Republicans in the US Congress are opposing President Donald Trump's proposed $1.776 billion fund for alleged victims of government weaponization. This has sparked a significant political battle ahead of the midterm elections. The controversy is intensifying as lawmakers return from recess, with Democrats also planning to challenge the fund. The outcome could impact upcoming elections.

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, May 24: Bhupender Singh Bajwa, President of the Wushu Association of India, has been unanimously elected President of the South Asian Wushu Federation during the SAWF Congress held in Colombo. In the same elections, Vijay Saraf was unanimously elected as Treasurer of the federation, while Dronacharya Awardee Kuldeep Handoo has been appointed as Technical Chairman, marking a notable achievement for Jammu and Kashmir in international sports administration. The

New Delhi, May 25: Pabitra Margherita, the Union Minister of State for External Affairs, stated on Sunday that the BJP-led government in Assam is focused on development and good governance, dismissing concerns over political statements from the opposition. Speaking to reporters in the national capital, Margherita emphasized that even before the assembly elections, the BJP ... Read more Assams BJP Government Focuses on Development and Good Governance: Pabitra Margherita

BJP president Nitin Nabin met with party leaders in Bengaluru. He shared strategies for upcoming elections in city corporations, panchayats, and assembly polls. Nabin drew on past electoral successes. He stated the Congress government has failed. People are seeking change. The BJP is preparing to challenge the ruling party.

Lucknow, May 24: The Central Election Committee of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has announced five candidates for the upcoming Teacher and Graduate Legislative Council elections in Uttar Pradesh, scheduled for 2026. The party has named candidates for the Lucknow and Agra graduate seats, as well as the Bareilly-Moradabad, Lucknow, and Meerut teacher constituencies. According ... Read more BJP Announces Candidates for Teacher and Graduate Legislative Council Elections in Uttar Pradesh

New Delhi, May 24: Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his joy over the Bharatiya Janata Partys (BJP) victory in the Falta Assembly seat in West Bengal. He congratulated newly elected MLA Debanshu Panda for his success in the elections. In a post on the social media platform X, Modi stated that the people of Falta ... Read more Modi Celebrates BJP Victory in Bengals Falta as a Triumph for Democracy

Kolkata, May 24: Former Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has once again claimed that the Trinamool Congress (TMC) did not lose the West Bengal Assembly elections. Speaking three weeks after the election results, she alleged that the Election Commission assisted the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in securing victory in the state. Banerjee also asserted that she ... Read more Mamata Banerjee Accuses Election Commission of Aiding BJP in West Bengal

Chandigarh, May 24: Sunil Jakhar, the Punjab BJP president, issued a stern warning to the ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government on Sunday. He urged them not to resort to any illegal methods to secure victories in the upcoming local body elections. Jakhar emphasized that Punjab will no longer yield to AAPs tactics of fear ... Read more Punjab Will Not Bow to AAPs Fear Tactics: Sunil Jakhar

Former West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee has called the recent assembly elections a mockery of democracy, alleging widespread rigging and the removal of nearly one crore names. She claims her party would have won over 200 seats if the outcome hadn't been altered, criticizing the current administration and the arrest of municipal councillors.

The BJP's Debangshu Panda on Sunday won the Falta seat in the South 24 Parganas district with a margin of more than 1 lakh votes, replicating the May 4 saffron sweep in West Bengal that saw Suvendu Adhikari installed as CM earlier this month. All 285 polling stations of the constituency were scheduled for a repoll after the Election Commission's (EC) poll assessments of the voting in Falta showed irregularities. After 22 rounds of counting, Panda defeated CPI(M) candidate Sambhu Nath Kurmi by a

The Bharatiya Janata Party has already intensified its organisational preparations in the state following its victory in the 2024 Assembly elections: Reports

Engineer admits at HMC meeting that construction was rushed under political pressure ahead of Assembly elections

BJP President Nitin Nabin met with party leaders in Bengaluru. He shared strategies for upcoming corporation, panchayat, and assembly elections. Nabin emphasised cadre engagement and teamwork. His visit coincides with the Congress government completing three years. The BJP aims to leverage public sentiment in the upcoming polls.

District Cricket Association: The Delhi & District Cricket Association (DDCA) has approved a series of major administrative and structural reforms during its Apex Council meeting held on Sunday, with decisions ranging from abolishing the long-standing culture of complimentary passes to introducing equal prize money in womens cricket and upgrading infrastructure for players and fans. Among the headline decisions taken during the meeting was a proposal moved by DDCA president Rohan Jaitley that th

During a lively episode of 'The Kapil Sharma Show', Bollywood icon Salman Khan lightheartedly admitted why he shies away from the political arena: he quipped that even a local building secretary election would escape his grasp. Humorously, he revealed that even his own family might not cast their votes in his favor, sowing seeds of doubt about his electoral prospects. Read on to know more in detail.

New Delhi, May 23: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Saturday urged Muslim leaders of the party to vociferously raise issues concerning their community and to work towards enhancing their representation. Sources said that during a meeting of the advisory council of the party's Minority Department, Rahul Gandhi said that if injustice is done against a Muslim, one should raise their voice specifically as a 'Muslim', rather than merely as a member of a 'minority' group. Similarly, he emphasised that

Amritsar, May 24: A shocking incident in the Majitha area has sent ripples through the administration and police departments just before the municipal council elections. ASI Joginder Singh of the Punjab Police was shot dead by unidentified assailants while on his way to duty. The attackers fired four shots, hitting him directly and causing his ... Read more Shocking Murder of ASI Joginder Singh Ahead of Municipal Council Elections

Jammu, May 23: Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary on Saturday took exception to, what he alleged, below the belt remarks of the Leader of Opposition (LoP) in J&K Legislative Assembly, Sunil Sharma about the Chief Minister Omar Abdullah. He (Sunil) is Leader of the Opposition. Such below the belt remarks dont behove him. His criticism of the Chief Minister is very unfair. LoP, himself, remained missing for around two months during the J&K budget session. He was away in Assam. We did not rai

Voting for the Falta Assembly constituency seat was originally held on April 29 2026, as part of the second phase of the West Bengal Assembly elections.

Bollywood star Salman Khan humorously revealed his reluctance to enter politics, joking he'd lose even a building secretary election due to family votes. He shared this on The Kapil Sharma Show, citing his own family's potential lack of support. Khan is set to star in the war drama 'Maatrubhumi' and has another untitled project in development.

She told reporters in Panama City that she and the other gathered opposition leaders remain committed to a democratic transition through free and fair presidential elections, where all Venezuelans inside and outside the country vote.

Srinagar, May 23:Former Jammu and Kashmir Cricket Association (JKCA) secretary and ex-BCCI vice-president ML Nehru has welcomed the formation of the new JKCA body, expressing hope that the association would now function independently and focus on reviving grassroots cricket across Jammu and Kashmir. Speaking to Greater Kashmir, Nehru said the exit of the BCCI-appointed sub-committee was a welcome step and asserted that the association should now be run by people from within the JKCA setup. The n

Kolkata, May 24: Bengali actress Swastika Mukherjee appeared at the Gariahhat police station on Saturday for questioning. She, along with actor Parambrata Chatterjee, has been accused of inciting violence through social media posts following the 2021 elections. Recently, an FIR was filed against both actors at the Gariahhat police station. The complainant, lawyer Joydeep Sen, ... Read more Actress Swastika Mukherjee Appears Before Police Over 2021 Election Violence Case

The allegation of corruption in government jobs came to hurt the Trinamool Congress and the party lost the recently concluded assembly elections to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).

He reiterates that, but for the Muslim votes, the DMK will not have won many seats in the elections

New Delhi, May 24: In a significant move following the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections of 2026, the Congress Party has established a fact-finding committee. This committee will investigate alleged anti-party activities and irregularities that occurred during the elections. The Tamil Nadu Congress Committee shared this information via a post on X. The committee was formed ... Read more Congress Forms 5-Member Fact-Finding Committee to Investigate Anti-Party Activities in Tamil Nadu

Jaipur, May 23: Rajasthans Minister Jhabar Singh Kharra announced on Saturday that the state government is fully prepared to conduct Panchayat and urban local body elections, in line with recent directives from the Rajasthan High Court. Kharra made this statement during his visit to Ajmer, where he laid the foundation stone for a convention center ... Read more Rajasthan Government Ready for Panchayat and Urban Local Body Elections: Minister Jhabar Singh Kharra

The case relates to allegations that Abdullah obtained two PAN cards with different dates of birth to become eligible for contesting elections. The prosecution argued that forged documents were used for electoral and income tax purposes. The case was filed in 2019 on a complaint by BJP leader Akash Kumar Saxena.

The alliance between Congress party and Samajwadi Party, which created ripples in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections by winning 43 of Uttar Pradeshs 80 seats together and limiting the BJP from securing a majority on its own, is yet to formally bring clarity on its shape for the 2027 Assembly elections, even though leaders from both sides have the understanding that they would be contesting together. One thing dragging things backward for the alliance is a section of senior Congress leaders trying to b

Senior Shiv Sena minister Sanjay Shirsat has created controversy and trouble for party leader and Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde once again. The controversy stems from his recent remarks of several NCP MLAs allegedly being in touch with his party, which has not gone down well with the NCP. In fact, senior NCP minister Hasan Mushriff raised this issue with senior Sena ministers Dada Bhuse and Uday Samant, informing them that Shirsat's remarks were causing ill will among the alliance partners

Kerala Police has launched a new statewide anti-drug crackdown titled Operation Toofan: The Narco Hunt. Announcing the initiative, Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala said the primary objective is to dismantle gangs targeting children and youth with narcotics. Drug users, peddlers, suppliers and distribution networks will all come under strict police surveillance, with a dedicated operational framework already prepared for the project. To tackle interstate drug syndicates, the Kerala DGP will coord

As elections loom and political tensions deepen, a sweeping new compensation fund, unprecedented executive protections and questions over financial conflicts are fuelling accusations of corruption and constitutional overreach The post Trumps Expanding Power Play Tests the Limits of American Democracy appeared first on India Legal .

In a shocking incident, a former sarpanch and Bharat Rashtra Samithi leader was found murdered in Yerkaram village in Suryapet district in Telangana. According to police officials, Chintalapati Madhu was attacked by three assailants who killed him. He was also dismembered into three parts. The remains were packed into three separate gunny bags and dumped onto a nearby SRSP canal before the accused fled the scene. The horrific murder came to light after residents found the suspicious bags in the

Chennai, May 23: The Election Commission has announced that a by-election will be held on June 18 to fill a vacant Rajya Sabha seat from Tamil Nadu. This marks the first electoral challenge for the Tamilaga Vetrik Kazhagam (TVK) since coming to power in the state. The seat became vacant after C.V. Shanmugam resigned from ... Read more Tamil Nadu Rajya Sabha Elections: TVK Faces Its First Major Political Test

Washington, May 23: US President Donald Trump is seriously considering launching fresh strikes against Iran if last-minute negotiations do not result in a peace deal, US media outlet Axios reported on Friday. It said that Trump met with a senior national security team in the morning to discuss the war on Iran even as Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir visited Tehran and was joined by a delegation from Qatar in a last-minute bid to hammer out a deal. President Trump convened a meeting with his senior

Prominent cricketers from J&K on Friday welcomed the newly elected body of the J&K Cricket Association (JKCA), which formally assumed office at the associations headquarters in Sonwar in Srinagar here after the Supreme Court disposed of a petition challenging the elections and vacated the stay on declaration of results. Scores of cricketers visited the JKCA office to congratulate the newly elected office-bearers, including president Javid Ahmad Kitab, vice-president Desh Ratan, treasurer Rajan S

NEW DELHI, May 22: The NDA is likely to lose one Rajya Sabha seat in the biennial elections for 26 seats in 12 states across the country, while the Congress-led opposition is set to gain three. The Election Commission on Friday announced elections for 26 Rajya Sabha seats on June 18 following the retirement of incumbents, including former Prime Minister HD Deve Gowda, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and party leader Digvijaya Singh, besides two Union Ministers Ravneet Singh and George [] T

NEW DELHI, May 22: The NDA is likely to lose one Rajya Sabha seat in the biennial elections for 26 seats in 12 states across the country, while the Congress-led opposition is set to gain three. The Election Commission on Friday announced elections for 26 Rajya Sabha seats on June 18 following the retirement of []

Srinagar, May 23: Javed Ahmed Kitab officially assumed the role of President of the Jammu and Kashmir Cricket Association (JKCA) on Friday. This transition follows the withdrawal of a petition pending in the Supreme Court and the subsequent cancellation of an interim order related to the JKCA elections. The case, titled Youth Cricket Club and ... Read more Javed Ahmed Kitab Takes Charge as JKCA President, Promises Transparency

Kolkata, May 23: The internal turmoil within the Trinamool Congress (TMC) became evident following the partys significant defeat in the recent West Bengal assembly elections. This was highlighted when several Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) councillors failed to attend a crucial meeting called by party supremo and former Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. This situation arose amid ... Read more Mamata Banerjee Calls Crucial KMC Meeting Amid Internal Party Strife

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, May 22: The Election Commission of India on Friday announced the schedule for the biennial elections to 24 Rajya Sabha seats from ten states including the lone seat from Meghalaya. According to the ECI, the notification will be issued on June 1 and the polling will be held on June 18 []

Apex Council Members Anil Kumar: Javid Ahmad Kitab on Friday formally assumed charge as President of the Jammu & Kashmir Cricket Association (JKCA), following the withdrawal of a petition pending before the Supreme Court and the subsequent vacation of the interim order related to the JKCA elections. The matter pertained to the case titled Youth Cricket Club & Others vs Jammu & Kashmir Cricket Association & Another (WP(C) 17/2026), in which the interim stay granted earlier by the Supreme Court wa

Chandigarh: Local body elections in Punjab will be held using ballot papers with the high court here on Friday, May 22, dismissing petitions seeking polling by EVMs, observing that the petitioners had approached the court quite late and elections were barely days away. Declining interference, the court dismissed the three petitions seeking elections through EVMs. Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram

New Delhi, May 22: Head of the main opposition -The Republican People Party (CHP) Ozgur Ozel has been removed from the party post. It is seen a big blow to challengers of President Erdogan. The ruling, issued by an appeals court in Ankara on Thursday, annulled a 2023 leadership contest within the Republican Peoples party, deposing the partys leader, zgr zel.He has become the face of Turkeys opposition, seen as responsible for the rejuvenation of the party. The court ordered that zel be replaced

SRINAGAR, MAY 22: Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary today chaired a meeting of the Sub-Committee constituted to examine the issues related to Gair Mumkin Khads in Jammu and Kashmir. The meeting, held at the Civil Secretariat Srinagar, was attended by Minister for Jal Shakti, Forest, Ecology & Environment and Tribal Affairs, Javed Ahmad Rana and Minister for Agriculture Production, Rural Development & Panchayati Raj, Cooperatives and Elections, Javid Ahmad Dar, who are members of the Sub-C

A Trump administration plan aimed to ban Dominion voting machines. Officials considered declaring components national-security risks. This effort sought federal control over elections. The plan failed due to a lack of evidence. This episode highlights attempts to influence election processes. It occurred as Republicans anticipated midterm losses.

The TDP-led NDA is set to secure all four Rajya Sabha seats in Andhra Pradesh. Elections are scheduled for June 18, 2026. The current Rajya Sabha composition will shift following this election. Sources indicate the TDP will contest two seats, with the BJP and Janasena each vying for one. The ruling coalition's strong Assembly numbers support this projection.

The elections have been necessitated by completion of the term of former Prime Minister H.D. Deve Gowda and Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha Mallikarjuna Kharge

Amaravati, May 22: The ruling NDA, led by the Telugu Desam Party (TDP), is expected to secure all four Rajya Sabha seats in the elections scheduled for June 18 in Andhra Pradesh. The TDP is likely to retain two seats while allocating one seat each to its allies, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the ... Read more Andhra Pradesh Prepares for Rajya Sabha Elections with NDAs Clean Sweep in Sight

Srinagar, May 22:J&K Peoples Conference President & MLA Handwara Sajad Gani Lone led a senior party delegation on Friday to the residence of Baramulla MP Er Rashid and Langate MLA Sheikh Khursheed to offer condolences on the passing of their father, Haji Khazir Mohammad Sheikh. The delegation, comprising Chief Spokesperson Advocate Bashir Ahmad Dar, Provincial President Kashmir & Former Chairman DDC Kupwara Irfan Panditpuri, District President Kupwara Hafiz Ullah Mir, and District Coordinator Ab

A satirical online group, the Cockroach Janta Party, is outperforming major Indian parties on Instagram, sparking debate on viral popularity versus electoral power. Political commentator Shekhar Dutt cautions against mistaking online engagement for on-ground support, emphasizing that Indian elections still hinge on trust, local leadership, and years of groundwork, not just digital trends.

Concerns about rising costs are a problem for Republicans ahead of the midterm elections as Trump struggles to deliver on affordability pledges.

Polling for the Rajya Sabha elections will take between 9 am and 4 pm, with counting scheduled to begin at 5 pm the same day. The Election Commission said the entire poll process will conclude by June 20. The Commission clarified that voters will be allowed to use only the integrated violet sketch pens supplied by the Returning Officer for marking preferences on ballot papers. Use of any other pen during voting will not be permitted.

Jaipur, May 22 (Udaipur Kiran) The Rajasthan High Court has directed the state government and the State Election Commission to conduct Panchayat and Urban Local Body elections in the state by July 31. The court also instructed the OBC Commission to submit its report by June 20. The state government had sought time till ... Read more Rajasthan HC Orders Panchayat, Civic Polls by July 31

Minotaur, which debuted Tuesday night at the French festival, was one of the most anticipated selections at this year's Cannes.

The MMK was allotted two seats by the DMK Manapparai and Nagappatinam and it contested both on the DMKs Rising Sun symbol. This prevented the party from exploring any post-poll alliance, as it is bound by the DMK whips direction

Gandhinagar, May 22: The Election Commission of India has announced the biennial elections for four Rajya Sabha seats in Gujarat. Voting will take place on June 18, with results declared the same day. The terms of Ram Harji Mokriya, Amin Narhari Hira, Gohil Shakti Singh, and Ramila Ben Bara will end on June 21. Consequently, ... Read more Gujarat to Hold Rajya Sabha Elections on June 18, Congress Faces Setback

New Delhi, May 22: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said he had a fruitful meeting with his council of ministers where they exchanged perspectives and best practices to boost 'Ease of Living' and 'Ease of Doing Business'. Modi said the meeting on Thursday evening also discussed how to further reforms to realise the shared dream of a developed India. Had a fruitful meeting of the Council of Ministers yesterday. We exchanged perspectives and best practices relating to boosting 'Ease of Livin

Of the 9,986 seats in the States local body polls, 732 were won by the BJP without a single opposing candidate

The MMK was allotted two seats by the DMK Manapparai and Nagappatinam and it contested both on the DMKs Rising Sun symbol. This prevented the party from exploring any post-poll alliance, as it is bound by the DMK whips direction

In the elections held to Speakers post, Thiruvanchoor won 101 votes, while A.C. Moideen of Opposition LDF and B.B. Gopakumar of BJP-led NDA won 35 and 3 votes respectively

The Election Commission has announced Rajya Sabha elections for 24 seats across 10 states on June 18. Nominations can be filed till June 8.

According to the Election Commission, the terms of 24 Rajya Sabha members elected from 10 states will expire during the June-July period, necessitating fresh elections

New Delhi, May 22: The Election Commission of India has announced by-elections for two Rajya Sabha seats in Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu. These seats became vacant following the resignations of the incumbent leaders. The elections for both seats will take place on June 18. In Maharashtra, a by-election will be held for a Rajya Sabha ... Read more Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu Announce Rajya Sabha By-Elections on June 18

NEW DELHI, May 22: The Election Commission on Friday announced polls for 24 Rajya Sabha seats on June 18. In a statement, the EC said the elections for the Rajya Sabha seats will be held in 10 states where the incumbents are retiring on different dates beginning June 21 to July 19. The Rajya Sabha elections will be held in four seats each in Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat and Karnataka, three seats each in Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan, two seats in [] The post EC Announces Rajya Sabha Polls For 24 Seat

ECI said the elections for the Rajya Sabha seats will be held in 10 States where the incumbents are retiring on different dates beginning June 21 to July 19

Srinagar, May 21: The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference President Dr Farooq Abdullah Thursday presided over a Provincial meeting of the Jammu and Kashmir National Conference Womens Wing at the Party Headquarters, Nawa-e-Subha, Srinagar. The meeting was chaired by Party President Dr Farooq Abdullah and organised under the leadership of Womens Wing President Shameema Firdous. The meeting was convened by Provincial President Women's Wing Er Sabiya Qadri. The meeting was also attended by General

Srinagar, May 21: The Jammu & Kashmir Cricket Association (JKCA) on Thursday formally announced the results of the JKCA Elections 2025 after the interim stay on declaration of results was vacated following the withdrawal of a petition before the Supreme Court of India. As per the JKCA communication, Retired IAS officer and Electoral Officer of JKCA elections 2025, A.K. Joti declared the newly elected office bearers, with Javid Ahmed Kitab elected as President, Desh Rattan Dubey as Vice-Presiden

New Delhi, May 22: Central Minister and BJP leader Ravneet Singh Bittu has made serious allegations against the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government in Punjab regarding the use of ballot papers instead of electronic voting machines (EVMs) in local body elections. While addressing a press conference in New Delhi, Bittu stated that the state government ... Read more Punjab Government Accused of Using Ballot Papers Instead of EVMs in Local Elections

New Delhi, May 21:Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday told his council of ministers to set their goal on 2047 so that by then with various reform initiatives people's lives become more comfortable. At the meeting of the council of ministers, the prime minister said that maximum stress should be given on the next generation reforms so that all round development could be achieved by the country by 2047 when the India will celebrate the 100 years of Independence. During the meeting, sources sa

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, May 21: The Jammu & Kashmir Cricket Association (JKCA) today formally announced the results of the JKCA Elections 2025 after withdrawing petition before the Supreme Court. As per the Association, the petitioners withdrew the case during the hearing. Following this, the interim order dated 08.01.2026, which had allowed the election process to continue while staying the declaration of results, automatically stood vacated. Electoral Officer A K Joti, exercising

Trump said the move was based on his relationship with Poland's president Karol Nawrocki, a nationalist ally whom he said he was proud to endorse in elections that Nawrocki won last year.

Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said the Congress party has fulfilled all the promises made during the 2022 Assembly elections and has gone beyond its guarantees in delivering its commitments

The Indian Union Muslim League, the second-largest constituent in the Congress-led United Democratic Front in Kerala, has socially and politically refashioned itself to emerge as a significant player in the State while scripting its political success. Ultimately, the party has found its role extended far beyond the 22 seats, its best electoral performance in the Kerala State Assembly elections . Abdul Latheef Naha tracks the transformation of the party, which has a decisive presence in the Malab

Highlighting the TDPs plans for the region, Lokesh reiterated his commitment to begin commercial production at the Kadapa steel plant before the 2029 elections.

Congress is crafting a strategy for Uttar Pradesh assembly elections. The party aims to reach voters beyond Samajwadi Party's reach. Rahul Gandhi will lead the campaign. Congress sees an opportunity with a shifting Dalit electorate. They believe the ruling BJP faces incumbency issues. Congress is also targeting non-Yadav OBCs and EBCs.

This scenario needs a major strategic planning within the BJP-RSS for the future course of time, so that things move positively in favour of the BJP and the RSS ideology ASHWANI KUMAR CHRUNGOO FRAGRANCE OF IDEAS Consequent upon the declaration of the results of the five state elections in eastern and southern parts of India recently, it has becomecustomary to analyse the overall political scenario of the southern region, especially the two states, namelyTamil Nadu and Kerala. This is particularl

Chairs day-long Provincial Womens Wing meeting in Srinagar RK News Service Srinagar, May, 21: The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference President Dr Farooq Abdullah Thursday presided over a Provincial meeting of the Jammu and Kashmir National Conference Womens Wing at the Party Headquarters, Nawa-e-Subha, Srinagar. The meeting was chaired by Party President Dr. Farooq Abdullah and organised under the leadership of Womens Wing President Shameema Firdous. The meeting was convened by Provincial Pre

Apex Council Members Anil Kumar: The Jammu & Kashmir Cricket Association (JKCA) on Thursday announced its newly elected office-bearers after the Supreme Court vacated the interim stay on the declaration of results, thus clearing the way for the formal conclusion of the electoral process. The development came after petitioners in Writ Petition (Civil) No. 17/2026, Youth Cricket Club & Ors. vs JKCA & Anr., withdrew their plea before the apex court, citing alleged fraud and electoral roll manipulat

The Calcutta High Court on Thursday granted interim protection from coercive action to Trinamool Congress MP Abhishek Banerjee in connection with an FIR registered over his alleged remarks against Union Home Minister Amit Shah during an election rally ahead of the recently concluded West Bengal Assembly elections. The single-judge Bench of Justice Saugata Bhattacharyya directed [] The post Amit Shah remarks case: Calcutta High Court stays coercive action against AITC MP Abhishek Banerjee appeare

Hyderabad: In a major push to revive the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) after its defeat in the 2023 Telangana elections, the partys chief K Chandrasekhar Rao (KCR) has announced in-charges for all 119 Assembly constituencies for digital membership registration. Digital training will be provided to the newly appointed in-charges at Telangana Bhavan through IT experts. Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Teleg

Thiruvananthapuram, May 21: The stage is set for a significant political contest in the Kerala Assembly. All three major fronts have decided to field candidates for the Speaker elections scheduled for Friday. The Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) currently enjoys a comfortable majority in the house. In the 140-member assembly, the ruling party holds 102 ... Read more Political Showdown in Kerala Assembly as Speaker Elections Approach

The Madras High Court on Thursday issued notice to the Election Commission of India (ECI) on a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) alleging that the ruling Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), led by Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay, used children for electoral campaigning during the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. The Division Bench of Justice GR Swaminathan [] The post Madras High Court seeks ECI response on plea accusing TVK of using children in Tamil Nadu poll campaign appeared first on India Legal

Several Indian American and South Asian candidates backed by Indian American Impact scored major victories and runoff advances in Georgias primary elections, marking another strong showing for the growing political influence of Asian American communities in the state.

Handwara, May 21: Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Kumar Choudhary on Thursday said the elected government in Jammu and Kashmir is functioning with limited powers and alleged that major decisions are being taken by the bureaucracy instead of the representatives chosen by the people. Speaking to reporters during his visit to Handwara to condole the demise of the father of Baramulla MP Er Rashid and Langate MLA Sheikh Khursheed, Choudhary said the recent demolition drive in Jammu would not have happ

The expansion comes days after Vijay assumed office as Chief Minister following the Assembly elections, where his party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), emerged as the single largest party by winning 108 seats in the 234-member Assembly

NEW DELHI, May 21: The Supreme Court on Thursday refused to modify its earlier order staying the counting of votes for the Bar Council of Delhi (BCD) elections following tampering allegations and asked the Delhi High Court to hear the pleas on May 25. A bench comprising Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and Vipul M Pancholi was urged by senior advocate Vikas Singh that the May 18 order of the apex court staying the [] The post SC refuses to lift stay on countin

Chennai, May 21: Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijays administration in Tamil Nadu has executed its first significant cabinet expansion, incorporating 23 new ministers. This move aims to strengthen governance, fill key vacancies, and accommodate coalition partners, including members from the Congress party. Following the assembly elections, Vijays party, the Tamilga Vetri Kazhagam (TVK), emerged as ... Read more Tamil Nadu Cabinet Expansion: 23 New Ministers Sworn In, Congress Rejoins Government

Indian National Congress has criticized the handling of Indias economy, accusing Prime Minister Narendra Modi of prioritizing elections over pressing economic challenges. The party claimed that rising inflation, slowing economic growth, and declining foreign investment are increasing concerns across sectors. Congress leaders also alleged that a climate of fear and uncertainty is discouraging investors and called for a major shift in economic policy to restore confidence and boost economic stabil

The Supreme Court has refused to alter its previous order. This order had put a halt to the counting of votes for the Bar Council of Delhi elections. Allegations of tampering prompted this decision. The apex court has now asked the Delhi High Court to hear the related pleas. This hearing is scheduled for May 25.

Sarma took the oath in Assamese, becoming one of the first legislators to formally assume office in the newly constituted Assembly following the recent state elections

NEW DELHI, May 21: The Congress on Thursday voiced concern over the state of the economy and alleged that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is managing elections through Gyanesh but needs new Gyan on the economy. Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh said the sentiment on the Indian economy has taken such a downturn that even the Modi governments professional cheerleaders have begun to give public expression to their concerns. Inflation forecasts are sharply up while growt

Polling for the Falta Assembly seat was held in the second phase of the West Bengal Assembly elections on April 29; after large-scale irregularities were reported, the Election Commission ordered re-polling in the constituency on May 21.

Kolkata, May 21: Re-elections for the Falta assembly seat in West Bengals South 24 Parganas district have commenced. Voters have been seen forming long queues at polling stations since morning to cast their votes. They are exercising their democratic rights peacefully at the voting centers. Voting began at 7 AM on Wednesday, under the strict ... Read more Re-Elections in Falta: Long Lines of Voters Amid Tight Security