state assembly elections

Guwahati, March 17 In a major blow to the opposition Congress, Assam's Lok Sabha MP Pradyut Bordoloi resigned from the party on Tuesday, just 20 days before the state assembly elections.Bordoloi has sent his resignation letter to AICC president Mallikarjun Kharge, state media department...

Guwahati, March 17 In a major setback for the opposition Congress, Assam's Lok Sabha MP Pradyut Bordoloi resigned from the party on Tuesday, just 20 days before the state assembly elections.Bordoloi has sent his resignation letter to AICC president Mallikarjun Kharge, state media department...

Kolkata, March 17 – Kolkata's new Police Commissioner, Ajay Kumar Nand, stated on Tuesday that there is no conflict between the West Bengal Police and personnel from the central forces following the announcement of state assembly elections last week.He added that central forces personnel will...

Dhuri (Punjab), March 17 Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann said on Tuesday that the Aam Aadmi Party will retain power in the state in 2027, asserting that fulfilling all promises within four years of his rule has left the opposition without any issues concerning the people.Mann said while...

Guwahati, March 17 The Income Tax department has established a 24-hour control room in Assam to monitor the use of illicit funds during the upcoming state assembly elections, an official statement said on Tuesday.It urged citizens to contact the control room with any credible information...

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has announced the transfer of senior officials in the West Bengal government, following the announcement of state assembly elections. In a letter, the Commission stated that it has reviewed the preparations for the general election to the Legislative...

In New Delhi, on March 15, the announcement of the election schedule for five state assemblies has created a crucial test for left-leaning parties, who are aiming to maintain their governing position in Kerala, while also seeking to regain lost political ground in West Bengal.Leaders of...

Jammu, March 15 Union Minister Ramdas Athawale expressed confidence on Sunday that the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) will win the upcoming state assembly elections in several states and one Union Territory.The Election Commission announced the schedule for the assembly elections in four...

New Delhi/Ahmedabad, March 15 – The Election Commission of India (ECI) announced a by-election to the Umreth Assembly constituency in Gujarat on Sunday, following the death of incumbent MLA Govind Parmar earlier this month.The announcement was made at a press conference addressed by Chief...

Kolkata, March 15 The CPI(M) is fighting an existential battle in the electoral scene in West Bengal, pinning its hopes on a slight upward trend in its vote share in the 2024 Lok Sabha polls compared to the 2021 state assembly polls.STRENGTHS:The party is exuding confidence over the...

March 15, New Delhi: The Election Commission of India has announced the schedule for the upcoming state assembly elections in Assam, Kerala, Puducherry, Tamil Nadu, and West Bengal.According to the schedule, polling in Assam, Kerala, and Puducherry will take place on April 9, 2026. Voting in...

Kolkata, March 15 West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee announced on Sunday that her government will clear the DA arrears of its employees and pensioners, including teachers, non-teaching staff, and workers of grant-in-aid institutions, starting from March this year.The announcement came...

New Delhi, March 15 – Delhi Capitals bid farewell to Kevin Pietersen, who had previously served as the team's mentor, after the England veteran announced on Saturday that he was stepping down from his role, stating that he could not commit the time required. The 45-year-old will, however, be...

The Election Commission will announce the schedule for the upcoming state assembly elections in four states and one Union Territory at 4 PM today. The elections are scheduled for Assam, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Puducherry.The term of the 294-member Legislative Assembly of West...

Siliguri (WB), March 14 Accusing the Trinamool Congress and the BJP of engaging in divisive politics in poll-bound West Bengal, CPI(M) state secretary Mohammed Salim said on Saturday that to love the country, one must shun politics based on religion, caste, or creed and speak for all.He...

Kolkata, March 14 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Saturday that a change in government in West Bengal is now inevitable, and that is already evident in the state's people and their sentiments."The inevitable change in government is clear to everyone in West Bengal. Everyone wants the...

March 14, New Delhi: Ahead of the state assembly elections, the Kerala government has reversed its previous stance on women's entry into the Sabarimala Temple.The Left Democratic Front (LDF) government will now inform the Supreme Court of India that traditional temple practices must be...

Chennai, March 13 Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar on Friday adjourned the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly session, which commenced on January 20, 2026.In a notification issued by Assembly Principal Secretary K Srinivasan on Friday, Arlekar said, "In exercise of the powers conferred by...

Kochi, March 11 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Kochi and the launch of development projects worth approximately Rs 10,800 crore evoked positive reactions from BJP workers and professionals, many of whom said the focus on infrastructure and economic growth had strengthened hopes for a...

Mumbai, March 11 – The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced on Wednesday the schedule for the first phase of the Tata Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, which will be held from March 28 to April 12, 2026."Given that three states are scheduled to hold State Assembly elections...