Elections 2026
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Friday said student union elections would soon be held across colleges and universities in the state, amid demands from the opposition and other quarters for conducting the polls.
Jammu and Kashmir Apni Party leader Yawar Mir on Friday accused the National Conference of repeatedly making promises before elections and changing its position after coming to power, urging voters to remember their grievances when they next cast their ballots. People themselves brought the NC to power despite repeated disappointments. They need to introspect themselves as to why they have been making the same mistakes for the past 70 years, former Rafiabad MLA said. He said that voters should
In 2020, a citizen named Musab Omer approached the Jammu and Kashmir High Court with a simple complaint: the J&K Commission for Protection of Child Rights (JKSPCR), created by Parliament fifteen years earlier to protect the regions most vulnerable children, simply did not exist. Six years, one advertisement, 548 applications and several writ petitions later, it still does not exist in any meaningful legal sense, only a selection process legal experts call illegal from its first step, with result
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis granted migrant drivers a one-year Marathi learning extension. This decision has drawn criticism from the Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray Shiv Sena and MNS. Leaders allege the move is politically motivated ahead of Uttar Pradesh elections. They claim the state government is bowing to Delhi's pressure and sacrificing local language pride.
Kolkata, August 28: Ritabrata Banerjee, the leader of the opposition in the West Bengal Assembly, has accused former Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee of dismantling student politics. He has also called for the current government, led by Suvendu Adhikari, to conduct student union elections. Ritabrata Banerjee pointed out that Mamata Banerjee was once a leader of ... Read more Mamata Banerjee Accused of Stifling Student Politics by Ritabrata Banerjee
Donald Trump's latest executive order renames Lake Ontario to Lake America, a unilateral rebranding effort. This action underscores the limitations of such unilateral spin and its impact on international relations. While renaming efforts continue, real-world consequences like retaliatory tariffs remain significant. Trump's attempts to redefine outcomes face challenges before upcoming elections. The article suggests his perception of reality is detached from current events.
The BJP is actively engaging young voters for upcoming state elections. A meeting of forty-five leaders discussed new strategies for youth connection. Union ministers and MPs attended this brainstorming session. Prime Minister Modi urged leaders to think out of the box. This initiative aims to connect with the current generation of voters.
The BJP emerged as the single-largest party in the 2026 municipal elections, winning 89 of the 227 seats in the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC): Reports
Chandigarh, August 28: Political activities surrounding the student elections at Punjab University are intensifying. Jaskaran Bhullar, a leader of the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP), has leveled serious accusations against the student wing of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) for attempting to influence the elections and pressuring students. He stated that ABVP is contesting the ... Read more Punjab University Elections Heat Up: ABVP Accuses AAP of Serious Allegations
The Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) has issued a strict anti-doping advisory after several Indian wrestlers, including two Asian Games selections, were implicated in doping and whereabouts violations. The cases, involving substances like Mephentermine and Stanozolol, have led to exclusions from major competitions and highlight a lack of awareness among athletes regarding anti-doping rules and personal responsibility.
Bombay High Court Upholds Goa Municipalities Ordinance, Sets January 2 Deadline for Elections. The court held that no government can choose a politically convenient date for elections whose periodicity is fixed by the Constitution
Barrister Iftikhar Ali Gillani was elected prime minister of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir on Friday. He secured 30 votes in the legislative assembly while his challenger received 14 votes. Recent elections were marred by violent protests and widespread allegations of rigging. Gillani was elected on a reserved seat after losing a direct contest. Protests against reserved seats continue, potentially escalating after this election.
Nagendra has also announced his decision to quit the membership of the Legislative Assembly and challenged the BJP to face him the elections
Srinagar, Aug 28: Apni Party President Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari on Friday said that the abrogation of article 370 inflicted a deep wound into the emotions of the people of Jammu and Kashmir. He said that Congress and BJP are equally responsible because Congress had already hollowed this article out over the years while BJP revoked it completely. He made these remarks today while addressing a public convention in Tral today. The event, organised by the party, attracted a large gathering of loc
Protests led by students seeking better school environments have expanded beyond national dialogues into local communities. The 'School Thik Karo' movement exposed various deficiencies in government schools nationwide. In reaction, state authorities have introduced new laws and hastened development initiatives. This campaign has sparked a wave of youth activism and is impacting political strategies for upcoming elections, with a noticeable shift toward addressing educational reform and youth con
Posters describing TVK chief and Tamil Nadu actor Vijay as the future Prime Minister have appeared in Thoothukudi, drawing attention amid heightened political activity in the State ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections.
Srinagar, Aug 28: Srinagar Member Parliament Aga Ruhullah Mehdi on Friday said that he will resign from Lok Sabha as well as National Conference on November 3, the 26th death anniversary of his father Aga Syed Mehdi. The disgruntled MP blamed NC leadership for reneging on its election promise to fight for the restoration of J&Ks special status under Article 370 and 35(A). Ruhullah confirmed to NDTV that he has decided to resign from Parliament and the primary basic membership of the National Con
Macworld Earlier this week, Apple surprised us with a brand-new Mac Studio powered by an M5 Ultra processor and up to 512GB of RAM. We expect that option, which wont be available until late October, will cost upwards of $15,000. That in itself will limit its availability to a very small percentage of Mac users. On top of that, given the 10- to 12-week backorder for the 256GB model just days after its release, we dont expect many people to actually get their hands on it anytime soon. So the peopl
As traders emerge from their holiday break, global markets brace for fluctuations. The ongoing geopolitical tensions keep energy prices in focus, while decisions from the Fed and BOJ will be scrutinized closely. Additionally, the rise of artificial intelligence valuations and potential fiscal challenges in Europe pose risks, compounded by the political uncertainty surrounding the upcoming US midterm elections.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay has approached the Madras High Court. He seeks to vacate an interim order restraining bye-election notifications for five constituencies. These constituencies have returned candidates who resigned from their seats. Vijay argues the Public Interest Litigation lacks locus standi and public interest. He contends stopping bye-elections deprives lakhs of people of representation.
The constituencies included Tiruchirappalli (East) Assembly segment, one of the two seats from where Vijay won in the April 2026 elections and resigned later
A federal judge blocked President Trump's executive order concerning mail-in ballots. This ruling came just days after the Supreme Court lifted a previous block. The order sought to restrict mail-in voting ahead of the midterm elections. Judge Indira Talwani cited the impracticality and potential unconstitutionality of the directive. The Trump administration is expected to appeal this significant judicial decision.
A federal judge blocked President Trump's executive order concerning mail-in ballots. This ruling came just days after the Supreme Court lifted a previous block. The order sought to restrict mail-in voting ahead of the midterm elections. Judge Indira Talwani cited the impracticality and potential unconstitutionality of the directive. The Trump administration is expected to appeal this significant judicial decision.
Thousands of protesters gathered in Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities to condemn President Volodymyr Zelensky's government over corruption allegations and the firing of former Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov. Protesters accused the administration of ignoring public concerns and creating divisions in society. The unrest has intensified after Fedorov rejected a new government role and called for elections, while investigators continue examining an alleged money-laundering case linked to a senior o
The decision assumes political significance ahead of the Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections scheduled for February 2027
Washington, August 28: Indian-American voters are displaying significant enthusiasm for the upcoming midterm elections in the United States, with a noticeable inclination towards Democratic candidates, according to a recent survey. The 2026 Asian American Voter Survey reveals that 92% of registered Indian-American voters plan to cast their ballots in November. Among them, 74% are certain ... Read more Indian-American Voters Show Enthusiasm Ahead of Midterm Elections, Leaning Towards Democrats
Indian-American voters are heading into the 2026 U.S. midterm elections with high interest in voting and a strong preference for Democratic candidates, according to a new national survey.
Washington, Aug 28 (IANS) The US Army has selected five military installations and five private companies for a programme worth up to $2.2 billion to build and operate nuclear microreactors, aiming to provide reliable power independent of potentially vulnerable civilian grids. The Army announced the selections under its Janus Program, conducted in partnership with the []
Washington, Aug 28 (IANS) Indian-American voters are showing strong enthusiasm for the US midterm elections and a clear preference for Democratic congressional candidates, according to a new national survey. The 2026 Asian American Voter Survey found that 92 per cent of Indian-American registered voters planned to vote in November. Seventy-four per cent said they were []
A federal judge is once again blocking President Donald Trumps executive order that seeks to limit mail voting in the midterm elections
The High Court of J&K and Ladakh has directed the government to take decision on the Khadi and Village Industries Boards (KVIB) selection process initiated by the Board in 2016 for various posts, including Accounts Assistant and Junior Auditor and Junior Assistant and Record Keeper. In their plea, Mahboob Ali Mir and eight others had assailed a government order dated June 28, 2019, whereby all selections made in KVIB pursuant to advertisement notice dated October 8, 2016 had been cancelled and t
Winston Churchill famously quipped that democracy is the worst form of government, except for all the others that have been tried. It is a messy, inefficient, and deeply frustrating system. Yet, history has shown it is the least worst option we have for ensuring peaceful transitions of power, protecting civil liberties, and holding leaders accountable. But there is a glaring blind spot in the Western promotion of this ideal: we treat democracy as a universal, plug-and-play system that simply req
Srinagar, Aug 27:The Jammu and Kashmir Public Service Commission (PSC) has called for an overhaul of Recruitment Rules across government departments, observing that rules framed decades ago have become very old, outdated, obsolete and, in several cases, redundant in the face of rapidly changing administrative, technological and professional requirements. The recommendation figures prominently in the commissions annual report for 2025-26 and comes against the backdrop of a recruitment system that
Mumbai, August 28: In East Medinipur, just a day before Raksha Bandhan, local shopkeepers reported a surge in demand for rakhis featuring Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari, and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. This increase follows the recent victory of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the state assembly elections. Shopkeeper ... Read more High Demand for Rakhi Featuring PM Modi and CM Suvendu in East Medinipur
Srinagar, August 27: Jammu and Kashmir Casual Daily Wagers Forum (JKCDWF) has trained guns against the incumbent regime in the Union Territory, saying that despite employees playing key role for them to get a majority in 2024 elections, it has deceived them by not taking positive decision in favour of thousands of temporary employees. Addressing a news conference here, Forum President Sajad Ahmad Parray announced a peaceful protest on September 1, demanding immediate action on the long-pending i
Jaipur, August 28: The nomination process for the Jaipur Municipal Corporation elections commenced on Thursday. On the first day, 11 candidates submitted a total of 13 nomination papers. According to the district election office, nominations were accepted at the offices of returning officers across 15 locations in Jaipur from 10:15 AM to 3 PM. Of ... Read more Jaipur Municipal Corporation Elections: 11 Candidates File Nominations on Day One
Opposition leader Mallikarjun Kharge has formally urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to hold an all-party meeting. He emphasized the Congress party's position on preserving the Lok Sabha's current size and highlighted the necessity for one-third reservation for women in elections. Kharge cautioned the Prime Minister against hastily pushing through the delimitation legislation. This statement follows comments by parliamentary affairs minister Kiran Rijiju regarding a potentially extended monsoon
Eid Milad-un-Nabi (SAW) is not merely a religious occasion or a commemoration of a date in history. It is an opportunity to remember the blessed birth of the great personality who showed humanity a path based on love, mercy, justice, brotherhood, equality and noble character. The arrival of Prophet Muhammad (SAW) transformed not only a fragmented Arabian society into a united community but also provided humanity with an enduring moral and spiritual framework founded on human dignity, rights and
BJP and Shiromani Akali Dal are discussing a potential pre-poll alliance. Seat-sharing formula and constituency allocation remain key negotiation points. Discussions also cover leadership arrangements and the chief ministerial post. Electoral arithmetic from recent polls drives these renewed alliance talks. The parties aim to combine votes for electoral success in Punjab.
New Delhi, August 27: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) held its first organizational meeting with newly appointed national secretaries at its headquarters on Thursday. The meeting was chaired by the partys national president, Nitin Naveen. Sharing details on the official X handle, the BJP stated, Today, the national president Nitin Naveen chaired the first organizational ... Read more BJPs First Meeting of New National Secretaries Focuses on Upcoming Elections
New Delhi, August 27: The BJP headquarters witnessed its first organizational meeting with newly appointed national secretaries on Thursday. The meeting was chaired by BJP National President Nitin Naveen. The official X handle of the BJP shared details about the meeting, stating, Under the leadership of National President Nitin Naveen, the first organizational meeting with ... Read more BJP Headquarters Hosts First Meeting of Newly Appointed National Secretaries Ahead of Assembly Elections
India Today-CVoter Opinion Poll has projected a clear advantage for the BJP-led NDA if Lok Sabha elections were held today, with the alliance likely to win 326 seats, compared with 185 seats for the INDIA bloc. The survey projects the BJP
Donald Trump will headline a major Republican gathering in Dallas next month. Vice President JD Vance is scheduled to open the two-day convention on September 9. The event aims to rally the party and sharpen its message for November elections. Republicans will focus on domestic policy and target the progressive left. The convention serves as a launchpad for the party's midterm campaign efforts.
Srinagar, Aug 27: Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) President Tariq Hameed Karra on Thursday ruled out the party's entry into the Omar Abdullah-led government, asserting that the Congress would not join the Cabinet until statehood was restored to Jammu and Kashmir. In the past two years, our stand has been absolutely clear. We will not become part of the Cabinet until statehood is restored. Supporting the National Conference government does not imply that we will join the Cabi
The National Conference (NC)Congress alliance in Jammu and Kashmir was born out of a shared political necessity ahead of the 2024 Assembly elections, when both parties recognised that a fragmented opposition would only strengthen the BJPs prospects in the newly formed Union Territory
Communist Party of India general secretary D. Raja said that with a faltering economy accompanied with rising unemployment and government proposals such as simultaneous elections, there is a need for a political alternative
Amid the possibility of the government convening a special session of Parliament to push the delimitation bill, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Thursday urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to convene an all-party meeting to discuss the delimitation proposals and called for a 25-year freeze on the Lok Sabha's existing strength of 543, as well as the introduction of one-third reservation for women from the 2029 elections.
Jaipur, August 27: The nomination process for the upcoming local body elections in Rajasthan commenced on Thursday. These elections are the first to be held under the One State, One Election framework. Candidates can file nominations for 10,245 wards across 309 urban local bodies. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Congress have yet to finalize ... Read more Rajasthan Local Body Elections: Nomination Process Begins for 10,245 Wards
Jaipur, August 27: The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has released its first list of candidates for the Jaipur Municipal Corporation elections, covering 11 wards. This announcement comes ahead of the Congress and BJP, who have yet to declare their nominees. The party shared the names through its official social media channels, emphasizing its readiness for ... Read more Aam Aadmi Party Unveils First List of Candidates for Jaipur Municipal Elections 2026
Kolkata, August 27: The West Bengal Municipal Affairs and Urban Development Department has released a draft delimitation list this week, indicating that the number of wards under the Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) may increase by two beyond the proposed count. According to the draft, the number of wards in KMC is set to rise from ... Read more Kolkatas Ward Count May Exceed Draft Proposal Amid Upcoming Elections
Government hospital OPD services in Punjab are impacted by a statewide employee strike. Employees protest the Punjab government over long-pending demands for regularization and benefits. They seek pension implementation and payment of pending Dearness Allowance installments. The Chief Minister has repeatedly postponed meetings with protesting employee representatives. Employees threaten to boycott the government in upcoming Assembly elections if demands are ignored.
Jodhpur, August 27: PP Chaudhary, the chairman of the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) and BJP MP, discussed the advantages of conducting elections simultaneously under the One Nation, One Election initiative. He addressed concerns regarding the electoral system, the potential for government collapses, and the tenure of state assemblies. Chaudhary explained that if a government falls ... Read more PP Chaudhary Highlights Benefits of One Nation, One Election Initiative
AAP will ban E in Goa within days of winning elections Arvind Kejriwal
CIA Director John Ratcliffe faces tough questions over Russia, Vladimir Putin and U.S. intelligence as lawmakers revisit his past testimony on Russian election interference. During his 2020 confirmation hearing, Ratcliffe acknowledged that Moscow had used active measures to interfere in U.S. elections while insisting that Russia had not altered votes or directly changed the outcome of the 2016 election.
Ontario Premier Doug Ford warns Donald Trump that a fair U.S.-Canada trade deal is crucial as tariff tensions escalate between the two countries. Ford also takes a bizarre and sarcastic swipe at Trump with his bee drones joke, adding a fresh twist to the growing political feud. With the U.S. midterm elections approaching, Fords warning puts renewed focus on Trumps Canada tariffs, the economic stakes for both countries and the escalating pressure on Washington and Ottawa.
Jaipur, August 27: The All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) has approached the Rajasthan High Court against the non-allocation of its election symbol for the upcoming municipal elections in 2026. Jameel Khan, the AIMIM state president, filed a writ petition against the Rajasthan State Election Commission, demanding the allocation of the partys designated symbol, Patang (kite), ... Read more AIMIM Challenges Election Symbol Allocation in Rajasthan High Court
Uttar Pradesh parties are now targeting women voters with new welfare measures. The Samajwadi Party and BJP unveiled competing schemes on the same day. Recent elections show women voters are increasingly influential across social divides. Both parties are adding a gender dimension to their caste-based outreach strategies. Women-centric welfare has become a significant electoral template in Indian politics.
Reported by: Mrinal Banik Agartala: The CPI(M) Tripura State Committee on Wednesday held a meeting in Agartala to review the political and organisational situation in the state and chalk out its programmes ahead of the upcoming Village Committee and municipal elections. The meeting was held at Dasarath Deb Bhavan in the presence of CPI(M) national [] The post Tripura: CPI(M) state committee reviews political situation ahead of local body polls appeared first on NorthEast Now .
In the backdrop of Iran's crisis, Pakistan's diplomatic interventions are drawing focus away from its own civil unrest and protest suppression. Following the POK elections, the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz has taken the lead, while Imran Khan's PTI chose to boycott, citing a biased electoral landscape. Rising economic struggles and governance issues have ignited protests, yet global awareness of these human rights violations remains notably lacking.
Mumbai, August 26: BJP leader Rohan Gupta has launched a verbal attack on the opposition regarding comments made by Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on womens reservation, the upcoming municipal elections in Rajasthan, and Union Home Minister Amit Shahs statements on illegal immigration. Defending the BJP governments policies, he accused the Congress and SP of ... Read more Rohan Gupta Criticizes Opposition on National Security and Womens Reservation Issues
Doug Ford has launched a stunning attack on Donald Trump, vowing to fight back against the U.S. president and warning that Americans could turn on Trump in the upcoming midterm elections. The Ontario premier even said he would campaign in the U.S. if he could, as the Canada-U.S. tariff war escalates.
In an organisational reshuffle, including State-level restructuring ahead of Assembly elections next year, the Lok Janshakti Party-Ram Vilas has selected eight national secretaries, and 11 national presidents for different cells, including Shambhavi Chaudhary as the national youth wing president
The YSRCP is playing the BC card only to divert attention from the ongoing ED probes into its liquor scams and complicity of its leaders in various other scandals, says the TDP leader, warning the opposition party of far worse plight in the 2029 elections if it does not change its ways
A fish controversy in Uttar Pradesh has highlighted the Nishad community's political significance. This community's vote has shifted loyalties and remains a key factor for parties. The BJP seeks to retain its OBC coalition while opposition parties try to gain support. Nishad leaders have historical ties to epic narratives and social justice movements. The 2027 elections will test alliances and demands for representation and livelihoods.
Young Ukrainians have returned to the streets of Kyiv demanding Mykhailo Fedorovs reinstatement and accusing Volodymyr Zelenskys government of corruption, persecution and refusing public dialogue. Protesters also called for a legal mechanism to restore elections during a prolonged war, with one declaring that no one elected Zelensky for a second term. Watch.
Union parliamentary affairs minister Kiren Rijiju on Tuesday slammed Congress leader Pawan Khera for making indecent comments about him after he shared a video of himself swimming in Arunachal Pradesh.In a social media post on X, Rijiju reminded Khera that he has fought eight elections so far, while the Congress leader is a first-term MP, nominated to Rajya Sabha by his party.You are a 1st term MP, nominated by your party in Rajya Sabha & Ive fought 8 elections so far. That doesnt give you the r
Lucknow, August 26: Pankaj Chaudhary, the state president of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Minister of State for Finance, has taken aim at the Samajwadi Partys recent announcements regarding womens welfare. He stated that as the assembly elections approach, the SP has resurfaced with what he calls a box of false promises. Chaudhary urged ... Read more BJPs Pankaj Chaudhary Critiques SPs Promises on Womens Welfare
Patna, August 26: Pappu Yadav, the MP from Purnia, has responded sharply to Union Home Minister Amit Shahs recent comments regarding immigration. Yadav stated that the government has been in power for 12 years and should stop discussing immigration issues. He emphasized that the focus should be on the upcoming 2029 elections. Amit Shah had ... Read more Pappu Yadav Criticizes Amit Shahs Immigration Remarks, Calls for Focus on Real Issues
Over 3 lakh government employees and over 4 lakh pensioners in Punjab have called a statewide 'maha bandh' on Thursday (August 27) to protest against the AAP government's alleged failure to release pending Dearness Allowance (DA) dues. The strike is expected to disrupt government services across the state ahead of the 2027 Assembly elections.
AIMIM president Asaduddin Owaisi has urged people to support and strengthen the party for the 2027 Uttar Pradesh assembly elections, while also criticising the BJP government on issues like the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) and the Vande Mataram row.
The Election Commission is launching new initiatives to engage young voters. These efforts target students from classes nine to twelve and university levels. The commission plans to establish fifty thousand Electoral Literacy Clubs nationwide. This program aims to educate youth about democratic values and electoral processes. The goal is to foster informed voters for the upcoming 2029 Lok Sabha elections.
Lucknow, August 26: Ahead of the 2027 assembly elections in Uttar Pradesh, the Samajwadi Party has made significant announcements focused on women and girls. Party president Akhilesh Yadav, along with MP Dimple Yadav from Mainpuri, introduced the Stree Samman Samriddhi Yojana, pledging annual financial assistance of 40,000 to every woman in the state. Akhilesh Yadav ... Read more Akhilesh Yadav Unveils Economic Aid for Women Ahead of UP Elections
Hyderabad: AIMIM president Asaduddin Owaisi has called upon people to support and strengthen the party and pray for the success of its candidates in the 2027 Uttar Pradesh assembly elections. Addressing a public meeting on the occasion of Milad-un-Nabi here on Tuesday, August 25, night, the Hyderabad MP asked why Muslims of the country shouldnt Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to
Agartala, August 26, 2026: The Tripura CPI(M) will review the political and economic situation in the state and chalk out its programmes for the coming days, including strategies for the forthcoming village committee and municipal elections, CPI(M) State Secretary and Politburo Member Jitendra Chaudhury said on Wednesday. Chaudhury was speaking in the presence of CPI(M)... The post Tripura: CPI(M) to Formulate Strategy on Village, Municipal Polls and Undemocratic Government Actions, Says LoP Jit
In Meghalaya, the debate assumes significance as the state unit faces questions over its support base, organisational strength and prospects ahead of the 2028 Assembly elections.
Bahujan Samaj Party chief Mayawati reviewed party organisation and mass base expansion efforts in Punjab. She emphasised fielding honest candidates for upcoming assembly elections in Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand. The BSP will contest the Punjab elections independently, without any electoral alliances or compromises. This strategy aims to boost party morale and achieve better electoral results for the people.
During the AGM, the election for two posts on the IPL Governing Council including the chairman will also be held.
Zelensky demands more war money as Ukraine faces election pressure and a fresh corruption scandal. Speaking at the Coalition of the Willing talks in Kyiv, President Volodymyr Zelensky said Ukraine needs billions more from allies to expand its long-range drone campaign against Russia. His appeal comes amid nationwide calls for urgent elections and new corruption charges involving a senior official in his administration. The political turmoil adds fresh pressure as the war enters another critical
Srinagar, Aug 25:A day after National Conference (NC) President Farooq Abdullah asked Member of Parliament Aga Syed Ruhullah to resign from the Lok Sabha and seek a fresh mandate, the MP on Tuesday indicated that he would respond to the veteran leaders demand in the coming days, while stressing his deep respect for Abdullah. Speaking to reporters, Ruhullah was asked about Abdullahs call for his resignation. He did not directly say whether he would accept the challenge, but his response suggested
Imran Khan is back in the pavilion. But this time, the pavilion is not the cricket ground where he once scored fours, sixes and centuries before lifting the World Cup for Pakistan and becoming a national hero. It is Adiala Jail, where Pakistans former Prime Minister was returned after being taken out for what has become a deeply questionable medical episode. On August 18, Pakistans Supreme Court ordered that Imran Khan, who has been incarcerated since 2023, be transferred to Shifa Hospital for m
Jaipur, August 26: Madan Rathore, the state president of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Rajya Sabha MP, commended Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharmas initiative to conduct local body and Panchayati Raj elections under the One State, One Election concept on Tuesday. Rathore emphasized that frequent elections increase costs and disrupt administrative functions, which slows down ... Read more Rajasthan BJP Chief Praises One State, One Election Initiative for Local Bodies
Supreme Court has Trumps executive order commanding federal officials to compile lists of citizens eligible to vote in federal elections. ... The post SCOTUS Backs Trump Order on Mail-in Ballots appeared first on The New American .
The Supreme Court requested detailed data from the Election Commission regarding pending appeals. These appeals challenge voter list inclusions and exclusions in West Bengal. The court directed the Election Commission to provide a breakdown of disposed and pending cases. All appeals must be decided before the next parliamentary elections in 2029. This directive aims to streamline and expedite the disposal of appeals.
New Delhi, August 26: Womens rights and respect are frequently discussed, whether during elections or rallies. This is essential, as women are equal stakeholders in society and represent half of the nations population. From electing leaders to building a strong and prosperous society, the responsibility is shared equally. But do you know when women actually ... Read more Womens Equality Day: A Celebration of Empowerment for Half the Population
TDP will win the GVMC elections with a massive majority, says the Bhimili MLA
Direct election of chairpersons and deputies is expected to raise spending and competition
BCCI elections AGM on September IPL Governing Council membership on agenda
The All India Tennis Association (AITA) has rejected claims it failed to submit the names of excluded Asian Games tennis players to the IOA, with TimesofIndia.com accessing a July 3 letter seeking their inclusion. AITA argued event-specific selections would maximise medal prospects, but the Sports Ministry has stood by its strict Asia-ranking criteria despite criticism from ex-player Rohan Bopanna.
Supreme Court asks Delhi bar associations to jointly devise a structured, institutionalised mechanism for women's representation ahead of the 2027 bar elections
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) are reportedly in the final stages of reviving their alliance ahead of the 2027 Punjab Assembly elections, with news agency ANI sources indicating that the BJP is likely to emerge as the senior partner this time.
Jaipur, August 25: Rajasthans upcoming municipal and panchayat elections are generating buzz due to their unique election symbols. In an era dominated by smartphones and social media, independent candidates will be represented by traditional symbols such as charpoys, tea kettles, tongs, grinding stones, slates, and old telephones. The State Election Commission has released a list ... Read more Rajasthan Local Elections: Traditional Symbols Replace Modern Tech in Voting
Chandigarh, August 25: Speculations about a potential alliance between the Shiromani Akali Dal and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for the Punjab Assembly elections in 2027 have been put to rest. BJP leader Amanjot Kaur Ramu Walia stated that as long as Sukhbir Badal remains in the Akali Dal, there will be no question of ... Read more BJP Leader Dismisses Alliance Speculations with Akali Dal Amid Punjab Elections
Factors include age, new allies, and elections in key states such as UP and Punjab. Sources told NDTV a rejig is being worked on with the 2029 Lok Sabha contest, too, in mind.
Donald Trump urged supporters at a South Carolina rally to pretend he is on the ballot and turn out to vote for Republican candidates in upcoming elections. Trump warned that if Republicans lose, voters could see changes to his border policies, tax cuts and other priorities.In his speech, Trump highlighted his claims about tax-free tips, Social Security and overtime pay while stressing the importance of Republican voter turnout when his name is not directly on the ballot. Watch the full rally re
Amaravati, Aug 25 (IANS) Asserting that there is a strong anti-incumbency factor in Andhra Pradesh, former Chief Minister and YSRCP president YS Jagan Mohan Reddy on Tuesday called upon the party cadres to fight for every inch of ground in the ensuing local body elections. Addressing the party leaders and cadres at the partys central []
Jaipur, Aug 25 (IANS) Rajasthans upcoming local body elections are getting an unexpected nostalgic twist. While political campaigns increasingly rely on smartphones, social media and digital outreach, independent candidates will have to choose from election symbols that include charpais, tea kettles, tongs, grinding mills, slates and even old-style telephones. The State Election Commission has released []