BISSAU, Nov 28: Soldiers in Guinea-Bissau who seized power following disputed national elections earlier this week appointed a close ally of the deposed president as prime minister on Friday. The countrys new military leader, Gen Horta Inta-a, announced the appointment of finance minister Ilidio Vieira Te as prime minister in a decree. Vieira Te is a close ally of the deposed President Umaro Sissoco Embalo, having served as his campaign director during the presidential election that took place

The Supreme Court has allowed the Maharashtra State Election Commission to proceed with elections for most local bodies, excluding those with over 50% reservation. Polls for 57 civic bodies exceeding this limit will be subject to the court's final decision on January 21, with results pending the outcome.

These preparations also come in the run up to the elections of gram panchayats and the BRS leadership hopes that celebrating Deeksha Divas will give impetus to it in these polls.

With this, the path was cleared for the state government to proceed with the panchayat elections next month.

KANPUR/ NEW DELHI: Former Union minister and veteran Congress leader Sriprakash Jaiswal died in Kanpur on Friday following a cardiac arrest. He was 81. Jaiswal was first taken to a local nursing home in Kidwai Nagar on Friday evening after his condition worsened. He was later shifted to the Cardiology Hospital, where doctors declared him dead on arrival. Born in 1944 in Kanpur to Ganga Prasad Jaiswal and Chandrakali Devi, Jaiswal remained closely connected to his hometown throughout his life. A

Delhi Metro: The last train service from all terminal stations will depart at 11:30 pm instead of the usual 11:00 pm.

NEW DELHI: The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Friday said that during its meeting with an All India Trinamool Congress (AITC) delegation, the full panel gave a point-wise rebuttal to all apprehensions and termed each baseless allegation made by the party as unfounded. A senior ECI official, while speaking to TNIE , said Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, along with Election Commissioners S S Sandhu and Vivek Joshi, also requested the AITC delegation to give claims and objections a

BJP alleges attempt to turn West Bengal into West Bangladesh as Murshidabad remarks spark controversy ahead of elections

Maharashtras local elections witness cash incentives and promises as parties compete for votes, raising concerns over political ethics.

GUWAHATI: The Congress on Friday opposed Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarmas statement that the BJP would bring Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in the state if it got re-elected. Congress leader Pawan Khera predicted that Sarma would not return to power. First of all, he (Sarma) will not return to power. He will go to jail after this election. He knows it. I know it, Khera told media persons in Guwahati. This country is a collection of several belief systems, customs, traditions, and languages. Y

Supreme Court allows long stalled civic elections amid OBC reservation dispute and 50% quota ceiling concerns

CHANDIGARH: Punjab will hold the long-overdue Zila Parishad and Panchayat Samiti elections on December 14, with 50 per cent of seats reserved for women to boost their participation in grassroots governance. The elections are being seen as a litmus test for political parties ahead of assembly polls scheduled 14 months later. Originally scheduled for May, these elections were postponed multiple times, first to October and then to December, after floods hit the state in August and September. Politi

Addressing a rally in Partur town of Jalna district in Maharashtra, just days ahead of the local body elections, CM Fadnavis asserted that the BJP focuses on progress and therefore does not feel the need to criticise its opponents

The Supreme Court on Friday allowed the Maharashtra local body elections to proceed as per the notified schedule, while directing that the results in constituencies where the reservation ceiling appears to have been breached will remain non-operative and subject to adjudication in ongoing constitutional proceedings challenging the States revised Other Backward Classes (OBC) quota framework [] The post OBC quota: Supreme Court allows conduct of Maharashtra local body elections with a condition ap

The Supreme Court has permitted Maharashtra to hold local body elections. However, the results for all bodies, including those breaching the 50 percent reservation cap for OBCs, will await the court's final decision. A three-judge bench will hear the OBC reservation pleas on January 21, 2026.

Amid rising political tensions over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in West Bengal, a Trinamool Congress delegation on Friday met the full Election Commission bench and alleged that at least 40 deaths linked to the exercise had occurred in the state, accusing the poll panel chief of having blood on his hands. A 10-member delegation, led by TMC Rajya Sabha leader Derek O'Brien, met the EC officials amid the ongoing SIR of electoral rolls in 12 states and Union territories,

PATNA: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Friday disbursed Rs 1,000 crore among 10 lakh beneficiaries of the Mukhyamantri Mahila Rojgar Yojana, which is aimed at promoting entrepreneurship among the state's women. Kumar, who was recently voted back to power for a record fifth consecutive term, gave away Rs 10,000 to each beneficiary, through the DBT system, from his official residence, in the presence of cabinet colleagues and top officials. Speaking to reporters after the function, Rural Deve

Hyderabad: The Telangana High Court on Friday, November 28 refused to stay the local body elections in the state despite challenges to 42 percent backward class reservation. Challenging the state governments order number 46, which provides reservations to BCs, SCs and STs within the 50 per cent ceiling, a few BC organisations, including Madiwala Machadeva Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subs

Music doesnt have to stay tethered to a plug anymore. Portable Bluetooth speakers make it easy to bring your playlists anywhere, from backyard gatherings to road trips and everything in between. The best ones balance compact size with full, clear sound, so you can stream your favorite tracks wherever the day takes you. Todays Bluetooth speakers connect quickly, hold a charge for hours and can handle rough treatment better than ever. Many are waterproof or dust-resistant, making them as useful at

ITANAGAR: The State Election Commission (SEC) has, for the first time in Arunachal Pradesh, introduced on-the-spot voting facility for personnel engaged in poll duty for the upcoming municipal elections, instead of exercising their franchise through postal ballots. According to an order issued by SEC secretary Taru Talo on Thursday, the polling personnel, hailing from Itanagar and Pasighat where the civic polls will be held will have to apply for the facility to their respective municipal retur

Liquor sales will halt in twelve Municipal Corporation of Delhi wards. This closure is for upcoming by-elections. The dry days begin November 28 and conclude December 3. These restrictions are in place to ensure a smooth and fair election process. Residents in other Delhi areas will not face these closures.

The 23rd Law Commission has told the Joint Parliamentary Committee that Parliament can constitutionally amend the five-year term of legislatures to enable simultaneous elections.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared heartfelt and encouraging words with Indias inaugural T20 World Cup-winning Blind Womens Cricket Team as he hosted them at his residence on Lok Kalyan Marg. PM Modi greeted the players and coaching staff with the World Cup trophy and interacted with captain Deepika and other team members. He also offered sweets by hand to each member of the winning team and engaged in an encouraging and light-hearted conversation with the players.

She accused the Shehbaz Sharif government of rigging elections and said that it oppresses its own people because it is a weak government consisting of people who lost the elections

O Panneerselvam is reportedly considering an alliance with the DMK for the 2026 assembly elections if unification efforts with AIADMK fail. His supporters believe aligning with the DMK aligns with Dravidian ideology and could counter Edappadi K Palaniswami's stance. Several former AIADMK leaders currently hold positions within the DMK-led government.

Over 3,000 prisoners were freed from Myanmars Insein Prison in a mass amnesty by the military government ahead of the December 28 elections, allowing relatives to welcome them home

A war of words erupted between Congress and BJP after former MP Kumar Ketkar alleged US and Israeli intelligence agencies meddled in the 2014 elections. BJP MP Sambit Patra countered, attributing BJP's victories to public support and accusing Congress of following Pakistan's ISI agenda.

Since the formation of the Corporation in 2000, the Left front has been in power. This time, the CPI(M) is not fielding a single sitting member of the current council, hoping that a totally new line-up will get voters approval. While the UDF is looking for a recovery from a major setback in the 2020 elections, the NDA, having tripled its seats in 2020, is highly optimistic about its prospects

Lack of potable water and proper waste disposal mechanism have been issues faced by areas near Vizhinjam for decades. Dwindling catch, eroding beaches and fewer employment opportunities will be key issues in the coastal areas in the local body elections

PATNA: Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary called on Union Home Minister and BJP leader Amit Shah in New Delhi on Thursday, heating up the political temperature after the National Democratic Alliances (NDA) landslide victory in the recent Assembly elections. The closed-door meeting between Shah and Chaudhary that lasted half an hour reportedly focused on Bihars development and law and order. Shah and Chaudhary, who has taken charge as state Home Minister in the Nitish Kumar Cabinet, dis

The last date to file the nominations for this phase is (5 p.m.) November 29, 2025. The list of contesting candidates would be published on December 3, 2025

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Unlike the Lok Sabha and assembly polls, there will be no vote from home facility in this local body elections for voters aged 85 or above and those in the Persons with Disabilities (PwD) category. Instead, the State Election Commission (SEC) will ensure that such voters receive priority access and necessary support at all 33,711 polling stations. The Kerala Panchayati Raj Act and Kerala Municipalities Act that govern the conduct of local body elections do not have any provis

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: As the state heads for the local body elections, senior Congress leader Ramesh Chennithala exudes confidence about the partys prospects. In a candid conversation with TNIE, he discusses the prevailing anti-incumbency mood, Congresss emphasis on youth empowerment, the handling of the Rahul Mamkoottathil controversy, and the UDFs stand on the Welfare Party. Congress has fielded over 1,000 young candidates. What message does the party want to convey? We have consciously decided

Rashid contested the 2024 Lok Sabha elections from jail and secured a significant victory, defeating prominent candidates like Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah

Synchronisation of elections through amendment is permissible, Ministry tells the Parliamentary panel that is examining Bills

While the results of the Bihar assembly elections were agonizing to the Congress, the party is now faced with another serious pain in Karnataka, where it held power for the past over two and a half years. Two stalwarts behind the partys big electoral win there in 2023, namely Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief []

From Our Correspondent TURA, Nov 27: The Constitutional Rights Forum (CRF) has urged all parties in the state, to not allot party tickets to non-tribals to contest the upcoming GHADC scheduled for next year. As concerned citizens, we strongly oppose the participation of non-tribals in the upcoming MDC elections of the GHADC. We urge you []

In the heart of Delhi, Congress leaders convened to reflect on their disheartening defeat in the Bihar elections. They identified the government's Rs 10,000 financial package for women as a significant turning point, drawing women voters and their families towards the opposition.

In the Bihar elections of 2025, successful candidates captured the approval of a mere one-third of the electorate, achieving an average of 32.01% support. Notably, while the elected MLAs averaged 47.61% of the votes cast, most triumphed with less than half of the total votes.

The stay follows a challenge by non-tribal residents to a previous High Court order that classified these villages as Scheduled Tribe (ST) areas

CHANDIGARH: After weeks of protests and massive political backlash across Punjab and Chandigarh, the Union government has finally approved the dates for the Panjab University Senate elections to be held next year, with the Vice-President, who is also the Chancellor, approving the poll schedule. The central government has accepted a key demand of protesting students at Panjab University, with Vice-President C P Radhakrishnan, who is also the Chancellor of the university, approving the Senate elec

The incident occurred just hours after Telangana Jagruthi founder K Kavitha reportedly urged BCs to remove Congress flagpoles in villages in protest against the partys decision not to provide 42% reservations in the gram panchayat elections

RANCHI: As Jharkhand prepares for its Municipal elections next year, the State Election Commission has issued detailed guidelines, stating that candidates with more than two children will be barred from contesting if their last child was born after 9 February 2013. Additionally, those having outstanding taxes, fees or rent will not be allowed to file nominations. According to a letter issued by the State Election Commission Secretary, individuals with more than two children will not be eligible

DEHRADUN: Acharya Pramod Krishnam Maharaj, the head of the Kalki Dham in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh and a former prominent Congress leader, has made a startling claim, alleging that senior leaders within the Congress party became displeased with him after he refused to publicly criticise Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami. The revelation came during a book launch event in Dehradun on Thursday, where Maharaj participated in an event celebrating the achievements of CM Dhami. Pramod Krishna

In the year 2000, Mr. Sengottaiyan was convicted in two different corruption cases and sentenced to jail attracting disqualification from contesting polls under the Representation of People Act

Justice Suraj Govindaraj reserved the verdict after hearing the arguments on behalf of Mr. Shanth Kumar, the KSCA, the Electoral Officer, and the other contestants for the post of president - former cricket players B.K. Venkatesh Prasad and Kalpana Venkatachar

SRINAGAR: The High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh has placed the ongoing selection process for the Jammu and Kashmir Commission for Protection of Child Rights (JKSPCR) under judicial scrutiny, directing that appointments to the posts of Chairperson and Members will remain subject to the outcome of a writ petition filed by Dr Shahid []

Panjab University senate elections will be held in phases from September 7 to October 4, 2026, after approval by CP Radhakrishnan, amid ongoing protests over state autonomy

MUMBAI: The slugfest between the BJP and the Eknath Shinde faction of the Shiv Sena intensified ahead of the local body elections in Maharashtra, with allegations of large-scale cash distribution surfacing in the high-stakes MalvanKankavali contest involving the Rane family. Shiv Sena MLA Nilesh Rane, son of former Union minister Narayan Rane, alleged that the BJP was distributing Rs 25,000 per vote. He claimed that several bags filled with cash were found at the residence of local BJP leader Vi

GUWAHATI: The Assam Assembly on Thursday passed the Assam Prohibition of Polygamy Bill 2025 that prescribed stringent punishment for offenders. Assam moves with resolve. Womens rights will not be compromised. Through the Assam Prohibition of Polygamy Bill 2025, we secure legal protection, strict penalties and real accountability, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said. The bill will now be sent for the Presidents assent. Sarma said the government had earlier set a target to ban polygamy and chi

Ponnam justifies Panchayat elections, asks BC organisations to protest at BJP and BRS

RJD review meeting underway in Patna after Assembly defeat; party seeks feedback from divisions

Srinagar, Nov 27: Lok Sabha MP Ruhullah Mehdi on Thursday said he did not attend the ongoing two-day working committee meeting of the National Conference as he was not invited, and reiterated his differences with the party over its lack of intent to fulfil the promises made during 2024 assembly elections. I do not know which meeting is going on and what it is about. If there is a working committee meeting, then I am a permanent member of the [] The post Not Invited To NC Working Committee Meet,

Mr. Yathindra said he had no information of any power-sharing agreement being arrived at when the Congress won in 2023 Assembly elections.

Hyderabad: The Telangana State Election Commission (TSEC)on Wednesday, November 26, activated its grievance portal ahead of the local body elections. Those who have any grievances regarding the panchayat elections can register their complaints on the portal and track the same, The TSEC said in a statement. It has been set up as per section 198 Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to o

When asked about Sharad Pawars comments, NCP leader Sunil Tatkare told The Hindu, All the three alliance partners of Mahayuti have worked for the development of Maharashtra

Hyderabad: The nomination process for Gram Panchayat elections in Telangana began on Thursday. Filing of nominations for the first phase of elections in 4,326 villages and 37,459 wards began across the state. Candidates can file nominations till November 29, while the last date for withdrawal of nominations is December 3. Officials said nominations would be Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by su

Tamil Nadus Special Intensive Revision has turned chaotic, risking the deletion of lakhs of genuine voters ahead of next years elections. From unrealistic deadlines to confusing forms and missing instructions, the process is breaking down on the ground. In this explainer, we uncover what went wrong, what the Election Commission says, and give a step-by-step guide to protect your name on the voter list.

MUMBAI: In a swipe at Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar's 'vote or no funds' remark, NCP (SP) head Sharad Pawar on Thursday said it was inappropriate to seek votes based on financial assurances. Speaking to reporters at Baramati in Pune district, Sharad Pawar also said the aid provided by the state government to farmers for losses due to rains and floods is not sufficient. Ajit Pawar, who heads the rival NCP, last week told voters at Malegaon in Baramati tehsil of Pune district that h

For the last few months, members have been divided over continuing the tenure of the existing body or holding new elections.

NEW DELHI: In a show of collective appreciation and organisational discipline, the Bharatiya Janata Party on Wednesday evening hosted a grand dinner in New Delhi to felicitate more than 45 leaders and workers who played significant roles in securing the NDAs historic mandate in the 2025 Bihar Assembly elections . The event, held at the official residence of outgoing BJP national president J P Nadda, brought together senior party heavyweights, including Union Home Minister Amit Shah, national gen

MUMBAI: After securing a majority in the recent Assembly elections, the BJP is looking to consolidate its dominance in Maharashtra by winning as many seats as possible in the upcoming local body polls. Elections to 42 Nagar Panchayats and 246 Nagar Parishads will be held on December 2, with counting on December 3. Even before the results are out, the BJP has begun projecting early gains. Maharashtra BJP president Ravindra Chavan claimed that 100 party councillors have already been elected unoppo

MUMBAI: Nearly 10.64 per cent or more than 11 lakh of Mumbai's 1.03 crore electorate have duplicate enrolments in the electoral roll, as per data shared by the Maharashtra State Election Commission (SEC). The data shows that a majority of wards with the highest number of duplicate voters were previously represented by Opposition corporators. The SEC on Wednesday extended the deadline for submitting objections from November 27 to December 3. The final voters' list will be published on December 10

Soldiers in Guinea-Bissau appeared on state television Wednesday saying they have seized power in the country, following reports of gunshots near the presidential palace, three days after national elections.

Within hours of the High Court allowing their long-standing demand for restoration of revenue rights for their holdings, six Munambam residents remitted property tax, with the remaining one set to follow suit. All three fronts have claimed credit for the development which came on the 410th day of the residents protest

The LDF, in keeping with its recent trend, has fielded a number of fresh faces, seeking to continue in power, while the UDF has announced its candidates much ahead of others, hoping for a revival from its below-par performance last time. The BJP has fielded a good number of the sitting councillors compared to the two fronts, aiming to extend its good run

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The Kowdiar ward in Thiruvananthapuram corporation has emerged as one of the most unpredictable battlegrounds of this election, with the Congress, BJP and LDF fielding some of their strongest candidates. The spotlight intensified after the Congress fielded former MLA and mayoral candidate K S Sabarinadhan in this ward, raising the stakes for the party. We have a strong base, and the mood is favourable. We expect a high-margin victory, said Sabarinadhan. Congress workers also

KOCHI: The BJPs campaign for the local-body elections is focused on development issues, state general secretary Anoop Antony says in a conversation with TNIE, adding that political equations in the state has changed. Excerpts: The BJP has not been able to corner power in Kerala, where politics has been largely bipolar. What is your strategy for this election? The equations have changed. We have focused our campaign on development issues. There are concerns that have been neglected by both fronts

KOZHIKODE: The Welfare Party of India, the political front of the Jamaat-e-Islami, is not a force to reckon with in Kerala politics. Yet, the party has become the focal point of discussion in the local body election campaign. The CPM is marshalling all its resources to put the UDF on the defensive for aligning with the propagators of Islamic State ideology. On its part, the UDF has been reluctant to openly admit the alliance and claims that the front has only local-level understanding with the W

Hyderabad: A petition has been filed in the Telangana High Court challenging Government Order (GO) No. 46, issued on November 22, which allocated reservations for the upcoming panchayat elections across the state. The petition was filed by S Lakshmi and six others on behalf of the Madivala Machideva Rajaka Sangham from Vikarabad district. The petitioners Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subsc

KOTTAYAM: At the peak of a crucial local body election campaign, the discord among senior Congress leaders over suspended Youth Congress leader Rahul Mamkootathil has placed the UDF in a challenging situation. As electioneering heats up, concerns are mounting among second-tier and grassroot-level party leaders that conflicting statements from senior leaders could backfire in the elections. They argue that while the door-to-door campaign is progressing across the state, the perceived disunity amo

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's role and the national council elections hinge on the Uttar Pradesh outcome

Zohran Mamdani. The name is everywhere. For all those who are fortunately content with the drama of local politics, this is not any railway station platform announcement. Mamdani isnt a Rajdhani Express sequel. He is the newly elected Mayor of New York. True that its a world away from our regular panchayat elections, but his campaign is worth mentioning in a writing on art, primarily because of the visual identity that contributed to his success. Mamdani was clever enough to understand the power

KASARGOD: In the local body elections of 2020, the LDF wrested power in 19 of the 39 panchayats in Kasaragod district, while the UDF assumed office in 15 and the BJP in three. Curiously, Manjeshwar panchayat landed in the hands of independent candidates, even as the BJP and the IUML were expected to fight tooth and nail to win the local body. The incumbent panchayat president Gean Lavina Monteiro won as an independent from Guddekeri with the support of the UDF while the vice-president, Mohammad

Anil Anand a.anil.anand@gmail.com The outcome of the Bihar assembly elections has to be taken at its face-value till the time the accusers furnish clinching evidence to buttress their claims of managed poll outcome. Nonetheless, the drubbing that the opposition Mahagatbhandhan (MGB) (I.N.D.I.A combine in the national context) has received in the state, in no way erases doubt in this context. However, one thing is crystal clear that it has left the opposition alliance, whatever had been left of i

While the local body elections have not caused any ripples on campuses, a few students are clear about their own politics

K.N. Shanth Kumar, contesting for presidents post, has questioned rejection of his nomination paper

Postal ballots will be issued only to officials on election duty, says State Election Commission

Youth Congress leader Akhil Omanakuttan firmly maintains that he never joined the BJP, despite a photograph doing the rounds that shows him smiling with a saffron shawl draped around his shoulder

The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Wednesday opposed the pleas to defer Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Kerala. Senior Advocate Rakesh Dwivedi, representing ECI, told a bench comprisingChief Justice of India Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi that 99% of voters have been supplied with the enumeration forms, and 50% of the forms have been digitised. The Kerala government had earlier filed petitions to postpone the revision of electoral rolls as the local body ele

With the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation or BMC elections round the corner, political parties are sharpening their electoral strategies, with the state's flagship Ladki-Bahin scheme making headlines over who gets credit for the scheme.

Hyderabad: Ahead of the Telangana local body elections, a group of Congress workers protested against Telangana Panchayat Raj minister Seethakka on Wednesday, November 26, alleging not a single seat was provided to the Backwards Class members in Mulugu. The protestors questioned the minister regarding the decision despite 42 percent reservation for BCs in the local Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegr

The Congress High Command faces the difficult task of managing the ongoing power tussle between Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and his deputy, DK Shivakumar. Party president Mallikarjun Kharge said on Wednesday that the dispute over the Chief Ministers post would be settled soon, adding that the final decision would be taken by Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi, and himself after consultations. Reports suggest that the central leadership plans to make a decision on any change in leadership in Ka

NEW DELHI: A Delhi court on Wednesday reserved its order on a plea by jailed Jammu and Kashmir parliamentarian Engineer Rashid seeking custody parole or interim bail to attend the upcoming Parliament session. Additional Sessions Judge Prashant Sharma was hearing the plea filed through advocate Vikhyat Oberoi on behalf of Sheikh Abdul Rashid, popularly known as Engineer Rashid. He has sought either interim bail or custody parole on the grounds that Rashid was a parliamentarian and needed to atten

KOLKATA: Expressing serious concern over the safety and security of the West Bengal Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), other officers and staff, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has sought an action taken report (ATR) from Manoj Verma, Commissioner of Police (CP), Kolkata, within 48 hours. Surjeet Kumar Mishra, ECI secretary, on Wednesday, has written a letter to Verma, stating, an action taken report may be sent to the commission within 48 hours of receipt of this letter. The national poll bo

Coach Gautam Gambhir: By the end of a bruising Test series, it wasnt just the scoreboard that told the story; it was the silence of disbelief echoing across Indian cricket. Time is the only healer may sound comforting, but for the current Indian Test side, time feels more like a ticking clock. A back-to-back series loss, capped by a humiliating defeat at home, has left nowhere to hide. The wounds are fresh, the questions louder, and the scrutiny unforgiving. South Africa's 20 sweep was not just

The Election Commission of India has expressed serious concern over the safety of poll officials in West Bengal following a security breach at the Chief Electoral Officer's office. The ECI has directed Kolkata Police to ensure immediate safety measures for officials at their offices, residences, and during travel, citing the sensitivity of upcoming elections.

The SIR process is scheduled from November 4 to December 4, ahead of Keralas local body elections from December 9 to 11

KANGRA: BJP MP Anurag Thakur on Wednesday strongly criticised West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's remarks that if the Bharatiya Janata Party tries to touch the state, the Trinamool Congress would shake the entire country. Speaking to the media in Kangra, Thakur said that the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) secured the mandate in Bihar and now it is the turn of West Bengal. The public is ready to shake them up and oust them from power. This statement can be seen as a frustration ahead

Barsapara Cricket Stadium: Former cricketer Venkatesh Prasad did not hold back his criticism after India suffered a crushing 408-run defeat in the second Test against South Africa here at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium on Wednesday. Calling it a disappointing display of tactics and skills, he expressed deep concern as India endured their biggest-ever loss at home. The last time India lost two Test series at home across two consecutive years was over four decades ago; against the West Indies (1983

We want election to be free and credible, but it's not going to be the case, we know that. My feeling is that we won't be in a position to recognise the elections, says Thailand's Foreign Minister

NT Reporter | Canacona In a strong message to youth ahead of the upcoming Zilla Parishad (ZP) elections, Minister for Tribal Welfare and Sports and Youth Affairs Ramesh Tawadkar urged the young voters to exercise discernment and elect leaders with genuine leadership qualities. Addressing a meeting of such electorate from Amone, Poinguinim and Cotigao, the [] The post Choose true leaders, wrong ones can stall growth, Tawadkar tells youth as ZP polls near appeared first on The Navhind Times .

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Pointing out that nearly 3,000 officers of the forest department have been deployed in remote forest areas as part of the nationwide tiger census, CPI state secretary Binoy Viswam on Tuesday said the voting rights of these employees should be ensured for the upcoming local body elections. Adding that it is both democratic and reasonable to reschedule the census dates, he stated that he has written to the State Election Commissioner and the Forest Department head regarding the

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Senior BJP leader S Suresh said in Thiruvananthapuram on Tuesday that the NDA front has registered its strongest-ever presence in the upcoming local body elections, fielding 21,065 candidates across Kerala, including independents backed by BJP-NDA. According to him, the NDA front is contesting 89.5% of all seats in the state. Suresh said that 19,871 candidates are contesting on the BJPs lotus symbol, making it the symbol with the highest number of candidates in the 2025 polls

KOZHIKODE: Yet another Muslim organisation has come forward to oppose the UDFs adjustments with the Welfare Party of India, the political front of the Jamaat-e-Islami, in the ensuing elections to the local bodies in Kerala. In an article published in Siraj daily, Sunni Yuvajana Sangam (SYS), the youth wing of the Kanthapuram faction of Sunnis, Rahmatullah Saqafi questioned the UDFs claim that the Jamaat has discarded its ideology of the Islamic state. Saqafi said that till now the Jamaat leaders

ALAPPUZHA: The new generation is largely unaware of how voting and counting once took place in the country. For decades, elections were conducted using long ballot papers printed with the names and symbols of candidates. Voters would mark their choice, fold the paper, and drop it into a sealed box. After voting concluded, polling officers sealed the box using sealing wax, and the boxes were stored securely, The counting, often stretching one or two days, began several days later. On counting day

KOCHI: Caught between the remnants of royal heritage and the challenges of democracy, Tripunithura has been craving for development for decades. Narrow roads, traffic snarl ups, drinking water scarcity and lack of proper waste disposal plans add to the woes of the town, which was once the capital of the princely state of Kochi. After the formation of Tripunithura municipality in 1980, the CPM-led LDF ruled for three decades until the UDF wrested power in 2010. The CPM returned to power in 2015 a