Politics

Trinamool moves SC against ECI directive on Central staff for counting duty, hearing tomorrow

TMC has approached the Supreme Court of India challenging a directive by the Election Commission of India to appoint Central government and PSU employees as counting staff for the West Bengal Assembly elections. T

17 hours ago

EC orders repoll at 15 booths in Bengal tomorrow; observers for all 294 seats to be present on May 4

ECI has ordered repolling at 15 polling stations in West Bengal following complaints during the second phase of Assembly elections, with fresh voting scheduled for May 2. Most affected booths are in Magarhat Paschim and Diamond Harbour constituencies in South 24 Parganas.

20 hours ago

West Bengal exit polls 2026: Today's Chanakya predicts victory for BJP with 192 seats; Mamata Banerjee rejects exit polls, predicts TMC victory

Mamata Banerjee rejected the exit poll results, calling them "paid and forced," and expressed confidence that her party would win over 226 seats. She accused the BJP of attempting to influence the elections and raised concerns about EVM tampering,

1 day ago

WB Exit Polls 2026: BJP to secure 180 seats, Mamta's TMC to fall; Assam NDA to win, Tamil Nadu sees tight three-way contest; Vijay's TVK strong

WB Exit Polls 2026: BJP to secure 180 seats, Mamta's TMC to fall; Assam NDA to win, TN sees tight three-way contest

Several agencies released exit poll projections after voting for the second phase of West Bengal Assembly elections ended on Wednesday.

2 days ago

WB Assembly Elections 2026: BJP alleges symbol 'taped' at Diamond Harbour booths, slams TMC

West Bengal Assembly Elections 2026 concluded with a high turnout of 89.99%. The BJP accused the TMC of electoral malpractice, including alleged tampering with EVM buttons in Falta, while demanding repolling in affected booths.

2 days ago

Cong accuses Rajnath Singh of giving 'shameful clean chit' to Pak for saying terror has 'no nationality' at SCO

Congress accuses Rajnath Singh of giving 'clean chit to Pakistan', dubs his remarks at SCO 'anti-national'

Jairam Ramesh also alleged that this "new stance" in relation to Pakistan is all part of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's policy of "appeasement" of the U.S.

3 days ago

Bengal 2nd phase polls: As time passes disturbance reported from various pockets

Violence and unrest were reported from multiple areas during the second phase of the West Bengal Assembly Elections 2026, covering 142 constituencies. South 24 Parganas emerged as a major hotspot, with clashes between Trinamool Congress and All India Secular Front supporters in Bhangar

3 days ago

Raghav Chadha joined BJP because of Priyanka Chopra, claims Navjot Singh Sidhu's Wife

Raghav Chadha joined the BJP because of Priyanka Chopra, claims Navjot Singh Sidhu's wife; alleges she intervened after AAP leaders, including Arvind Kejriwal, targeted him through family ties with Parineeti Chopra

3 days ago

Gujarat local poll results: CM, Dy CM track counting as BJP leads early trends

The BJP has already secured key wins, including Vapi Municipal Corporation and Bayad Municipality, while crossing majority marks in several others like Una and Padra. Early trends also show the BJP dominating in taluka and district panchayats, with the Indian National Congress trailing significantly.

4 days ago

Gujarat local body poll results 2026: BJP takes early lead as counting continues across 9,000+ seats

The contest is mainly between the BJP, Indian National Congress, and Aam Aadmi Party, with limited presence of All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen. Increased OBC reservation is also expected to impact results. With the BJP likely to dominate.

4 days ago

With sound alliances, India can secure the Indo-Pacific

The Indo-Pacific is facing an enhanced level of Chinese military and economic pressure, one that increasingly threatens freedom of navigation and the rules-based order that has long underpinned its stability, writes Capt. Sarabjeet S Parmar

17 days ago

Iran no longer the nuclear threat, Pakistan might be, warns US Intel Chief Tulsi Gabbard

US intelligence chief Tulsi Gabbard says Iran is no longer actively rebuilding its nuclear programme, but warns that Pakistan's expanding missile capabilities and proliferation record are emerging as a more pressing concern.

Mar 24, 2026

History, bloodshed, and politics: Why Jamaat-e-Islami remains unacceptable to Bengali muslims

The world is well aware of how Jamaat-e-Islami Pakistan has been based on its policies, and Bengali Muslims also clearly remember the past role played by Jamaat-e-Islami in Bangladesh.

Feb 14, 2026

Fresh storm in Lok Sabha over 'yaar': Rahul Gandhi rakes up memoir, Chair objects

While Rahul Gandhi remained unrelenting and the Chair repeatedly objected to it, the House witnessed loud uproar and noisy scenes. The Opposition members resorted to sloganeering, protesting against the Chair's decision to deny the Leader of Opposition.

Feb 3, 2026

Karnataka SEC to use ballot papers for B'luru civic polls; elections after May 25

Union Minister for Food and Parliamentary Affairs Pralhad Joshi has strongly criticised the Karnataka Congress-led government for insisting on using ballot papers for local body elections, calling it a tragedy and a matter of shame.

Jan 20, 2026

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Politics

Trinamool moves SC against ECI directive on Central staff for counting duty, hearing tomorrow

EC orders repoll at 15 booths in Bengal tomorrow; observers for all 294 seats to be present on May 4

West Bengal exit polls 2026: Today's Chanakya predicts victory for BJP with 192 seats; Mamata Banerjee rejects exit polls, predicts TMC victory

WB Exit Polls 2026: BJP to secure 180 seats, Mamta's TMC to fall; Assam NDA to win, TN sees tight three-way contest

WB Assembly Elections 2026: BJP alleges symbol 'taped' at Diamond Harbour booths, slams TMC

Congress accuses Rajnath Singh of giving 'clean chit to Pakistan', dubs his remarks at SCO 'anti-national'

Bengal 2nd phase polls: As time passes disturbance reported from various pockets

Raghav Chadha joined BJP because of Priyanka Chopra, claims Navjot Singh Sidhu's Wife

Gujarat local poll results: CM, Dy CM track counting as BJP leads early trends

Gujarat local body poll results 2026: BJP takes early lead as counting continues across 9,000+ seats

With sound alliances, India can secure the Indo-Pacific

Iran no longer the nuclear threat, Pakistan might be, warns US Intel Chief Tulsi Gabbard

History, bloodshed, and politics: Why Jamaat-e-Islami remains unacceptable to Bengali muslims

Fresh storm in Lok Sabha over 'yaar': Rahul Gandhi rakes up memoir, Chair objects

Karnataka SEC to use ballot papers for B'luru civic polls; elections after May 25

Time for India to follow suit? France, Germany, Netherlands, US banned use of EVMs [here's why]

Dhanush's Captain Miller has no buyers in Telugu states? Here's why

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