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Ex-AIADMK MLA R Vaithilingam joins DMK ahead of Tamil Nadu assembly elections

Former All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) MLA R Vaithilingam formally joined the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) on Wednesday, in a major political development ahead of the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly elections. With the polls approachi... read..

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Chief Election Commissioner welcomes delegates from 70 countries for IICDEM 2026

Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, along with Election Commissioners Dr Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Dr Vivek Joshi, on Wednesday, welcomed international delegates from 70 countries for the India International Conference on Democracy and Election Mana... read..

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Amit Shah to visit Assam, West Bengal to review election preparations

Union Home Minister Amit Shah will be on a two-day visit to Assam and West Bengal to review preparations for the upcoming Assembly elections and to hold key strategy meetings with senior party leaders.... read..

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West Bengal: ECI opposes disciplinary action against four election officials, says "finalised without mandatory consultation"

The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Wednesday opposed the disciplinary action initiated against four election officials in West Bengal, stating that the concerned authority did not consult the poll body before finalising the move.... read..

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"Election Management Bodies' work evolved significantly": CEC Gyanesh Kumar at IICDEM 2026

Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar on Wednesday welcomed the international delegates participating in the International Conference on Democracy and Election Management (IICDEM) 2026 and said that the work of Election Management Bodies has evo... read..

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Tamil Nadu elections: TTV Dhinakaran met BJP's Piyush Goyal as AMMK rejoins NDA

Amma Makkal Munnetra Kazhagam (AMMK) General Secretary TTV Dhinakaran met Union Minister and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Tamil Nadu election in-charge Piyush Goyal on Wednesday.... read..

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Bengal: BJP leader Dilip Ghosh criticises Mamata Banerjee, urges Election Commission to ensure SIR

BJP leader Dilip Ghosh on Wednesday criticised West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, alleging that she disrespects constitutional systems and does not want the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) to be conducted and the fake names to be exposed in the ... read..

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National Selection Trials: Tilottama, Niraj win 50m 3-Positions; Rajkanwar Singh tops 25m Rapid Fire Pistol

National champion Tilottama Sen continued her fine form in 50m Rifle 3 Positions as she won National Selection Trials T1 for Group A here at the Dr Karni Singh Shooting Range, while Niraj Kumar of Navy won the men's event. In the 25m Rapid Fire Pistol T1,... read..

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India hands over first tranche of election assistance to Nepal ahead of national polls

India on Tuesday handed over the first tranche of election-related assistance to Nepal at a ceremony ahead of the national polls scheduled for March.... read..

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"We hold elections in Congress, but only Amit Shah, PM Modi take decisions in BJP": Manickam Tagore on Nitin Nabin's appointment

Congress MP Manickam Tagore on Tuesday launched a sharp attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party following Nitin Nabin taking charge as the party's president, alleging that the BJP lacks internal democracy and is run in an authoritative manner.... read..

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PM Modi to visit Tamil Nadu on Jan 23 as NDA gears up for Assembly elections

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hold a public meeting at Maduranthakam in Tamil Nadu's Chengalpattu district on Friday (January 23), as the BJP intensifies efforts ahead of the state assembly elections.... read..

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"Full faith that Kerala will give BJP a chance in upcoming assembly elections as well": PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday highlighted the BJP's strong performance in recent local body elections in Kerala and Maharashtra.... read..

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Tripura: ECI announces schedule for Special Short Revision of electoral roll for Dharmanagar By-Election

The schedule for the special short revision of the electoral roll in connection with the upcoming by-election to the 56-Dharmanagar Assembly Constituency has been officially published, as per the directive of the Election Commission of India (ECI).... read..

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National Selection Trials Group A: Manini, Aishwary top 50m rifle prone on opening day

The first day of the Rifle/Pistol National Selection Trials 1 and 2 (Group A) at the Dr. Karni Singh Shooting Range saw strong early statements in the 50m rifle prone events, with Rajasthan's Manini Kaushik and world championship silver medalist in 50m ri... read..

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Karnataka: Greater Bengaluru Authority elections to be held using ballot papers, State EC releases draft rolls

The civic body elections for the Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) would be held after May 25, using ballot papers instead of EVMs, Karnataka Chief Election Commissioner GS Sangreshi announced on Monday.... read..

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"Party president will be elected by cadre": G Kishan Reddy ahead of BJP national president election

Union Minister G Kishan Reddy has underlined the Bharatiya Janata Party's cadre-driven ethos ahead of the election of its news national president, asserting that the party believes in unanimous leadership selection rooted in organisational consensus.... read..

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Japan PM Takaichi announces dissolution of lower house, calls snap election

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Monday announced her decision to dissolve the House of Representatives, the lower house in the National Diet, paving the way for a snap general election on the opening day of the current ordinary parliamentary ses... read..

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"Will congratulate real warriors of local body elections": KC Venugopal on Rahul Gandhi's Kochi visit today

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi will address Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) Mahapanchayat on Monday in Kochi, where he will congratulate the "real warriors of the local body elections," according to AICC general Secretary KC Venugopal.... read..

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"AIADMK free bus scheme just lipstick service": DMK's Saravanan Annadurai on AIADMK's first election promises

DMK leader Saravanan Annadurai on Monday criticised AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami over the first phase of the party's election promises, accusing the party of recycling unfulfilled schemes from previous years.... read..

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"They are repeating their own scheme again," says DMK's Kanimozhi on AIADMK's first election promises

DMK MP Kanimozhi on Monday criticised AIADMK's first phase of the party's election promises, saying many of the schemes being announced are mere repetitions of earlier initiatives that were launched but saw no implementation.... read..

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Manini, Aishwary top 50m rifle prone on opening day of Group A National Selection Trials

The first day of the Rifle/Pistol National Selection Trials 1&2 (Group A) at the Dr Karni Singh Shooting Range saw strong early statements in the 50m rifle prone events, with Rajasthan's Manini Kaushik and world championship silver medalist in 50m rif... read..

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Two ministers in Nepal interim government resign to contest March election

Two ministers in Nepal's interim government--Minister for Youth and Sports Bablu Gupta and Communication Minister Jagdish Kharel--resigned from their posts to contest the upcoming March 5 election, a day before the formal filing of candidatures for the po... read..

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Telangana Cabinet decides to conduct municipal elections at earliest

The Telangana State Cabinet has decided to conduct municipal elections at the earliest and directed officials to complete all necessary arrangements by February.... read..

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"Be it PM Modi or Amit Shah, all began as party workers": BJP MP Hemant Savara on National President elections

BJP MP Hemant Savara underscored the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) democratic ethos, which rewards the hard work of every party worker, ahead of the BJP National President Election.... read..

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"All workers and youth of Bihar are excited": BJP's Sanjay Saraogi ahead of party's national president elections

Bihar BJP President Sanjay Saraogi on Monday said that all workers and youth of Bihar are excited as the BJP is set to elect its national president, with the party's national working president Nitin Nabin in the fray, as the strongest candidate to win ele... read..

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"BJP could not get majority": Arvind Kejriwal on BMC election results

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convener Arvind Kejriwal said the BJP could not cross the majority mark in the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections, which clearly showed that the people are against them.... read..

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Israel objects to White House selection of candidates for Gaza 'Board of Peace'

Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu-led government has objected to US President Donald Trump's selection of candidates for Gaza 'Board of Peace', stating that the appointments were not made in coordination with Israel and "run contrary to its policy.... read..

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"People fed up with everything": AIMIM's winning candidate Saif Pathan on BMC election results

Following the impressive performance of All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) in Maharashtra's municipal corporation elections, AIMIM winning candidate Saif Pathan said that the people reposed faith in the party leadership.... read..

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Former CPI (M) MLA S Rajendran joins BJP, says move made "without any conditions or desire to contest elections"

Former CPI(M) MLA from Devikulam, S Rajendran, on Sunday joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), stating that his decision was made "without any conditions" and that he has "no desire to contest elections."... read..

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"Large no. of doctors have joined BJP": BJP's N Ramchander Rao claims huge support for party for upcoming GHMC elections

Telangana BJP President N Ramchander Rao has said that a large number of doctors from Hyderabad have joined the Bharatiya Janata Party under the leadership of Sai Malladi, which, according to him, expressed strong faith in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's g... read..

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"No trust between Congress and DMK...": BJP Leader Tamilisai Soundararajan on 2026 TN Assembly Elections

BJP Leader Tamilisai Soundararajan on Sunday stressed that there is no trust between the Indian National Congress and the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK), further outlining that the alliance might not even survive till the 2026 Elections.... read..

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Result of collective teamwork: AIMIM leader Waris Pathan on BMC election results

After the All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) recorded an impressive performance in Maharashtra's municipal corporation elections, AIMIM national spokesperson Waris Pathan said that this was the "result of collective teamwork".... read..

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Strange poll...opted all methods, from cash to kidnapping our candidates: Uddhav Thackeray on BMC election results

Shiv Sena (UBT) president Uddhav Thackeray on Saturday described the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections held on January 15 as a "strange" and desperate fight for his opponents.... read..

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BMC elections result: Mahayuti gets decisive mandate, Thackeray brothers register significant presence

The results of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections have placed the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-Shiv Sena (Eknath Shinde) alliance in a leading position, while the Thackeray brothers' alliance Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) and ... read..

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We pursued development with complete honesty: Nitin Gadkari on BMC election results

As the BJP has emerged as the largest party in the BMC polls, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari said that the NDA did not engage in politics based on caste or religion and pursued development with "complete honesty".... read..

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Telangana: BJP holds preparatory meeting ahead of upcoming Municipal elections

Telangana BJP President Ramchander Rao on Saturday said that municipal elections in the state are likely to be held in the coming days and asserted that the party is fully prepared and confident of a strong performance.... read..

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Delhi HC dismisses election petition challenging Manish Sisodia's 2020 Patparganj win

The Delhi High Court on Saturday dismissed an election petition seeking to set aside the 2020 Assembly election victory of Aam Aadmi Party leader Manish Sisodia from the Patparganj constituency, holding that the plea suffered from a complete lack of mater... read..

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"Dhurandhar Devendra" posters put up in several parts of Mumbai after BMC election results

Posters hailing Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis as "Dhurandhar Devendra" were put up across several parts of Mumbai on Saturday, a day after the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections results were announced.... read..

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Delhi HC dismisses Somnath Bharti's election petition over non-joinder of necessary party

The Delhi High Court on Saturday dismissed an election petition filed by AAP leader and former Delhi Law Minister Somnath Bharti challenging the 2025 Assembly election victory of BJP candidate Satish Upadhyay from the Malviya Nagar constituency, holding t... read..

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"Shivakumar in Delhi on AICC president's instructions...given responsibility for Assam elections": G Parameshwara

Karnataka Minister G Parameshwara on Saturday said that Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has arrived in the national capital on the instructions of the All India Congress Committee (AICC) president and has been entrusted with responsibilities... read..

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TVK constitutes Election Campaign Committee ahead of Tamil Nadu Assembly polls: Vijay

With preparations gaining momentum for the forthcoming Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly General Elections, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) President Vijay announced the constitution of an Election Campaign Committee to coordinate and oversee poll-related ac... read..

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AIADMK announces first phase of poll promises ahead of Tamil Nadu Assembly elections

AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami on Saturday announced the first phase of the party's poll promises for the upcoming Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly elections.... read..

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"Mayor of Mumbai will be from Mahayuti alliance": Ramdas Athawale confident of win in BMC election

Union Minister Ramdas Athawale on Friday expressed confidence that the Mayor of Mumbai will come from the Mahayuti alliance, saying most seats in the BMC elections are going to the Mahayuti alliance.... read..

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"Maharashtra has given a befitting reply...": BJP MP Sudhanshu Trivedi hails BJP's emerging victory in the BMC elections

At the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) press conference on Friday, BJP MP Sudhanshu Trivedi lauded the performance of the party and its allies in the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) election, as reported early trends show the BJP emerging as the si... read..

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Election Commission of Pakistan suspends 152 lawmakers for failing to submit asset statements

Pakistan's Election Commission (ECP) on Friday suspended the membership of 152 legislators from the National Assembly, Senate and provincial assemblies for failing to submit their statements of assets and liabilities within the prescribed deadline, Dawn r... read..

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Maharashtra civic polls: Supporters celebrate as early leads emerge in BMC elections

Supporters across the state were seen celebrating on Friday as early trends from the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections showed candidates leading in several key wards. Congress leader Asha Deepak Kale secured victory in Dharavi Ward 183.... read..

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India wants "inclusive, fair" elections in Myanmar with participation of all stakeholders: MEA

India on Friday reiterated that it supports an inclusive and fair electoral process in Myanmar with the participation of all stakeholders.... read..

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"Names of thousands of voters missing": Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut alleges irregularities in BMC elections

Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut on Friday raised serious allegations over the conduct of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections, claiming large-scale irregularities in voter lists, malfunctioning of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs), and vi... read..

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Maharashtra: BMC elections record 52.94 per cent voter turnout; Mumbai to get mayor after 4 years

The recently concluded Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) recorded a voter turnout of 52.94 per cent, according to the data released by the State Election Commissioner (SEC) on Friday. The elections for India's richest municipal corporations, which ... read..

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BMC elections: Early leads show Mahayuti surge, Thackeray brothers lag behind

Early leads being reported from vote counting of the Brihanmumbai Mumbai Corporation (BMC) elections show the Bharatiya Janata Party-Shiv Sena Mahayuti alliance leadinging in around 52 wards, according to preliminary data that is coming in from the counti... read..

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PMC elections: Early trends indicate BJP leading in 38 seats in blow to 'Pawar' power

The early trends for the recently concluded Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) elections show the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leading in 38 seats in the city, which saw the Pawar family come together to contest together.... read..

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