KATHMANDU, Dec 5: Prime Minister Sushila Karki on Friday held an interaction with representatives of political parties, officials of the Election Commission and Gen Z group focusing on preparations for the general election next year. The discussion mainly focused on the issues pertinent to preparation for the House of Representatives (HoR) election slated for March 5, according to Prime Minister Offices sources. The joint meeting held at the PMs official residence at Baluwatar was attended by of

Netflix's massive $72-$83 billion acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery, including HBO and DC, sparks controversy. MAGA activist Laura Loomer warns of an Obama News Network, citing the Obamas' Netflix deal and Netflix executives' political donations. While Netflix aims to boost content, critics fear political influence and media consolidation ahead of elections.

A pre-poll discussion organised by the Calicut Press Club saw three district chiefs of mainstream political parties outlining their visions, priorities, expectations, and manifesto commitments ahead of the three-tier local body elections 2025

The government informed the Lok Sabha that no irregularities were found in Bihar's assembly elections, as per the Election Commission. Mandatory VVPAT slip verification showed no discrepancies with EVM counts. While shredded VVPAT slips from a mock poll were found discarded in Sarairanjan, leading to suspensions, no such issues were reported in Saran.

NEW DELHI: No irregularities were found in the conduct of assembly elections in Bihar , the government told Lok Sabha on Friday citing the Election Commission. In a written reply, Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal said no re-poll was requested by any of the contesting candidates or their agents. Mandatory verification of voter verifiable paper audit trails unit (VVPAT) slips was held for five randomly-selected polling stations per assembly constituency and no discrepancy was found with the electron

He concluded that voting for Congress-backed candidates in the gram panchayat elections was equivalent to supporting the development of villages.

GUWAHATI: An Arunachal Pradesh minister has stoked a controversy by publicly announcing that panchayat seats where ruling BJP loses will be denied the benefits of government schemes. Friends, I am straightforward when I talk. I want to say that government schemes will not go to those panchayat segments where the BJP is defeated. Remember, the panchayat minister is making this statement. I do what I say, the states panchayat and rural development minister, Ojing Tasing, said. He was speaking at a

The BJP-led NDA is set to finalize its seat-sharing agreement for the Assam assembly elections by mid-January. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma stated that discussions with allies like AGP, UPPL, and BPF will conclude before Magh Bihu. The target is to formalize all understandings with alliance partners by January 15. Assembly elections are due in March-April.

Polymarket shows Democrats have an 80% chance to win the US House in 2026, while Republicans are at 21%. The chart shows Democratic odds rising fast and Republican odds falling. Many people are trading on this market, showing strong interest. Buying shares for Democrats is more expensive, meaning traders are confident they will win the next midterm elections.

CHANDIGARH: Member of Parliament from Chandigarh, Manish Tewari, on Friday introduced a private members bill in the Lok Sabha proposing to extend the tenure of the Mayor, Senior Deputy Mayor and Deputy Mayor of the Chandigarh Municipal Corporation from the current one year to five years. The bill seeks amendments to the Punjab Municipal Corporation Law (Extension to Chandigarh) Act and related provisions to bring the tenure of the three top municipal posts at par with the five-year term of the M

CHANDIGARH: Punjab Congress president Amarinder Singh Raja Warring warned the AAP government over promoting anarchy and bloodshed by patronising gangsters to win elections. He also accused AAP of following a strategy of manipulation and coercion, citing former Delhi deputy chief minister Manish Sisodias saam, daam, dand, bhed approach. Warring warned that AAP turned police officers into `yesmen. We will neither forget nor forgive, he made it categorically clear to all such officers. He said AAPs

By reducing BC reservations to just 17% in Panchayat elections, the Chief Minister has stabbed the backward communities in the back, KTR said

SRINAGAR: National Conference President Dr Farooq Abdullah on Friday urged party workers to maintain unity and discipline while stressing the need to introduce young and educated faces, particularly women, into active politics as Urban Loc al Body and Panchayat elections approach. He made the remarks at Naseem Bagh during the partys commemoration of Sheikh Mohammad []

KOCHI: Rahul Mamkoottathil, MLA, has approached the Kerala High Court seeking anticipatory bail in a case registered against him for allegedly raping a woman and forcing her to terminate her pregnancy. According to the petition, the complainant, who claimed to be separated from her husband, developed an intimate relationship with the petitioner. They regularly communicated, met on several occasions, and grew closer over time. The complainant allegedly told the petitioner that after taking a long

Hyderabad: Najma Sultana, a two-time corporator from the Nanal Nagar division, also the wife of AIMIM MLA Kauser Mohiuddin, filed her nomination for the Baswapur sarpanch post in Medak on Thursday, December 4. Baswapur is the native village of Mohiuddin, who was elected from the Karwan constituency in the 2018 and 2023 Telangana Assembly elections. Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing

Hyderabad: The Telangana High Court on Thursday, December 4, dismissed a quo warranto petition filed by the BC Welfare Association challenging the reduction of reservations in panchayat elections and seeking the removal of all district collectors. A bench comprising Justice P Shyam Koshy and Justice Suddala Chalapathi Rao questioned the maintainability of the petition, asking Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsA

SRINAGAR: For the second consecutive year, the Omar Abdullah government has been unable to restore the public holiday in Jammu and Kashmir on December 5, the birth anniversary of the ruling National Conference founder and former J&K Prime Minister and ex Chief Minister Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah also known as Sher-e-Kashmir. The failure of the NC government to reinstate a holiday on its founders birth anniversary highlights the limits of authority faced by the elected government in the Union Terri

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Local body polls are taking a heavy toll on the capital, with illegal flex boards and campaign materials defacing public spaces across Thiruvananthapuram. Medians, footpaths and even electric posts have been taken over by unauthorised campaign displays, despite the green protocol being in force. There are four enforcement squads at the district level and 25 under the city corporation. However, officials say enforcement is proving extremely difficult this time. According to Su

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The Congress partys decision to expel Rahul B R, popularly known as Rahul Mamkootathil, marked a dramatic fall for the young Palakkad MLA who once enjoyed widespread popularity across Kerala. A Youth Congress president with a massive fan following at a time, Rahuls meteoric rise ended in ignominy after mounting sexual assault allegations forced the party to take the ultimate action. Until August 21, Rahul was a political superstar, commanding blind loyalty from supporters who

The Law Commission of India presented its views to a joint parliamentary committee. It stated the 129th Constitution Amendment Bill for simultaneous Lok Sabha and state assembly elections is constitutional. The commission emphasized that the bill respects India's quasi-federal structure. It also clarified that the right to vote is statutory, not fundamental.

KOZHIKODE: Striking a different note on the UDF-Welfare Party election understanding, IUML leader M K Muneer, MLA, said his party can never compromise with the ideology of the Jamaat-e-Islami, the parent organisation of the Welfare Party. Speaking to a Malayalam TV channel, Muneer said he has no hesitation in declaring even in the time of election campaign that there are fundamental differences with the Jamaat. We have spoken and written against the Jamaat and we or they (the Jamaat) do not deno

NEW DELHI: At a meeting with the parliamentary panel on One nation, one election, the Law Commission said that the proposed power to the Election Commission that seeks to lay a legal framework to hold simultaneous polls to the Lok Sabha and state assemblies is not excessive. However, the provision of giving unfettered power to the EC in the proposed legislation has come under criticism from various quarters. The law panel top brass briefed the Joint Committee of Parliament examining the Bills on

KOCHI: With the campaigning for local body elections entering the final stage, farmers organisations have demanded written assurance from candidates on safeguarding the rights of farmers to defend themselves from wild animal attacks. The Kerala Independent Farmers Association (KIFA) and the Catholic Congress have given a call to farmers in the high ranges to get the assurance duly signed by candidates in a prescribed format. The form has been distributed among farmers in the forest fringe areas

RANCHI: Putting an end to speculation that Jharkhands political equations might change in the coming days, the INDIA bloc in the state displayed unity during a meeting of alliance partners conducted by CM Hemant Soren on Thursday. The meeting, held ahead of the Winter Session of Jharkhand Assembly beginning December 5, was significant because rumours had circulated after Soren and his MLA wife, Kalpana Soren, visited Delhi, claiming they had allegedly met senior BJP leaders. These reports sugges

THRISSUR: Cultural capital of Kerala. Land of Pooram and festivals. A city designed and built by Cochin King Sakthan Thampuran. The states gold hub. Thrissur is many things. For the BJP, it is also the constituency that gave it its first MP in the state. Understandably, as local body elections near just a week to go all eyes are on Thrissur corporation. Will there be a Suresh Gopi effect? As of now, with the campaigning intensifying, the pulse in the civic body suggests a tight three-way conte

The elections were conducted by Justice (Retd) Nirmaljit Kaur, who was the returning officer

Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) will contest the 2026 Puducherry elections independently after alliance talks with AINRC failed. TVK's decision sets the stage for a multi-cornered contest, with the incumbent NR Congress-BJP front facing challenges from DMK, Naam Tamilar Katchi, and TVK. Vijay is set to launch his campaign in Puducherry next week.

The Supreme Court has allowed Texas Republicans to use their new congressional map for next year's elections. This decision overrides a lower court ruling that found the map likely discriminated based on race. The court's action ensures the map will be used while a final decision is pending.

GHADC polls By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Dec 4: A section of BJP leaders has voiced opposition to the partys decision to field Scheduled Tribe (ST) candidates in the upcoming Garo Hills Autonomous District Council (GHADC) elections, advocating for the traditional system that allowed candidates from any community to contest. The dissent, however, was overruled by []

KOCHI is set to host an evening of poetry, short film screenings, exhibitions, and conversation, all centred on womens voices, perspectives, and creativity. The event is organised by Thambu Womens Theatre Collective, a Dalit women-led group founded in 2020 by theatre artist Athira Nikathil. The collective took shape during the lockdown, when three other membersAhalya Praveen, Krishnapriya Thilakan, and Neethu Chandranjoined Athira, and they staged a play together. The experience made them realis

The DGP received a ceremonial guard of honour and conducted a review meeting with officers of the combined districts at the Kamareddy District Police Office on Thursday, in the backdrop of the upcoming gram panchayat elections.

The MP noted raids by monkeys caused substantial economic losses for farmers. He said the issue had become a topic during the ongoing local body elections.

The Staff Selection Commission has opened the self-slot selection window for Delhi Police Constable Exam 2025 candidates on ssc.gov.in. Applicants can now choose their preferred exam city and date for various constable and head constable posts. Failure to select a slot within the specified timelines will result in the non-generation of admission certificates, and selections cannot be altered once submitted.

Courts cannot interfere with the process of elections once the notification is issued, as per Article 243-O of the Constitution, the HC noted

Suspended Trinamool Congress MLA Humayun Kabir on Thursday escalated his attack on West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, declaring that she will no longer remain in power after the 2026 Assembly elections.

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Thursday asked the Bar Council of India (BCI) to ensure 30 per cent reservation for women in the upcoming state bar council elections. The top court, while hearing a petition seeking mandatory womens representation in state bar councils, was told by the apex bar body BCI that implementing such Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You ca

CHANDIGARH: A major political storm has erupted in Punjab ahead of the upcoming Zila Parishad and Block Samiti elections as the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD), Congress and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) alleged that Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) workers stopped their candidates from filing nominations for the upcoming polls on the last day before the deadline ended. Alleging abuse of power by the ruling AAP government, Punjab Congress President Amarinder Singh Raja Warring said, This shows that the AAP has lo

Just days before crucial local body elections, the party expelled him to avoid potential damage, especially among women voters

Bilaspur: Former President Ram Nath Kovind on Thursday said the One Nation, One Election concept will be a game-changer for the countrys development and also benefit the education system as frequent polls put a great burden on teachers. Kovind, who headed a high-level committee on simultaneous elections, was talking to reporters in Raipur before attending Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subs

DEHRADUN: Ahead of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) drive set to commence in Uttarakhand, the Bharatiya Janata Party has claimed that several senior Congress leaders, including former Chief Minister Harish Rawat, could be struck off the electoral rolls due to alleged voter duplication. The claims were made by BJP spokesperson and sitting MLA, Vinod Chamoli, who alleged the Congress was protesting against the SIR process because its members were facing removal as illegal voters. Chamoli asser

KOLKATA: With the assembly polls scheduled next year in West Bengal, Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress supremo Mamata Banerjee has intensified her attacks on the BJP. She was addressing a TMC rally in Murshidabad's Berhampore, a strong citadel of Trinamool Congress that has a 70 per cent Muslim population. Trinamool had bagged 20 out of the 22 assembly seats in the 2021 elections. She claimed that more than half of those who died in incidents linked to the enumeration exercise across the cou

Washington faces a sharp break with Islamabad as 44 U.S. lawmakers warn Pakistans Army Chief Gen. Asim Munir of looming Global Magnitsky sanctions. They cite abductions of journalist Ahmed Nooranis family, the kidnapping of Salman Ahmads relatives, civilian trials in military courts, and alleged interference in the 2024 elections. Congress wants visa bans, asset freezes, and Imran Khans release.

As part of the election-focused security measures, the police interacted with local residents, reviewed vulnerable and critical locations, and sensitised the public about maintaining peace and reporting any suspicious activities

Srinagar, Dec 4: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday said the Election Commission of India should convene a meeting of political parties to allay their apprehension about the Special Intensive Revision (SIR). There are apprehensions, and it will be better that the Election Commission call people like us to make us understand what SIR really is because we have seen that while you do not steal elections through machines, but they are surely manipulated, Abdullah told reporte

Florida is poised to join the wave of states debating how they might reshape congressional voting districts, as political parties grapple for an edge in next years midterm elections

The checks were part of statewide inspections launched ahead of Christmas, New Year, and the upcoming local body elections to curb drug trafficking and related illegal activities.

The districts multifaceted politics has ensured that all three fronts wield notable influence despite the NDAs lack of representation in the Assembly and Parliament

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday asked BJP MPs from West Bengal to counter the TMC government and work towards winning the assembly elections next year. BJP MPs from the state met the PM along with Khagen Murmu, Maldah Uttar MP who was attacked by a mob in October. The PM told us to keep fighting the West Bengal government to save democracy. We will remove this government, Union minister Sukanta Majumdar said after the meeting. Darjeeling MP Raju Bista said the PM highlighted

CM Devendra Fadnaviss medical help cell, in collaboration with government and social and community organisations, has planned three mega events. These initiatives aim at bringing marginalised and socially overlooked communities like Banjara, Lamana, Walmiki, Sikhlegal, and Mohayal etc together at one platform. The programme will start in Nagpur in presence of Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Adityanath. It will then shift to Navi Mumbai where Union Home Minister Amit Shah will be present. Finally, i

KOZHIKODE: The Indian Union Muslim League (IUML), a major constituent of the Congress-led UDF and a party that has long championed its secular credentials, is facing intense backlash in the lead-up to the local body elections. The controversy erupted after a video of IUML leader Ashraf Edneer surfaced on social media, prompting allegations that the party is soliciting votes on communal grounds. The LDF election committee for Kasaragod municipality has filed a formal complaint with the State Elec

NEW DELHI: The BJP on Wednesday eased to victory in seven of 12 seats in the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) by-polls, adding to its dominant win in the February Assembly election. The AAP, dumped out of power by the BJP 10 months ago after over a decade in power, finished a distant second with three seats. And a struggling Congress did what it could not do earlier this year, that is win a seat. The 12th seat went to the All India Forward Bloc (AIFB). Interestingly, of the seven BJP winners

BJP secured seven out of twelve seats in the MCD by-elections, while AAP won three and Congress one. Despite losing two seats, BJP's vote share surged, whereas AAP's saw a sharp decline. The results bring BJP closer to the majority mark in the Delhi Municipal Corporation.

Ashish Chouhan ashu.padr15@gmail.com After a hiatus of ten long years, the much-awaited assembly elections finally returned to Jammu and Kashmir in 2024. In the spirited run-up to the polls, all mainstream political parties threw their weight behind intense campaigns, leaving no stone unturned. On September 16, 2024, at the height of the first phase of electioneering, Union Home Minister Amit Shah visited the enchanting land of sapphires and the sacred Machail Mata, Paddar. Addressing a sea of e

BJP All Cells hold review meeting Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Dec 3: The Jammu & Kashmir BJP All Cells today held a review meeting at the party Headquarters in Trikuta Nagar, Jammu. The meeting was chaired by All Cells in charge, Ved Sharma and accompanied by co-in charge, Munish Khajuria, to assess the performance of Cell activists during the recently held Budgam and Nagrota Assembly constituency bi-elections and to evaluate the ongoing implementation of party programmes. Addressing the meet

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Dec 3: The National Peoples Party (NPP) is dealing with an unusually high number of ticket seekers as it begins the process of selecting candidates for the upcoming GHADC elections. Party working president and Cabinet Minister Marcuise Marak said the NPP had closed the window for receiving applications and would soon []

Panaji: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Wednesday announced that the unauthorised houses of the families availing the Mhaje Ghar scheme will be regularised by the 2027 assembly elections. Speaking at the launch of the poll campaign of BJPs Corlim zilla panchayat candidate Siddesh Shirpad Naik, the Chief Minister urged people to vote for a triple-engine [] The post Illegal houses to be regularised under Mhaje Ghar scheme before 2027 polls appeared first on The Navhind Times .

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee expressed concern over the alleged torture of Bengali-speaking migrant workers, who are reportedly being labeled as Bangladeshis and deported. She criticized the Centre's actions, citing the case of Sunali Khatun, and vowed to protect religious properties and oppose the hurried revision of electoral rolls ahead of the 2026 elections.

At the start of the winter session of Bihar's legislative council, Chairperson Awadhesh Narain Singh lauded the assembly elections for achieving an impressive 67.13% voter turnout, commending the overall peaceful atmosphere.

In a pivotal meeting, Prime Minister Narendra Modi engaged with a group of twelve BJP MPs from West Bengal, concentrating on strategies for the forthcoming assembly elections. Discussions highlighted the need for a thorough Special Intensive Revision of the electoral rolls, with a strong emphasis on ensuring the Matua community's representation.

India, through Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, has accepted the chairship of the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (IIDEA). Kumar pledged to share India's extensive experience in transparent elections to foster more inclusive and resilient democracies globally. This significant role highlights the Election Commission of India's international credibility and innovative approach to electoral management.

Mumbai: A voter turnout of 67.63 per cent was recorded in the first phase of elections to 263 municipal councils and nagar panchayats in Maharashtra, while the president and councillors of a local governing body in Dhule district were elected unopposed, officials said on Wednesday. The elections were held on Tuesday between 7.30 am and Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our chann

Hyderabad: Winning elections is one thing, and gloating about it is another thing entirely. When a politician or government does that, it doesnt exactly come from humility. So Im quite stumped that the current Congress-led Telangana government is doing exactly that. I know I might draw flak from some quarters, but I honestly find it Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels

The commissioner inspected the Jakranpally police station on Wednesday and reviewed records, barracks, and under investigation cases. He directed officers to prepare a clear plan of action for each case and conduct fair and efficient investigations.

The demands came as the Rajya Sabha took up a resolution to extend the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Amendment Act, 2024, to Manipur

PATNA: Bihar NDA government led by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Wednesday tabled second supplementary budget of Rs 91,717 crore for financial year 2025-26. The budget presented by state finance minister Vijendra Prasad Yadav will be put up for debate in the House and subsequent approval on Friday, the final day of the five-day Winter Session of the state legislature. A sum of Rs 51,253 crore has been earmarked for the annual expenditure on schemes, while Rs 40,462 crore is meant for establishm

KOLKATA: A Division Bench of the Calcutta HC rejected the verdict of (now retired) Justice Ganguly on cancelling the appointment of 32,000 primary teachers in State-run and State-aided primary schools across West Bengal. The Division Bench of Justice Tapobrata Chakraborty and Justice Reetobroto Kumar Mitra pronounced the verdict this afternoon. With todays verdict, the Mamata Banerjee government in the State heaved a sigh of relief. It comes at a crucial time when the Supreme Court invalidated a

NEW DELHI:Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday asked BJP MPs from West Bengal to effectively counter the Trinamool Congress-led government in the state and work towards winning the assembly elections next year. BJP MPs from West Bengal met the prime minister, along with Khagen Murmu the Lok Sabha member from Maldah Uttar who []

JAMMU: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday urged the Election Commission to brief all political parties on the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls to address lingering concerns and ensure full transparency in the electoral process. He said elections must always be fair and transparent, leaving no room for any complaint []

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Sonia Gandhi is synonymous with the Congress party, but in Kerala's Munnar, the name is creating a very different buzz. Here, 34-year-old Sonia Gandhi is contesting the local body elections on a BJP ticket, turning heads and sparking curiosity

The Rajasthan Staff Selection Board (RSSB) has released the final result for the Animal Attendant Pashu Parichar Direct Recruitment-2023. A total of 5,778 candidates have been selected, including 5,146 from non-scheduled areas (NSA) and 632 from scheduled areas (SA). The result, including category-wise cut-offs, is available on the official RSSB website. Candidates can download the PDF to check final selections, roll numbers, and NSA and SA cut-offs. The Animal Husbandry Department, Jaipur will

PATNA: Bihar Governor Arif Mohammad Khan on Wednesday said the Nitish Kumar government was committed to the creation of 1 crore jobs in the next five years. He was addressing a joint session of both Houses of the state legislature, which had been convened upon the NDAs return to power in the assembly elections. 50 []

MALDA: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday alleged that Home Minister Amit Shah was 'behind the ploy' of implementing the special intensive revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in the state, months before the assembly polls. Banerjee, addressing a rally here, called the SIR a 'politically-driven exercise' aimed at unsettling voters. Amit Shah is behind this ploy of implementing the SIR in Bengal just before the elections, she claimed. He wants to capture Bengal at any cost, but

The manifesto calls for transparent governance, open civic data, and stronger municipal capacities to make Maharashtras cities resilient andcitizen centric

BJP secured 7 out of 12 seats in the MCD by-elections, retaining its lead but falling short of a majority. AAP won 3 seats, Congress 1, and All India Forward Bloc secured a victory in Chandni Mahal. The results indicate a shift in the political landscape ahead of the mayoral polls.

Parliament proceedings began without disruptions on Wednesday, the third day of the Winter Session, after two days of protests and ruckus. The calm followed the resolution of the logjam over the Oppositions demand for a discussion on SIR a day earlier. On Tuesday, floor leaders agreed that the Lok Sabha will take up the 150th anniversary of Vande Mataram on December 8, and hold discussions on the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls and on electoral reforms on December 9. The schedule w

Delhi MCD Bypoll Results 2025: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) secured a decisive victory in the MCD by-elections, winning 7 out of 12 wards. The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) secured 3 seats, Congress won 1, and the All India Forward Bloc bagged another. These polls were held to fill vacant councillor seats, with the BJP reinforcing its dominance in Delhi civic politics.

The elections were held on 30 November at 580 polling booths, with 51 candidates.

An NGO has launched a 'Citizens' Manifesto' ahead of Maharashtra's civic polls. It proposes reforms for better service delivery and transparency. The manifesto emphasizes open civic data and citizen participation. It aims to empower urban local bodies for equitable development. The delayed municipal elections are a key focus. The initiative seeks to restore trust and involve citizens in governance.

The Election Commission is facing criticism for its Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls as reliance on outdated data threatens voter inclusion and the integrity of upcoming elections

UDF leadership feels that its political identity as a cohesive coalition is at stake in the local body polls, a precursor to the Assembly elections.It seeks to negate LDF campaign that the Opposition is a shaky coalition built on protest against development rather than one capable of exercising power effectively

PATHANAMTHITTA: Youth Congress worker and close associate of Palakkad MLA Rahul Mamkootathil, Fenni Ninan, on Tuesday dismissed the allegations raised against him in the sexual assault complaint as baseless and politically motivated. The complainant had alleged that Rahul sexually assaulted her after promising marriage and that Fenni was the person who brought her to meet him. Rejecting the claim, Fenni said he has never met the complainant and the petitioners statements were fabricated with mal

THRISSUR: BJP state chief Rajeev Chandrasekhar on Tuesday said that he would contest the 2026 assembly elections from Nemom constituency. He was speaking at the Meet the Press programme titled Vote Vibe of Thrissur Press Club. Nemom constituency in Thiruvananthapuram is an important one for BJP as its senior leader O Rajagopal had won the seat earlier. Currently, Minister V Sivankutty is the MLA from Nemom. Though there were reports that Rajeev was likely to contest in the assembly election, it

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Taking their politics to the grassroots, five former MLAs are contesting the upcoming local-body elections. And, it looks to be back to the basics for Anil Akkara, K S Sabarinadhan, E M Augusthy, R Latha Devi, and K C Rajagopalan. Taking his campaign to the Sanskrit College ward of Adat grama panchayat, in Thrissur district, Anil is no stranger to local governance. He led the panchayat as president for two successive terms from 2000 and represented the same ward in 2005. His

Hyderabad: The Telangana High Court has expressed surprise over the reservation of Sarpanch and ward member posts for Scheduled Tribes (STs) in villages where there are no ST voters or only a handful of them. The Court observed that such allocations could undermine democratic values and the very purpose of elections. PILs challenge quota allocation Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing

MALAPPURAM: In Keralas political convention, Ponmundam grama panchayat in Malappuram is an anomaly. Here, state-level allies Congress and Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) are bitter rivals. And to counter the League, Congress is once again joining hands with CPM, its political adversary in the state. Following the tie up, the Congress district leadership dissolved the Ponmundam constituency committee on Monday. Yes, this local body elections mark the return of the Sambar Munnani as its opponen

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Tuesday asked the Election Commission to consider extending the December 11 deadline for submitting enumeration forms in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Kerala by one more week, in view of the ongoing process for local body elections. A bench of Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi made the recommendation after taking note of submissions that the local body elections in the state will take place on December 9 and 11, and

KASARAGOD: It looked like a usual cultural event. Children performed skit and dance on stage amid applause. However, for the performers and spectators, it was an emotional moment a final farewell to something that had been a part of their lives for nearly half a century. News that the stage in their locality would be demolished for the construction of the building of Government Vocational Higher Secondary School had come as a huge shock to the residents of Kadakam in Kasaragods Karadukka villag

Both ruling, Opposition parties slam State Election Commission; NCP-SP casts doubt about EVM tampering; on Tuesday, the Nagpur bench of the Bombay High Court directed the SEC not to commence counting procedures on December 3 for the local body polls held a day before

Dr Ashwani Kumar ashwinsociology@gmail.com Democracy is often described in terms of constitutional rights, elections, and institutions. Yet most citizens encounter democracy in a far more ordinary way: through the tone of the state. The way an official speaks, listens, responds, or dismisses becomes the everyday language through which people judge whether the state respects them. Tone may appear like a small detail, but it quietly reflects the moral quality of governance. It signals whether the

A bench of Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi took note of the submissions that local bodies elections in Kerala will take place on December 9 and 11 and counting of votes will conclude on December 13.

Rao criticised what he called Revanth Reddys anti-Hindu attitude, citing the CMs previous remarks linking Congress with Muslims and accusing the party of appeasement politics to win Muslim votes in local elections.

The Supreme Court has urged the Election Commission of India to consider extending the deadline for Kerala's electoral roll revision forms, citing the ongoing local body elections. The bench suggested the poll body grant more time for officers involved in election duties to upload forms, deeming the request just and fair for consideration.

From humble beginnings as the son of a bank peon, Prem Kumars ascent to Speaker of the Gaya MLA is nothing short of inspiring. Battling financial hardships early on, he navigated through the political landscape with grace and integrity, garnering widespread admiration.

MUMBAI: Following directions from the Bombay High Courts Nagpur bench, the State Election Commission has postponed the local body polls result to December 21 instead of December 3. The local body elections for Nagar Panchayat and Parishad voting were held on Tuesday, and the results were initially scheduled for December 3. However, after the courts instructions, the counting has been rescheduled to December 21, alongside the results of other local body elections. Voting for the remaining local b

India secured a 17-run victory in the first ODI against South Africa, fueled by Virat Kohli's century and Rohit Sharma's fifty. However, off-field tensions regarding World Cup selections and unsettled team combinations persist as India prepares for the second ODI in Raipur.