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NEW DELHI: West Bengal’s 2026 assembly election is unfolding as a tightly contested battle between the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), with exit polls suggesting a sharply divided mandate. While several projections give the BJP an edge, others point to a neck-and-neck race, underlining the uncertainty surrounding the outcome. Chief…

NEW DELHI: As the result of Kerala assembly elections 2026 is around the corner, several constituencies across the state have emerged as high-stakes battlegrounds that could shape not just the outcome of individual seats but the broader political narrative of the state.The 2026 assembly elections in Kerala pit the ruling Left Democratic Front (LDF), the…

Puducherry’s 2026 Assembly elections have turned into a closely watched contest, with a record voter turnout of 89.83 per cent, several razor-thin contests, and the entry of new political players adding unpredictability. Counting is set for May 4 for all 30 seats. The main contest is between the ruling AINRC-BJP-led NDA and the Congress-DMK alliance,…

Kerala’s 2026 Assembly election is shaping into a closely contested multi-cornered political battle across all 140 seats, with the LDF aiming for a rare third consecutive term, the UDF banking on anti-incumbency sentiment and the NDA attempting to expand its presence in select constituencies, with results to be declared on May 4.While the statewide narrative…

This image is used for representation purpose only (AI-generated) Have you ever noticed your mood shifting on days when the heat feels almost unbearable? The smallest things start to feel irritating and even routine tasks seem oddly exhausting. As extreme heat tightens its grip across continents, experts say this is not just discomfort, but has…

NEW DELHI: Congress leader Pawan Khera welcomed the Supreme Court’s decision to grant him anticipatory bail, calling it a defence of “personal liberty”. Reacting on X, a day after the order, Khera wrote, “I thank the Hon’ble Supreme Court for upholding the rule of law… For the second time, Dr Singhvi and his sharp team……

President of the Assam Congress Gaurav Gogoi has alleged lapses in election security, claiming that BJP workers were seen inside strong rooms in remote parts of the state.“We are seeing BJP workers in the strong room in remote areas of the state… What is the ECI and its security force doing?… It is clear that…

As Tamil Nadu awaits the results for the 2026 Assembly elections on May 4, young voters could play a decisive role in shaping the outcome. Over 1.22 crore voters aged between 18 and 29 make up 21.2% of the electorate, while 14.59 lakh first-time voters have been added this year alone. The scale of Gen…

Suvendu Adhikari, leader of the opposition in West Bengal, has raised concerns over the deployment of contractual and casual workers for vote counting duties in two constituencies, calling it a threat to the integrity of the democratic process.Adhikari, who is also BJP’s candidate from Bhowanipore, described the move as “a matter of grave concern and…

NEW DELHI: The Allahabad High Court ruled that public land cannot be claimed for exclusive religious use by any individual or group, holding that such activities, including offering Namaz, must remain subject to public order and the rights of others.The observation was made by a Division Bench of Justice Saral Srivastava and Justice Garima Prasad…