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JPC on 'One Nation, One Election' to meet on March 9 in Parliament

The Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) examining the Constitution (One Hundred and Twenty-Ninth Amendment) Bill, 2024, and the Union Territories Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2024, will meet on March 9, at the Parliament House Annexe (PHA) in New Delhi.... read..

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Free LPG cylinders, education aid: Actor-Politician Vijay announces poll promises ahead of elections

Actor and Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) president Vijay announced a bunch of poll promises aimed at empowering women and promoting education, on Saturday.... read..

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MNM holds executive committee meeting in Chennai ahead of 2026 Tamil Nadu assembly elections

Makkal Needhi Maiam (MNM) held its administrative and executive committee meeting in Chennai on Friday to discuss preparations for the upcoming 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections.... read..

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Balendra Shah-led RSP maintains wide margin as it heads for landslide victory in Nepal's parliamentary elections

Former Kathmandu mayor and rapper Balendra Shah-associated Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), continued to maintain a wide margin in the ongoing vote count. It is headed for a landslide victory in Thursday's parliamentary polls as it is already leading in 98... read..

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Himachal amends Panchayat Raj election rules to limit consecutive reservation tenures: Minister Jagat Singh

Himachal Pradesh Revenue Minister Jagat Singh Negi on Saturday said the state government has amended the Panchayati Raj election rules to prevent the same category from getting reservation for multiple consecutive tenures in local bodies.... read..

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"Vote transparently, peacefully in Kerala elections": CEC Gyanesh Kumar

Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar on Friday requested electors to vote "transparently and peacefully" in the upcoming Kerala Legislative Assembly elections.... read..

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BJP chalks out major strategy for West Bengal elections; focus on booth-level strengthening and curbing fake voting

The Bharatiya Janata Party has prepared a comprehensive strategy for the upcoming West Bengal Assembly elections, focusing on strengthening its organisation at the booth level while also working to curb fake voting and remove the fear of electoral violenc... read..

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"Elect those who are on side of peace, good governance": Ex-PM KP Oli on Nepal 2026 General Elections

Former Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has stressed that the election must help restore stability and democratic order in Nepal, while expressing confidence that his party would secure a strong mandate in the General Elections 2026.... read..

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Kosovo President dissolves Parliament, paves way for Balkan country's 3rd election in a year

Kosovo President Vjosa Osmani on Friday said she was dissolving Parliament to pave the way for an early election after lawmakers failed to elect her successor.... read..

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One seat is ours, we will win, says Bhupinder Singh Hooda, ahead of Rajya Sabha elections in Haryana

Congress leader and Leader of Opposition in the Haryana Assembly, Bhupinder Singh Hooda, expressed confidence in his party's prospects for the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections. He stated that Congress is set to secure one of the seats currently up for conte... read..

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"Party to prioritise grassroots workers in 2027 elections": BJP Uttarakhand chief Mahendra Bhatt

Uttarakhand BJP President Mahendra Bhatt on Friday said that the party will priortise long term workers with a strong base in thier constituencies for the Uttarakhand Assembly elections in 2027.... read..

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"He served Bihar for over 20 years; now he will serve Delhi...": RLM Chief Upendra Kushwaha on Nitish Kumar's Rajya Sabha election nomination

Rashtriya Lok Morcha (RLM) chief and National Democratic Alliance (NDA) Rajya Sabha candidate Upendra Kushwaha on Thursday welcomed Nitish Kumar's decision after he filed nomination for the Rajya Sabha elections, saying he served Bihar for over 20 years a... read..

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Top Indian Rifle and Pistol shooters set for National Selection Trials 3

Following a dominant performance at the Asian Rifle/Pistol Championship 2026 on home soil, where India topped the medal tally with an impressive 76 medals including 39 gold, 18 silver and 19 bronze, top Indian rifle and pistol shooters, will now turn thei... read..

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Nepal Elections 2026: "My duty is completed," says Interim PM Sushila Karki after casting vote

Nepal's interim Prime Minister Sushila Karki cast her vote today morning at the Dhapasi polling centre in Kathmandu as the country's 2026 general election commenced on Thursday.... read..

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Ballot boxes sealed at polling stations as voting for Nepal's General Elections concludes

Voting for Nepal's General Elections 2026 concluded on Thursday with the closing and sealing of ballot boxes at polling stations across the country.... read..

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Contested elections, people voted for you, but now you are withdrawing: Sachin Pilot slams Nitish Kumar for filing Rajya Sabha nomination

Congress leader Sachin Pilot on Thursday slammed Nitish Kumar's decision to contest the Rajya Sabha elections, questioning the logic behind winning a popular mandate only to step down from state leadership.... read..

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Nepal begins landmark general election months after "Gen Z movement"

Voting for Nepal's 2026 general election commenced on Thursday, with citizens across the capital turning out to exercise their franchise. This high-stakes poll follows a period of intense political upheaval, triggered by the unprecedented "Gen Z movement"... read..

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"We want stability and the issue of corruption resolved": Voters seek change as Nepal's 2026 general election begins

Voting for Nepal's 2026 general election officially commenced on Thursday morning, with citizens arriving at polling stations like the Annapurna Vinayak School in Kathmandu to cast their ballots.... read..

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Assam: Three suspended Congress MLAs join BJP ahead of Assembly elections

Three suspended Assam Congress MLAs Kamalakhya Dey Purkayastha, Basanta Das, and Sashi Kanta Das joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) at the State BJP headquarters in Guwahati on Saturday in the presence of state party president Dilip Saikia, ahead of ... read..

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Nepal sees around 60% voter turnout in general elections, EC credits cooperation from political parties to Gen Z

Nepal's general elections saw a preliminary voter turnout of around 60%, mostly from the Gen Z demographic, contributing to the "unprecedented" energy at the polls. The Election Commission attributed the successful conduct to improved voter education, coo... read..

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Cannes 2026: Official selection announcement date revealed ahead of May festival

The countdown to the next edition of the world's most influential film festival has begun. Organisers of the Cannes Film Festival have confirmed that the Official Selection for its 79th edition will be unveiled on April 9 in Paris.... read..

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PM Modi, NDA working for development of minorities, says BJP leader Tamilisai Soundararajan ahead of Tamil Nadu elections

Senior BJP leader and former Telangana Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan on Thursday said that the allegations by opposition parties that the BJP is against minorities are "baseless and politically motivated."... read..

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Ex-PM KP Oli votes in Nepal's high-stakes 2026 General Elections

Former Prime Minister of Nepal, KP Sharma Oli, on Thursday cast his vote at a polling station in Bhaktapur for the General Elections 2026.... read..

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Telangana: Congress nominates Abhishek Singhvi, Vem Narender Reddy for Rajya Sabha elections

Congress has nominated sitting Rajya Sabha MP and advocate Abhishek Manu Singhvi and Advisor to Telangana Chief Minister Vem Narender Reddy for the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections.... read..

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Kolkata: TMC leaders file nominations for Rajya Sabha 2026 elections

Four candidates from the Trinamool Congress (TMC), including Koel Mallick and Menaka Guruswamy, filed their nominations for the Rajya Sabha 2026 elections on Thursday. The list of Rajya Sabha candidates from TMC also included Rajeev Kumar and Babul Supriy... read..

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India welcomes conclusion of Nepal General Elections, says looking forward to working with new govt

India on Thursday welcomed the successful conduct of elections in Nepal and expressed its readiness to work closely with the new government to strengthen bilateral ties.... read..

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"Participation of youth in this election has been unprecedented": Nepali Congress candidate Sachin Timalsena expresses confidence in victory

As voting for Nepal's 2026 general election officially got underway on Thursday, Nepali Congress parliamentary candidate Sachin Timalsena expressed strong confidence in a victory, highlighting the successful conduct of the polls across the country.... read..

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BJP's Rajya Sabha candidate Rahul Sinha slams Mamata's protest, backs Election Commission SIR move

Newly nominated Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Rajya Sabha candidate from West Bengal, Rahul Sinha, expressed gratitude for the opportunity on Wednesday, stating that the party values its workers and has instilled "a new passion in everyone".... read..

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Nepal polling centres resplendent, abuzz with preparations for election days

Poll preparations are going on in Nepal as the country braces for general elections to be held tomorrow after the existing government was overthrown by GenZ protests.... read..

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Election Commission, BJP entirely responsible: TMC leader Kunal Ghosh over SIR

All India Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Kunal Ghosh on Wednesday alleged that legitimate voters in West Bengal are being harassed and that Booth Level Officers (BLOs) are "suffering from deaths and heart attacks."... read..

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"Going to fight elections together very strongly": State Congress In-charge Chodankar after seat-sharing deal with DMK

Tamil Nadu State Congress In-charge Girish Chodankar on Wednesday said the party and the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) will contest the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections together with full strength, following the conclusion of seat-sharing talks be... read..

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AIADMK nominates M Thambidurai for Rajya Sabha election

Munisamy Thambidurai has been nominated as the official candidate of the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) for the elections to the post of members of the Rajya Sabha to be held on March 16.... read..

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Ramdas Athawale meets Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis ahead Rajya Sabha election

Union Minister and Republican Party of India (Athawale) chief Ramdas Athawale on Wednesday met with Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis in Mumbai ahead of Rajya Sabha elections.... read..

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Rajya Sabha Elections 2026: Ramdas Athawale, Vinod Tawde among BJP's four candidates from Maharashtra

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Wednesday announced four candidates from Maharashtra for the upcoming biennial Rajya Sabha elections, announcing the names of Union Minister Ramdas Athawale and BJP General Secretary Vinod Tawde among 2 others.... read..

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3,000 candidates, 23,000 Polling centres: Nepal gears up for high-stakes general elections

Nepal is fully prepared for the General Elections that will take place after last year's Gen Z protest. From arrangements for voters at polling centres to security measures, everything is being tightened and carefully organised. This election is a matter ... read..

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Congress announces 42 candidates for Assam Assembly elections; Gaurav Gogoi, Debabrata Saikia among key names

The All India Congress Committee (AICC) on Tuesday announced its list of candidates for the upcoming Assam Legislative Assembly elections. A total of 42 candidates have been selected by the party's Central Election Committee to contest various constituenc... read..

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Upendra Kushwaha nominated as NDA candidate from RLM for Rajya Sabha elections

Rashtriya Lok Morcha (RLM) on Tuesday announced the nomination of Upendra Kushwaha as National Democratic Alliance (NDA) candidate for the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections. The nomination is scheduled to be filed on March 5, according to an official release... read..

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"Election-time gimmicks": Dhinakaran says MK Stalin "abandoned permanent solutions" by announcing Rs 2000 for vulnerable groups

Amma Makkal Munnettra Kazagam (AMMK) General Secretary TTV Dhinakaran on Tuesday termed Tamil Nadu government's Rs 2,000 assistance to vulnerable groups, including elderly, widows, elderly transgender individuals, and persons with disabilities, as an "ele... read..

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Shivesh Kumar, Sujeet Kumar thanks BJP leadership after nomination for upcoming Rajya Sabha biennial elections

After being nominated as a Rajya Sabha candidate from Bihar for the upcoming biennial elections, BJP leader Shivesh Kumar thanked the party's top leadership and highlighted the historic significance of his selection, saying that for the first time since i... read..

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DMK election manifesto committee holds consultation meeting in Chennai

The election manifesto preparation committee of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) convened a key consultation meeting at its headquarters as part of its efforts to draft the party's manifesto for the upcoming Assembly elections.... read..

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Kerala Congress holds preliminary discussion with screening committee for candidate selection ahead of assembly polls

The Kerala Congress on Sunday held a preliminary discussion with the party's Screening Committee to decide on the names of potential candidates for the upcoming assembly elections. The names will subsequently be sent to the central election committee, sai... read..

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PM Modi to visit Assam on March 13 ahead of assembly elections: State Minister Urkhao Gwra Brahma

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit Kokrajhar in Assam on March 13, Assam Minister Urkhao Gwra Brahma said on Sunday.... read..

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"Alliance will win around 210 seats": AIADMK's Edappadi K Palaniswami on Tamil Nadu elections

Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly Leader of Opposition and AIADMK General Secretary, Edappadi K Palaniswami said on Sunday that the National Democratic Alliance will win around 210 seats in the upcoming Assembly Elections.... read..

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Congress high command holds meeting to discuss RS elections, candidates likely to be announced soon: Sources

Congress high command on Sunday held a meeting at Congress Parliamentary Party chairperson Sonia Gandhi's residence in New Delhi to discuss the selection of candidates for the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections, sources said.... read..

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