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Congress not to contest Baramati bypoll for Ajit Pawar: Chennithala

Top leaders from the ruling Mahayuti as well as opposition NCP (SP) had been appealing the Congress to withdraw its candidate for an unopposed election in Baramati

Congress will dismantle 'discriminatory system' if it comes to power: Rahul

Gandhi said the Congress and he hold CAPF personnel in the highest esteem and firmly believe that advancement within their own Force

Voting begins for Assembly bypolls in Karnataka, Nagaland, and Tripura

The Election Commission of India (ECI) had earlier announced the schedule for bye-elections across eight Assembly constituencies in six states

15th Kerala Legislative Assembly meets less but pushes laws faster

Despite fewer sittings, Kerala Assembly saw faster lawmaking and high committee use, raising concerns over compressed scrutiny and limited legislative deliberation

Priyanka says PM Modi 'failed' to address West Asia conflict concerns

Referring to the situation in the Middle East, the Wayanad MP said India could face more problems in the coming days as the conflict continues to escalate

Baramati bypoll: Sunetra Pawar files nomination papers for Apr 23 election

Before filing her nomination papers, she made an emotional appeal to the people of Baramati to stand by her in the same way as they always supported her late husband Ajit Pawar

Shah hoists BJP flag in Thiruvananthapuram on party's 47th Foundation Day

Amit Shah, who is on a visit to the state as part of the election campaign, arrived in the capital on Sunday

Jobs, empowerment and more: Unpacking manifestos in poll-bound states

From cash transfers to welfare schemes, women voters dominate poll strategies across five states, with parties competing to secure this electoral bloc

Weapon of mass distraction: Cong slams PM's push for increasing seats of LS

The opposition party also alleged that the prime minister is "hoodwinking" the people of the country and is making misleading statements that are meant to deceive

BJP releases fifth list of candidates for Bengal Assembly elections

The ruling Trinamool Congress has already announced candidates for all the 294 seats

PM Modi draws massive crowds in roadshow in Kerala ahead of April 9 polls

Fresh from a public meeting in Thiruvalla, Modi arrived at the state capital in the evening and began a 1.5-km roadshow from Killipalam

EC suspends four Kolkata cops over lapses at Adhikari's nomination filing

In a communique to the West Bengal chief secretary, the poll panel said the direction is based on a recommendation from state Chief Electoral Officer Manoj Kumar Agarwal

Kerala lagging despite resources, LDF exit countdown has begun: Modi

PM Narendra Modi says Kerala is falling behind despite strong potential, blames LDF for slow development and predicts NDA will form government for the first time

Bulldozer ignores concerns of locals: Congress on Great Nicobar project

Citing a report, Congress leader Jairam Ramesh said the Andaman and Nicobar administration has prepared a draft plan to "relocate" Nicobarese families affected by the project

Haryana Congress panel to submit report on cross-voting in RS polls

Five MLAs are accused for cross-voting in favour of BJP-backed Independent candidate Satish Nandal and have been issued a show-cause notice by the Congress

Raghav Chadha raised common man's issues, not Punjab matters: AAP MP Gupta

On Chadha's removal as Deputy Leader, Gupta clarified that such decisions are part of internal party processes and are subject to change

Special session amid assembly elections draws Opposition criticism

While elections in Puducherry, Assam, and Kerala are scheduled for April 9, polls in West Bengal will be held in two phases on April 23 and April 29. In Tamil Nadu, polls will be held on April 23

AAP writes to RS secretariat to remove Raghav Chadha as deputy leader

Rajya Sabha MP Ashok Mittal from Punjab is likely to be appointed as the new deputy leader

Mamata Banerjee vows to drive BJP out of Bengal first, then Delhi

She accused the poll body of acting at the BJP's behest, alleging development work in the state has stalled

West Bengal Assembly election 2026: Can Mamata Banerjee's TMC hold off BJP?

The 2026 West Bengal election is shaping up as a sharply polarised contest between the TMC and the BJP, with the Left Front and Congress largely confined to pockets