Politics

West Bengal Bypolls See 79% Turnout in Nandigram, Rejinagar Amid Violence Claims

The recent West Bengal by‑elections recorded a 79% voter turnout in the Nandigram and Rejinagar constituencies, even as opposition parties reported incidents of violence and intimidation.

07 Oct 2026

Bengal By-poll: Humayun Arrested, Congress Demands Repoll in Two Seats

In the ongoing West Bengal by-elections, opposition leader Humayun has been arrested, prompting the Congress party to demand a repoll in both contested seats while the BJP targets a victory in Rejinagar.

07 Oct 2026

Bengal Bypolls: Voter Turnout Crosses 79 Percent Mark

Voter turnout in the recent by-elections in West Bengal has exceeded 79 percent, indicating strong civic participation in the state.

07 Oct 2026

PM Modi Recognised for Boosting Maharashtra’s Infrastructure

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been acknowledged for his significant contributions to Maharashtra’s infrastructure development, according to a recent Mid‑Day report.

07 Oct 2026

Siddh Nath Gupta Receives Six-Month Extension as West Bengal DGP

The West Bengal government has extended the tenure of Police Director General Siddh Nath Gupta by six months, keeping him in charge until the end of the year.

07 Oct 2026

BJP Wins Nandigram and Rejinagar, Shifting West Bengal Election Dynamics

The Bharatiya Janata Party secured victories in the Nandigram and Rejinagar constituencies, altering the long‑standing electoral balance in West Bengal.

07 Oct 2026

Suvendu Adhikari's Darjeeling Trip Canceled at Last Minute

Former West Bengal chief minister Suvendu Adhikari's scheduled visit to Darjeeling was called off just before departure.

07 Oct 2026

Chief Justice Dipke Criticizes Maharashtra Police Over Alleged Worker Notices

Chief Justice Dipke has publicly criticized Maharashtra Police for allegedly issuing notices to workers, raising concerns about the police’s conduct.

07 Oct 2026

NACM Delegation Urges Speaker JKLA to Act on FRA-2006 Implementation

A delegation from the National Association of Civil-Military (NACM) met with Speaker JKLA today, requesting the parliamentary speaker to intervene to ensure the implementation of the Federal Restructuring Act 2006.

07 Oct 2026

Adi Youth Body Demands Force Withdrawal and Dialogue Over Arunachal SUMP

The Adi youth organization in Arunachal Pradesh has intensified its opposition to the Special Use Management Plan, calling for the removal of security forces and a dialogue with authorities.

07 Oct 2026

Opposition Presses for Broader Reforms to Fix India's Election Commission Trust Deficit

Political opposition is urging a shift in focus beyond the Gyanesh Kumar controversy to address the systemic trust deficit in India's electoral body.

07 Oct 2026

Can Rahul Gandhi Beat Narendra Modi in 2029?

The Quint has asked whether Rahul Gandhi can defeat Narendra Modi in the 2029 general elections.

07 Oct 2026