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'Not in race or list': Annamalai on TN polls
Former Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Tamil Nadu chief K Annamalai has clarified that he is not contesting the upcoming elections.
ECI approves 4,660 additional polling stations in Bengal
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has approved the establishment of 4,660 new auxiliary polling stations in West Bengal. This decision was taken to enhance voter convenience for the upcoming assembly elections.
Congress divided over Rahul's criticism of Modi's foreign policy: Report
Senior Congress leaders have publicly disagreed with party leader Rahul Gandhi over the handling of the Iran conflict and domestic LPG supply issues.
Shashi Tharoor's convoy blocked, security personnel assaulted in Kerala
The convoy of Congress MP Shashi Tharoor was allegedly blocked, and a member of his security team was assaulted in Kerala's Malappuram district on Friday.
'Afraid to speak against Modi': AAP attacks Raghav Chadha
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has launched a scathing attack on its own leader, Raghav Chadha.
Discrepancies emerge in Vijay's 2 election affidavits
Discrepancies have emerged in the election affidavits of actor-turned-politician Vijay for the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections.
BJP announces 27 candidates for Tamil Nadu polls, excluding Annamalai
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has released its list of 27 candidates for the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. The party is contesting in alliance with the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK).
What's Jan Vishwas Bill that decriminalizes 717 minor offenses
The Parliament has passed the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2026.
'You've been scared of Modi': AAP responds to Raghav Chadha
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has hit back at Raghav Chadha, who claimed that he had been "silenced" after he was removed as the party's deputy leader in the Upper House.
Judges' hostage row: AIMIM leader, 'mastermind' of protests, arrested
The West Bengal Police have arrested All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) leader Mofakkerul Islam.
'Silenced, not defeated': Raghav Chadha shares message for 'Aam Aadmi'
Raghav Chadha, a Rajya Sabha MP and former deputy leader of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in the Upper House, has reacted to his replacement by Ashok Mittal.
'Such changes are…': AAP's Ashok Mittal after replacing Raghav Chadha
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has removed Raghav Chadha from his position as the deputy leader in the Rajya Sabha.
Pakistan could attempt any misadventure amid Iran war: Rajnath Singh
Defense Minister Rajnath Singh has warned Pakistan against any possible "misadventures," promising an "unprecedented and decisive" response if such attempts are made.
AAP removes Raghav Chadha as deputy leader in Rajya Sabha
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has written to the Rajya Sabha Secretariat, seeking the removal of Raghav Chadha as its deputy leader in the Upper House.
Mamata reacts after 7 judges held hostage over voter deletions
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has blamed the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for the gherao of seven judicial officers in Malda.
17L votes cast after midnight: Andhra poll results under scrutiny
The results of the 2024 Andhra Pradesh Assembly elections, which the NDA, led by Chandrababu Naidu's Telugu Desam Party (TDP) won, have been called into question.
Deploy central forces: SC after judges held hostage in Bengal
The Supreme Court has ordered the deployment of central armed forces to protect judicial officers in West Bengal after seven officers, including three women judges, were gheraoed by protesters in Malda district over voter list deletions.
Bengal: 7 judicial officers held hostage over mass voter deletions
Seven judicial officers, including three women, were gheraoed and held hostage by villagers in Kaliachak, Malda district, in West Bengal on Wednesday.
What did Modi say during CCS meeting on West Asia
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday night chaired a special meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) to discuss the ongoing Middle East conflict.
Blast outside BJP office in Chandigarh, probe on
An explosion occurred outside the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) office in Chandigarh's Sector 37 on Wednesday evening.
FCRA Amendment Bill unconstitutional, malicious: Congress MP Manish Tewari
Congress Member of Parliament (MP) Manish Tewari has slammed the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026.
Rahul is 'self-proclaimed prince': Modi predicts Congress's defeat in Assam
Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a scathing attack on the Congress party during a rally in Gogamukh, Assam.
Election flying squads seize ₹1.55cr unaccounted cash in Chennai
Election flying squads in Chennai have seized a total of ₹1.55 crore in two separate incidents this week.
Who is Ashwini Bhide, first woman BMC commissioner
Ashwini Bhide, a 1995-batch Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer, has been appointed as the new Commissioner of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC).
TVK member accuses party leader of sexual harassment
A woman functionary of the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) has accused the party's Tiruvallur South district secretary, R Prakasam, of sexual harassment.
'BJP flooding voter rolls with non-residents': Mamata writes to CEC
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of trying to manipulate the electoral process ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections.
Tennis legend Leander Paes joins BJP ahead of Bengal polls
Indian tennis icon Leander Paes has officially joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) today. The move comes as West Bengal gears up for its 2026 elections.
Assam polls: BJP releases 'Sankalp Patra' for state assembly elections
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has released its manifesto, called the "Sankalp Patra," for the upcoming 2026 Assam Assembly elections.
Bihar maulana arrested for objectionable remarks against Yogi Adityanath's mother
The Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force (STF) has arrested Maulana Abdullah Salim, a cleric from Jokihat in Araria, Bihar.
TVK chief Vijay booked for violating election rules
Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief Vijay has been booked for allegedly violating election conduct rules.
Indira Gandhi's leftist ideology led to Naxalism: Amit Shah
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday blamed former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi's left-wing ideology for the rise of Naxalism in India.
AAP leader arrested for ₹13cr land fraud, tried to escape
Rakesh Kumar Soman, a leader of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), was arrested on Monday in connection with a ₹13.09 crore land fraud case.
Raigad event poster omits late Ajit Pawar and Sunetra Pawar
A poster at a Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) event in Maharashtra's Raigad district has sparked controversy after it didn't feature photos of late Ajit Pawar and his wife, Deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Pawar.
Lok Sabha passes Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code Amendment Bill 2025
The Lok Sabha on Monday passed the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (Amendment) Bill, 2025, with a voice vote.
How can Nitish stay CM after resigning from Legislative Council?
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar resigned from the state legislative council, paving the way for his resignation from the chief ministerial post, following his election to the Rajya Sabha.
BJP moves ECI alleging Mamata Banerjee hijacked West Bengal elections
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has moved the Election Commission of India (ECI), accusing West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and her Trinamool Congress (TMC) workers of hijacking the election process.
Tamil Nadu CM Stalin, Vijay file nomination for assembly polls
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin and actor-turned-politician Vijay have filed their nominations for the upcoming state Assembly elections.
Nitish Kumar quits Legislative Council weeks after winning RS poll
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has resigned as a member of the Legislative Council (MLC). The resignation was submitted by Janata Dal United (JDU) MLC Sanjay Gandhi at the Bihar Legislative Council secretariat.
Nitin Nabin resigns as Bihar MLA after Rajya Sabha election
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) National President Nitin Nabin has resigned from the Bihar Legislative Assembly.