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The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has announced its new district executive committee for the Gaurela-Pendra-Marwahi district, comprising a total of 16 party workers. This announcement, made by State...
The Election Commission of India (ECI) is preparing to implement a special intensive revision (SIR) of voter lists across the entire country, following its initial application in Bihar. The Election...
In a recent public address, the Padma Bhushan awardee Gulzar spoke about the growing trend of voter apathy, particularly in urban areas. He noted that while many are quick to criticize the system on...
Upon her arrival in Patna, renowned folk singer Maithili Thakur paid a heartfelt tribute to the late folk legend Sharda Sinha. Thakur expressed that the entire nation, and especially those from Bihar...
India's political landscape braces for change as biennial Rajya Sabha elections unfold across 10 states today, filling 37 vital seats. Polling stations open at 9 AM and close at 4 PM, with counting...
PANIPAT: In a resolute stance against societal fragmentation, the RSS concluded its All India Representatives' Assembly on Sunday, demanding an immediate end to caste-based voter profiling in...
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor's recent commentary on the post-election cooperation observed between Donald Trump and Zohran Mamdani has garnered unexpected support from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)....
The Supreme Court has scheduled November 11 as the date to hear a significant plea lodged by the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK). The party is challenging the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of...
The Congress party in Uttar Pradesh is gearing up to intensify its focus on social justice. The party has decided to organize social justice conferences in all divisions of the state to unite the...
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal announced on Saturday that his party will not form an alliance with the Congress in Goa. He accused the Congress of betraying the people of the...
At the Manthan 2025 event in Patna, Bihar, Jan Suraaj party founder Prashant Kishore expressed confidence in securing a significant portion of the vote share in the upcoming assembly elections....
The tragic stampede at a political rally in Karur, organized by actor-turned-politician Vijay, has ignited a fierce political battleground in Tamil Nadu. The ruling DMK government swiftly placed...
India has clinched the Asia Cup title for the ninth time, defeating Pakistan in the final with a margin of 5 wickets. After winning the toss, India chose to bowl, restricting Pakistan to 146 runs....
The Uttar Pradesh government has banned rallies held in the name of caste. Political parties are now prohibited from organizing rallies based on caste affiliations. Events such as Kurmi-Kushwaha...
The Karnataka government has established a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe accusations of large-scale removal of voters' names from the electoral rolls during the 2023 Assembly elections in...
Actor Vijay's foray into Tamil Nadu politics has ignited significant excitement, evident in the enthusiastic crowds he draws across the state. In a region where film stars have historically wielded...
A TV9 Digital meeting held in Purnia, Bihar, on Saturday, discussed the issue of reservation for the Pan-Tanti community and the potential alignment of the Indian Inclusive Party (IIP) with either...
The Election Commission has taken decisive action against political parties deemed inactive. The commission removed 474 unregistered political parties (RUPPs) from its list for not contesting...
Congress MP Rahul Gandhi is currently visiting Gujarat, a state traditionally considered a BJP stronghold. He is participating in a training camp for District Congress Committee (DCC) presidents in...
RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav is set to launch the 'Bihar Adhikar Yatra' on Tuesday. According to an RJD statement, Yadav, the Leader of the Opposition in the State Assembly, will commence the yatra from...
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to address a rally in the Purnia district of Bihar, an electoral state, and inaugurate development projects valued at ₹36,000 crore. He will also inaugurate...
Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his congratulations to Sushila Karki on her assumption of office as the interim Prime Minister of Nepal. Through a post on X, PM Modi expressed his heartfelt...
Krishna Allavaru, the Congress party's in-charge for Bihar, participated in the 'TV9 Digital Bihar Baithak' program held in Patna. He stated that the Congress in Bihar is standing on its own feet and...
As West Bengal gears up for next year's assembly elections, political parties are leveraging football tournaments as a means of campaigning. The Trinamool Congress (TMC) is organizing the Swami...
Ketaki Singh, the BJP MLA from Bansdih, Ballia, Uttar Pradesh, frequently grabs headlines for her statements. She is once again in the news. She made a comment about Akhilesh Yadav, the chief of the...
During the 'Vote Adhikar Yatra' led by Rahul Gandhi in Bihar, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra joined on the 10th day. She accused PM Narendra Modi of allegedly stealing votes, referencing his previous...
Following former Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar's resignation, public silence has fueled speculation, particularly from the Congress and other opposition parties. Central Home Minister Amit Shah has...
Opposition parties are criticizing the Election Commission and the BJP regarding the revision of voter lists in Bihar. The Election Commission removed the names of 6.5 million people from the voter...
A recent report from the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) indicates that 12 out of 30 chief ministers in India, representing 40 percent, have declared criminal cases against themselves....
Can actor Vijay replicate the political success of film personalities like Pawan Kalyan? Vijay's rallies draw large crowds, particularly from the youth across Tamil Nadu, potentially posing a threat...
As Bihar approaches its elections, political parties are rolling out various schemes to gain public support. In this context, Bihar's Chief Minister, Nitish Kumar, has introduced a new initiative. He...
Rajiv Pratap Rudy has maintained a strong political influence at the Constitution Club for many years. This time, he retained his dominance by defeating Sanjeev Balyan. Rudy has secured unopposed...
BJP MP Kangana Ranaut commented on the Constitution Club of India elections, stating that it was a confusing situation, especially for newcomers, as it was the first time the election pitted BJP...
During a press conference focused on the SIR policy, Rahul Gandhi expressed skepticism regarding the BJP's consistent ability to avoid the effects of anti-incumbency, a phenomenon that typically...
Telangana BJP President N. Ramchander Rao has urged party workers to prepare for an agitation against the Congress government, citing unfulfilled promises and anti-people policies. Rao stated that...
Omar Abdullah, the Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, emphasized that the onus of strengthening the INDIA alliance rests with its largest partner. He expressed disappointment that the alliance...
Omar Abdullah, the former Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, has stated his willingness to resign if it facilitates the restoration of statehood to the region. This declaration comes amidst reports...
Political activity in Bihar is intensifying ahead of the assembly elections. Reports indicate that the Janata Dal United (JDU) may face a significant setback. Dr. Sanjeev Kumar, a prominent JDU MLA,...
For the people of Bihar, securing a confirmed train ticket, especially during festivals or special occasions, is often a challenge. It's a common issue that certain routes within Bihar frequently...
In anticipation of the upcoming Bihar assembly elections, all political parties are focusing on the women's vote. Recognizing this, the government is striving to economically empower women in the...
Ahead of the upcoming Bihar assembly elections, RJD MLA and former minister, Alok Mehta, encountered a hostile reception from residents of his constituency. The incident occurred when Mehta visited...
In the lead-up to the Bihar assembly elections, Union Home Minister Amit Shah addressed a public gathering in Araria, strongly criticizing the opposition. He accused 'Lalu & Company' of corruption...
JDU has once again labeled the Congress Working Committee meeting as a 'mountain that produced a mouse.' The JDU stated that the new gimmick in the name of justice, resolve, and extremely backward...
The Supreme Court has made significant remarks regarding the Bihar SIR (Special Information Report). During a hearing on Monday, the court stated it cannot provide a partial opinion on the matter....
Amidst the approaching Bihar assembly elections, the political climate has intensified following the use of offensive language against PM Modi's mother. The BJP called for a Bihar bandh (shutdown) on...
Political activity in Bihar is intensifying ahead of the upcoming elections. Jan Suraaj Party founder Prashant Kishor revealed his potential constituencies if he chooses to contest. Kishor stated he...
An investigation is underway in Bihar following the discovery that two Pakistani women were included in the state's draft voter list in Bhagalpur. The women, alleged to have arrived in India...
An unexpected situation has arisen in Bihar, where two women holding Pakistani citizenship have been found listed in the draft voter list in Bhagalpur. It is alleged that these women arrived in India...
A controversy surrounds the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the voter list in Bihar. The process has sparked protests across the state and beyond, with leaders like Rahul Gandhi and...
BJP leaders and workers held a silent protest on Saturday in Patna, near Mahatma Gandhi's statue in Gandhi Maidan, to condemn the inappropriate remarks made against Prime Minister Narendra Modi....
The Voter Rights Yatra, led by Rahul Gandhi and Tejashwi Yadav, along with the Mahagathbandhan (Grand Alliance), will embark on its 14th day of travel, from Chhapra to Ara in Bihar. Akhilesh Yadav,...
Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Kumar Sinha strongly condemned the use of offensive language against the Prime Minister during an event organized by the Congress in Darbhanga. He stated that the...
An investigation has revealed the inclusion of two Pakistani women in Bihar's voter list, causing surprise and raising questions. The women, who reportedly arrived in India approximately 70 years...
Senior Congress leader and Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, is leading a 'Vote Adhikar Yatra' (Vote Rights Journey) in Bihar before the upcoming elections, alleging vote...
Tej Pratap Yadav, the estranged son of former Bihar Chief Minister Lalu Prasad Yadav, has ignited a political firestorm with a recent statement. On Wednesday, Yadav took to social media platform X to...
Addressing an India गठबंधन (Alliance) rally in Sasaram, Bihar, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge strongly criticized the BJP and the RSS. Kharge stated that the votes, rights, and freedom of the...
The Election Commission has released a new format for the draft voter list ahead of the 2025 Bihar Assembly elections. Instead of the previous digital machine-readable files, image scan copies have...
The issue of Systematic Inspection of Electoral Rolls (SIR) is a hot topic before the Bihar assembly elections. The opposition has made several allegations regarding this. The Congress party is...
The draft of the 2025 voter list for Bihar has been shared with all 38 District Election Officers-cum-District Magistrates. It has also been provided to all political parties. Individuals whose names...
A controversy has erupted in Bihar regarding the voter list revision (SIR), with the opposition staging protests in Parliament. Amidst the political turmoil, the Election Commission has posed three...
In a move just months before the upcoming elections in Bihar, the state government, led by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, has announced a substantial increase in social security pensions. The...
Former Bihar Chief Minister Lalu Prasad Yadav has seemingly sidelined his son, Tej Pratap Yadav, from both the party and the family. This action followed the circulation of a photo of Tej Pratap with...
A recent report indicates that the Awami League (AL) maintains a significant and resilient support base in Bangladesh, even as the interim government, led by Muhammad Yunus, dismisses calls to...
Despite hopes for a return to normalcy following the interim government's promise of early elections, the situation in Bangladesh appears to be deteriorating. Observers note that radical elements are...
Syria is poised to hold parliamentary elections on Sunday, marking a significant event for the nation. These elections represent the first since the removal of former President Bashar al-Assad....
Following protests against the government in Bangladesh last year, the party of Sheikh Hasina is facing a difficult situation. Sheikh Hasina was forced to leave the country after a coup on August 5th...
Following widespread anti-government protests in Nepal by the Gen-Z demographic, Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli was compelled to resign. After maintaining silence, Oli has issued his first statement on...
The Bangladesh Election Commission has removed the lotus election symbol from its list. This decision has intensified political activity in Bangladesh. Nahid Islam of the National Citizen Party (NCP)...
Prime Minister of Nepal, Sushila Karki, inducted five new ministers into the interim government on Sunday. This brings the total number of ministers in Karki's cabinet to nine. According to sources...
Interim Prime Minister of Nepal, Sushila Karki, addressed a program held on the occasion of Constitution Day. She stated that it is the responsibility of all Nepali citizens to protect and...
Sushila Karki officially began her duties as Nepal's interim Prime Minister at Singha Durbar on Sunday, September 14. She arrived at her new office, the Home Ministry building designated as the PM's...
Sushila Karki, having assumed the role of interim Prime Minister, is set to form the interim government in Nepal. In a Sunday address, she emphasized the nation's need for its youth. It is...
Following Gen-Z protests in Nepal, Sushila Karki has taken the helm as the interim Prime Minister. In her inaugural address, Karki emphasized the importance of heeding the voices of the youth....
A comparison of election timelines in three neighboring countries of India reveals stark differences in the aftermath of interim government formations. Nepal swiftly announced election dates the day...
Nepal's President Ramchandra Paudel has declared that elections will take place within the next six months. This announcement comes in the wake of recent Gen Z protests, which resulted in the tragic...
President of Nepal, Ram Chandra Poudel, dissolved the House of Representatives on Friday, acting upon the recommendation of newly appointed Prime Minister Sushila Karki. A notice from the President's...
The recent political upheaval in Nepal, sparked by youth protests against social media bans and corruption, quickly escalated into a crisis. Within a mere two days, the situation deteriorated to the...
Kathmandu Mayor Balendra Shah declared his support for the establishment of an interim government tasked with organizing new elections in Nepal. In this announcement, he endorsed former Chief Justice...
During the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a meeting with Myanmar's military chief, General Min Aung Hlaing. Modi expressed the expectation that...
The Bangladesh National Party (BNP), led by Khaleda Zia, is gearing up for a strong push to regain power in the country. As part of this effort, the party is open to forming alliances with other...
In New York, outside the Bangladesh Consulate, supporters of Sheikh Hasina staged a significant protest. The demonstrators targeted Mahfuz Alam, an information advisor in the Yunus government, with...
Ahead of the elections in Bangladesh, the Yunus government is facing a significant challenge. The seizure of weapons from security forces by protesters during clashes related to the July revolution...
Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Ishaq Dar, is on a two-day visit to Bangladesh, a trip considered highly significant due to the upcoming general elections in the country. This...
Tensions between India and Bangladesh have risen following the departure of Sheikh Hasina. Bangladesh has accused India of allowing members of the Awami League, the former ruling party, to conduct...
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's appearance at the Oval Office on Monday drew attention due to his change in attire. Opting for a black jacket and dark collared shirt, a departure from his...
Following Bangladesh, another neighboring country of India has announced elections. State television reported on Monday that the first phase of the general elections in Myanmar will be held on...
Elections in Bangladesh have been announced, but skepticism lingers regarding the intentions of the chief advisor. Kader Siddiqui, the founder of the Krishak Sramik Janata League, has issued a...
General elections are scheduled to take place in Bangladesh next February. This announcement was recently made by Professor Mohammad Yunus, the head of the interim government of Bangladesh....
A year after the looting of 1500 dangerous weapons during the Sheikh Hasina regime in Bangladesh, the police have been unable to recover them. The weapons were stolen from police stations in Dhaka...
Bangladesh is preparing for its next general election following the removal of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina from power. Chief Election Commissioner of Bangladesh, A.M.M. Nasir Uddin, announced...
Kalpana Soren has launched a significant appeal to the public, urging them to rally behind Somesh Soren. Her campaign highlights the ambition to bring to fruition the long-held aspirations and...
Kalpana Soren, a prominent figure, has stepped forward to rally support for Somesh, emphasizing the importance of fulfilling the aspirations of the late Ramdas Soren. In a significant political move,...
Kalpana Soren has launched a significant campaign, rallying support for her candidate, Somesh. During a recent address, she passionately urged voters to back Somesh, emphasizing his commitment to...
Kalpana Soren has launched a fervent appeal to the public, seeking their support for Somesh, her chosen candidate. She emphasized the critical importance of this election in realizing the...
Born on August 10, 1975, in the village of Nemra in the Ramgarh district of Jharkhand, Hemant Soren, the third child of Dishom Guru Shibu Soren and Rupi Soren, is a prominent figure in Jharkhand's...