AIADMK leader Edappadi K Palaniswami predicts a significant win in the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. He stated the AIADMK-led alliance will secure 210 seats. Palaniswami criticized the ruling DMK government, suggesting its popularity has waned. He highlighted the AIADMK's past achievements under M G Ramachandran and J Jayalalithaa. The party aims for a strong comeback next year.

Janis celebratory appearance comes at a time when he continues to face a POCSO case filed at the Raidurgam Police Station in Hyderabad in September 2024.

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Shashi Tharoor on Wednesday categorically stated that he would not accept an award named after VD Savarkar, nor attend a related event, even as a senior party colleague wanted the Congress MP to not accept any honour named after the ideologue whom he claimed owed before the British. Tharoor said that he will not accept the Veer Savarkar Award and also won't attend the event where it will be presented in the absence of clarifications about its nature or the organisation prese

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee publicly tore up new MGNREGA norms, accusing the Centre of imposing 'valueless' conditions and withholding funds. She highlighted her state's Karmashree scheme as an alternative, vowing to increase workdays and asserting Bengal's fight for dignity and federal rights amidst upcoming elections.

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KOLKATA: Suspended Trinamool Congress MLA Humayun Kabir asserted that he would emerge as a kingmaker after the 2026 assembly elections in West Bengal, claiming that no government could be formed without the support of his proposed new political outfit. Claiming that neither the ruling TMC nor the BJP would be able to touch the majority mark on their own in 2026, Kabir said his estimate suggested that no party would cross the 148-seat mark in the 294-member assembly. I will be kingmaker after the

Pantones Colour of the Year is usually a global signal, a preview of what shades people may gravitate toward. But 2026s pick, a billowy, balanced white called Cloud Dancer, feels unusually intimate. It arrives at a moment suspended between overstimulation and exhaustion, a shade that feels like a welcoming, clean canvas amid complex times marked by grim, jarring notes. Yet, choosing white has triggered one of the most polarised reactions Pantone has seen in years. Recent selections carried mood

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The first phase of local body elections began on Monday amidst crises and uncertainties across the capital district. In a critical incident, election ink applied to voters forefingers at the Sasthamangalam ward of the Thiruvananthapuram Corporation faded within minutes. Sources from Booth 2 of the Raja Kesavadas NSS Higher Secondary School polling station reported that the ink was diluted, causing it to disappear quickly. In the same ward, a female voter was not permitted to

Miami has a new mayor, Eileen Higgins. She is the city's first female leader and the first Democrat in nearly thirty years. Higgins, a former county commissioner, defeated Republican Emilio Gonzalez. Her victory marks a significant shift in Miami's political landscape. She pledged ethical leadership and delivering results for residents.

KANNUR: Chokli police have located Aruva T P, 29, the Muslim League candidate from Kanhirathin Keezhil, the 9th ward of Chokli panchayat, after her mother filed a complaint that she was missing. Aruva had gone missing from her house in Olavilam on December 6, just days before the local body elections. It later emerged that she had eloped with a resident of Chokli. She was produced before the magistrate. Following her mothers complaint, the police registered a missing case under Section 57 of the

KOZHIKODE: Muslim League state secretary K M Shaji has clarified the partys ideological differences with Jamaat-e-Islami, asserting that the two organisations can never walk together. Speaking to mediapersons in Kozhikode, Shaji stressed that the disagreement between the Muslim League and Jamaat-e-Islami is global and ideological, not something limited to Keralas political landscape. Shaji dismissed political speculation about electoral cooperation with the Welfare Party, associated to Jamaat-e-

NEW DELHI: The debate on electoral reforms in the Lok Sabha turned combative on Tuesday, with the Opposition targeting the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls and the Treasury benches firing back with the BJPs emphatic victory in the Bihar elections. Initiating the discussion, Congress MP Manish Tewari said the Election Commission has no legal basis to conduct SIR, and it must be stopped while making a slew of suggestions for election reforms, including mandating a 100 pe

KOCHI: keralas local body elections have traditionally centered on the basics roads, drains, streetlights and waste management. But this time, the three major fronts the CPM-led LDF, Congress-led UDF and BJP-led NDA have released manifestos that read less like routine civic checklists and more like ambitious blueprints for parallel futures. If polls were a contest for imagining the most expansive version of Keralas cities, this election would easily qualify as the masterclass in political ima

KOCHI: While Ernakulam district celebrated democracy on Tuesday, Malayalam actor Mammootty missed out as his name was not found in the electoral rolls. The actor, who now resides in Vyttila under the Ponnurunni division of the Kochi corporation, was unable to vote in the 2020 local body elections owing to similar reasons. He (Mammootty) cast his vote in the previous assembly and Lok Sabha elections, but not in the 2020 corporation polls. When we realised his name was missing from the electoral r

IDUKKI: As the hills of Chinnakkanal went to the polls on Tuesday, an unusual silence marked ward 10, Sinkukandam -- a silence shaped not by apathy but by absence. Once home to over 1,000 voters, the ward now has only 430 on the electoral rolls, the steep drop reflecting years of wild elephant raids that forced dozens of families to abandon the 301 Colony and its surrounding hamlets. In the previous local body elections, the 301 Colony alone contributed around 100 voters; this year, barely 25 re

There has been a buzz around Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumars son, Nishant Kumar, entering politics for a long time. While Nitish has not spoken on the issue so far, Nishant has also not given any clear indication that he wants to join politics. However, the Janata Dal (United) workers and leaders, including Nitishs close aides, are saying that he should take a plunge into active politics. Senior JD(U) leader and minister Shravan Kumar has also joined the chorus and contended that Nishant shou

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NEW DELHI: Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday launched a sharp attack against the ruling party accusing it of committing the biggest anti-national act by orchestrating vote theft in collusion with the Election Commission and undermining the idea of India. Participating in a discussion on election reforms, Gandhi also outlined a slew of electoral reforms to safeguard the integrity of the electoral process. Making suggestions, he called for providing machine-readable vot

Eileen Higgins secured victory in the Miami mayoral election, ending a nearly three-decade losing streak for her party. She defeated Emilio Gonzalez, a candidate backed by President Donald Trump. Higgins campaigned on issues important to the Hispanic-majority city, including immigration concerns. This win provides Democrats with momentum heading into upcoming elections. Higgins will be the first woman to lead Miami.

Dhaka, Dec 9: Bangladesh Election Commission has completed all preparations to hold the 13th general elections in February and will announce the schedule in the next two days, a top official said on Tuesday. After a meeting with the President (Mohammad Shahabuddin), the schedule would be announced tomorrow evening or the day after, Election Commissioner []

Honduran President Xiomara Castro on Tuesday denounced what she called tampering with results in the recent general election, and accused US counterpart Donald Trump of interfering in the vote.

Panaji/Margao/ Vasco: A total of 327 candidates have filed nominations for the 50 seats in the North Goa and South Goa Zilla Panchayat (ZP) elections scheduled for December 20. Nominations opened on December 1, and Tuesday was the final day for submission. Both North and South ZPs have 25 seats each, marking the sixth elections [] The post 327 candidates in fray for 50 zilla pyat seats appeared first on The Navhind Times .

U.S. President Donald Trump is pressuring Kyiv to accept a deal formulated by Washington, the initial version of which was criticised by Ukraine's allies as overly favourable to Russia

President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Tuesday he was 'ready' for elections, after his US counterpart Donald Trump questioned whether Ukraine was democratic for not holding elections during the war.

The collector said 2089 ballot boxes have been made available in the district for the first phase of Panchayat elections. Some 1899 polling officers and 2321 others have been appointed, while seven each distribution centers and reception centers are up.

A leaked audio clip has ignited a political firestorm in Punjab. Opposition parties allege the ruling AAP is rigging upcoming local body elections. The Punjab and Haryana High Court is now involved, demanding an investigation into the claims. The court has asked the State Election Commission to submit an affidavit.

ALAPPUZHA: Veteran communist leader and former minister G Sudhakaran, who had been ill for the past few weeks and remained almost bedridden after suffering multiple fractures in his leg, still made it a point to vote in the local body elections. Sudhakaran arrived at the polling booth in Paravoor Government Higher Secondary School in a car, accompanied by his wife, Jubilee Navaprabha. He stepped out of the vehicle and slowly walked to the booth with the help of a walker. The vote is the power of

Rahul Gandhi delivered a blistering speech in the Lok Sabha during the election reforms debate, accusing the government and the Election Commission of institutional capture, raising concerns over vote chori, and questioning changes to key electoral laws. He also criticised the RSS, celebrated Indias democratic spirit, and proposed urgent reforms to protect free and fair elections.

ALAPPUZHA: For the first time in the electoral history of the state, a poll is being held without the presence of veteran Communist leader and former chief minister V S Achuthanandan. His wife Vasumathi and son V A Arun Kumar cast their votes at the Buds School polling station in Punnapra South, Alappuzha. In the 2020 local body elections, Achuthanandan could not cast his vote as he was bedridden following a stroke and was under treatment at a hospital in Thiruvananthapuram. Before heading to th

Accuses Congress of vote chori in first LS poll; JD(U)s Rajeev Ranjan Singh asks why Opposition parties only question EVMs when they lose elections; NCP (SP)s Supriya Sule says ECI appears to be part of government

In Kannur, the day remained largely peaceful, though a large police force was deployed to maintain law and order in view of the previous elections, while in Kasaragod, the Kottikalasam peaked in Kanhangad town, where all three fronts are expected to face a close contest in the local body elections

Even as criticism mounts against AR Rahman and the Peddi team for working with choreographer Jani Master, his wife Ayesha popularly known as Sumalatha has emerged victorious in the Telugu Film and TV Dancers and Dance Directors Association elections. She has now assumed office as the President of the body.

New Delhi, Dec 9 (PTI) In a no-holds-barred attack, Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday accused the BJP of indulging in the biggest anti-national act by committing vote chori in collusion with the Election Commission and destroying the idea of India. Participating in a discussion on election reforms in the Lower House, Gandhi posed three questions which he claimed make it clear that the BJP is directing and using the Election Commission (EC) to damage Indias democracy. Maki

COOCH BEHAR: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday claimed that the assembly elections in the state would be announced immediately after the publication of the final electoral rolls following the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise in February to prevent any legal challenge to the fresh voters' list. Addressing a public meeting at the Ras Mela ground here, Banerjee alleged that the SIR exercise was being used to instil fear among voters. She also attacked the Centre over th

Elections are being held for 2,789 seats across 122 local bodies, including 12 municipalities, 15 block panchayats and 94 grama panchayats, the highest number in any district in the State

Its the end of another year, so its time for the Engadget staff to compile a list of the years biggest losers . We scour over articles from the previous 12 months to determine the people, companies, products and trends that made our lives worse over the course of the year. Some selections may be so pervasive they actually make our list of biggest winners. But, for the most part, were confident youll share in our collective rage over the biggest losers of 2025. OpenAI OpenAI CEO Sam Altman delive

CHANDIGARH: Himachal Pradesh Police have registered an FIR against a stone crusher unit owned by BJP MLA Ashish Sharma in the Hamirpur district for alleged large-scale illegal mining, forgery, cheating and royalty evasion dating back to 2023. Sources said that a report (FIR No. 77/25) was registered at the Sujanpur police station against M/s Mahadevi Stone Crusher under the sections of 379 (theft), 420 (cheating), 468 (forgery) and 120-B (criminal conspiracy) of Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) on D

Union Home Minister Amit Shah asserted in Rajya Sabha that the division of 'Vande Mataram' for appeasement politics fueled India's partition. He emphasised the song's enduring relevance in fostering cultural nationalism and driving the nation towards a developed future. Shah criticised the opposition for linking the debate to West Bengal elections, highlighting the song's historical significance during the freedom struggle.

New Delhi, Dec 9: Leader of Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge on Tuesday said the true homage to Bharat Mata will only be when Parliament discusses and resolves the issues of common people, accusing Prime Minister Narendra Modi of holding a discussion on Vande Mataram while keeping Bengal elections in mind. He also accused the ruling dispensation of holding the discussion to divert the peoples attention from the real challenges the country faces, including financial problems, like rising unemploymen

Rahul Gandhi, Leader of Opposition, stated in Lok Sabha that the Election Commission is institutionally captured. He presented evidence of the EC colluding with those in power to influence elections. Gandhi also detailed the RSS's alleged project to capture the country's institutional framework, including universities, intelligence agencies, and investigative bodies, by placing individuals who favor their ideology and target opposition.

DEHRADUN: In a significant move aimed at stemming political fallout, former Uttarakhand Chief Minister and senior Congress leader, Harish Rawat, personally visited the Gurdwara Shri Guru Singh Sabha in Dehradun on Sunday. Following prayers before the Guru Granth Sahib, Rawat participated in 'Langar Sewa' (community kitchen) service and performed 'Joota Ghar Seva' (shoe cleaning) service. This act of penance follows a recent controversy ignited by Congress leader and former cabinet minister, Hara

Speaking to reporters at Thailapuram near Tindivanam, Mr. Mani said that the founder would continue to lead the party and decide on alliances for the upcoming Assembly elections

Rajya Sabha session on Vande Mataram's 150 years turned combative as Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge accused BJP's predecessors of working for the British. Home minister Amit Shah rejected claims of political timing, urging members to view the song's significance beyond elections.

NEW DELHI, Dec 9: The division of Vande Mataram song for politics of appeasement led to partition of India, Home Minister Amit Shah said in the Rajya Sabha on Tuesday, as he slammed Opposition for linking the debate on 150 years of the national song with the upcoming West Bengal elections. Initiating the debate in the House, Shah said Vande Mataram was the mantra that awakened Indias cultural nationalism, and remains as relevant today as it was during the freedom [] The post Division Of Vande Ma

The Maharashtra State Election Commission has updated the timeline for preparing voter lists for upcoming municipal corporation elections. Deadlines for publishing final ward-wise lists and polling station lists have been extended. Municipal officials are advised to seek technical assistance if needed. The election dates themselves are still to be announced.

Samajwadi Party leader and Lok Sabha MP Akhilesh Yadav on Tuesday raised concerns in Parliament over the deaths of Booth Level Officers (BLOs) engaged in the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Uttar Pradesh, urging the Centre to extend financial and institutional support to their families. He also reiterated his party's long-standing demand for ballot papers in elections, arguing that multiple questions continue to be raised about electronic voting systems.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah rejected claims that the Vande Mataram debate was politically motivated for the West Bengal elections. He stated the discussion was to highlight the national song's importance, especially as it marked its 150th anniversary. Opposition leaders, however, linked the timing to the upcoming polls, accusing the government of distraction.

Kerala schools will remain closed on December 9 in southern and central districts and on December 11 in northern regions for the 2025 local body elections. The closures apply to schools designated as polling stations, ensuring smooth voting and EVM setup. Polling will be held in two phases across 1,199 local bodies, with vote counting scheduled for December 13. Authorities have prepared EVMs, control units, and digital systems for real-time monitoring and election management.

Kochis engagement with organised civic governance began long before India became independent. The Dutch established the Fort Kochi municipality as early as 1664, marking one of the oldest experiments in municipal administration in the subcontinent. By 1866, Fort Kochi had become the first modern municipality in the state, during a period when the British residents took over the charge and served as the chairmen. As administrative systems evolved, voting rights were gradually extended to tax-payi

Union Home Minister Amit Shah has defended the ongoing discussion on Vande Mataram. He stated the debate is always necessary and the slogan is not confined to West Bengal.

Hyderabad: The Auto Drivers Unions in the city held a demonstration at the Road Transport Authority (RTA) office in Khairatabad, asking for the Congress-led state government to release the Rs 12,000 promised to them during elections. The auto drivers union stated that drivers are suffering due to free travel provided to women in the Telangana Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to ou

IDUKKI: Malayalam actor Asif Ali on Tuesday said he firmly stands with the survivor in the actress sexual assault incident but respects the judgement delivered by the court in the case. Ali said his consistent stand has been that the survivor should receive justice, rather than insisting that any particular individual must be punished. The Rekhachitram actor's remarks came a day after the Ernakulam Principal Sessions Court acquitted actor Dileep and three others in the sensational case. The cour

Mumbai, Dec 9: After days of bickering, the ruling allies BJP and Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena have decided to contest the elections to municipal corporations in Maharashtra including Mumbai and Thane as an alliance, Sena sources claimed on Tuesday. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Deputy Chief Minister Shinde decided at a late-night meeting on Monday that the ruling parties will contest these polls as members of the existing Mahayuti alliance, the sources said. The dates for the municipal co

With the weather turning pleasant, no weather stations in the State recorded rain events in the last 24 hours ending at 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday

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KOLLAM: Polling for the local body elections commenced in the district on Monday, with a turnout of 15.65% recorded by 10 am, according to data released by the Election Commission. Officials noted that voting picked up steadily during the early hours, with more voters arriving after 9 am. Kollam Corporation reported a relatively lower turnout of 12.49%, while municipal areas recorded moderate participation. Among the municipalities, Paravur registered the highest turnout at 15.66%, followed clos

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi was felicitated at a meeting of all MPs of the ruling NDA on Tuesday for the coalition's massive victory in the recent Bihar elections. Union ministers Rajnath Singh, Amit Shah and J P Nadda, who is also the BJP president, were among those present at the NDA Parliamentary Party meeting held at the Parliament House complex here. Modi was garlanded by JD(U) leader Sanjay Jha and Rashtriya Lok Morcha chief Upendra Kushwaha -- both Rajya Sabha members. On Mond

While the pattern of elections to the local bodies, Parliament, and the Assembly is different, there will indeed be signs of what to expect in the Assembly elections from this poll, he says

Kerala Lottery Result Today Updates, 9-12-2025: The Sthree Sakthi SS-497 lottery draw has been postponed to December 10, 2025, due to the Local Bodies Election.

Myanmar`s military leadership plans to conduct voting in three phases starting December 28, with balloting expected to stretch through January

THIRUVANTHAPURAM: The first phase of local body elections began on Monday amidst crises and uncertainties across the capital district. In a critical incident, election ink applied to voters forefingers at the Sasthamangalam ward of the Thiruvananthapuram Corporation faded within minutes. Sources from Booth 2 of the Raja Kesavadas NSS Higher Secondary School polling station reported that the ink was diluted, causing it to disappear quickly. In the same ward, a female voter was not permitted to vo

Shiromani Akali Dal President Sukhbir Singh Badal will contest the 2027 Punjab assembly elections from Gidderbaha. This announcement followed intense pressure from party workers. Meanwhile, Shiromani Akali Dal leader Bikramjit Singh Majithia's bail plea in a money laundering case was dismissed by the Punjab and Haryana High Court. Majithia was arrested in connection with illicit fund transfers.

The ruling Mahayuti alliance will contest the upcoming municipal elections across the state, including Mumbai and Thane, together.

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday asserted that the NDA government in Bihar will leave no stone unturned to live up to the expectations of the people of the state. Modis assertion came hours after he met the NDA MPs from Bihar in Parliament. After the historic victory in the Bihar Assembly elections, []

NEW DELHI: The Parliament on Monday approved the Health Security and National Security Cess Bill 2025, seeking a cess on manufacturing units of pan masala to augment expenditure on national security and public health. The bill was approved by the lower house on Friday. As the bill was taken up in the upper house for discussion, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said that it intends to create a dedicated resource stream for two domains of national importance: health and national security. It is

Banks in Kerala are closed today, December 9, due to the first phase of local body elections, while all other states operate normally. Several regional bank holidays remain throughout December 2025 for festivals, anniversaries, and state-specific observances across India.

Schools across India are closed on December 9, 2025, due to weather disruptions, elections, and strikes. Jammu & Kashmir faces a cold wave, Kerala holds local elections, cyclone rains affect Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh, and Maharashtra sees closures due to a teachers' strike.

Bank holiday today, 9 December: Bank holidays differ from region to region, depending on festivals or other special occasions like elections. Since there are Kerala local body polls on Tuesday, there is a bank holiday in Kerala.

Golden Globe nominations have left many surprised, with major stars like Jennifer Lopez and the 'Wicked' sequel notably absent. Despite critical acclaim and box office success for some, actors like Sydney Sweeney, Daniel Day-Lewis, and Hugh Jackman also missed out. The snubbed list highlights a competitive year, leaving audiences questioning the selections.

President Trump indicated potential new tariffs on Indian rice, citing dumping concerns and aiming to support US farmers. This move, alongside possible tariffs on Canadian fertilizer, signals ongoing trade tensions with key partners as the US administration seeks to address agricultural sector complaints ahead of midterm elections.

In a fiery session in Parliament, Trinamool Congress slammed the government for allegedly using the 'Vande Mataram' discourse as a political distraction ahead of the West Bengal elections, branding it as a 'poorly executed farce.' MPs voiced their concerns over the BJP's 'polarizing' tactics, while Akhilesh Yadav from SP labelled their moves as 'nationally contentious.

Every December, the Engadget staff compiles a list of the years biggest winners . We scour over articles from the previous 12 months to determine the people, companies, products and trends that made the most impact over the course of the year. Not all of that influence is positive, however, and some selections may also appear on our list of biggest losers. Still, sit back and enjoy our picks for the biggest winners of 2025. Nintendo Switch 2 Playing Mario Kart World on the Switch 2 in handheld m

A Poignant Poll as Submergence-Area Villages Vote for the Last Time

DEHRADUN: After breaking Uttarakhands decades-old political jinx in 2022becoming the first party to win back-to-back mandates since the states creationthe BJP under Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has moved with renewed force, pushing landmark measures such as the Uniform Civil Code. As the state turns toward the 2027 Assembly polls, Dhami speaks to Narendra Sethi about his development roadmap and the strategy behind the BJPs bid for an unprecedented third term. Here are some excerpts from th

NEW DELHI: In a show of unity and purpose, Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with Bihars NDA MPs on Monday at Parliament, marking their first interaction since the alliances historic win in the 243-member Bihar Legislative Assembly. During the meeting, the Prime Minister reviewed the NDAs commitments in the state and reiterated the coalitions shared long-term goal: achieving a Viksit Bharat by 2047. The MPs reportedly shared insights from the recent state elections, where the partnership between

Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed renewed vigor after meeting Bihar's NDA MPs, celebrating their historic victory in the recent assembly elections. He emphasized the double-engine government's commitment to improving the lives of Bihar's citizens. The NDA's decisive win, securing 202 out of 243 seats, underscores their mandate to fulfill public expectations.

The Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) is strongly advocating for student union elections across all Indian universities, including Madhya Pradesh by 2026. The organization believes these polls are crucial for fostering new leadership from educational campuses and benefiting society. ABVP insists that administrative measures can effectively prevent any potential disruptions, citing successful elections in prestigious institutions.

Votes will be polled from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. for Phase-I of the local body elections covering wards in 595 local bodies across Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Kottayam, Idukki, Alappuzha, and Ernakulam districts.

CHANDIGARH: With the assembly elections in Punjab scheduled to be held after 14 months, Shiromani Akali Dal president Sukhbir Singh Badal on Monday made the surprise announcement that he will fight these polls from Gidderbaha assembly constituency instead of Jalalabad. Interestingly, the Gidderbaha seat was represented by his late father and former chief minister Parkash Singh Badal from 1969 to 1985. Sukhbir made the announcement following an intense demand from party workers while inaugurating

KOLKATA: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday accused the BJP-led Central Government of the ongoing flight disruptions across the country. She also said that the passengers could even go to court over the crisis. The Chief Minister made a scathing attack on the Centre this afternoon while speaking to the reporters at the Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport before leaving for an official visit to the north Bengal district Cooch Behar. She said the situation had escala

The Supreme Court mandated 30% representation for women advocates in state Bar councils where elections are pending, with 20% through election and 10% by co-option. For councils where elections have already begun, the court urged voters to ensure adequate female representation. This directive aims to enhance women's participation in Bar leadership.

The Uttarakhand government is considering a direct benefit transfer scheme for women and youngsters. This move, inspired by Bihar, has drawn sharp criticism from the Congress party. They label it an 'election bribe' aimed at influencing voters before the 2027 state assembly elections.

The event, which took place on Sunday (December 7), had a footfall of several lakhs and was seen as a show of Hindu identity ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections

KOLKATA: The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Monday appointed five more IAS officers as Special Roll Observers (SROs) to oversee the second phase of the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise in West Bengal. The second phase of the three-tier SIR process begins after the draft roll is published on 16 December. The five bureaucrats--Neeraj kumar Bansor (Home Affairs), Kumar Ravikant Singh (Defence), Alok Tiwari (Finance), Pankaj Yadav (Rural Development) and Krishna kumar Nirala

BJP MPs in Lok Sabha greeted Prime Minister Narendra Modi with Bihar ki jeet hamari hai, ab Bengal ki baari hai as he entered to discuss 150 years of Vande Mataram. This slogan signifies the NDA's victory in Bihar assembly polls and their focus on upcoming West Bengal elections.

School holiday alert: Schools in India will close from December 9 to 14. Jammu and Kashmir faces a cold wave. Kerala schools shut for local elections. Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Andhra Pradesh see rain disruptions. Maharashtra faces a statewide teachers' strike. Parents should monitor local advisories for student safety and study arrangements.

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday sought response from Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on a plea challenging his election from the Varuna assembly constituency in the 2023 state elections. A bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta issued notice to Siddaramaiah seeking his reply on a plea filed by one K Shankara. Issue Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our chan

Karnataka State Cricket Association: Newly elected Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) president Venkatesh Prasad expressed gratitude to BJP MP Tejasvi Surya and Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K Shivakumar for congratulating him on his election to the state cricket bodys top post. Surya, the Lok Sabha member from Bengaluru South, and deputy Chief Minister of Karnataka Shivakumar had extended their wishes to the former India fast bowler after he secured a decisive victory in the KSCA el

Posters advocating for Nishant Kumar, son of Bihar CM Nitish Kumar, to take party leadership have surfaced outside the JD(U) office. This follows the NDA's significant victory in the recent assembly elections. While Nishant has remained largely out of the public eye, unlike political scions Tejashwi Yadav and Chirag Paswan, his father secured a tenth term as Chief Minister.

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Monday sought response from Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on a plea challenging his election from the Varuna assembly constituency in the 2023 state elections. A bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta issued notice to Siddaramaiah seeking his reply on a plea filed by one K Shankara. Issue notice, the bench said. Shankara has moved the apex court challenging an April 22 order of the Karnataka High Court which dismissed his plea seeking to declare t

Cricketers led by Venkatesh Prasad decisively won the KSCA elections, securing 749 votes against KN Shanth Kumar's 558. Prasad's panel swept most key positions, with Kalpana Venkatachar becoming the first woman on the managing committee. Deputy CM DK Shivakumar assured IPL matches will remain at Chinnaswamy Stadium, prioritizing safety and future infrastructure development.

Schools in India will remain closed from December 8 to 14 in several regions due to severe weather, local body elections, and a statewide teachers strike, as reported by local media. Jammu & Kashmir will observe its scheduled winter break, Kerala schools will close on December 9 and 11 for elections, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Andhra Pradesh may face rain-related closures, and Maharashtra schools continue to be affected by the strike. Parents should monitor updates.

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: First-time voters will be accorded a warm reception on Tuesday as they arrive at the two model polling stations in the district to caste their vote in the local body elections. Besides, the model booths, set up on the southern and northern sides of Government LPS at Chemmaruthi, will have special facilities for persons with disabilities (PwDs), senior citizens, pregnant women and sick persons. They include wheelchairs, seats, first-aid, drinking water and clean toilets. Sick

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: As the curtains fell on public campaigning for the local body elections, political parties brought their 20-day campaigns to a vibrant close with high-decibel celebrations across major junctions of the capital city during the traditional kottikalasham on Sunday. From 3 pm onwards, party workers thronged junctions including Peroorkada, Vazhottukonam, Pettah, Kodunganoor, Kazhakoottam, Jagathy, PMG, Muttada, and Sasthamangalam. Supporters, particularly women, turned the streets

KOCHI: This has been a local-body election in which local concerns have been swept up by broader narratives. Instead of the familiar neighbourhood chatter on roads, drainage, or local development, high-voltage, state-level storylines from the dramatic episodes involving MLA Rahul Mamkootathil to the contentious gold-theft allegations linked to Sabarimala have permeated even the tiniest wards. Yet, amid this political noise, analysts insist that the final verdict will still be shaped by ground