Politics

Karnataka Cabinet Approves Rs 151 Crore for Ballot Boxes and Live Webcasting of Panchayat Elections

The Karnataka cabinet has sanctioned a budget of Rs 151 crore to procure ballot boxes and set up live webcasting for upcoming panchayat polls.

19 Sep 2026

Delimitation Boosts BJP in Rajasthan Municipal Elections, Analysts Say

Political analysts argue that the recent delimitation of ward boundaries in Rajasthan's civic polls has favored the BJP, enhancing its prospects across municipal bodies.

19 Sep 2026

Sanchita Pradhan Withdraws Nandigram Bypoll Nomination, Meets CM Suvendu

Bengal's Nandigram bypoll saw candidate Sanchita Pradhan pull out her nomination and meet Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari, dealing a setback to the Trinamool faction.

19 Sep 2026

TMC faction proposes new name, symbol after EC freezes party identity

Following the Election Commission’s decision to freeze the Trinamool Congress’s name and election symbol, a faction aligned with Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has put forward an alternative party name and emblem.

19 Sep 2026

Mamata Banerjee brands new party name‑symbol ruling a ‘black day’ for democracy

Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee condemned the Election Commission’s approval of a new party name and symbol, calling it a ‘black day’ for Indian democracy.

19 Sep 2026

Nitish Kumar’s son addresses JD(U) orientation meeting in Bihar

At a Janata Dal (United) orientation event, the son of Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar took the stage to convey a party message to cadres.

19 Sep 2026

Samajwadi Party Targets Non‑Yadav OBCs and Non‑Jatav Dalits to Broaden Support

The Samajwadi Party is seeking to widen its electoral base by courting non‑Yadav Other Backward Classes and non‑Jatav Dalit communities, according to a report in The Economic Times.

19 Sep 2026

Uttar Pradesh Turns Into 'Katha Pradesh' Ahead of Assembly Polls

As the Uttar Pradesh assembly elections near, the state is being described as a 'katha pradesh', reflecting a surge in political storytelling and campaign narratives.

19 Sep 2026

Congress candidate arrested in Nandigram bypoll, party questions police action

A Congress candidate contesting the Nandigram by‑election was taken into custody, prompting the party to challenge the police move.

19 Sep 2026

Election Commission freezes TMC name, symbol; Mamata and Ritabrata factions get new identities

The Election Commission has barred the Trinamool Congress from using its original name and election symbol, assigning separate identities to the factions led by Mamata Banerjee and Ritabrata Banerjee.

19 Sep 2026

ECI Assigns New Names, Symbols to Rival Trinamool Factions Ahead of Elections

The Election Commission has officially granted distinct party names and electoral symbols to two splinter factions of the Trinamool Congress, a move that could reshape Mamata Banerjee’s political strategy.

19 Sep 2026

Sikkimexpress publishes editorial calling Narendra Modi ‘more than pragmatic’

The online portal Sikkimexpress released an editorial titled “Numero Uno – Narendra Modi – more than a pragmatic Prime Minister”, praising the Indian Prime Minister.

19 Sep 2026