Kerala’s 2026 Assembly election is shaping into a closely contested multi-cornered political battle across all 140 seats, with the LDF aiming for a rare third consecutive term, the UDF banking on anti-incumbency sentiment and the NDA attempting to expand its presence in select constituencies, with results to be declared on May 4.While the statewide narrative…
The United States has warned shipping companies that they could face sanctions if they make payments to Iran for safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz.The alert, issued Friday by the US office of foreign assets control, comes amid rising tensions over control of the strategic waterway. Watch Iran Defies US Warships? Satellite Images Show…
President of the Assam Congress Gaurav Gogoi has alleged lapses in election security, claiming that BJP workers were seen inside strong rooms in remote parts of the state.“We are seeing BJP workers in the strong room in remote areas of the state… What is the ECI and its security force doing?… It is clear that…
NEW DELHI: Congress leader Pawan Khera welcomed the Supreme Court’s decision to grant him anticipatory bail, calling it a defence of “personal liberty”. Reacting on X, a day after the order, Khera wrote, “I thank the Hon’ble Supreme Court for upholding the rule of law… For the second time, Dr Singhvi and his sharp team……
As Tamil Nadu awaits the results for the 2026 Assembly elections on May 4, young voters could play a decisive role in shaping the outcome. Over 1.22 crore voters aged between 18 and 29 make up 21.2% of the electorate, while 14.59 lakh first-time voters have been added this year alone. The scale of Gen…
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Saturday dismissed a plea by TMC challenging the deployment of Central government and PSU employees as counting supervisors for the West Bengal assembly elections, while recording the Election Commission of India’s statement that its April 13 circular will be implemented in letter and spirit.The plea had been filed against…
NEW DELHI: The Allahabad High Court ruled that public land cannot be claimed for exclusive religious use by any individual or group, holding that such activities, including offering Namaz, must remain subject to public order and the rights of others.The observation was made by a Division Bench of Justice Saral Srivastava and Justice Garima Prasad…
KOLKATA: Election Commission on Friday ordered repolling in 15 booths across two assembly constituencies in South 24 Parganas following reports of irregularities during the second phase of Bengal polls. Of the 15 polling stations, 11 are in Magrahat West and four in Diamond Harbour.The repolling is scheduled for Saturday (May 2) from 7am to 6pm,…
NEW DELHI: Observing that functioning of National Company Law Tribunals (NCLT) has been impaired by numerous vacancies and inadequate infrastructure — leading to substantial delay in deciding cases, particularly those involving resolution plans under Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) — Supreme Court has taken suo motu cognisance and decided to initiate remedial measures, reports Amit…
NEW DELHI: The Election Commission has ordered repolling in 15 polling stations across two constituencies in West Bengal following the second phase of Assembly elections held on April 29. Fresh polling will take place on May 2 between 7 am and 6 pm in South 24 Parganas district, covering 11 booths in Magrahat Paschim and…
