Politics
BJP Leads in Jaipur, Kota, Alwar; Congress Wins in Bikaner, Sikar – Rajasthan Polls
The recent municipal elections in Rajasthan saw the BJP retain leadership in Jaipur, Kota and Alwar, while the Congress secured victories in Bikaner and Sikar, reshaping local political dynamics.
14 Sep 2026
Bharatpur Leads Rajasthan Civic Polls with Highest Voter Turnout as Results Declared
The Rajasthan State Election Commission announced today that Bharatpur recorded the highest voter turnout in the civic elections, while Jaipur saw 723 candidates competing for municipal wards.
14 Sep 2026
Rajasthan Civic Polls: Congress Loses Ground as AAP and CPM Gain Seats
In the recent Rajasthan civic polls, the Congress party suffered a setback, while the Aam Aadmi Party and the Communist Party of India (Marxist) made significant gains.
14 Sep 2026
Former Maharashtra Minister Madan Bafna Passes Away
Former Maharashtra cabinet minister Madan Baffa has died, prompting condolences from political leaders across the state.
14 Sep 2026
BJP narrowly leads Congress in Rajasthan urban local body poll results
The counting of votes in Rajasthan’s urban local body elections shows the BJP holding a slim lead over the Congress, with results being declared from several wards.
14 Sep 2026
BJP clinches majority in Kota Municipal Corporation, winning 55 of 100 wards
The Bharatiya Janata Party secured 55 seats out of 100 in Kota's municipal elections, while the Congress managed 39 and independents four. Counting in two wards is on hold due to EVM glitches.
14 Sep 2026
BJP Leads Jaipur Municipal Election with 72 Seats, Congress Trails with 48
In the ongoing count for Jaipur’s 150‑ward municipal corporation, the BJP has secured 72 seats while the Congress holds 48, with independents winning 16 and results pending for 16 wards.
14 Sep 2026
मुख्यमंत्री डॉ. प्रमोद सावंत ने कोठंबी में गणेश पूजा-अर्चना की
मुख्यमंत्री डॉ. प्रमोद सावंत ने अपने मूल घर कोठंबी में भगवान गणेश की विधिवत पूजा-अर्चना की और राज्य की समृद्धि व शांति की कामना की।
14 Sep 2026
Bihar NDA Allies Split Over Reservation Policy Review
Bihar's National Democratic Alliance coalition is divided over proposals to reassess the reservation system, with some allies supporting a review and others opposing it.
14 Sep 2026
Clash erupts in Sikar’s Ward 17 after Congress sweeps municipal polls, several injured
Following Congress’s decisive victory in Sikar’s municipal elections, supporters of the party and independent candidates engaged in stone‑throwing in Ward 17, leaving multiple people injured.
14 Sep 2026
Baharampur Assembly Seat: A Detailed Profile of Murshidabad’s Key Constituency
The Baharampur Assembly constituency in Murshidabad district of West Bengal is highlighted in a recent AIR news profile, detailing its demographic composition, political history, and key issues.
14 Sep 2026
Rebel TMC Leader Claims 17 of 20 NCPI MPs Will Join BJP Ahead of Durga Puja
A rebel leader from the Trinamool Congress has alleged that 17 of the 20 MPs from the National Congress Party of India will switch allegiance to the Bharatiya Janata Party in the run‑up to Durga Puja. The claim, if true, would significantly alter the political landscape in the region.
14 Sep 2026