

Bengaluru: With 368 wards, corporation elections expected to witness high-stakes battles Deccan Herald

Bhojpuri actor Pawan Singh rejoined the BJP in Delhi. He met Union Home Minister Amit Shah and party president JP Nadda. This development occurs ahead of Bihar assembly elections. Singh had contested independently in the recent Lok Sabha polls. His candidacy caused NDA to lose seven seats. BJP is now in damage control mode.

Union minister Chirag Paswan countered RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav's copycat criticism of the Bihar government, stating the Opposition is ervous and playing political games ahead of elections. Paswan highlighted the NDA government's implemented welfare schemes, like sending 10,000 to women's accounts, which he claimed the Opposition only promised. He accused the Opposition of divisive politics for vote bank gains.

Nitish Kumar receives affection from Nalanda voters for his development work. They consider his health a non-issue. However, residents express anger towards JDU MLAs. Many voters want new candidates for the upcoming assembly elections. This situation sets up a tussle between Kumar's popularity and anti-incumbency against his party's local representatives.

MUMBAI: Speculation is rife that MNS chief Raj Thackeray could once again share the stage with his cousin and Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Uddhav Thackeray at the Dussehra rally on October 2 at Mumbai's Shivaji Park, signalling the start of campaigning for the upcoming local body polls. Shiv Sena (UBT) leaders said an invitation to Raj Thackeray will be extended. If he accepts, the cousins would together uphold the partys 58-year-old Dussehra tradition at Shivaji Park, a practice inaugurated by the la

NEW DELHI: India has been re-elected to the Council of the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO), a specialised UN agency, for the 2025-2028 term. The re-election has been made under the Part-II category, which comprises countries making the largest contribution to the provision of facilities for international civil air navigation. The election took place this week (September 27) during the 42nd ICAO Assembly Session held in Montreal. An official release from the Ministry of Civil Avi

Bhojpuri singer Pawan Singh, whose independent candidacy led to NDAs defeat in Karakat in 2024 Lok Sabha elections, has been pulled back into the party fold. The party is also planning to field many senior leaders, including Union Ministers, in the Assembly polls as it did in Madhya Pradesh

Srinagar, Sep 30: Leader of Opposition (LoP) Sunil Sharma on Tuesday said that anti-BJP rhetoric is part of Chief Minister Omar Abdullahs election toolkit to befool Kashmiris. Sharma said that Omar Abdullahs remarks today are nothing more than an election stunt intended to deceive Kashmiris. During the 2024 assembly elections, Omar Abdullah portrayed himself as an anti-BJP warrior, but after the election, he went all out to shower praises on our leaders, Sharma said. Addressing a gathering earli

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PATNA: The Election Commission (EC) on Tuesday released the final list of electoral rolls after Special Intensive Revision (SIR) in Bihar ahead of assembly elections. The revised list has been made available on the official website of the poll body. Voters can check and verify their details online at https://voters.eci.gov.in . According to the office of Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), Bihar, there are 7,41,92,357 registered voters in Bihar. Of them, 3,92,07,604 electors are male and 3,49,82,828

Pawan Singh, often hailed as the 'Power Star' with a massive youth following, was expelled in May 2024 for contesting as an independent against the NDA candidate in Karakat LS seat

McDonalds Monopoly makes a comeback to the U.S. on October 6, 2025, offering fans both physical and digital game pieces with more than 30 eligible menu selections. Participants can peel stickers to win instant food rewards such as a free Big Mac or get pieces for grand prizes that includes, $1 million in cash, one million American Airlines AAdvantage miles, or a $10,000 Lowes shopping spree.

The Election Commission released Bihar's final voter list, showing a significant increase in electors after a Special Intensive Revision. This process, which included a drive to remove illegal migrants, faces Supreme Court scrutiny and opposition allegations of irregularities. The EC, however, maintains its impartiality amidst the controversy.

The revision process, initiated in July, aimed to remove foreign, illegal, and repeated entries from the electoral rolls ahead of the Bihar elections

The Commonwealth's independent election observer group reported that Pakistan's 2024 general elections lacked credibility and transparency. Factors like the non-allocation of the bat symbol to Imran Khan's party, court decisions against him, and cellular service shutdown significantly impacted the electoral process, particularly for PTI, limiting their ability to contest fairly.

PATNA, Sep 30: The Election Commission on Tuesday announced that it has come out with the final electoral roll in Bihar, taking into account all the claims and objections to the draft lists, which were published as part of special intensive revision (SIR). Ahead of the assembly elections, the Chief Electoral Officer in Bihar made the announcement on social media, tagging the Election Commission of India. In the light of Special Intensive Revision, the final electoral roll has been published [] T

Maharashtra Congress appointed party leaders as coordinators. This move prepares for the 2026 legislative council elections. Balasaheb Thorat coordinates Pune constituencies. Satej Patil takes charge of Nagpur. Sunil Deshmukh oversees Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar. M M Shaikh coordinates the Amravati teachers' constituency. The party is strategizing for the council polls.

Bihar's final electoral roll was released by the Election Commission on Tuesday. This caused major uproar in the poll-bound state. The 243-member Bihar Assembly term ends on November 22. This voter list followed a Special Intensive Revision after 22 years. Draft rolls were open for claims until September 1. Opposition parties criticized the revision, fearing disenfranchisement of genuine citizens.

The country secured more votes as compared to the 2022 elections, reflecting the growing confidence among Member States in its leadership and commitment to international civil aviation

Participating in a neighbourhood town hall meeting in Thrissur, Suresh Gopi says cadavers dead for 25 years have voted in elections in Kerala

Bhojpuri actor Pawan Singh met BJP ally Upendra Kushwaha, accompanied by BJP leaders, to mend their alliance ahead of Bihar assembly elections. Singh had previously caused Kushwaha's defeat in the Lok Sabha polls by contesting as an independent, leading to NDA losses. The meeting aimed to placate Kushwaha, with BJP confirming Singh's commitment to the NDA.

The prime ministers visit to CR Park is not just a symbolic gesture but an outreach to the Bengali community ahead of the assembly elections in West Bengal next year

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: After a long interval, Thiruvananthapuram MP Shashi Tharoor attended a Congress party function on Monday. He participated in the concluding ceremony of the Mahila Sahas Yatra organsied by the Mahila Congress against the Left government in the state, in front of the secretariat. Following his remarks in support of the BJP-led government on a host of issues like foreign policy and national security, the Congress state unit has not been inviting him to official functions. It is

New services to Bihar, which is preparing for elections later this year, include four Vande Bharat, 22 Amrit Bharat, two Namo Bharat, and several other express and passenger trains

Srinagar: National Conference (NC) Lok Sabha MP Ruhullah Mehdi on Monday said the assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir were delayed in 2018 under a conspiracy to facilitate the backdoor abrogation of Article 370. The Constitution says that elections have to be held within six months of any seat getting vacant or if the Assembly []

Party strategists expect these measures to generate a favourable voter response in the polls held on party symbols. Another key consideration is the anticipated Jubilee Hills Assembly bypoll in November, for which the party leadership wants to devote its full attention once the parishad elections are completed.

MUMBAI: A controversy has erupted over whether the mother of Chief Justice of India Bhushan Ramakrishna Gavai will attend a Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) event marking Vijayadashami and the centenary of the organisation in Maharashtras Amravati district on October 5. The RSS had reportedly invited Dr Kamaltai Gavai, wife of late RS Gavai, a former governor, to attend the function as chief guest. The event is scheduled to be held at Srimati Narsamma Mahavidyalaya Maidan in Amravatis Kiran Nag

Justice T. Madhavi Devi of the Telangana High Court reserved orders in an application seeking to stay the general body meeting of the Telugu Cine Workers Cooperative Housing Society.