The Election Commission (EC) is set to begin a phased pan-India Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, starting with states where assembly elections are due in 2026, including Assam, Kerala, Puducherry, Tamil Nadu, and West Bengal.

Maria Corina Machado receives the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize. She is honored for her fight for democracy in Venezuela. Machado has long advocated for peaceful change from dictatorship. Her efforts inspired many citizens to monitor elections. The award highlights the global importance of defending democratic principles.

Machado was lauded for her tireless work promoting free elections and representative government in Venezuela

Oslo: Opposition activist Maria Corina Machado of Venezuela has won the Nobel Peace Prize. The former opposition presidential candidate in Venezuela was lauded for being a key, unifying figure in a political opposition that was once deeply divided an opposition that found common ground in the demand for free elections and representative government, said Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subsc

PATNA: Filing of nomination papers began on Friday for the elections to 121 seats in the first phase of the Bihar assembly polls, officials said. The first round of the elections will be held on November 6. Candidates can file their nomination papers til October 17, and the scrutiny of such documents will be held on the next day, according to a notification. The last date for withdrawal of nominations is October 20 for the first phase of the assembly polls. Patna, Darbhanga, Madhepura, Saharsa,

The first round of the elections will be held on November 6.

The Supreme Court on Friday granted the Central government four weeks to respond to a series of petitions seeking the restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir. A bench led by Chief Justice B R Gavai and Justice K Vinod Chandran was hearing multiple petitions, including those filed by academician Zahoor Ahmad Bhat and socio-political activist Ahmad Malik. The petitioners urged the Court to ensure the implementation of the Centres earlier assurance to reinstate statehood to the Union Territor

The first round of the elections will be held on November 6

Nomination papers are now being filed for the first phase of Bihar assembly elections. Polling for 121 seats starts on November 6. Candidates have until October 17 to submit their papers. Major alliances, NDA and INDIA bloc, are still negotiating seat-sharing. Prashant Kishor's Jan Suraaj party has announced 51 candidates. The second phase of polling is scheduled for November 11.

RANCHI: The Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) is willing to contest at least 12 assembly seats in the upcoming Bihar polls as an ally of the INDIA bloc, a party leader said on Friday. The final decision on the number of seats where the party will field candidates will be made only after a meeting with the INDIA bloc partners, he said. The seat-sharing deal among the INDIA bloc constituents will be finalised in a day or two, JMM general secretary Vinod Kumar Pandey said. We have conveyed our intention

The Jharkhand Mukti Morcha plans to contest at least 12 seats in the upcoming Bihar assembly elections. The party is an ally of the INDIA bloc. A final decision on the exact number of seats will be made after discussions with INDIA bloc partners. The seat-sharing deal is expected to be finalized soon.

Bihar MP Pappu Yadav faces a case for allegedly violating the model code of conduct by distributing money to flood victims in Vaishali. The complaint, based on CCTV footage and an official's statement, was filed by the district administration. The matter is currently under investigation.

NEW DELHI: The Election Commission on Friday said special arrangements will be made at polling stations in Bihar for dignified identification of women voters in burqa or purdah. In a statement, the poll authority said to encourage participation of 'purdanasheen' (in burqa or purdah) women, special arrangements will be made at the polling stations as per its instructions for their dignified identification in the presence of lady polling officers or attendants while ensuring their privacy. Address

In its press note, for the convenience of voters who cannot produce their EPIC on polling day, ECI has issued a notification on October 7, 2025, permitting the use of 12 alternative photo ID documents.

Voters without their Election Photo Identity Card (EPIC) can now use 12 alternative government-approved IDs to cast their ballot. The Election Commission of India has also directed special arrangements for 'purdanasheen' women voters to ensure dignified identification. Bihar's Assembly elections are scheduled for November 6 and 11, with vote counting on November 14.

New Delhi, Oct 10 (PTI) The Election Commission on Friday said special arrangements will be made at polling stations in Bihar for dignified identification of women voters in burqa or purdah. In a statement, the poll authority said to encourage participation of purdanasheen (in burqa or purdah) women, special arrangements will be made at the polling stations as per its instructions for their dignified identification in the presence of lady polling officers or attendants while ensuring their priva

Jan Suraaj founder Prashant Kishor announced his party's 3.5-year-old effort to create a better Bihar has reached its decisive stage. The party released its first list of 51 candidates for the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections, chosen for their capability to improve the state without caste, religion, or financial pressures.

NEW DELHI: Countering Pakistans comments on Jammu and Kashmir at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), Lok Sabha MP PP Chaudhary, asserted that the Union Territory remains an integral and inalienable part of India. Leader of Indias first delegation to the UNGA, Chaudhary dismissed Pakistans remarks as baseless. Delivering Indias statement during the general debate in the third committee of the forum, he further said the comments reflected Islamabads habitual misuse of UN platforms to diver

Cong corporator ousted over Love Jihad case The Indore Municipal Corporation has ended the membership of Congress Corporator Anwar Qadri, also known as Anwar Dacoit. The decision was passed by voice vote amid a walkout by Congress members. Qadri had surrendered before a local court in a June 2025 case that alleged funding of men to target and convert women from other communities. He is also accused in several other criminal cases in Indore, including forcing women into prostitution. The corporat

NEW DELHI/PATNA : The BJP has shortlisted candidates for the Bihar Assembly elections for seats falling under its quota, sources in the party said on Thursday. This followed a series of party meetings in Patna. The final approval of these candidates is likely to take place on October 11 during the BJPs Central Election Committees expected meeting, which will be attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other key members. According to the sources, the BJP central leadership will also hold a fi

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Will there be a D K Shivakumar effect in the Kerala assembly election as had happened in Telangana? The question has popped up with the appointment of Harsha Kanadam, a protg of the Karnataka deputy CM, as chairperson of the Congress state war room in Thiruvananthapuram to oversee its campaign and strategy formulation. It doesnt mean Shivakumar will be directly involved in Congress election strategy planning, but there are enough straws in the wind that suggest the ace strate

With less than 150 days to elections, Nepals interim government struggles to find footing after a Gen Z-led uprising shook the political establishment

Ahead of Bihar elections, Bharatiya Janata Party is expected to announce the NDA seat-sharing finalisation in next 2 days, amid the speculations of internal rift and disagreements.

AMMK leader T T V Dhinakaran hinted at an unexpected alliance for the 2026 elections, potentially including actor Vijay's party, while ruling out an alliance with AIADMK under Edappadi Palaniswami. He also commented on the Karur stampede, calling it an accident and defending former minister Senthilbalaji. Dhinakaran expressed disappointment with the BJP leadership and Palaniswami's actions.

The party in its plea said that the non-allotment of a symbol will take away its opportunity to contest elections

Nityanand Rai and Chirag Paswan report positive talks amid NDA preparations for November Assembly elections

BSP supremo Mayawati has announced her party will contest the 2027 Uttar Pradesh assembly elections independently. Addressing a rally, she criticized the Samajwadi Party for neglecting Dalit memorials. Mayawati also thanked the BJP government for observing Kanshi Ram's memorial. She stated that BSP has not benefited from past alliances and will forge none for the upcoming polls.

As the nomination deadline looms, NDA and INDIA bloc parties held extensive meetings in Patna to finalize seat-sharing and candidates for the Bihar assembly elections. JDU leaders strategized on candidate finalization and seat allocation with BJP and HAM, while LJP (RV) staked claims on several existing NDA seats.

LJP(RV) has authorised party president Chirag Paswan to make all decisions regarding seat-sharing and candidates for the Bihar assembly elections. Despite past actions, party sources confirm Chirag is not unhappy and will remain with the NDA. The party is seeking specific seats from allies, including JD(U), HAM(S), and BJP.

Bihar elections will see a massive deployment of approximately 8.5 lakh officials, including polling personnel, police, and observers, to ensure a smooth and orderly process. For the first time, each of the 243 constituencies will have a dedicated general observer. Voters can also utilize the 'Book-a-Call to BLO' facility and call 1950 for assistance and to register complaints.

NDA partners are nearing a seat-sharing consensus for the Bihar elections, with a joint announcement expected soon. While JD(U) and BJP are likely to contest around 100 seats each, LJP(RV) is set to get 25, and HAM(S) and RLM are also finalizing their allocations. Candidate finalization is underway.

Independent MLAs in Bihar are facing a tough battle for relevance amidst intense political polarization. Historically significant numbers have dwindled, with major alliances like INDIA and NDA dominating the landscape. Even prominent figures are now seeking party tickets, suggesting a challenging future for lone voices in the upcoming 2025 assembly elections.

Nepalis lit candles outside the fire-damaged parliament, marking one month since anti-corruption protests toppled the government, with fresh vows to keep up pressure ahead of elections.

Last month, Alphabet told the House Judiciary Committee that it would allow some creators who were banned from YouTube for spreading COVID-19 and election-related misinformation to come back to the platform. Now, the company is outlining how that process will work, though it's not clear exactly who will be provided that opportunity, YouTube says that beginning today it will give some previously terminated creators the ability to request a fresh channel in an effort the company is characterizing

NEW DELHI: The Communist Party of India (CPI) has been offered six seats as part of the seat-sharing arrangement within the Mahagathbandhan (grand alliance) for the upcoming Bihar assembly elections though the party had demanded 10 seats. With disagreement over seat allocation continuing among alliance partners, CPI General Secretary D Raja departed for Patna on Thursday to hold final negotiations regarding the deal. An official announcement is expected to be made on Friday, said the Left party

Hyderabad: The Telangana State Election Commission (TEC) on Thursday, October 9, suspended the Gram Panchayat and Zilla Parishad Territorial Constituencies (ZPTC) elections after the state high court on the same day passed an interim stay order on GO 9 which enhanced Backward Classes (BC) reservations for the local body polls to 42 percent. The state Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribi

NEW DELHI: A day after the Central Election Committee (CEC) of the Congress party finalised the names of 25 candidates for the upcoming Bihar elections, top leaders of the party landed in Patna on Thursday to hold direct talks with Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) supremo Lalu Yadav on the seat-sharing formula. According to sources, the direction to hold talks with Yadav came from senior leader Rahul Gandhi, who is currently on a four-nation visit to South America. The fresh negotiations are aimed at

Chaos continues in DDCA as a jumbo 25-member Ranji Trophy squad is announced, with Nitish Rana a surprise inclusion. Rushed selections, delayed support staff appointments, and internal conflicts have overshadowed the process, while the committee controversially picked four wicketkeepers and relied on T20 performances to inform red-ball selections.

Officials noted that some public representatives tend to deliver speeches in other districts to evade the MCC, which indirectly influences voters in the constituency facing elections.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah launched projects worth Rs 1,816 crore to clean the Yamuna, asserting the path is clearer under PM Modi's leadership. He criticized AAP and Congress for corruption and inaction on river rejuvenation, contrasting it with the BJP's commitment. Shah promised the removal of Delhi's garbage mountains by 2028.

Vaishali (Bihar): With wrinkles on her face and her frail body wrapped in a multicoloured sari, Sona Devi sits alongside her centenarian husband, Rameshwar Das, in Dullalpur village. Eager to vote in the upcoming elections, she declares, If I remain alive, I will definitely vote. Sona Devis commitment to participating in this grand festival of Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to o

He claims, the tweet was intended at bringing a regime change in Tamil Nadu during the 2026 elections and not to incite any revolt against the State

Prashant Kishore's Jan Suraaj Party has released the first list of candidates who will fight the Bihar Assembly Elections 2025. The first list contains 51 candidates, but Prashant Kishore's name. He has challenged Nitish Kumar that after this election, he would lose his CM seat.

Ruhi Tiwari and Rajeshwari Deshpande speak to us about the ibcreasing share of women voters, and the effects of the various welfare measures that parties are rolling out for women.

Commission issues advisory on labelling synthetic content; 8.5 lakh officials to be deployed for transparent elections

Arvind Kejriwal's Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) will contest all 243 seats in Bihar, aiming to offer its governance model as an alternative to existing alliances. This move introduces a new dynamic alongside Prashant Kishor's Jan Suraaj, both vying for space created by voter fatigue with traditional politics.

Indian elections on June 4, 2024, brought back coalition politics. The BJP did not secure a majority. This has made seat-sharing talks in Bihar challenging. Allies like Nitish Kumar's JD(U) now hold significant power. Smaller allies are testing the alliance's strength. The BJP must balance keeping allies happy with its own interests.

Delhi's State Election Commission is preparing for upcoming by-elections in 12 municipal wards, seeking public and party objections on draft polling station lists. These vacancies arose after February's Assembly polls. The commission aims to finalize polling dates soon, emphasizing ground-floor locations and a maximum of 1,500 voters per station, adhering to the October 2022 Delimitation Order.

The Telangana High Court has issued an interim order staying a government order that provided 42% reservation for Backward Classes in local bodies. This stay is likely to halt upcoming MPTC and ZPTC elections as the poll notification was based on the enhanced quota. Petitioners argued the order breaches the 50% reservation ceiling.

Now Rahul Gandhi is sitting abroad amid the Bihar elections as he has turned out to be a flop show even in the eyes of his alliance workers, BJP spokesperson Pradeep Bhandari claimed

JAMMU, Oct 9: The Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly will hold its nine-day autumn session in Srinagar from October 23 to 31, 2025. According to the provisional calendar released by the Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather, the session will commence on October 23 with obituary references, while business proceedings will be held on six working days. October 24 and 25 have been declared off-days, the first due to biennial elections for four Rajya Sabha seats from J&K and the second as [] The post 9-Day

Hyderabad: The All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) is likely to back Congress candidate V Naveen Yadav in the bye-elections for the Jubilee Hills constituency to be held on November 11. The partys move to stay away from the Jubilee Hills by-polls is being seen as an attempt to prevent splitting of minority votes and ensure Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channel

SRINAGAR: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Thursday announced that it will field candidates for both the Budgam and Nagrota constituencies, where by-elections are scheduled to be held next month. The Budgam seat fell vacant after Chief Minister Omar Abdullah resigned from it and decided to retain the Ganderbal constituency, while the Nagrota seat became []

T20 Mumbai League Governing Council: The Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) on Thursday announced that elections for the office bearers, Apex Council members and T20 Mumbai League Governing Council members will be held on November 12. The Apex Council has re-appointed J. S. Saharia, former Chief Secretary and former State Election Commissioner of Maharashtra, as the Electoral Officer to oversee the elections for a second consecutive year. The election was originally scheduled for October 23 but du

Srinagar, Oct 09: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Thursday announced that it will field candidates for both the Budgam and Nagrota constituencies, where by-elections are scheduled to be held next month. The Budgam seat fell vacant after Chief Minister Omar Abdullah resigned from it and decided to retain the Ganderbal constituency, while the [] The post BJP to contest both Budgam and Nagrota seats: LoP Sunil Sharma appeared first on Northlines .

Hyderabad: Returning officers have invited nominations for the first phase of Zilla Parishad Territorial Constituencies (ZPTCs), Mandal Parishad Territorial Constituencies (MPTCs) elections starting October 9. According to the gazette notification, nominations can be filed between 10:30 am and 5:00 pm till Saturday, October 11. It will be scrutinised and the list of candidates will be Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories

Among the names in the list of party candidates, senior JSP leader R.K. Mishra will be contesting from the Darbhanga town Assembly seat, while noted Patna High Court lawyer and JSP member Y.V. Giri will be the party candidate from Manjhi constituency of Saran district

Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) MPs have authorized party chief Chirag Paswan to make the final decision on seat-sharing for the Bihar assembly elections. Party officials have reached a consensus that Paswan's decision on all 243 assembly seats will be acceptable.

PATNA: Jan Suraaj Party on Thursday released its first list of 51 candidates for the Bihar assembly elections, but did not confirm whether its founder Prashant Kishor will be contesting the polls. Addressing a press conference here, party national president Udai Singh said Kishor is likely to hit the campaign trail on October 11 from Raghopur, the constituency of RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav. We will soon release a list of candidates for other seats. If you find Kishor Ji's name on the list, then h

The Suraaj Party has unveiled its initial slate of 51 candidates for the upcoming Bihar assembly elections. While founder Prashant Kishor's own electoral participation remains unconfirmed, the party announced he will kick off the campaign on October 11 from Raghopur. Notable nominees include Bhojpuri singer Ritesh Ranjan Pandey and Pritti Kinnar, representing the third gender community.

Union Minister Chirag Paswan said that discussions are ongoing within the NDA over the seat-sharing formula ahead of the Bihar Assembly elections 2025. The LJP (RV) has called an emergency meeting in Patna to finalise its poll strategy

The Delhi High Court has ordered the Election Commission of India to provide a common election symbol to Akhil Bharatiya Jan Sangh. This decision comes as the party prepares to contest the upcoming Bihar State elections. The court's directive follows the Election Commission's earlier rejection of the party's representation.

PATNA:RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav on Thursday promised that if the INDIA bloc helmed by his party comes to power in Bihar, it will ring an Act to ensure every family in the state has a member with a government job. Announcing it at a press conference, he said the proposed Act will be brought within 20 days of formation of the new government. The NDA could not provide jobs to the youth in 20 years. We will bring the Act within 20 days of coming to power, and implementation will be ensured in 20 mo

Hyderabad: For the first time, the Telangana State Election Commission has decided to provide the None of the Above (NOTA) option for voters in the upcoming local body elections. According to the Election Commission, polling for all local bodies in the state will be conducted through ballot papers, and the NOTA option will now be Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. Y

RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav has pledged that if the INDIA bloc wins the Bihar Assembly elections, they will enact a law within 20 days of forming the government to guarantee at least one government job per family. He highlighted the NDA's failure to provide jobs over two decades and claimed his previous tenure saw five lakh jobs created.

Bihar Congress president Rajesh Kumar said the party has finalised the seats it will contest in the upcoming assembly elections, with approval from alliance partners and the central election committee. A formal announcement is expected in a day or two. The INDIA bloc, led by RJD, includes Congress, Left parties, VIP, and may add JMM and RLJP, with seat-sharing adjustments for new allies.

PATNA: Even as the assembly election process in Bihar formally begins with the issuance of the notification for the first phase on Friday, Bihar Chief Minister and JD(U) president Nitish Kumar and Union Minister Chirag Paswans Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) are holding separate meetings in Patna to discuss the seat-sharing deal for the polls. Chief Minister Nitish Kumar convened a meeting of senior JD(U) leaders at his official residence, 1 Anne Marg, to finalize the list of candidates. Meanwhi

LUCKNOW: Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati on Thursday said her party would contest the next Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections on its own and ruled out any alliances. Addressing a rally in Lucknow, Mayawati said that alliances in the past had only helped partner parties, while the BSP's own vote base did not receive reciprocal support. Based on our experience so far, I want to make it clear that whenever our party has contested Assembly elections in alliance, especially here in Uttar Prade

In a high-stake battle, Nitish Kumar has been the undefeated CM of Bihar for two decades, be it his popularity or his defection strategy. But this time, he has to face a tough competition against key faces including Tejashwi Yadav and the third key face, Prashant Kishore.

Bhojpuri actor Pawan Singh and his wife Jyoti Singh held separate press conferences, with Jyoti accusing him of forced abortions and emotional trauma. Pawan Singh denied the allegations, suggesting her claims are politically motivated amid his upcoming role in the Bihar Assembly elections.

The Election Commission has warned political parties against misusing AI to create deepfakes or distort information in the Bihar assembly polls.

NEW DELHI: Dalits in Bihar are marginalised and impatient for change, National Confederation of Dalit and Adivasi Organisations (NACDAOR) Chairman Ashok Bharti said on Wednesday as he released a report titled 'What Dalits Want'. On a lawyer's bid to throw a shoe at Chief Justice of India B R Gavai, Bharti said the CJI represents the State and the attack was actually targeted at the State, which is otally defunct. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar should pray tha

Tourism Minister Mohamed Riyas says Kerala hopes to invite PM Modi to inaugurate a planned wellness conclave and that government will set a date that does not conflict with the impending local body elections code of conduct

President Emmanuel Macron will appoint a new prime minister in France within the next 48 hours. This move aims to resolve the ongoing political crisis. The outgoing premier, Sebastien Lecornu, stated that early legislative elections are unlikely. Macron seeks a solution to the budget deadlock before the year ends.

Republicans won the House of Representatives by 220215 over Democrats at the November 2024 elections and currently hold it by 219213. Republicans also hold a 5347 majority in the Senate.

NEW DELHI: The Election Commission has warned political parties against misusing AI to create deepfakes or distort information in the Bihar assembly polls. In a statement on Thursday, the poll authority also reminded parties of its instructions to prominently label Al-generated or synthetic content being shared for campaigning through their social media platforms or in the form of advertisements. Parties, star campaigners and candidates should prominently declare that the content is Al-Generated

BENGALURU: The Greater Bengaluru Authority was planned and implemented keeping in mind the exponential growth of the city and a population of approximately two crore in the next 15 years, said Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar who also holds the portfolio of Bengaluru Development. Taking part in an event hosted by Bengaluru Political Action Committee (B.Pac) on Wednesday, the DCM reiterated that big ticket projects like Twin Tunnel Road, Elevated Corridor, Road on Stormwater Drain Buffer Zone

The Election Commission of India (ECI) will facilitate the elderly, Persons with Disabilities (PwDs), and service electors to vote using postal ballots in the Bihar Assembly polls

NEW DELHI : As the seat sharing talks in the Bihar Mahagathbandhan (grand alliance) gather momentum, it was learnt that the Congress may get 57 seats, while it will spare two seats for the Indian Inclusive Party (IIP) in the upcoming assembly elections. Amid the talks with allies, the Congress top leadership on Wednesday discussed party candidates for the elections and is learnt to have finalised 25 of its candidates. Sources said that the party has decided to field 17 out of the 19 sitting MLAs

Lalu predicts NDAs defeat in Assembly polls Former Bihar chief minister and RJD patriarch Lalu Prasad is known for his witty and terse reply to his political opponents. As soon as Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar announced poll schedule for Bihar assembly elections and said that election will be held in two phasesfirst on November 6 and second on November 11, Lalu was quick to comment on X, Chhah aur gyarah, NDA nau do gyarah. Lalu predicted that NDA will be defeated in elections. BJP l

Lecornu told French TV in an interview earlier that he expected a new premier to be named - rather than early legislative elections to be called or Macron to resign - in a bid to resolve the crisis

Bihar's election is now under a strict model code of conduct, with the Election Commission deploying 824 flying squads to swiftly address violations reported via its C-Vigil app. These teams, including magistrates and police, will respond to complaints within 100 minutes. Authorities are also enforcing rules against property defacement and misuse of official resources.

NEW DELHI, Oct 8: Amid seat-sharing talks with allies of the Mahagathbandhan in Bihar, the Congress top leadership on Wednesday discussed party candidates for the upcoming assembly elections and is learnt to have finalised names of 25 candidates. Sources said top leaders including Congress Parliamentary Party chairperson Sonia Gandhi, party chief Mallikarjun Kharge, and Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi joined the deliberations virtually to select the party candidates at a meeting o

Cong says unsafe seat not acceptable Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Oct 8: The National Conference will finalize its strategy for Rajya Sabha and Assembly by-poll elections on return of Chief Minister Omar Abdullah from New Delhi either on Thursday evening or Friday morning and convey its decision to the Congress (I) which has been expecting at least one safe seat from its ally in the RS polls. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp Senior leaders in the National Conference told [] The p

DHAKA, Oct 8: Bangladeshs interim government on Wednesday described Foreign Secretary Vikram Misris comments on the general election as completely unwarranted, saying it is entirely an internal affair of the country. I see that statement as not their matter; it is entirely an internal issue for Bangladesh, and such comments are completely unwarranted, Foreign Affairs Adviser Md Touhid Hossain told reporters. Hossain made the remarks when asked to comment on Misris statement that India is firmly

PATNA: With the first phase of Bihar assembly elections less than a month away, the ruling NDA and the opposition INDIA bloc continue to grapple with the contentious issue of seat sharing. Senior leaders negotiating seat sharing are further burdened by allies' demands for specific seats. Allies are not only seeking good number of seats, but also demaning favourable seats where their prospects of winning are higher. In fact, smaller parties led by Union Ministers Chirag Paswan and Jitan Ram Manjh

NC, Cong, BJP hold internal consultations for selection Jammu Tawi. Srinagar, October 8:Intense political consultations are underway in Jammu and Kashmir as major political parties the National Conference (NC), the Congress, and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) deliberate over the selection of candidates for two Assembly by-elections and the forthcoming Rajya Sabha polls. [] The post Hectic parleys in J&K as parties finalise candidates for 2 Assembly By-Polls, Rajya Sabha seats appeared first

An umbrella body of Dalits in Bihar has presented a 20-point agenda to political parties ahead of the state elections. The demands focus on economic, educational, and social empowerment, including a CM-led committee for development, elimination of discrimination in services, and a dedicated entrepreneurship fund.

The Supreme Court will hear a plea on November 12. The Uddhav Thackeray faction challenges the Election Commission's decision. This decision recognized the Eknath Shinde group as the official Shiv Sena. The 'bow and arrow' symbol was also allotted to the Shinde faction. Local elections are scheduled for January, adding urgency to the matter.

State Election Commissioner Rani Kumudini held a video conference on Wednesday from Hyderabad with collectors, SPs, and election officials from all districts to review preparedness for issuing the first-phase notification and the nomination process for rural local body elections: Reports

Ahead of Bihar assembly elections, smaller allies in both NDA and INDIA blocs are demanding a larger share of seats. LJP(RV) and HAM(S) are negotiating with the BJP, while VIP and CPI(ML) are in talks with the RJD. Both alliances are facing pressure from their partners to secure more constituencies.

Nominations for first phase of MPTC, ZPTC elections will begin on Oct. 9

They have called for an indefinite boycott of the Dhaka leagues