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Retaining wheat export curbs to be a priority for PM Modi as polls loom

An extension of the export curbs would probably bolster the global wheat market, where supplies are tight because of dry weather in US growing areas and a drop in Ukrainian supplies

Before 12PM on counting day, BJP will cross majority mark in Tripura: Shah

Expressing confidence of BJP getting full majority in the Tripura assembly elections, Union Minister Shah said that the BJP is seeking a mandate to make the state prosperous in the next five years

Erdogan faces major challenge as earthquake change election scene in Turkey

President Erdogan tried to calm the anger of earthquake victims saying that "Such things always happened. It's part of destiny's plan"

Enforcement Agencies seizes over Rs 31 cr from Nagaland ahead of polls: CEC

Enforcement agencies have seized over Rs 31 crores in Nagaland since the announcement of the dates for state assembly elections till February 7, the state Chief Electoral Officer said on Wednesday

Delhi mayor election to be held 1st during municipal House on Feb 6: Report

The mayoral election is the first item on the agenda for the municipal House slated to be held on February 6 in Delhi, sources said on Thursday. It will be followed by the election of the deputy mayor and six members of the standing committee of the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD), they said. Lt Governor V K Saxena has approved convening of an MCD House to elect the mayor on February 6, Raj Niwas officials said on Wednesday. The date had been proposed by the Delhi government, an official has said. "The agenda for the House says that the election to pick the mayor of Delhi will be held first, followed by that of the deputy mayor and six members of the standing committee," a source said. Two sessions held so far -- January 6 and January 24 -- since the civic polls have failed to elect a mayor due to ruckus among the AAP and BJP members.

Congress preparing itself internally for 2024 Lok Sabha elections challenge

"We will win Karnataka (Assembly elections), followed by Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh, and with good possibilities in Madhya Pradesh. After that, we will win Haryana"

BJP wants to better its past record ahead of 2024 Lok Sabha election

After an all-time best performance in the Gujarat Assembly polls, the BJP wants to replicate this in the Lok Sabha, and Union ministers will be part of its strategy

Assam BJP to improve its performance in 2024 LS polls, says Assam CM

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday said the BJP will improve its performance in the state in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections though he refused to predict the number of seats it is likely to win. The saffron party had bagged nine out of 14 Lok Sabha seats in the 2019 Lok Sabha polls, its best show so far in the northeastern state. Briefing reporters after the party's state executive meeting here, Sarma said, The discussions here were not purely election-centric. But when a discussion is held about strengthening the organisation, the issue of election also comes in. To a question on the party's prospects in the next Lok Sabha polls, the chief minister said, The party will have its own assessment, I will have my own. It (the result) will be better than before. The Lok Sabha election winds haven't even blown yet. It is not good to proceed with a number in mind at this moment, he said when asked for his prediction on the number of seats the BJP will win in the state. Th

Delhi MCD Mayoral election postponed over ruckus for second time

This is the second attempt of the civic body to elect its first single mayor in 10 years following the unification of its three divisions last year

EC to host global conference on 'Use of Technology and Elections Integrity'

Representatives from a number of foreign missions located at New Delhi are also expected to attend the conference

Modi spells out social engineering mantra for BJP's success beyond 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi gave a mantra for the party's success not only in 2024 but also beyond 2029 in the National Executive meeting held earlier this week

Govt cannot allow constitutional crisis if societies don't participate: Rio

Nagaland CM Neiphiu Rio said that the state govt cannot allow any constitutional crisis in the event of civil societies remaining firm on not participating in the coming state assembly election

Cong promises 200 units free power for households ahead of K'taka polls

The Congress in Karnataka on Wednesday promised to provide every household in the state with 200 units of free electricity, every month, in the event of the party coming to power

13 dead in Peru as anti-government protests seeking elections resume

At least 13 people died Monday in southeast Peru as protests seeking immediate elections resumed in neglected rural areas of the country still loyal to ousted President Pedro Castillo. Peru's top human rights agency called for an investigation into the deaths, 12 of which took place amid clashes between security forces and protesters attempting to seize control of an airport in the city of Juliaca, near the border with Bolivia. It was the highest death toll since the unrest began in early December following Castillo's removal and arrest following a widely condemned attempt to dissolve Congress and head off his own impeachment. Among the 12 killed in Juliaca was a 17-year old, according to news reports. A 13th person died in the nearby city of Chucuito, where protesters blocked a highway. Castillo's successor, his former running mate Dina Boluarte, has supported a plan to push up to 2024 elections for president and congress originally scheduled for 2026. She's also expressed support

Maharashtra has more than 92 mn voters, special summary revision shows

Maharashtra has more than 92 million voters as per the special summary revision of the electoral rolls, a senior official has said

Bommai to present popular, surplus budget in poll-bound Karnataka in Feb

Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai will present the state budget for 2023-24 fiscal in February ahead of the Assembly elections scheduled to be held in April-May this year

BJP claims candidates supported by it swept Bihar Urban Local Body polls

The BJP on Friday claimed that most candidates supported by it have emerged victorious in the urban local bodies (ULBs) polls in Bihar, results of which began coming out on Friday. Nominees considered to have been backed by the ruling Mahagathbandhan also won in several posts. The ULB elections were not held on political party lines in the state and the win of an individual candidate cannot be declared as that of a political outfit, the RJD said. While the counting of votes was still on for many places, Sita Sahu returned as the Mayor of Patna Municipal Corporation (PMC), officials said. The BJP-backed candidate defeated her nearest rival Majzabi by a margin of 18,529 votes. Another candidate Chandravanshi won the post of deputy mayor by defeating Anjana Gandhi by a margin of 5,251 votes. This time the election for the post of mayor and deputy mayor was done directly by the votes of the general public. Earlier, people were elected to these two posts by the votes of ward ...

Shah will be in Mandya, as BJP focuses on Old Mysuru region for 2023 polls

As the BJP prepares for the 2023 Assembly elections in Karnataka, with special focus on the Old Mysuru region, where the party is weak, Union Home Minister Amit Shah will hit the ground running in the poll-bound state with a visit to Mandya on Friday. Shah, who landed in Bengaluru on Thursday night, will be visiting the Old Mysuru region's Mandya and Devanahalli on December 30 and 31, where he will be attending various events and meetings. Other than official engagements, he will also be engaging in party meetings, where he is expected to review poll preparedness of the BJP and discuss strategy with leaders and booth level workers. On his arrival in Bengaluru last night, Shah was received by Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai, several of his cabinet colleagues, and state BJP President Nalin Kumar Kateel. He will be in Mandya later in the day today, where he will inaugurate a mega dairy and address a public meeting there. Mandya in Old Mysuru region is a Vokkaliga community dominated

Japan PM claims no plans for snap polls 'for now' as public support wanes

Kishida's public support had dropped to its lowest level since he took office in October 2021

2022: The year when three faces defined politics with an eye on elections

Kejriwal, Murmu, Kharge: A vote against 'establishment' politics; a new definition of tribal identity; a leadership shift that wasn't quite