Hyderabad: Telangana government on Tuesday, October 14 moved to the Supreme Court against the stay on Government Order 9 imposed by the Telangana High Court. The GO is related to 42 percent reservation for backward classes in Telangana for the local body elections. The state government has filed a special leave petition (SLP) in the Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels

The State Election Commission said that field officers needed for the SIR will be involved in the local body elections and urges the ECI to defer the SIR till January 2026

RJD chief Lalu Prasad distributed party tickets prematurely, prompting his son Tejashwi Yadav to halt the process due to an unannounced INDIA bloc seat-sharing formula. Aspirants who received symbols were later asked to return them citing echnical issues as a formal announcement is now expected soon.

President Trump brokered a ceasefire and hostage-release deal between Israel and Hamas, a diplomatic victory. However, lasting peace hinges on Trump maintaining pressure on Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu, who faces domestic political challenges ahead of next year's elections. The plan's vagueness, while aiding initial agreement, leaves significant diplomatic work ahead.

JD(U) and BJP finalised a seat-sharing deal for 101 seats each in Bihar Assembly elections, leaving smaller allies their share. SBSP announced it will contest 153 seats, while Jan Suraaj and CPI(ML) L revealed their candidates. Nominations for 122 seats began on Monday, ending October 20

Despite the approaching nomination deadline for Bihar assembly elections, the Mahagathbandhan has not yet finalized its seat-sharing deal. RJD patriarch Lalu Prasad Yadav has begun distributing party tickets to favored candidates, including prominent leaders who switched parties. This move follows a similar pattern from the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, where RJD also announced candidates before a formal agreement.

BENGALURU: As the dates for Bihar elections are out, parties from that state are getting ready to draw more voters from Karnataka, especially Bengaluru, where thousands of Biharis have settled down. Leaders like Manoj Bharathi from Jan Suraaj Party, founded by poll strategist Prashant Kishor, and Manoj Tiwari, BJP MP, were camping at Hebbal, Vidyaranyapura and surrounding areas, where a large number of Biharis stay and appealed to them to cast their vote. Ram Keval Singh, a representative of Sid

Karnataka CM siddaramaiah held a dinner meeting with all cabinet colleagues ahead of bbmp, zp, and tp elections. No ministerial performance review took place, and speculation over a cabinet reshuffle was dismissed by officials and party leaders

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SRINAGAR: Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), Sanjeev Verma, visited Budgam district to oversee preparations for the Upcoming by-Assembly Elections 2025 to 27-AC Budgam. The CEO chaired a meeting with all stakeholders and reviewed polling station wise arrangements and preparations for the smooth conduct of By-election in 27-AC Budgam in the district. District Election Officer (DEO) Budgam, []

NEW DELHI: The uncertainty in the Opposition Mahagathbandhan (Grand Alliance) camp continues even as RJD leader and former Bihar deputy chief minister Tejashwi Yadav met Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Monday evening. Though the alliance is yet to seal the deal, sources said that both leaders have discussed seat-sharing arrangements ahead of the Bihar assembly polls. According to Congress insiders, the party is not ready to climb down from its demand of nothing less than 60 seats in the

PATNA: A day after the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) announced its seat-sharing pact for the Bihar assembly election, two alliance partners Union minister Jitan Ram Manjhi-led Hindustani Awam Morcha (HAM) and former Union minister Upendra Kushwahas Rashtriya Lok Morcha (RLM) expressed dissatisfaction over the number of seats allotted to them. Under the agreement, the BJP and JDU got 101 seats each. HAM and RLM were allotted six seats each, while Chirag Paswans Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vil

Maharashtras Mantralaya introduced a digital face-recognition system to make entry and exit easier for visitors from across the state. However, the system is creating more delays than the traditional method. Visitors are getting stranded at entry points because the data entry process is complex and time-consuming. The face-reading machines often struggle to read a steady flow of faces, causing longer queues. Instead of speeding up access, the digital entry has become a burden on both staff and v

Mumbai: Citing upcoming elections to local bodies, the Maharashtra State Election Commission (SEC) has requested the Election Commission to defer its plan, if any, to roll out Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in the state until January 2026. The SEC stated in its letter that officials will be busy conducting the elections to Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to o

KALPETTA: Despite opposition from senior Congress leaders and renewed tensions over the Muthanga firing, Janadhipathya Rashtriya Party leader C K Janu is moving closer to joining the UDF. Janu said her discussions with Leader of Opposition V D Satheesan had been positive and expressed confidence that the party would formally join the UDF before the local body elections. Talks with the Congress leadership are progressing. We havent placed any demands. My discussion with Satheesan was fruitful, an

RJD president Lalu Prasad began giving away party tickets, unfazed by the alliances inability to announce a seat-sharing plan

Seat-sharing talks for Bihar's upcoming Assembly polls are progressing within the Mahagathbandhan, with leaders aiming for a unified government. Meanwhile, the NDA has finalized its allocation, with BJP and JDU contesting 101 seats each. The elections, featuring a new entrant in Prashant Kishor's party, are scheduled for November 6 and 11.

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EC issues by-polls notification *Polling Stns increase to 173 & 150 Sanjeev Pargal JAMMU, Oct 13: As many as 1.26 lakh electorates are eligible for exercising their right to franchise in Budgam Assembly seat and 97,893 in Nagrota constituency, the by-elections for which are scheduled to be held on November 11 and a notification was issued today by the Election Commission of India (ECI). Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp Nagrota seat in Jammu division fell vacant due to [] The post 1

PM changed J&K scenario in last 11 years Avtar Bhat JAMMU, Oct 13: Exuding confidence that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), under Prime Minister, Narendra Modis leadership, will win the trust of MLAs in the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections in Jammu and Kashmir, Union Minister, in PMO with Independent charge of Science and Technology, Dr Jitendra Singh today said that the way during last 11 years Modi changed fate and picture of Jammu and Kashmir, their conscience will certainly align [] The post

Mr. Chennithala attended a party meeting of all senior leaders at Santacruz in Mumbai. The primary agenda of the meeting was to discuss the Congresss roadmap for the 2026 BMC elections.

Srinagar: Tensions have risen within the alliance between the National Conference (NC) and Congress ahead of the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections, with the Congress expressing displeasure over the NCs decision not to allocate it a safe seat, as four NC candidates filed their nomination papers in Srinagar. The Congress party on Sunday announced not to []

Seat sharing talks between Congress and RJD in Bihar remain unresolved. A meeting between Tejashwi Yadav and KC Venugopal failed to reach an agreement. Congress seeks 65-70 seats while RJD proposes around 55. Leaders presented their demands, with a tight deadline to finalize the pact. The leaders departed for Patna without a deal.

Mumbai Congress leadership has urged the party high command to contest the upcoming civic elections solo, citing a desire to strengthen grassroots networks. While local leaders favor going it alone, the final decision rests with the Delhi leadership, which will consider the UBT Shiv Sena's stance and the broader goal of defeating the BJP.

NDA partners express unease following Bihar seat-sharing announcement, with BJP and JDU contesting 101 seats each. LJP (RV) receives 29 seats, including former BJP strongholds, sparking internal discussions. HAM(S) and RLM also voice dissatisfaction, though reaffirming commitment to the alliance and PM Modi.

In a major development ahead of the Bihar Assembly elections, the Congress is set to contest 61 seats as part of the Mahagathbandhan alliance, party sources said on Sunday. Seat-sharing talks between the Congress and the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) are reportedly in the final stages, with just a few constituencies, two or three, still under negotiation. A formal announcement is expected as early as tomorrow. According to sources, the RJD, which initially aimed to contest 144 seats, has agreed to

The Election Commission of India has completed the first randomisation of EVMs and VVPATs for the second phase of Bihar assembly elections, covering 122 constituencies across 20 districts. This transparent process, conducted in the presence of political party representatives, involved the allotment of over 54,000 ballot and control units, along with 58,000 VVPATs, to ensure fairness in the upcoming polls.

Claims BJP cant win even one without horse trading Srinagar, Oct 13: Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah on Monday said the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections will act as a test of political loyalties in Jammu and Kashmir, claiming that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) cannot win even a single seat without indulging in horse trading. He [] The post Rajya Sabha polls will expose BJPs real allies, says Omar appeared first on Northlines .

A Delhi court has named Lalu Prasad, Rabri Devi, and Tejashwi Yadav as accused in the IRCTC scam. Charges will be framed against them. This development provides the NDA with a political weapon ahead of the Bihar assembly elections. BJP and JD(U) leaders have sharply criticized the RJD family over alleged corruption. The RJD claims it is political vendetta.

As Patna gears up for elections, a narrow lane near the high court has become a hub for tailors stitching kurta-pyjamas for politicians and party workers. White khadi and linen kurtas are in high demand, with prices varying. Tailors reflect on their role in shaping leaders' appearances and their hopes for formal recognition.

RJD leader Tejashwi Prasad Yadav met senior Congress leaders in New Delhi to finalize seat-sharing for the upcoming Bihar assembly elections. Discussions involved RJD, Congress, and Left parties, with seat distribution still being settled. An announcement of candidates and a joint manifesto is anticipated this week.

CPI(ML) has issued party symbols to its three incumbent MLAs for the upcoming Bihar assembly elections, despite seat-sharing talks within the Grand Alliance remaining unfinished. Sandeep Saurabh, Ajeet Kumar Kushwaha, and Rambali Singh will file nominations soon. Meanwhile, CPI and CPI-M are also preparing their candidates, urging a swift finalization of the alliance's seat distribution.

SRINAGAR: Union Minister Jitendra Singh Monday said that Jammu and Kashmir has received special attention from the Government of India over the past 11 years since Prime Minister Narendra Modi came to power. Singh was present with the three BJP candidates nominated for the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections when they filed their nomination papers. Speaking []

RJD president Lalu Prasad distributed party tickets to his favoured candidates, despite the INDIA bloc in Bihar not formally announcing seat-sharing. Aspirants rushed to the RJD chief's residence to collect party symbols, with prominent leaders like Sunil Singh and Narendra Kumar Singh among those receiving tickets.

Sushant Singh Rajput's cousin, Divya Gautam, a former Patna University Students' Union candidate and stage artist, will represent the INDIA bloc from Digha in Bihar's assembly elections. The CPI-ML is fielding her against BJP's sitting MLA Sanjeev Chaurasia. Divya, an alumna of Patna University and a PhD scholar, brings a fresh political challenge to the large Digha constituency.

RJD MLA Sangeeta Kumari and Congress MLA Siddharth Saurabh, along with former MP Sunil Kumar Pintu and ex-chief income tax commissioner Sujit Kumar, joined the BJP on Monday. The BJP state president anticipates more opposition MLAs will switch parties soon, highlighting the NDA's unity ahead of elections.

There is speculation that Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) president Raj Thackeray may join the Congress-led Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) alliance for the upcoming local body elections in Maharashtra. His cousin and Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray is said to have initiated preliminary discussions with the Congress and the Sharad Pawar-led Nationalist Congress Party (Sharadchandra Pawar), or NCP (SP), for a possible alliance. Shiv Sena (UBT) Rajya Sabha MP and chief spokesperson Sanjay Raut con

Lucknow: The Samajwadi Party on Monday demanded the withdrawal of the Election Commissions new directive requiring Anganwadi workers to identify burqa-clad women voters during the Bihar assembly elections, saying that the move is against transparent, free, and fair polls. SPs state unit president Shyamlal Pal submitted a memorandum addressed to Chief Election Commissioner of India Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on W

PATNA: RJD chief Lalu Prasad's elder son Tej Pratap Yadav will contest the Bihar elections from Mahua as his newly-floated party, Janshakti Janta Dal (JJD), announced candidates for 21 seats on Monday. Yadav, a former minister in the state government, floated the party after his father expelled him from the RJD in May. Our national president, Tej Pratap Yadav, will contest the assembly elections from the Mahua constituency in Vaishali district, JJD state chief Madan Yadav said, releasing the nam

Jailed activist and student leader, Sharjeel Imam, has moved a Delhi court seeking interim bail for two weeks to contest the upcoming Bihar assembly elections, Bar and Bench reported. Imam filed the interim bail application before Additional Sessions Judge (ASJ) Sameer Bajpai of Karkardooma Courts, who had been hearing the February 2020 Delhi riots conspiracy Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by

A Delhi court charges Lalu Prasad Yadav, Rabri Devi and Tejaswi Yadav with corruption and conspiracy in the IRCTC land-for-hotels scam.

Tej Pratap Yadav, son of RJD chief Lalu Prasad, will contest the Bihar elections from Mahua on his newly-floated party's ticket. The Janshakti Janta Dal (JJD) announced candidates for 21 seats, with Yadav, a former minister, making his electoral bid after being expelled from the RJD.

LUCKNOW: The UP chapter of NDA seems to be falling apart in Bihar as Suheldev Bharatiya Samaj Party (SBSP) chief Om Prakash Rajbhar is contemplating to contest Bihar Assembly elections independently, expressing dissatisfaction with the ruling BJP for not allotting a single seat to his party in the neighbouring state. Rajbhar, who had previously allied with the NDA, stated that he was ready to fight 153 seats on his own. Rajbhar reportedly met Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak on Sunday, his f

NEW DELHI: The Election Commission of India on Monday said that the poll machinery successfully completed the first randomisation of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) and Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trails (VVPATs) for Phase-I of the Bihar Legislative Assembly elections. This critical electoral exercise comes as the preparations intensify for the first phase of polling scheduled on November 6, officials said. The officials said that following the ECIs strict guidelines, District Election Office

Prashant Kishor's Jan Suraaj Party has released its second list of 65 candidates for the coming Bihar assembly elections, holding fast to its core promise of inclusiveness and representation to every section.

PATNA: The Jan Suraaj Party on Monday announced its second list of candidates for 65 constituencies for the Bihar assembly elections, but kept under wraps its choice for the Raghopur seat from where its founder Prashant Kishor is expected to take on RJD's Tejashwi Yadav. Addressing a press conference, Kishor said that with this, the party has named candidates for 116 of the state's 243 seats. In the first list, we had announced candidates for 51 seats, and in the second list, we named nominees f

The Chief Minister should have taken into confidence all like-minded parties before naming their (NC) candidates for the Rajya Sabha elections, says AICC general secretary

Competition for the DCC president posts is intense, as the position carries considerable influence within the district, especially with the Congress currently in power in the state. Many senior leaders waiting for nominated posts are now focusing on the DCC role, seeing it as a platform to strengthen their political base ahead of the next Assembly elections

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The National Conference has nominated Imran Nabi Dar as its fourth candidate for the Rajya Sabha polls in Jammu and Kashmir. This decision follows the Congress's refusal to field a candidate for the fourth seat, which was deemed unsafe by the party. The biennial elections are scheduled for October 24.

CHANDIGARH: Sonia Gandhi unveiled the statue of former six-time Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister, late Virbhadra Singh, today at Daulat Singh Park on the historic Ridge Ground in Shimla. Sonia Gandhi was accompanied by her daughter Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Congress General Secretary and Member of Parliament, and paid floral tributes to the late leader after inaugurating the six-foot-tall bronze statue. The statue has been installed near the statues of YS Parmar, the first chief minister of Himachal

SRINAGAR, Oct 13: Four candidates from the National Conference (NC) on Monday submitted their nomination papers for the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections scheduled for October 24. Choudhary Muhammad Ramzan (former minister), Sajad Kichloo (former Minister of State), and Shammi Oberoi (NC Treasurer) submitted their nomination papers earlier in the day. However Imran Nabi Dar, partys state spokesperson was the last to file his nomination. I have filed my nomination papers, Dar confirmed. (KNO) The po

Srinagar, Oct 13: AICC general secretary Ghulam Ahmad Mir on Monday said the National Conference (NC) should have taken all like-minded parties into confidence before finalising its candidates for the upcoming Rajya Sabha polls in Jammu and Kashmir. Speaking to reporters in Anantnag district, Mir exuded confidence that no non-BJP MLA will vote for the partys candidates in the polls. Biennial elections to fill four Rajya Sabha seats from Jammu and Kashmir, which have been lying vacant since 2021,

SRINAGAR: Four candidates from the National Conference (NC) on Monday submitted their nomination papers for the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections scheduled for October 24. Choudhary Muhammad Ramzan (former minister), Sajjad Kichloo (former Minister of State), and Shammi Oberoi (NC Treasurer) submitted their nomination papers earlier in the day. Imran Nabi Dar was the last to []

Patna: The Prashant Kishor-led Jan Suraaj Party on Monday announced its second list of candidates for 65 seats for the Bihar elections. However, Kishors name, who is expected to contest the polls from the Raghopur seat against RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav, was missing from the list. Addressing a press conference, Kishor said that with this, Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our cha

ECI has issued three notifications for the four Rajya Sabha seats in J&K, holding elections separately on two seats while the polls for the other two seats are being held under a common notification

Srinagar, Oct 13: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday said the results of the upcoming elections to four Rajya Sabha seats in the Union Territory will reveal which parties support or oppose the BJP. Biennial elections to fill the seats, lying vacant since 2021, will be held on October 24. This election will reveal who is a supporter of the BJP and who is an opponent of the BJP. Not a single party has shown support to [] The post Rajya Sabha Polls Will Show Ho Stands With BJP

Ahead of the Bihar Assembly elections, RJD leaders Manoj Kumar Jha and Mrityunjay Tiwari alleged BJP aims to marginalize JDU, while affirming a strong Mahagathbandhan alliance and Tejashwi Yadavs promise of a government job for every household

Charges of criminal conspiracy, cheating, and corruption framed against RJD leaders ahead of Bihar assembly elections

SRINAGAR: With the Congress party deciding not to contest from the unsafe Rajya Sabha seat offered by its ally, the National Conference (NC), the ruling party is now considering fielding its own fourth candidate to ensure a contest for Seat No. 4, where the BJP currently has a numerical advantage. Of the four Rajya Sabha seats that have fallen vacant in Jammu & Kashmir, the NC has so far fielded candidates for three and submitted their nomination papers today the last day for filing nominations

SRINAGAR, Oct 13: Union Minister Jitendra Singh on Monday said the BJP will not use any unfair means to win the Rajya Sabha elections in Jammu and Kashmir, but hoped that MLAs will vote by their conscience for the partys candidates in the interest of the union territory. It is wrong to say that we (BJP) will incite cross-voting or indulge in buying votes. The BJP is a democratic party, we believe in and follow democratic principles, Singh said. [] The post Hope MLAs Vote By Conscience For Valle

LUCKNOW: A Samajwadi party MLA and former state minister for transport, Ram Achal Rajbhar from Ambedkarnagar, UP, has kicked up a controversy as one of his video clips surfaced in which he is seen praises those who burnt the Ramayana. Rajbhar is shown urging people to read history, saying it will 'unlock the mind,' instead of visiting Kumbh or Ayodhya. He is also seen encouraging people to send their children to school so they can become IAS officers. In a 27-second video, the SP MLA who had bee

Srinagar: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday said that the Bharatiya Janata Party cannot even win a single Rajya Sabha seat without horse trading and that these elections will show who stands with the saffron party and who opposes it. Speaking with reporters, the Chief Minister, said that the BJP falls short of two legislators []

SRINAGAR: The National Conference (NC) on Monday expressed confidence in winning all seats, including the fourth one, in the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections, asserting that it would secure the additional seat with the support of secular legislators. Speaking to reporters, NC spokesperson Tanvir Sadiq said the partys decision on who would contest the fourth seat []

SRINAGAR: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday said the forthcoming Rajya Sabha elections will serve as a clear reflection of which political parties and legislators align with the BJP and who remain in true opposition. Speaking to reporters, CM said the National Conference (NC) had initially reserved one seat for the Congress, but the party []

PATNA: The filing of nomination papers for 122 Bihar assembly seats, which will go to the elections in the second phase, began on Monday, officials said. The nomination process began with the Election Commission issuing the notification for polling in these seats on November 11, they said. Nominations can be filed for these seats till October 20, while the last date for withdrawal of candidature is October 23, they added. Among the significant seats going to polls in this phase are Imamganj, whe

MUMBAI: The MNS wants the Congress should be taken along, Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut on Monday said, indicating that the Raj Thackeray-led party could be a part of the Opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi. Raut's remarks came amid a buzz of cousins Raj Thackeray and Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray joining hands for the upcoming local body polls in the state, though it is still unclear if the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) head will be part of the larger Opposition alliance. Responding to a quest

Srinagar: National Conference senior leader and MLA Eidgah, Mubarak Gul on Monday exuded confidence that all the party candidates will emerge victorious in the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections. Speaking with reporters, Mubarak Gul, said that the strategy of the party cant be revealed before media. Our three candidates have filed nomination papers, still there is []

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RANCHI: As neighbouring Bihar gears up for assembly elections, Jharkhand has made operational 43 checkpoints, including nine new, in its 10 border-sharing districts to curb the illegal movement of cash, liquor, narcotics and other contraband items. The move comes in response to a formal request from Bihar, which is preparing for two-phase elections scheduled next month. Acting on a request from Bihar to set up checkpoints at strategic locations in bordering districts, altogether 43 checkpoints h

*Rajya Sabha elections*Srinagar: With the Congress opting not to contest the risky seat, the National Conference (NC) is likely to nominate its spokesperson, Imran Nabi Dar as its candidate. Sources said that Dar is likely to be fielded for the contentious seat, where the ruling alliance holds 24 votes compared to the BJPs 28. []

New Delhi, Oct 13: A Delhi court on Monday framed charges against RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav, his wife and former Bihar Chief Minister Rabri Devi, and their son Tejashwi Yadav in the alleged IRCTC scam case, paving the way for a trial ahead of the upcoming Bihar elections. Special Judge Vishal Gogne [] The post Lalu, Rabri, Tejashwi Charged in IRCTC Scam; Trial to Begin Before Bihar Polls appeared first on Northlines .

The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Monday issued notifications for the bye-elections to five Assembly constituencies across the country. The polling is scheduled for November 11, and the counting of votes is to be held on November 14.

The Rouse Avenue Court on Monday framed charges against former Railway Minister Lalu Prasad Yadav, Rabri Devi, Tejashwi Yadav and others in criminal Conspiracy and sections related to other offences in the IRCTC hotel corruption case.

Srinagar: The Bharatiya Janata Partys (BJP) state President Sat Sharma, along with two other candidates-Dr. Ali Muhammad Mir and Rakesh Mahajan-submitted their nomination papers on Monday for the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections scheduled for October 24. All three BJP candidates were accompanied by Minister of State in the Prime Ministers []

Jagdeep Singh Cheema, a former Shiromani Akali Dal leader, joined the Bharatiya Janata Party on Monday. He was welcomed by Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini and other BJP leaders. Cheema had previously contested assembly elections unsuccessfully on an SAD ticket.

Hyderabad: The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) on Sunday, October 12, announced it has halted Prajavani ahead of the Jubilee Hills by elections. The by-election is scheduled for November 11. Prajavani is a programme where the GHMC authorities register public grievances from across the state every Monday. In a statement, Hyderabad collector Chandana Dasari said, Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsA

Srinagar, Oct 13: Jammu and Kashmir BJP President and senior leader Sat Sharma (CA) on Monday filed his nomination papers for the Rajya Sabha elections at Srinagar. Sharma reached the office of the Returning Officer along with several senior BJP functionaries and filed his papers amid a show of party strength. The nomination filing comes as part of the BJPs official process for the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections, where Sharma is being fielded as the partys candidate from the Union [] The post BJ

Ahead of Bihar Assembly elections, Prashant Kishor-led Jan Suraaj Party is set to release its second candidate list. All eyes are on Raghopur, where Kishor may contest against RJDs Tejashwi Yadav.

Lalu Yadav Says Not Guilty, Will Face Trial As Charges Framed In IRCTC Case

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Reflecting Generation Zs mood in campus politics, the Students Federation of India (SFI) has reinforced its dominance across Keralas universities, emerging as the most successful student organisation as the curtain came down on campus elections. The outcome from four major universities, Kerala, Mahatma Gandhi, Calicut and Kannur, highlights the Left's continued hold on student politics at a time when it faces unprecedented challenges, ranging from the Chancellor of universiti

New Delhi: The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Monday issued notifications for the bye-elections to five Assembly constituencies across the country. The polling is scheduled for November 11, and the counting of votes is to be held on November 14. According to the notification, the bye-election for the 71-Nuapada Assembly Constituency in Odisha will Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subsc

PATNA: Differences among the constituents of the ruling NDA in Bihar have once again come to the fore after the seat-sharing arrangements were announced for the upcoming assembly elections. Smaller allies Hindustani Awam Morcha, headed by Union minister Jitan Ram Manjhi, and Rashtriya Lok Morcha of Rajya Sabha MP Upendra Kushwaha, which got six seats each, have expressed their resentment over the seat-sharing formula. The ruling NDA on Sunday announced seat sharing for the elections to the 243-m

SRINAGAR: The nomination process for Budgam and Nagrota assembly segments began on Monday with the Election Commission of India (ECI) issuing two separate notifications for them. According to the notifications issued by the poll-body, the ECI said that candidates can file their nomination papers until October 20 for 27-Budgam and 77 Nagrota. The poll-body announced []

BJP leaders are criticizing the ruling DMK ahead of state elections. K Annamalai calls the DMK arrogant and says the BJP must secure all votes. Nainar Nagenthran questions the DMK's past actions regarding Katchatheevu. Annamalai also accuses the DMK of relying on money power. The BJP urges voters to support the National Democratic Alliance to oust the DMK.

BJPs Central Election Committee, chaired by PM Modi and JP Nadda, finalised most candidate names ahead of Bihar Assembly polls. The first candidate list is expected Monday in Patna. NDA allies have confirmed seat-sharing for the two-phased elections on November 6 and 11

Seat sharing for Bihar assembly elections has caused friction within the ruling NDA. Smaller allies Hindustani Awam Morcha and Rashtriya Lok Morcha received six seats each, expressing disappointment. The BJP and JD(U) will contest 101 seats each, with Chirag Paswan's LJP (Ram Vilas) fielding candidates in 29. Allies feel underestimated, potentially impacting election outcomes.

PATNA: All eyes are set on the crucial meeting of RJD leader Tejashwi Prasad Yadav with senior Congress leadersRahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Khargein New Delhi on Monday to seal the seat-sharing arrangements among Opposition INDIA bloc partners for the high-stakes Bihar Assembly elections. While the elections are scheduled to be held in two phasesNovember 6 and 11the counting of votes will take place on November 14. The nomination for the first phase is underway. Vikassheel Insaan Party (VIP) chi

PATNA: The Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) suffered a significant blow on Sunday as two of its MLAs resigned ahead of the Bihar polls amid speculation that they could join CM Nitish Kumars JD(U). Vibha Devi, the RJD MLA from Nawada and Prakash Veer, the MLA from Rajauli, submitted their resignations to Assembly Speaker Nand Kishore Yadav, severing ties with the party. The resignations came after RJD leader Tejashwi Prasad Yadavs departure to Delhi and have further deepened the internal strife within

NEW DELHI: The BJP on Sunday held its Central Election Committee (CEC) meeting at the party headquarters in New Delhi to review the list of candidates for the Bihar Assembly elections, which will be held in a phased manner on November 6 and 11. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah and other CEC members were present in the meet chaired by the partys national president, JP Nadda. Although the party did not immediately issue any public statement divulging the minutes of the m

NEW DELHI: After several rounds of meetings with allies, the BJP finally managed to reach a consensus on seat-sharing for the high-stakes Bihar Assembly elections on Sunday. The BJP and JD(U)the two key senior partners of the NDAagreed to contest an equal number of seats, 101 each. Of the remaining 41 seats, 29 have been allocated to LJP (RV), and six each to HAM and RLM. What struck many after closely analysing the formula was that the BJP had made a very smart political move by agreeing to con

When, it comes to economic reforms, in our obsession to look for big-bang, news-worthy headlines we tend to miss out on seemingly smaller developments. Media and the chatterati look for hotly contested issues, where passions run high and the political economy of the country makes progress very challenging. An unfortunate consequence of this bias is a lack of fair assessment of the many ways in which the Government is upending the entrenched system of governance. Political corruption at the highe

Party had requested for one of first 2 seats: Karra Fayaz Bukhari Srinagar, Oct 12: Congress today pulled out from the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections in Jammu and Kashmir, after its alliance partner, the ruling National Conference (NC), offered them a risky seat. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp The Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) president Tariq Hameed Karra announced this while talking to reporters after a marathon core committee meeting. Since a safe seat wa

Srinagar, Oct 12:The National Conference (NC) and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) are set to formally enter the fray for the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections, with three candidates from each party scheduled to file their nomination papers on Monday. According to the news agency, the nomination process will take place at the Legislative Assembly complex in [] The post NC, BJP candidates set to file nominations papers today appeared first on Northlines .

Denied safe seat by NC, Cong not to contest RS polls in J&K Srinagar, Oct 12:Top leaders from the Congress and National Conference, including Sonia Gandhi, Mallikarjun Kharge, Syed Nasir Hussain, Dr. Farooq Abdullah, and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, were involved in high-level discussions over seat-sharing for the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections in Jammu [] The post Congress-NC Alliance faces rift over Rajya Sabha seat allocation appeared first on Northlines .

We want to contest first or second seat: Karra Srinagar: After a four-and-a-half-hour marathon meeting, the Jammu & Kashmir Congress unit announced on Sunday that it will not contest the risky Rajya Sabha seat being offered by the National Conference. Speaking to reporters, J&K Pradesh Congress Committee President Tariq Hamid Karra said the party has []