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Datanomics: 32 times rise in No. of MLAs with over ₹25 crore assets

Rising wealth among candidates reshapes electoral outcomes as crorepati dominance surges across states

Datanomics: 32 times rise in No. of MLAs with over ₹25 crore assets
Updated On : 05 May 2026 | 10:57 PM IST

Rangaswamy-led alliance to return to power in Puducherry; TVK makes inroads

The Rangaswamy-led NDA is poised to secure a majority in Puducherry, while Vijay's TVK makes a notable electoral debut with two seats and a significant vote share

Rangaswamy-led alliance to return to power in Puducherry; TVK makes inroads
Updated On : 04 May 2026 | 11:12 PM IST

Puducherry Assembly election results 2026: Check full list of winners

Rangasamy won both the seats he contested on and is set to become CM for a record fifth time

Puducherry Assembly election results 2026: Check full list of winners
Updated On : 04 May 2026 | 10:43 PM IST

Puducherry poll results: AINRC wins 12 seats, NDA gets second straight term

Puducherry Assembly election results 2026: N Rangaswamy set to return as CM for fifth time

Puducherry poll results: AINRC wins 12 seats, NDA gets second straight term
Updated On : 04 May 2026 | 10:41 PM IST

Shah mocks Rahul Gandhi on petrol price remarks, says no fuel shortage

Shah said Rahul Gandhi, at a recent public meeting in this union territory, had said that "due to the Gulf war, petrol prices have gone up in India

Shah mocks Rahul Gandhi on petrol price remarks, says no fuel shortage
Updated On : 06 Apr 2026 | 5:53 PM IST

Assembly elections in five states from April 9, results on May 4

EC announces April polling for five states and Puducherry, with Bengal voting in two phases and results scheduled for May 4

Assembly elections in five states from April 9, results on May 4
Updated On : 15 Mar 2026 | 10:53 PM IST

Elections in Bengal, Assam, Tamil Nadu, Kerala from Apr 9; result on May 4

Elections in Assam, Kerala, Puducherry and Tamil Nadu will be held in a single phase, while West Bengal will vote in two phases

Elections in Bengal, Assam, Tamil Nadu, Kerala from Apr 9; result on May 4
Updated On : 15 Mar 2026 | 4:46 PM IST

Election Commission to announce assembly poll dates for five states today

Polls are due in West Bengal, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Assam and Puducherry. The poll authority has convened a press conference at 4 pm to announce the schedule

Election Commission to announce assembly poll dates for five states today
Updated On : 15 Mar 2026 | 10:08 AM IST

PM Modi launches developement projects worth over ₹2,700 cr in Puducherry

Puducherry Chief Minister N Rangasamy presented him with a shawl, a silver idol of Lord Murugan, a silver spear (Vel) and a Thanjavur painting to the Prime Minister

PM Modi launches developement projects worth over ₹2,700 cr in Puducherry
Updated On : 01 Mar 2026 | 12:44 PM IST

EC to visit TN, Puducherry from Feb 25 to 27 to assess poll preparedness

Besides Tamil Nadu and Puducherry, assembly polls are due in Assam, Kerala and West Bengal

EC to visit TN, Puducherry from Feb 25 to 27 to assess poll preparedness
Updated On : 20 Feb 2026 | 2:29 PM IST

Final voter lists delayed in 9 states, UTs; Puducherry, Lakshadweep publish

According to Puducherry's chief electoral officer, the Union territory has 9,44,211 electors in the final voters' list

Final voter lists delayed in 9 states, UTs; Puducherry, Lakshadweep publish
Updated On : 14 Feb 2026 | 9:24 PM IST

Police deny permission for actor Vijay's roadshow in Puducherry

However, after the police declined to permit the roadshow, TVK general secretaries B Anand and Aadhav Arjuna met senior police officials here on December 1 and requested for the permission

Police deny permission for actor Vijay's roadshow in Puducherry
Updated On : 02 Dec 2025 | 10:32 PM IST
Bengal, UP, TN, Kerala among 12 states, UTs to be covered in SIR 2.0
Updated On : 27 Oct 2025 | 11:03 PM IST

Gadkari to lay foundation for ₹436 cr elevated corridor in Puducherry today

During the visit, Gadkari, the Minister of Road Transport and Highways, will also dedicate to the nation three national highway projects worth over ₹2,000 crore

Gadkari to lay foundation for ₹436 cr elevated corridor in Puducherry today
Updated On : 13 Oct 2025 | 10:00 AM IST

BJP appoints Mansukh Mandaviya as in-charge for Puducherry polls

The term of the Puducherry Legislative Assembly expires on June 15 next year. The All India N.R. Congress alliance, of which BJP is part, currently governs the Union Territory

BJP appoints Mansukh Mandaviya as in-charge for Puducherry polls
Updated On : 19 Apr 2025 | 7:02 PM IST