The BJP and JDS highlighted what they called double standards of the Congress, which held the Save Nandini campaign ahead of the 2023 Karnataka Assembly elections

A former lawyer for jailed Mexican drug lord Joaquin El Chapo Guzman has been elected a judge in a city neighboring the United States, the results of the country's first-ever judicial elections showed Tuesday. She was elected a judge in the crime-plagued border city of Ciudad Juarez, results from the June 1 election showed.

On June 11, stressing that the state leadership will decide on the alliance in the local body elections, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said that they will contest the polls under the Mahayuti alliance

SHILLONG, June 17: The United Democratic Party (UDP) has lashed out at the Voice of the People Party (VPP) for its recent prediction that the UDP will become politically irrelevant by the 2028 Assembly elections. UDP working president, Paul Lyngdoh, dismissed the VPPs forecast, describing it as speculative and not rooted in credible political analysis. [] The post Paul slams VPP for predicting UDPs end appeared first on The Shillong Times .

SIT is examining witnesses in connection with alleged illegal surveillance of overall 600 phone numbers, tapped at various points, including up until two months before the 2023 Assembly elections

SP president Akhilesh Yadav confirms alliance with Congress for 2027 elections despite seat-sharing concerns raised by MP Imran Masood

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav affirmed the INDIA bloc's unity, confirming their joint participation in the 2027 Uttar Pradesh elections. He accused the BJP of internal discord and manipulating upcoming panchayat polls. Yadav also pledged a caste-based census if his party forms the government, criticising the BJP's governance and asserting the SP-Congress alliance's success in the recent Lok Sabha elections.

Virginia elections 2025 voting day is scheduled in November. Virginia Primary 2025 will be crucial ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Sanjay Singh announced the party's decision to contest the upcoming Bihar assembly elections. Singh criticized the BJP's treatment of migrants from Bihar and Purvanchal in Delhi, accusing them of betrayal. He urged Bihar's leaders to condemn the alleged mistreatment, while the party's entry could impact the anticipated NDA versus Mahagathbandhan contest.

CHANDIGARH: In a first-of-its-kind initiative, voters in the Ludhiana (West) Assembly bye-elections , scheduled for June 19, will be able to securely deposit their mobile phones in designated holders before entering the polling station, the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) of Punjab, Sibin C, announced. The new facility, being piloted across all 194 polling stations in the constituency, is aimed at improving voter convenience while ensuring the secrecy of voting, as mandated under Rule 49M of the C

In a few months, Bihar and Bengal elections could decide who inherits the opposition's crown

Ahead of Bihar Elections 2025, Pawan Singh and Manish Kashyap's meeting in Lucknow has sparked speculation about a new political alliance in the state

AP to have 225 assembly seats by next elections?.. Greatandhra.com

In the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, the Congress-Samajwadi Party alliance delivered a strong performancethe Congress winning six of the 17 seats it contested and the SP bagging 37 seats

HYDERABAD: Insisting that the Centre has not taken any decision on the Godavari-Banakacherla (G-B) project proposed by the Andhra Pradesh government, Union Minister G Kishan Reddy on Monday said that the Pre-Feasibility Report submitted to the Ministry of Jal Shakti is under examination. Addressing a press conference at the BJP state office, Kishan confirmed that the Telangana government has raised several issues and objections to the project, which he said were being looked into. The Central Wa

HYDERABAD: Panchayat Raj and Rural Development Minister D Anasuya, popularly known as Seethakka, clarified that no date has been announced for local body elections. She said the election process will begin only after a Cabinet discussion. Speaking to reporters in Hyderabad, she said: I only mentioned that elections will be held soon. Some are falsely claiming I announced the poll dates. She added that the delay is due to the states efforts to secure 42% reservations for BCs, which is still pendi

HYDERABAD: Congress circles were taken by surprise on Monday when reports began emerging that TPCC president B Mahesh Kumar Goud was deeply displeased, to the point of being irate, over Revenue Minister Ponguleti Srinivasa Reddys public comments on local body polls. The minister had spoken about the holding of local body elections, touching upon the sensitive issue of reservations, and suggesting that the matter would be deliberated upon by the Cabinet. Party insiders described the ministers rem

Justice K Lakshman of the Telangana High Court has granted exemption from personal appearance to Minister of State (Home) Bandi Sanjay Kumar in a case pending before the Judicial Magistrate of First Class Special Mobile Court, Karimnagar. The case relates to alleged MCC violations and charges under Sections 153, 188 and 171F of the IPC during the 2023 Telangana Assembly elections. According to a complaint filed by Karimnagar tahsildar V Ramesh, the BJP MP held a press meet during the 48-hour sil

VIJAYAWADA: The Communist Party of India (Marxist) Andhra Pradesh Committee has appealed to Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu to extend the Talliki Vandanam scheme to low-income contract, outsourcing, and sanitation workers earning less than Rs 25,000 per month. In a letter addressed to the Chief Minister, CPM state secretary V Srinivasa Rao criticised the exclusion of these workers from the scheme despite promising to cover all individuals with monthly incomes below Rs 25,000 before electio

CHENNAI: For the first time, PMK president Anbumani Ramadoss has broken his silence over the ongoing differences between him and his father, party founder S Ramadoss, asserting that neither of them was responsible for the internal rift, which he attributed to external interference. He further alleged that the ruling DMK was attempting to destabilise the PMK by sowing confusion and internal discord ahead of the forthcoming elections. Addressing the PMKs Kancheepuram Revenue District General Counc

BENGALURU: Despite the Congress government in the state finding itself on a sticky wicket some BJP leaders feel they have not been able to corner the government. With the monsoon session of the Assembly likely to start from July 14, the BJP is preparing to raise the recent stampede outside M Chinnaswamy Stadium that claimed 11 lives during the RCB victory celebrations, new caste census and many more issues. The Congress government that has completed two years a few weeks ago is facing internal b

MALAPPURAM: Ahead of the Nilambur by-election, scheduled for Thursday, political parties are making their final push, with one eye firmly on the Christian vote. Traditionally loyal to the United Democratic Front (UDF), Christians in the constituency are now being courted more aggressively than ever, in what is emerging as a test case for shifting communal and political dynamics in the state. With close to 40,000 voters, Christians account for nearly 11% of the electorate in Nilambur. They compri

MALAPPURAM: Nilambur will be Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayans Waterloo, senior Congress leader Ramesh Chennithala said on Monday, suggesting that the LDF would face crushing defeat in the by-election to the assembly constituency scheduled on June 19. The former leader of Opposition also claimed that the Left front had already admitted defeat in the constituency. The CMs three-day tour in Nilambur signals the failure of the Left. The CM is trying to polarise the community without mentioning the a

TUMAKURU: When JDS youth wing president Nikhil Kumaraswamy launched the Janarondige Janata Dal (JD-S with the people) campaign here on Monday, sending out a message to opponents that the regional political outfit is still a force to reckon with, especially in Old Mysuru region, a Vokkaliga bastion. BJP legislators B Suresh Gowda and GB Jyothiganesh received Nikhil when he arrived at the prominent Lingayat religious institution, Siddaganga Mutt, and sought the blessings of Sri Siddalinga Swamiji,

By Tirthankar Mitra KOLKATA: Engaged that it is in intra-party squabbles, West Bengal unit of BJP leadership does not appear to be in a mood to pull up its socks for 2026 Assembly elections. Things came to a head during Union home minister Amit Shahs trip to the state on May 31 and June 1 after BJP leaders claimed closer proximity to him while organisational issues remained unattended. . The BJP is yet to announce its chief ministerial candidate [] The post In Bengal BJP, The race between Majum

Hyderabad: Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee (TPCC) chief B Mahesh Kumar Goud expressed his displeasure over revenue minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy announcing that the elections to the local bodies will be held in July, 2025. Speaking with media at Gandhi Bhavan on Monday, June 16, he stated that the ministers should refrain from commenting on the Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscr

The Awami League (AL) has strongly criticized Muhammad Yunus for his unproductive UK trip, asserting it yielded no benefits for Bangladesh. Yunus failed to secure meetings with UK's PM and France's president, while facing protests from Bangladeshis demanding fair elections. AL highlights the contrast with PM Sheikh Hasina's successful diplomatic engagements, accusing Yunus of diminishing Bangladesh's global standing.

The Election Commission has mandated 100% webcasting at all polling stations, a significant increase from the previous 50%, to enhance poll procedure monitoring. This initiative will first be implemented in the upcoming Bihar assembly elections. Webcasting data will be for internal use, with alternative arrangements like videography in areas lacking internet connectivity, ensuring comprehensive oversight.

New Delhi: Seeking to ensure increased monitoring of the poll procedure on voting days, the Election Commission (EC) on Monday decided to carry out webcasting at all polling stations, up from the present 50 per cent. The webcasting data will be for internal consumption of the poll authority. Bihar assembly elections are due later this Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channe

Bihar Assembly elections are due later this year and it will be the first state where 100% webcasting will be implemented.

Thackeray referred to the missteps in the 2019 Assembly elections where the Shiv Sena (UBT) faced setbacks due to poor voter communication and internal rifts.

Chennai Super Kings: D. Deepesh and Naman Pushpak have been drafted into India mens U19 squad for the upcoming tour of England, scheduled to happen from June 24 to July 23. Both Deepesh and Naman were part of the standby players list for the tour, and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) said the duo come into the main squad as replacements for Aditya Rana and Khilan Patel. Aditya sustained a stress fracture in his lower back, while Khilan suffered a stress reaction in his right leg

KOLKATA: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday accused the BJP of targeting Bengali-speaking citizens in states ruled by the saffron party by labelling even valid document holders as illegal Bangladeshi immigrants. Trouble started during the question hour in the Assembly when the CM accused the saffron party of carrying out a witch-hunt against Bengali-speaking people in BJP-ruled states. You must be ashamed that you are labelling bona fide Indian citizens as Bangladeshis just bec

The BJP is reportedly gearing up to reboot its communications team. At a recent internal session, Prime Minister Narendra Modi reportedly offered a masterclass in political communication to party spokespersons. His key message? Stay grounded, stay accurate, and, for heavens sake, steer clear of controversy. The goal, it seems, is to swap rhetorical fireworks for data-driven dialogue preferably without losing the plot (or the eyeballs). As a result, the partys media edifice awaits re-engineering

KALABURAGI: There will be no more discussion on a Dalit chief minister in Karnataka, and the issue will be looked into after the 2028 Assembly elections, said PWD Minister Satish Jarkiholi here on Sunday. Reacting to BJP leaders criticism that the Congress government is not implementing the five guarantees properly, he said the opposition parties are making the allegation for the last two years and will continue with it for another three years. People are happy with the guarantees and the govern

HYDERABAD: In view of upcoming local body elections, a major challenge lies ahead for the ruling Congress as well as the opposition parties the BRS and BJP. These elections are especially significant for first-time Congress MLAs, who need to ensure their party secures a majority in their respective constituencies. Their ability to manage internal conflicts and group politics will be critical to building a strong foundation for re-election in the future. For the Congress, this will be the first

CHENNAI: Even as the war over coalition government in 2026 is on between the supporters of the AIADMK and the BJP on social media, PMK president Anbumani Ramadoss on Sunday said the state will see a coalition government after the 2026 Assembly elections and his party will be part of it. In 2026, there will be a coalition government in which the PMK will be a partner. The PMK is not here to make any party the ruling party in Tamil Nadu. We should also rule. Only when we are a part (in that govern

HYDERABAD: The notification for local body polls in Telangana is likely to be issued in the last week of this month. The state Cabinet, scheduled to meet on Monday under the leadership of Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, will primarily focus on finalising the local body election schedule. It will also discuss the disbursement of Rythu Bharosa assistance and bonus for superfine rice to farmers for the ongoing Kharif season. The term of local body representatives, including 12,769 sarpanches, 5,717

Khanapur MLA Vedma Bojju said the Congress has pinned a lot of hopes on the welfare schemes being implemented. He pointed out that people have started construction of Indiramma houses in all the villages, where a festival-like atmosphere is prevailing.

Tareque Rahman, a BNP leader, wants to return to Dhaka. He met Muhammad Yunus in London. Rahman reportedly wants all terror cases against him dropped. This is because he cannot participate in elections otherwise. Allegations suggest Rahman supported anti-India terror groups when his mother was PM. He was allegedly associated with activities impacting India-Bangladesh relations.

With Bihar assembly elections approaching, BJP has established a war room led by Rohan Gupta to spearhead their campaign. Around 135-150 volunteers are contacting booth-level workers to gather voter details and assist with new voter registration. The party is also collecting feedback on the ground situation and potential NDA candidates, while senior leaders assess the situation at the constituency level.

With Bihar assembly elections approaching, BJP has established a war room led by Rohan Gupta to spearhead their campaign. Around 135-150 volunteers are contacting booth-level workers to gather voter details and assist with new voter registration. The party is also collecting feedback on the ground situation and potential NDA candidates, while senior leaders assess the situation at the constituency level.

PATNA: Leader of Opposition in the Bihar Assembly, Tejashwi Prasad Yadav, on Sunday launched a scathing attack on the Nitish Kumar-led government, alleging that relatives of NDA leaders and some retired bureaucrats were recently appointed as chairpersons and members of various state commissions, including the State Commission for Women. In a sarcastic remark on the formation of multiple commissions and appointments to various posts, Tejashwi said, Now Nitish Kumar government should form Jamai Aa

CHANDIGARH: Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta today labelled Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann as a mask (mukhota) and asserted that his administration is effectively controlled by Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leaders who have been dismissed by the electorate in Delhi. She was campaigning for BJP candidate Jiwan Gupta in the Ludhiana (West) assembly by-elections, for which polling will take place on June 19. During her address, Gupta took a dig at AAP national convener and former Delhi Chief Minister

GUWAHATI: In Assams Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR), a new phase of land reforms is restoring dignity and empowering thousands of landless indigenous people. The Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC), which governs the BTR, on Sunday launched Mission Bwiswmuthi 2.0 to provide land rights to 47,000 indigenous landless families, including 9,000 small tea growers and rubber farmers. Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya distributed land allotment certificates to the beneficiaries at a function held

The Minister called upon the Congress leaders and the cadre to set aside their personal differences and work to elect the party candidates

Gary Kirsten attributed his sudden departure as Pakistan's white-ball coach to internal power struggles and a lack of authority, just six months into the role. He revealed his limited influence within the setup, particularly after being excluded from team selections. Kirsten expressed willingness to return under improved conditions, emphasising the need for cricket leadership and player focus.

Mitchell Johnson raised concerns about the performance of Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood, Pat Cummins, and Nathan Lyon. He further stated that the bowling quartet should not be viewed as guaranteed selections any longer.

Hyderabad: Telangana revenue minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy on Sunday, June 15, said that the notification for local body elections in the state will be announced by month end. The elections would be held in phases, beginning with Mandal Parishad Territorial Constituency (MPTC) and Zonal Parishad Territorial Constituency (ZPTC) elections, followed by the panchayat elections. There Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories o

The BCCI has unveiled the domestic cricket schedule for 2025-26, starting with the Duleep Trophy on August 28. Zonal selections return for key tournaments, and a Plate Group is introduced for lower-ranked teams to boost competitiveness. Promotion and relegation rules are adjusted, while the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy will feature a Super League stage.

CHENNAI: The Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) will conduct elections on June 26 to form zone-wise town vending committees to regulate street vending activities in accordance with civic guidelines. The nomination process will commence on Monday and the counting of votes will be held on June 27. In a review meeting on Friday, GCC commissioner J Kumaragurubaran instructed officials to ensure smooth and transparent conduct of the elections. According to an official release, only persons registered

HYDERABAD: Former Special Intelligence Branch (SIB) chief T Prabhakar Rao has asked the police to question former Chief Secretary Somesh Kumar and former DGP Mahender Reddy on why they recommended him for the post after his retirement. The decision was taken by senior officials in the government, Prabhakar Rao told the SIT official when they questioned him as to how he landed the job in contravention of cadre rules. It may be mentioned here that after Prabhakar Rao had retired from service on Ju

MALAPPURAM: Whats with by-elections, bags... and the UDF? Following the trolley-bag controversy that dogged last years Palakkad assembly by-election, another row over a bag has erupted in the run-up to the Nilambur by-pollboth involving the opposition front. If it was an inspection conducted at a Palakkad hotel that gave rise to the former, the latter has been over a vehicle inspection. Under the code of conduct, election officials are empowered to inspect any vehicle, irrespective of the positi

NILAMBUR: The campaigning in Nilambur byelections is in the final round with each party running their last lap to secure a comfortable win. The title race between LDF candidate M Swaraj and UDF candidate Aryadan Shoukath is still tight, making it difficult to predict the winner. In the final week of campaigning, Swaraj is slightly ahead in the campaigning with the entire cabinet led by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan camping in Nilambur, and the LDF camp enlisting support from the socio-cultural

Telangana likely to hold gram panchayat polls in July, followed by mandal and zilla parishad elections; Cabinet to finalise schedule on June 20.

The former MP highlighted that local body elections fall under Articles 243-A, 243-U, and 243-ZA of the Indian Constitution, making their conduct the sole responsibility of the state government and the State Election Commission.

As Bihar Assembly elections approach, smaller regional parties are vying for seats within both the INDIA bloc and NDA, with leaders like Mukesh Sahni and Chirag Paswan asserting their demands. While INDIA agrees on a winnability-based formula, tensions arise with JMM.

Karnataka government orders a new caste survey within 90 days. This decision follows disputes over the 2015 survey report. Lingayat and Vokkaliga communities alleged undercounting in the previous report. The Congress government faced pressure after gaining Lingayat support in recent elections. Consultations with Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi preceded the decision.

BHOPAL: More than a month and a half after India put in abeyance the Indus Water Treaty in the wake of the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said the Indus water will flow till Ganganagar in three years, and Pakistan will yearn for every drop of water. Addressing the inaugural session of the three-day training camp for the BJP lawmakers of Madhya Pradesh in the states only hill station Pachmarhi on Saturday, Shah said, Today, we can see the acceptance of BJP from Pan

CHANDIGARH: The AAP-led Punjab government, Punjab Congress and Shiromani Akali Dal registered their strong objections to the One Nation One Election proposal tabled by the BJP-led central government during a meeting with members of the Joint Parliamentary Committee on Saturday. After attending a meeting convened by the Joint Parliamentary Committee under the chairmanship of PP Choudhary, Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema described it as a direct assault on the fundamental structure and

Hyderabad: The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) started preparations for the revision and finalisation of the electoral rolls for the Jubilee Hills Assembly Constituency. The election commission will soon issue a notification for the conduct of by elections for the Jubilee Hills Assembly Constituency following the recent untimely demise of BRS leader and MLA Maganti Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on Wh

MUMBAI: The Mahayuti government in Maharashtra has decided to constitute a committee to execute the decision of waiving farm loans. Prahar Sangthan leader and former minister Bacchu Kadu was on a hunger strike for the last seven days to press the demand of farm loan waiver. He said that during the assembly elections, the BJP-led Mahayuti had given the promise of farm loan waiver, but now they are dilly-dallying over it. Kadu said that after his hunger strike, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis cal

PATNA: Former minister and senior leader Mangani Lal Mandal filed his nomination for the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) state presidents post on Saturday in the presence of party supremo Lalu Prasad, Opposition leader Tejashwi Prasad Yadav, and other senior leaders. Mandal, who belongs to the Extremely Backward Community (EBC), is set to be elected unopposed as no contender filed nomination papers against his candidature. Mandal will be the first EBC leader to be elected as state president, and the

She said whenever the bill is passed, the BRS hopes that the local body elections in the state will be conducted and also demanded the state government implement the bill; otherwise, the party won't allow the local body elections in the state

CHENNAI: Even as S. Ramadoss the founder and president of the Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK), a key political party with strong support in the northern and northwestern districts of Tamil Nadu continues to publicly push for a settlement in the ongoing power struggle within the party, several senior leaders remain uncertain about a much-awaited resolution. The party is currently embroiled in a leadership tussle between Ramadoss and his son, Anbumani Ramadoss, who also serves as the partys presiden

A new temporary constitution has been signed and Syria is now gearing up for elections within the next five years, likely scheduled for 2029.

Nagpur: After over three years of functioning without an elected body, the Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) has made its strongest move yet toward long-delayed civic elections by allocating a record Rs 20.21 crore for the upcoming 2025-26 civic polls. This marks a 167% jump over the Rs 7.56 crore spent during the 2017 elections [] The post Poll push: NMC sets record Rs 20.21 crore aside for long-delayed civic elections appeared first on Nagpur Today : Nagpur News .

VIJAYAWADA: Excise Minister Kollu Ravindra launched a sharp attack on former minister Perni Venkatramaiah (Nani), accusing him of forging house pattas for political gain and involvement in a major ration scam. Addressing the media in Machilipatnam on Friday, Ravindra claimed that Nani was caught red-handed at the Tahsildars office at midnight, allegedly creating fake pattas to distribute during elections. No one opposes giving pattas to the poor who built homes on vacant lands. But these were fo

VIJAYAWADA: Chief Minister and TDP supremo N Chandrababu Naidu has directed the party rank and file to actively participate in the month-long door-to-door campaign from June 23 to explain the development programmes and welfare schemes implemented by the coalition government in its first year rule as part of the First Step in Good Governance initiative. We have fulfilled our promise by implementing the Talliki Vandanam scheme. We made it clear that the scheme will be implemented without any cap o

HYDERABAD: In the wake of the sudden demise of Jubilee Hills BRS MLA Maganti Gopinath, there is intense speculation over who will contest in the imminent byelection for the seat. The Election Commission has to hold a bypoll within six months of a seat falling vacant, whether due to death or resignation, provided the remaining tenure of the Assembly is more than one year. As the present Assemblys term does not end till December 2028, the EC is expected to issue a notification soon. Since the bypo

HYDERABAD: Even as the investigation is on into the alleged phone-tapping case, the information retrieved by the Forensic Science Lab (FSL) from the seized devices reportedly revealed that the accused had snooped on at least 200 more persons during the Dubbaka and Huzurabad byelections. It may be mentioned here that while the Huzurabad byelection was held in October 2021, the bypoll to the Dubbaka segment was conducted in 2020. On Friday, the Special Investigation Team (SIT) questioned D Praneet

HYDERABAD: AICC in-charge for Telangana Congress affairs Meenakshi Natarajan on Friday reiterated that the party will give importance to and recognise those who have served sincerely. She stressed that the Congress was committed to ensuring social justice both within the organisation and in government-nominated positions. Natarajan conducted a Zoom meeting in which TPCC president B Mahesh Kumar Goud, District Congress Committee (DCC) presidents and observers participated. The discussions covered

TIRUCHY: Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK) president Thol Thirumavalavan on Friday said his party will demand more seats to contest in 2026 elections as part of the DMK-led alliance, but clarified that alliance harmony will be prioritised over individual gains. We have expectations and will ask for more seats in all elections. But alliance interest is more important than the partys interest. Decisions will be taken at the right time through talks. Though we believe in power sharing, upcoming

Justice K Lakshman of the Telangana High Court on Friday quashed criminal proceedings against Sirpur BJP MLA Palvai Harish Babu in connection with a case registered against him during the 2023 Telangana Assembly elections. The FIR, dated October 19, 2023, was filed at Dahegaon police station in Asifabad district under Section 188 of the IPC, alleging that the legislator held a public meeting at Kothmeer village of Dahegaon mandal without obtaining mandatory permission from the Returning Officer

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The state will have around 6,500 more polling booths in the next assembly elections, as the Election Commission of India has reduced the number of voters per booth from 1500 to 1200. With the new decision, the forthcoming Nilambur bypoll will see a rise of 59 polling booths. The reduction in number of voters is expected to ease up the queues, Election Commission of India Deputy Director P Pawan said here on Friday. The new reforms are part of the 23 new initiatives taken by t

CHENNAI: A day after PMK founder S Ramadosss diatribe against his son and party president Anbumani Ramadoss and firm assertion that he will be the founder-president, the latter maintained his conspicuous refrain from openly commenting on the ongoing turmoil within the party and announced a 100-day walkathon on Friday to highlight the poor governance of the incumbent DMK government and reclaim the rights of the people. He also held a discussion with district secretaries of the party at Panaiyur (

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: As leader of opposition V D Satheesans attempt to whitewash Jamaat-e-Islami, backfired politically in Nilambur, the Congress has started damage control efforts. KPCC president Sunny Joseph has met powerful Muslim and Christian leaders in this regard. The move comes days before the visit of Congress general secretary and Wayanad MP Priyanka Gandhi to Nilambur which is part of her LS constituency. Sunny Joseph, who is close to Thamarassery Bishop Remigiose Inchananiyil, met the

A top election official is suing over allegations that the Maricopa County governing board is trying to gain more control over how elections are administered

Hyderabad: The local body elections in Telangana could be conducted in July, going by the statements of the cabinet ministers on Friday, June 13. Women and child welfare minister Danasari Anasuya alias Seethakka, during her tour of Mahabubabad district on Friday, informed her party workers to be prepared, stating that the sarpanch elections in Telangana Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscr

A judge blocked parts of Trumps order that would make voters show proof of citizenship. The judge said only Congress can make election rules and the order would make it harder for real voters to vote. Claims of noncitizen voting are very rare and already illegal.

PATNA: A day after constituents of Opposition INDIA bloc held a meeting to discuss strategy and seat sharing formula for the upcoming Bihar assembly election, Bihar chief minister and JD (U) supremo Nitish Kumar on Friday held a meeting with his senior party colleagues. JD (U) working national president Sanjay Jha, senior party leaders and ministers Vijay Chaudhary and Ashok Choudhary held a brainstorming session with Nitish at the latters official residence and discussed issues like seats where

Cuttack/Jajpur: Both the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Opposition Biju Janata Dal (BJD) Friday held separate public meetings and claimed credit for championing womens causes in the state. The BJD accused the saffron party of betraying women by making false promises before the elections in 2024, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi countered the []

Satheesan says UDF does not share CPI(M)s view that Jamaat-e-Islami is extremist , adding its backing was not anathema for Left party in 2009 Lok Sabha and 2011 Assembly elections

LUCKNOW: Even after five months past the partys expected timeline, the wait for the new president of the Uttar Pradesh unit of the ruling BJP continues. The delay is a hot topic in the political corridors of the state. Experts feel that the BJP is taking time to pick a leader who can lead the party not only through the upcoming panchayat elections but also the significant 2027 battle. A section of leaders believes that the state will get a new chief only after the election of a new national BJP

A federal judge has blocked President Trump's attempt to overhaul US elections, siding with Democratic state attorneys general who argued the effort was unconstitutional. Trump's executive order aimed to mandate documentary proof of citizenship for voter registration and restrict acceptance of mailed ballots, conditioning federal election grants on adherence to the new ballot deadline.

Atlanta: A federal judge Friday blocked President Donald Trumps attempt to overhaul elections in the US, siding with a group of Democratic state attorneys general who challenged the effort as unconstitutional. Trumps March 25 executive order sought to compel officials to require documentary proof of citizenship for everyone registering to vote for federal elections, accept []

CHANDIGARH: Former Chief Minister of Gujarat and Punjab Affairs-in-charge of BJP Vijay Rupani, who was among the 241 passengers killed in the tragic Air India crash in Ahmedabad on Thursday afternoon, has been involved in Punjab politics for the last three years. In fact, he re-scheduled his visit to London from June 5 to June 12 due to the Ludhiana (West) by-elections. The constituency goes to polling on June 19, and the result will be announced on June 23. Rupani was specifically brought by th

AHMEDABAD: Former Gujarat chief minister Vijay Rupani considered '1206' his lucky number and ensured it featured on all vehicles he owned over the years. The number has now become synonymous with one of the worst aviation tragedies in India's history, in which he lost his life along with 264 others on Thursday. Rupani was among 242 persons on board a London-bound Air India flight that crashed into a building of a medical college and hostel in the Meghaninagar area moments after taking off from t

HANAMKONDA: BJP vice-president DK Aruna on Thursday demanded that the state government write a letter to the Centre, seeking a CBI inquiry into the alleged irregularities in the execution of Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Scheme (KLIS). Speaking to the media after attending a photo exhibition marking 11 years of Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led NDA government at the Centre, held at Hunter Road in Hanamkonda district, she said: Ahead of the Assembly elections, Rahul Gandhi and A Revanth Reddy said t

HYDERABAD: Justice K Lakshman of the Telangana High Court on Thursday extended interim orders in favour of Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy until June 27 in a case related to alleged defamatory remarks made by him during a public meeting in Kothagudem last year in the run-up to the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. The orders were originally passed on April 25 in connection with a criminal quash petition filed by the chief minister. The CM reportedly accused the BJP of planning to abolish reservations if

MALAPPURAM: Nilambur created history by sending a member to the legislative assembly for the shortest period, years ago. It was in 1980 that Nilambur sent a member to the Assembly for just 10 days. It is not because the term of the House had expired, but because the representative resigned from the post to make way for another candidate. C Haridas was the member who gave away his position within weeks. There is a story of sacrifice behind that resignation. Haridas and his team were in the Left F

VIJAYAWADA: Stating that the coalition government is extending financial benefits under the Talliki Vandanam scheme to 67 lakh students, Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu said that his government would be providing support to 24.65 lakh more students compared to the previous government. He added that a total of Rs 10,091 crore, including Rs 1,346 crore for school development, would be spent on the scheme. We promised that, regardless of how many children a family has, every student would receiv

MALAPPURAM: As the bypoll campaign heats up in Nilambur, the CPM is trying to keep the Congress relationship with Jamaat-e-Islami an active topic of discussion. The CPM alleged that the Congress, which has repeatedly stated that it has no ties with communal forces at the national level, is taking a contradictory stance in the state. This is the main issue that the CPM is highlighting in the final week of the campaign. While the Congress national leadership is taking a stand against communalism,

BENGALURU: Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Thursday declared that a fresh Socio-Economic and Educational Survey (SES) survey (caste census) will be conducted to address the concerns of all communities, including that of Veerashaiva Lingayaths and Vokkaligas. The decision was taken in a special Cabinet meeting, following the Congress high commands advice when the Chief Minister and Deputy Chief minister DK Shivakumar met the party leadership in New Delhi on Tuesday. Speaking to media persons after

PATNA: With the Assembly polls fast approaching in Bihar, speculation is rife that Rashtriya Lok Morcha (RLM) chief Upendra Kushwaha may be inducted into PM Narendra Modis Cabinet during the next round of expansion. The move is reportedly aimed at wooing voters belonging to the Kushwaha community, who account for a sizeable chunk of the population in Shahabad. The region, which comprises Bhojpur, Buxar, Rohtas and Kaimur districts, has long been a stronghold of the INDI alliance. The BJP-led NDA

CHENNAI: Chief Minister MK Stalin will begin one-on-one interactions with party functionaries from each Assembly constituency at Anna Arivalayam in Chennai from Friday as part of preparations for the 2026 Assembly election. The initiative has been named Udanpirappe Vaa.At the DMKs general council meeting held in Madurai on June 1, Stalin had announced that he would personally meet functionaries from all ranks across the 234 constituencies in the state. Accordingly, he is scheduled to interact wi

VILLUPURAM: Contrary to expectations from party functionaries that the reconciliatory talks reportedly done by RSS ideologue S Gurumurthy and former Chennai Mayor Saidai Duraisamy would end the ongoing turmoil within the Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK), party founder S Ramadoss on Thursday firmly asserted that the only way to end the conflict between him and his son Anbumani Ramadoss would be to accept his leadership as the founder-president, at least until the 2026 Assembly elections are over. Rama