The Assam government has tabled the TD Tiwari commission report on the Nellie massacre and the Mehta commission report on the Assam agitation in the assembly. The Tiwari report primarily blames the AASU and AGSP for the 1983 election-related violence, citing planned arson and destruction. These reports, formed in the 1980s, are now public ahead of next year's state elections.

The Supreme Court has stated that elections in 57 Maharashtra local bodies, where reservation exceeds 50%, will be subject to its ruling on OBC quotas. The court warned that polls held contrary to its orders could be set aside, emphasizing the need for smooth grassroots democracy and compliance with the 50% ceiling for future elections.

GUWAHATI: Two reports, one official and another unofficial, held contradictory views on the large-scale violence in Assam in 1983 during the height of the six-year-long anti-immigrants agitation, commonly known as the Assam Agitation. The state government on Tuesday tabled the non-government Justice (retd) T U Mehta Commission report in the Assembly and distributed copies of the Tribhubhan Prasad Tewari Commission report among the members of the House. The unofficial Mehta commission, formed by

Breaking the silence over his meeting with Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde said he is not the sort of person who goes to Delhi to complain against state BJP leaders. He said that any issues within the Mahayuti alliance will be sorted at the state level. Shinde's clarification came after reports that he was unhappy at being sidelined in the decision-making of the BJP-led Mahayuti government and had hence rushed to Delhi to express his grievances to S

Make all 40 corporators resign. Lets go for elections. Let the people decide the real verdict: Kakani Govardhan Reddy

In a letter to former CM Naveen Patnaik, he says the party has failed to accept the cause of defeat in 2024 elections and take remedial measures

The CJI said elections to Maharashtra local bodies could go ahead, subject to the outcome of proceedings

PATNA: It came as a double shock for Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief and former Chief Minister Lalu Prasad and his family after the newly elected NDA government, led by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, served a notice on Tuesday asking them to vacate their official bungalow. The 10 Circular Road bungalow has been allotted to former chief minister and Leader of the Opposition in the Bihar Legislative Council, Rabri Devi, in which Lalu and his younger son, Tejashwi Prasad Yadav, live with their famil

Election schedule for 12,728 gram panchayats and 1.12 lakh wards issued on Tuesday

GUWAHATI: Assam government on Tuesday tabled a new bill banning polygamy in the state Assembly on the first day of the Winter Session. The Assam Prohibition of Polygamy Bill, 2025 prescribed seven years of rigorous imprisonment for offenders, ban on contesting elections and deletion of names from list of beneficiaries of government schemes. The polygamy law will not apply to the Sixth Schedule areas and to the members of any Scheduled Tribe community. When the bill was introduced, some members o

Hyderabad: The Telangana State Election Commission on Tuesday issued the notification for the local body elections, scheduled to take place next month in three phases. Speaking with the media, state election commission chief Rani Kumudini informed that Telangana has over 1.66 crore voters. She said that the first phase of polling will be held on Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to

KOLKATA: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday assured citizens that the Trinamool Congress will not allow the BJP Commission to take away their right to vote, during a rally at Bonagon, a bellwether constituency along the Indo-Bangladesh border. Mamata alleged that the BJP is strategically using the SIR drive to create panic among the masses. But dont get trapped by BJP. Dont be panicked at all. We wont let you leave. No one can get you out with panic when we the Trinamool Congr

The elections will be conducted from 7 am to 1 pm, while the counting of votes will be conducted on the same day from 2 pm

KOLKATA: The Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the West Bengal Legislative Assembly Suvendu Adhikari on Tuesday urged the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar to remove biased police officers from poll duty during the forthcoming assembly elections likely to be held in May next year in the state. Suvendu, who became an MLA on a BJP ticket after defeating the Chief Minister as well as Trinamool Congress supremo Mamata Banerjee in Nandigram assembly seat in East Midnapore district in 2021,

AHMEDABAD: Former BJP cabinet minister Jawahar Chavda has triggered a political storm in Gujarat politics with a fiery 'Employment Assistance Campaign', unleashing a direct attack on the States unemployment crisis, paper leaks, and systemic failures. His videos, interactions with youngsters, and bold admission, stating, we too have failed somewhere, have electrified Saurashtras political ground, triggering fresh tremors inside an already divided BJP ahead of the 2027 polls. Chavda becoming sudde

A Bench comprising Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi was informed by the SEC that elections for 246 municipal councils and 42 nagar panchayats have already been notified for December 2

The widespread discourse against Bihar voters as politically ignorant after the results has been disturbing.

Gujarat for Bengal. That is the bargain the Bharatiya Janata Party is willing to make, Mamata Banerjee raged Tuesday as she launched a multi-point attack on her arch-nemesis, accusing it of committing fraud to win elections.

One Nation, One Election: On December 4, top election officials are scheduled to depose before the JPC examining the governments ambitious plan to hold simultaneous elections

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Befitting the popular adage that a Malayali can be found in every corner of the world, UK-based Malayali arrack brand 'Manavatty' was the star of the Scotland National Party (SNP) convention held ahead of the 2026 parliamentary elections in Edinburgh. The Manavatty bottles, co-signed by the first minister of Scotland John Swinney and the brand founder John Xavier, were sold at attractive prices after a tight auction held here for the party's candidate adoption and fundraising

Despite housing state and civic headquarters, this ward grapples with severe traffic congestion exacerbated by VIP movement and illegal hawkers. Residents face parking shortages and concerns over new developments, while political continuity is challenged by ward reservations for upcoming elections.

The Trinamool Congress chief predicted that the BJP would lose the upcoming state assembly elections in Bengal.

At least nine Booth-Level Officers - foot soldiers in the contentious revision of voter lists before a flurry of Assembly elections next year - have died, by suicide or otherwise, across the country over the past week, including in poll-bound West Be

NEW DELHI: Amid strong objections from West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee over the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, the Election Commission of India has invited a Trinamool Congress delegation for a meeting at Nirvachan Sadan on November 28 to hear the partys grievances. In a letter to the TMC chairperson, a copy of which is with this newspaper, the ECI noted that TMC parliamentary leader Derek OBrien had sought an appointment for a delegation of MPs. The Comm

A notice signed by the KSCA Electoral Officer mentions that the list of candidates was scrutinised in the presence of Honble Justice Subhash Adi and the candidates

The administration claimed governance and stability were improving and cited free and fair elections planned by the junta; the decision drew immediate condemnation.

The intersection of involvement in the Kudumbashree network and political ambitions has become the go-to for political parties of all hues in order to pick candidates for the local body elections

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: With scrutiny of nominations completed on Monday, a full picture of the electoral contests to the Thiruvananthapuram corporation council has become clear and the two leading fronts are grappling with a surge in rebel candidates. Even senior leaders have entered the fray as independents, placing the LDF and the UDF in a tight spot ahead of the polls. In a contrast to previous elections, the LDF is facing serious internal rebellion this time. None of the LDF rebels withdrew th

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Wild boar attacks are surging across the state, with culling operations coming to a complete halt following the declaration of local body elections. Farmers and residents in vulnerable regions are bearing the brunt as district collectors have directed all licenced firearm holders to deposit their weapons at police stations an order that contradicts the Election Commission guidelines. According to the Commissions circular, only specific categories of licence holders are requi

PATHANAMTHITTA: As the local body elections draw near, Pandalam a municipality long influenced by the political and religious pulse surrounding the Sabarimala temple, braces for another high-stakes contest. For the BJP, which captured power there in the wake of the 2018 Sabarimala agitation, retaining the council is a critical political mission. It remains the partys sole ruling turf in south Kerala, and a test of whether the fervour it once harnessed still holds sway. Pandalams political shift

KOCHI: As his tenure nears end, Kochi Mayor M Anilkumar speaks to TNIE on his assessment of the past five years, LDFs challenges in the corporation and his advice to his successor. Excerpts: How do you evaluate your five-year performance? Are there any regrets about projects you wished you had completed? The public and media should evaluate my performance; I get positive response from the public. Considering the circumstances we faced during our tenure, including the by-elections, I am satisfied

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: AI-generated videos of football legend Lionel Messi have been circulating among Keralites for almost a year, making the format familiar to many. Yet in November, when K P Saleem from the Otukkungal panchayat in Malappuram used a fresh Messi video as part of his campaign strategy, it created a flutter among voters. By tapping into the regions massive football fan base, Saleem managed to score a political goal or two against his opponents. This election marks the first major po

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: A total of 72,005 candidates are officially in the fray across the state for the upcoming local body elections, as per provisional data released by the State Election Commission late on Monday. The final picture of the candidates became clear after the deadline for withdrawal of nominations ended on Monday. The list of candidates includes 37,786 women, 34,218 men and one transgender person. Meanwhile, all major fronts are facing the menace of rebel candidates who have refused

Mahayuti leaders slam emotional appeal, say people have witnessed change, development in past 11 yrs; Raj

PATNA, Nov 24 : Bihar Governor Arif Mohammad Khan on Monday appointed Narendra Narain Yadav as protem Speaker of state Assembly. Khan appointed senior MLA and former Bihar Minister Yadav as protem Speaker of newly constituted Assembly after just concluded elections. He was also administered oath by Governor at a simple function organised in Rajbhawan. Yadav will administer oath to newly elected MLAs during the first session of newly constituted Assembly, to be convened soon. In its first cabinet

In the last few years, pizza ovens have become as much of a backyard staple as a grill. There are many options for making restaurant-quality pies at home in a range of styles. Whats more, many models allow you to change up the fuel type, and some even allow you to do more than simply fire off pizzas. Ive compiled a list of the best pizza ovens that you can buy right now, with selections for multi-fuel ovens, compact designs and indoor pizza parties. Ive also included some buying advice on what t

As the sun sets on the electoral battle in Bihar, the BJP - which appears to have perfected the art of anticipation - has started laying the groundwork for its next big performance: the West Bengal assembly elections of 2026.

The Supreme Court is examining a plea to end tax exemptions for political parties receiving anonymous cash donations under 2,000. The court has asked the government and the Election Commission of India for their responses. This move aims to increase transparency in political funding. The petition argues that undisclosed donations can influence elections and undermine democracy.

Bihar's recent assembly polls revealed a significant trend: 16 constituencies saw female voter turnout exceeding men by over 20 percentage points, with the NDA securing most of these. Nearly half of Bihar's constituencies reported a female turnout 10-19 percentage points higher than men, predominantly favoring the NDA. This surge in female participation played a crucial role in the election outcomes.

Following its Bihar victory, the BJP is focusing on upcoming elections in West Bengal and Assam. The party plans to use the successful strategies from Bihar. A dinner meeting is scheduled for November 26 to review the Bihar campaign and prepare a roadmap. Key leaders will discuss booth management and outreach for Bengal and Assam.

As Bangladesh's general elections approach, crime statistics show a surge in criminal incidents across the country, local media reported on Monday.

Pakistans armed forces are only between two-and-a-half to three times smaller than Indias, having been built up at the expense of social welfare. While India has sustained parliamentary democracy through regular elections at several levels -- from village council to Parliament -- Pakistan had known three prolonged spells of military rule before Gen. Pervez Musharraf seized power on October 12, 1999, overthrowing the democratically elected government of Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif

SRINAGAR: Hindu groups in Jammu have intensified protests demanding Hindu-only admissions at the Vaishno Devi medical university after 42 Muslim students were selected this year, prompting J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah to counter that the admissions were strictly merit-based and if you want to conduct admissions on the basis of religion then remove secularism from the constitution. Activists of the Rashtriya Bajrang Dal staged a protest in Jammu against the admission of 42 Muslim students to

JAIPUR: As India grieves the loss of Dharmendra, one of its most beloved film stars, in Bikaner, the sorrow runs differently. For many here, he was not just the He-Man of Hindi cinema but a former representative who once stepped into Parliament on their mandate at the start of the 21st century. Dharmendra entered active politics in 2004, contesting the Lok Sabha elections from the Bikaner constituency on a BJP ticket. He made the move during the partys India Shining campaign and, along with acto

PATNA : The Bihar Congress on Monday expelled seven leaders from the partys primary membership for six years for harming the partys dignity by making what it described as baseless and misleading claims that tickets were sold in the recently concluded state assembly election. The action was taken through an order issued by the partys disciplinary committee chairman, Kapildeo Prasad Yadav. The committee also contended that the party had maintained complete transparency regarding the issues raised

GUWAHATI: The report of a non-government commission, which probed the incidents related to the 1983 Assam election violence, will be tabled in the State Assembly during its winter session beginning on Tuesday. The three-member unofficial judicial commission, headed by Justice (Retd) T U Mehta, was formed by Mukti Jujaru Sanmilan and those involved in the six-year-long Assam agitation or anti-foreigners agitation. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said it would be the first time that a report of

AHMEDABAD: BJP National General Secretary B L Santosh on Monday became the first national leader to visit the former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani's residence after the funeral-expense controversy, triggering political chatter across Saurashtra. The BJP's 22-minute closed-door meeting with Anjaliben Rupani has revived speculation of the Rupani familys re-entry into the BJP power structure and amplified whispers about internal fault lines. The BJPs high-profile Saurashtra zone meeting at Ka

Polls to several civic bodies in the State, including Mumbai, have to be completed before January 31 next year. They have been pending since 2022

Himachal Pradesh Cabinet approved a Rs 1 lakh hike in disaster relief, raising compensation for destroyed homes to Rs 8 lakh. Major recruitment drives for health, police, and engineering roles were also cleared. The government also greenlit a 40% subsidy for electric taxi conversions. Discussions on Panchayat elections continue, with the matter currently in court.

Himachal Pradesh Cabinet approved a Rs 1 lakh hike in disaster relief, raising compensation for destroyed homes to Rs 8 lakh. Major recruitment drives for health, police, and engineering roles were also cleared. The government also greenlit a 40% subsidy for electric taxi conversions. Discussions on Panchayat elections continue, with the matter currently in court.

Dharmendra passes away: A native of Sahnewal near Ludhiana, Dharmendra's Punjabi charm struck a chord with voters in Rajasthan. His campaign drew large crowds and plenty of attention - both for his star power and his outspoken remarks. While the BJP, led by the then Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, faced a defeat in the elections, Dharmendra was successful in his electoral debut, defeating Congress candidate Rameshwar Lal Dudi by nearly 60,000 votes.

SRINAGAR: A fresh communal divide is taking shape in Jammu and Kashmir after the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Institute of Medical Excellence at Kakryal, Katra admitted 42 Muslim students in its maiden MBBS batch of 50. The selections, made strictly on NEET merit, have triggered an escalating confrontation across the Jammu region, with more than []

In a spirited session, the village panchayat of Moga district has rallied together to advocate for Panjab University to receive state university status. They are urging immediate Senate elections and a dedicated quota for Punjabi students.

The Supreme Court is examining a plea against anonymous cash donations to political parties. The current law allows parties to receive undeclared cash gifts under Rs 2,000. This lack of transparency is seen as a threat to fair elections.

KOLKATA: Ahead of the 2026 West Bengal Assembly polls, Prime Minister PM Narendra Modi and RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat are likely to attend separate programmes to kick off election campaigns for BJP in the state. The Bengal BJP unit has already approached the state administration seeking clearance for a rally in Arambag of Hooghly district on 13 or 14 December. The Bengal leadership of the saffron camp held a meeting in Kolkata last week where the PMs visit to the state to attend the proposed electi

Bye-elections were conducted for six seats of the National Assembly (NA) and seven of the Provincial Assembly of Punjab. All NA seats were in Punjab except one in Haripur area of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province

In a remarkable turn of events, the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz has emerged triumphant in the latest by-elections, clinching a staggering 12 out of 13 contested seats. These crucial elections, pivotal for the National Assembly and Punjab's Provincial Assembly, saw the Pakistan Peoples Party capturing the lone remaining seat.

Raj Thackeray warns Marathi voters to stay vigilant ahead of crucial BMC elections, highlights voter list concerns amid tense Maharashtra politics.

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: BJP candidate in Sasthamangalam ward and former DGP R Sreelekha on Sunday alleged that the Communist party wins votes and governs the state by intimidating and threatening the public. In a Facebook post, she questioned whether there was anything wrong in making such a statement. Referring to Kannur, Sreelekha said, Reports claimed that there were no Opposition candidates in four LDF wards. The reason is clear: If anyone contests, they will be killed. This is their democracy.

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Leader of Opposition V D Satheesan on Sunday accused the CPM of using intimidation and goondaism to prevent rival candidates from contesting the local body polls. The CPM is butchering democracy by celebrating victories in Kannur even before the elections, he said in Thiruvananthapuram. Satheesan said CPM workers had threatened people who agreed to contest on UDF tickets, including in the state secretarys own ward. He criticised Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and CPM state s

KANNUR: CPM district secretary K K Ragesh has said that the UDF and Congress should not try to blame the CPM for not having enough people to contest in the elections. He said the Congress has spread false claims across the state, including allegations regarding destruction of Mahatma Gandhis statue, and boasted about conquering Malappattam panchayat, while they themselves were unable to find even two candidates to file nominations in the panchayat. Instead of addressing their own shortcomings, C

KOZHIKODE: Pressure is mounting on the UDF not to have an alliance with the Welfare Party of India, the political wing of the Jamaat-e-Islami, even while the Congress-led front is going ahead with its plan of local-level adjustments with the party in the local body elections. The latest to raise voice against the tie-up is Abdul Hameed Faizy Ambalakadavu, the working secretary of the Sunni Yuvajana Sangam (SYS), who sought to remind the UDF that the Jamaat and Muslim Brotherhood are the two side

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: In a quick chat with TNIE, CPI state secretary Binoy Viswam outlines LDFs united stand on key issues, from Sabarimala to welfare pensions. He stresses on Left unity, people-centric development, and resistance to BJPs ideological agenda. Excerpts: Do you think the recent controversy over the Sabarimala gold theft and the unresolved man-animal conflicts will hurt the LDF in the local body elections? From the very beginning, we have made it clear that we fully support the SIT in

MALAPPURAM: Ever heard of a place called Moscow in Malappuram? In the political heartland of the Indian Union Muslim League (IUML), there exists an unlikely island of red -- ward 9 of Irimbiliyam panchayat, locally known as Moscow. For over three decades, this tiny communist pocket has stood firmly with left candidates, even as the rest of the panchayat remains unwaveringly loyal to the Muslim League. With elections around the corner, the CPMs deep roots are visible at every turn here, shaping a

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The oldest municipal corporation in the state, Thiruvananthapuram where local polls are not just local battles but a way to higher levels of administration is all set to witness a tough contest this time. Over the years, the corporation has catapulted key figures to the legislative assembly, including General Education Minister V Sivankutty, who served as the mayor from 1995 to 2000, and Vattiyoorkkavu MLA V K Prasanth, who was the mayor from 2015 to 2019. While the LDF has

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: With booth level officers (BLOs) and Opposition parties intensifying their stand against conducting the special intensive revision (SIR) during the local body election, the BJP has doubled down on its stance that the revision is essential to curb bogus voting. However, sources admit that the party is increasingly wary of the Opposition turning the hasty implementation of SIR into a political weapon, prompting the BJP to roll out urgent training sessions for its cadre. Senior

Denied self-determination and fair elections, the people of Kashmir have endured decades of misery. Addressing their political grievances, even in small measure, would bring relief to the Valley and beyond

KOZHIKODE: In a dramatic twist to the local body elections in Thamarassery, a fugitive Muslim League leader facing an international Look Out Circular (LOC) has emerged as the UDFs official candidate. Sainul Abideen, alias Babu Kudukkil, wanted in connection with last months violent clash at the Fresh Cut poultry waste treatment plant, filed his nomination for ward 11 on Thursday, despite being absconding for over a month. The police were caught off guard after learning that Babu, chairman of the

ISLAMABAD, Nov 23: Voting is underway in Pakistan for by-elections in 13 National Assembly (NA) and Punjab Assembly seats, amid tight security measures. Six NA and seven provincial seats are being contested, most of which became vacant after Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) lawmakers were disqualified for their alleged involvement in the May 9, 2023 attacks on []

AICC in-charge of Tamil Nadu and Puducherry, Girish Chodankar said the meeting was to understand the partys strength and weaknesses, how to approach the assembly elections and alliance partners.

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Nov 23: For a five-year term from 2025 to 2030, fresh elections for the zonal bodies, state president and general secretary of the J&K Prajapati (Kumhar) Sabha were held here today. The nominations were filed by Ayodhya Kumar Manawa for the post of state president and Manga Ram for the post of general secretary. Since no other nominations were submitted, both candidates were declared elected unopposed. A K Manawa assumed the charge of state president, while Manga [

Nagesh Reddy had earlier sought the party ticket for the Nizamabad Rural Assembly seat and had also tried for an MLC nomination in the last elections, but the party did not consider his candidature.

As the assembly elections approach, Assam's BJP is gearing up for a bold campaign, aiming to secure a substantial win. Targeting 103 seats with hopes of clinching around 100, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma expresses unwavering faith in their developmental achievements.

Jag Mohan Thaken After a thumping win in the Bihar Assembly elections, the BJP-led central government has begun implementing its long-pending policy agendas. On Friday, November 21, 2025, it officially notified the four labour codes that had been awaiting implementation since 2019 and 2020. The government claims that Indias Labour Codes mark a major reform [] The post Indias New Labour Codes: The Pros and Cons appeared first on Northlines .

In a startling turn of events, Prashant Kishor's Jan Suraaj party suffered a crushing defeat in the Bihar assembly elections. Kishor didn't hold back, claiming that the election process was tainted by 'invisible forces' manipulating the outcomes. He pointed to suspicious vote counts for obscure parties and the strangely uniform tallies for several NDA candidates.

Fronts in Ernakulam are counting on every institution to secure a win and shape a broader political narrative ahead of the upcoming Assembly elections

During a campaign on Friday for the Malegaon Nagar Panchayat elections in Baramati tehsil of Pune district, Ajit Pawar reportedly stated that he would ensure there was no shortage of funds for the town if voters elected his partys candidates

GUWAHATI: The BJP in Assam on Sunday claimed that significant progress had been made in securing the political and land rights of the states indigenous population under the leadership of Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. To support this claim, the party stated that over 103 of the states 126 Assembly constituencies would now show a stronger indigenous presence, owing to the 2023 delimitation exercise. the recent delimitation exercise reportedly ensured that more than 103 Assembly constituencie

Question logic of using 2024 caste census figures for BC reservations in gram panchayat elections while relying on 2011 census data for SC and ST reservations

The federal agency that oversees the security of election systems was largely absent from planning before elections this month in several states

KOLKATA: Rebel Trinamool Congress MLA Humayun Kabir is all set to lay the foundation stone for a Babri Masjid in Beldanga, Murshidabad district, a political hotbed with around 70% minority vote share in West Bengal, on December 6, the 33rd anniversary of the demolition of the historic mosque in Ayodhya in 1992. The move has prompted the BJP to allege that it is a sinister move of the ruling party in the state for electoral benefit ahead of the assembly elections scheduled in AprilMay next year.

COLOMBO, Nov 23: Accusing the NPP Government of failing to deliver on its pre-election promises, Sri Lankas opposition party, led by former president Mahinda Rajapaksa, has warned that it would move to topple the administration at the first opportunity. Since sweeping the 2024 elections, the National Peoples Power (NPP), led by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, has pursued cases against members of the previous Rajapaksa administration. Several have been jailed or granted bail on corruption ch

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, while campaigning for local elections, told voters that he would release funds he had promised only if all of his party's candidates were elected.

Hyderabad: Tension prevailed at the Islamic Seminary Jamia Islamia Darul uloom, Shivarampally during the presidential elections of Jamaat Ulema e Hind, Telangana on Saturday. One person was injured in the incident. According to reports, the followers of Maulana Hafiz Khaliq Ahmed Saber, general secretary, JUH Telangana and his followers had allegedly blocked the entry of Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp &

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear on Monday a plea filed by Sonam Wangchuk's wife which termed the climate activist's detention under the stringent National Security Act as illegal and an arbitrary exercise violating his fundamental rights. The top court had on October 29 sought response of the Centre and the Ladakh administration on the amended plea of Wangchuk's wife Gitanjali J Angmo. As per the apex court's cause list of November 24, the plea is slated to come up for hearing

Election strategist and Jan Suraaj founder Prashant Kishor broke his silence on Sunday following his partys poor performance in the recently concluded Bihar Assembly elections, claiming that the polls appeared rigged, although he admitted he currently had no proof to substantiate the allegation, he was speaking in an interview with India Today TV . Kishor described the partys defeat as crushing but insisted that the Jan Suraaj campaign had generated significant traction on the ground. He argued

KASARGOD: The flash mob organised by District Suchitwa Mission and Kumbashree Mission for green election campaign ended up triggering a communal clash, albeit unintentionally at Ulliyathadka near Kasaragod town on Friday. Kasaragod police booked 50 people for unlawful assembly and rioting. Three have been taken into custody so far. District Collector K Inbasekar flagged off Haritha Sandesh Yatra, a green campaign to ensure eco-friendly norms in 2025 local body elections, at the collectors office

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Local body polls often act as a launch pad for new political faces, making them a keenly watched affair. These elections spawn leaders, disruptors, and at times kingmakers. Unlike general elections, voters are often kinder to those hopping from one party to another, finding fault with the policies they had espoused earlier, and contesting on a new label. The cabin of democracy during local body polls is so accommodating that there is room for turncoats and rebels. It is no di

KOZHIKODE: As Kerala inches closer to the local body elections, all eyes are once again on Onchiyam, the politically charged panchayat that has long been synonymous with red flags, ideological clashes, and the lingering shadow of a political murder that reshaped the Left in Kerala. For decades, Onchiyam was considered an unshakable fortress of CPM. But that changed in 2010 when the Revolutionary Marxist Party (RMP), born out of rebellion and blood, captured power following the brutal killing of

MALAPPURAM: In the thick of an intense local body election season, IUML State President Sayyid Sadiq Ali Shihab Thangal speaks to TNIE about UDFs preparedness, seat-sharing debates, P V Anvars likely entry to the UDF, and why these elections could become a referendum on the Pinarayi Vijayan government. Excerpts The nomination process is over and the stage is set for the local body elections. How prepared are the Muslim League and the UDF? The UDF and the Muslim League are fully prepared. Our can

PATNA: All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) chief Asaduddin Owaisi on Saturday said that his party is ready to support the JD(U)-led NDA government in Bihar, provided that Seemanchal region is treated justly. Addressing a public meeting under Amour assembly constituency in Bihars Purnea district, Owaisi said that justice had not been done with Seemanchal region by previous governments. Accusing Nitish of focusing only on development of Patna and Rajgir (Nalanda), Owaisi said that the r

CPI(M) has fielded 48 leaders of Students Federation of India in the polls while the Congress has found 79 candidates from the Kerala Students Union. MSF, the students union of the Indian Union Muslim League has fielded 47 leaders, while 14 from the All India Students Federation, the CPIs student wing, are also in the fray

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar set the cat among the pigeons while campaigning for local elections when he appeared to threaten voters, saying he would release funds he had promised only if all of his party's candidates were elected.

Koteswara Rao criticised the timing of the notification, calling it hypocritical in the wake of the Bihar elections, and urged workers to brace themselves for future struggles to repeal the codes.

The Congress MP, posting a video of the meeting on X, said once elections are over, learn to cooperate with each other in the common interests of the nation. In response, BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla says once again Shashi Tharoor reminds Congress to put India First not Parivar

Approved names show gender, caste and minority representation in High Court selections

MUMBAI: In an apparent dig at his ally BJP, over its attempts to poach the MLAs of Shiv Sena, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Saturday said those coming after his party would face the same fate as that of Ravana. Calling for people to vote against Ravana's arrogance, Shinde said We have come together here against dictatorship and authoritarianism. Dy CM Shinde was in Dahanu to campaign for his party candidate Bharat Rajput for the Nagar Panchayat president post. Rajput is also

Assam has started a Special Revision of its electoral rolls. Booth Level Officers are visiting homes to update voter details. This process ensures all eligible citizens are included before the upcoming assembly elections. New voters can register, and corrections can be made. The final list will be published soon, paving the way for election announcements.