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Bengal Elections Phase 1: 78 Nominations Submitted for 152 Seats on Opening Day
Purba Medinipur was one of the districts that experienced a higher influx of filings, with three candidates each submitting their nomination papers for the Nandakumar…
Election Commission Confiscates Illegal Bribes Exceeding ₹408 Crore Before Assembly Elections in West Bengal, Assam, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Kerala
Although assembly elections and by-elections were announced on March 15, the Electronic Seizure Management System (ESMS) became operational on February 26, the…
BJP’s Surendran aims for victory in Manjeshwar following several close calls.
Many of these charges are linked to the intense protests he organized against the Left government’s decision to enforce the Supreme Court ruling permitting women of all…
Parliament’s Budget Session Expected to be Shortened, Possible Resumption After State Elections
A PTI report highlights that the government is unlikely to present a Constitution Amendment Bill to amend the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam — the women’s reservation law…
Kerala Assembly Elections 2026: LDF Reveals Candidates from CPI(M) and CPI
The Communist Party of India (Marxist) (CPI(M)) has put forth 86 candidates, while its main ally, the Communist Party of India (CPI), has revealed a list of 25 nominees.
Assam Assembly Elections 2026: Complete List of BJP Nominees and Their Electoral Districts
The 88-candidate list features Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, who will contest from his well-established Jalukbari seat. This constituency has been a…
Kerala Assembly Elections 2026: A Fierce Contest in the Challenging Landscape of Peravoor
However, this hilly area, which has experienced human-animal conflicts, poses challenges for the CPI(M), the region’s leading political party.
Ajit Pawar’s Influence on Maharashtra Politics: Significant Achievements and Contributions
Baramati marked both the inception and conclusion of Pawar’s political journey. It was here he embarked on his political career, learned the intricacies of power under…
Ajit Pawar Plane Crash Update: Deputy CM Killed in Baramati Incident; Tributes Flood In
“Shri Ajit Pawar Ji was a prominent leader who connected deeply with the grassroots. Known for his diligence, he dedicated himself to the welfare of the people of…
Consistently adhered to party principles, stands firm on Operation Sindoor: Shashi Tharoor
Reports have surfaced suggesting Tharoor has disagreements with party leadership, expressing discontent over Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s lack of acknowledgment at a…
More than 70 fugitives sought by India found overseas in 2024-25: Government report
Officials claimed that this number represents the highest figure in over a decade. The ministry’s annual report for 2024-25 indicated that 27 fugitives/wanted persons…
EC assigns ‘whistle’ symbol to Vijay’s TVK, party celebrates.
The whistle symbol was the ‘preferred’ choice from a selection of 10 symbols suggested by Vijay, Kumar, the joint general secretary of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, stated.
Supreme Court Gives Instructions to Election Commission Regarding West Bengal SIR
The order was delivered by a three-judge bench led by Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant, alongside Justices Dipankar Datta and Joymalya Bagchi, while hearing…
Competition intensifies in Mumbai mayoral race as Shinde camp rallies councillors amidst coalition conflict.
The contest for the Mumbai mayor’s position has heated up following the results of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections. Deputy Chief Minister Eknath…
Two women, connected to organized crime and incarcerated for murder, triumph in Pune municipal elections.
Despite being held at Yerwada Central Jail, the Nationalist Congress Party candidate, led by Ajit Pawar, Sonali Vanraj Andekar (35) and Lakshmi Udaykant Andekar (60)…
2026 PMC Election Outcomes: Winning Candidates by Ward in Pune Municipal Corporation Elections
Vote counting for the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) elections is currently ongoing, with results reported for 122 out of 165 wards.
Pune Election Results 2026: BJP on Top in 38 Seats; NCP in the Lead for 5
According to the latest trends, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is leading in the Pune Municipal Council election results.
Annamalai stays silent regarding possible Vijay-NDA collaboration.
He did, however, emphasize the importance of unifying all anti-DMK votes to ensure the defeat of the ruling party.
Clearing the Air: Ajit Pawar Addresses Police Visit to NCP Strategist’s Office
On Tuesday, January 13, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) president Ajit Pawar sought to clarify rumors following a visit by Pune…
BJP Delegation Visits Karnataka Governor, Urges Against Approval of Hate Speech Bill
The delegation, led by the Leaders of Opposition in both the Legislative Assembly and Council, R Ashoka and Chalavadi Narayanaswamy, respectively, also presented a…
Ajit Pawar and Sharad Pawar’s NCP Groups Unveil Collaborative Manifesto for Upcoming Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad Elections
Ajit Pawar’s faction and the NCP (Sharadchandra Pawar) faction united ahead of the January 15 elections. The manifesto was unveiled during a joint press conference in…
ED conducts raid on I-PAC office: Mamata to spearhead protests as legal proceedings prepare to start.
Scheduled to start at 2 pm from the 8B Bus Stand and ending at Hazra More, the protest was announced by Banerjee, according to News18.
ED Claims Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee Hindered Raids Related to Coal Smuggling Case
The searches were prompted by a CBI Kolkata FIR lodged in November 2020 against Anup Majee and others, with the ED registering an ECIR in the same month.
Congress designates Shivakumar, Baghel, and Tirkey as chief observers for Assam elections.
In a statement, KC Venugopal, the general secretary (Organisation) of the All India Congress Committee (AICC), revealed the teams of senior observers for the five states…
BMC 2026 Elections: Candidates Required to Submit Mandatory Essay or Risk Disqualification
All 2,516 candidates who have filed nominations must compose an essay of 100 to 150 words, outlining their strategies for developing their local areas if elected.…
Aaditya Thackeray highlights wildlife dangers as Maharashtra approves mining close to tiger habitat.
The iron ore mining initiative discussed by Thackeray is situated at Lohardongari close to the Ghodazari Wildlife Sanctuary in the Chandrapur district of eastern…
Lucknow court reviews case questioning Rahul Gandhi’s citizenship.
Special judge Alok Verma engaged extensively with the points raised by complainant S Vignesh Shishir, who asserted that Rahul Gandhi holds dual citizenship and that his…
Economist Amartya Sen excused from SIR hearing due to a typo, according to the Election Commission.
Since Booth Level Officers (BLOs) can correct minor errors, including spelling mistakes in voter names, the correction in the economist’s situation will be managed…
Maharashtra’s Deputy CM Eknath Shinde Guarantees Pothole-Free Mumbai by the Close of 2026
With elections for 29 municipal corporations in Maharashtra, including the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), scheduled for January 15, Shinde stated that the…
Reflect Before Making Accusations: BJP Responds to Ajit Pawar’s ‘Corruption’ Claims
Chavan remarked that if the Bharatiya Janata Party begins making accusations, it could pose serious challenges for him (Pawar), suggesting the NCP leader needs to…
Rajnath Singh highlights concerning trend of educated individuals engaging in anti-national behavior.
Singh referred to the car bomb explosion on November 10 near the Red Fort in Delhi, where the attackers were identified as doctors.
