Politics

TMC Sweeps West Bengal Rajya Sabha Polls

The Trinamool Congress has won four seats in the West Bengal Rajya Sabha elections, while the BJP has secured one seat. The results were declared recently, marking a significant victory for the TMC.

15 Aug 2026

ECI Orders WB DEOs to Review Documents

The Election Commission of India has directed the District Election Officers in West Bengal to scrutinize documents submitted for electoral roll revisions by February 16. This move aims to ensure the accuracy and authenticity of the electoral rolls.

15 Aug 2026

West Bengal Sets Two-Phase Polling for 23rd and 29th Next Month

West Bengal will conduct its elections in two phases, with voting scheduled for 23rd and 29th of the next month.

15 Aug 2026

AIADMK Faction Led by Palanisamy Seeks Speaker’s Disqualification of Velumani Faction

A faction of the AIADMK led by Palanisamy has petitioned the Speaker of the Tamil Nadu Assembly to disqualify the Velumani-led faction of the party. The move follows internal disputes over leadership and control of the party’s state unit.

15 Aug 2026

Tamil Nadu Achieves 5.75 Crore Voter Turnout in Single-Phase Election

In the recent single-phase election, Tamil Nadu recorded a voter turnout of 5.75 crore, reflecting robust electoral participation.

15 Aug 2026

Home Ministry to Deploy 480 Companies in West Bengal Ahead of Assembly Elections

The Home Ministry has announced the deployment of 480 paramilitary companies across West Bengal in preparation for the upcoming state assembly elections.

15 Aug 2026

Amit Shah Praises West Bengal BJP for Strengthening India's Borders

Prime Minister Amit Shah highlighted that the BJP‑led government in West Bengal will play a key role in securing India’s borders and addressing the biggest national security gap.

15 Aug 2026

WB Polls: 93.19% Turnout

West Bengal's first phase polling has seen a high turnout of 93.19% after scrutiny. The state has witnessed a significant voter participation in the initial phase of the elections.

15 Aug 2026

New Secretaries Appointed Across Multiple Ministries by Indian Government

The Indian government has announced appointments of new Secretaries to several ministries and departments, marking a reshuffle in senior civil service positions.

15 Aug 2026

C. Joseph Vijay Sworn In as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister

TVK founder C. Joseph Vijay was sworn in as the new Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, marking a significant shift in the state's political landscape.

15 Aug 2026

TVK Chief Joseph Vijay Meets Governor Vishwanath Arlekar Again at Lok Bhavan

TVK chief Joseph Vijay met Tamil Nadu Governor Vishwanath Arlekar for the second time at Lok Bhavan in Chennai, discussing state affairs and development initiatives.

15 Aug 2026

Bihar CM Leads Tiranga Rally

Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary extended Independence Day wishes and led a Tiranga rally. The event marked the celebration of India's independence.

15 Aug 2026