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MUMBAI: NCP chief and deputy chief minister Sunetra Pawar on Saturday rang up Shiv Sena (UBT) president Uddhav Thackeray and sought his support for her candidature in the Baramati by-poll scheduled for April 23. The NCP has been looking to ensure an unopposed victory for her, and to this end has been approaching parties to not field a candidate. However, while others were favourably inclined, the Congress was not. According to NCP insiders, Sunetra dialled Thackeray soon after the Congress on F ...Read More >
Chennai, Apr 4 (PTI) VCK founder Thol Thirumavalavan on Saturday announced he will not contest the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, withdrawing from the race days after he nominated himself from Kattumannarkoil. "I wanted to enter the Assembly, but I have now changed my mind to ensure the unity of the DMK alliance," Thirumavalavan told reporters at a press briefing here. Earlier, the Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi foudner had announced his intention to fight from the Kattumannarkoil con ...Read More >
Chennai, Apr 4 (PTI) Amidst a buzz over him being not fielded for the April 23 Assembly elections, former Tamil Nadu BJP chief K Annamalai on Saturday clarified that he had opted out of the electoral race, and attended a meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi here that was described as "casual conversation" by the party. The party said he was a "disciplined soldier," even as the former IPS officer said he had decided to campaign for the NDA's victory. "I am not in the race or list. In this ...Read More >
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], April 4 (ANI): Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK), led by President Thol Thirumavalavan, on Saturday announced his decision to withdraw from the upcoming 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, citing "propaganda" and "misinterpretation" of his intentions by political opponents. Thirumavalavan, who had earlier announced his candidacy from the Kattumannarkoil assembly segment, stated that he had initially planned to move from the Parliament to the State Assembly to be ...Read More >
Puducherry [India], April 4 (ANI): Congress National President Mallikarjun Kharge on Saturday asserted confidence in the victory of Congress in the forthcoming Tamil Nadu and Puducherry assembly polls, stating that "our position in the elections is very good." Speaking with the media, Kharge took a jibe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi and said that the people are with the DMK and Congress and not the BJP. "The Congress and DMK alliance will win in Pondicherry and form an alliance government... ...Read More >
IDUKKI: Highlighting the "fearless and courageous" spirit of women in Keralam, Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Saturday emphasized the United Democratic Front's (UDF) commitment to ensuring the safety of every young girl in the state. Speaking at a public rally in Idukki, Gandhi praised a young girl who recited Vande Mataram in front of a large crowd. "The young woman who sang Vande Mataram fearlessly represents the women of Keralam. That is why we want ...Read More >
Idukki (Keralam) [India], April 4 (ANI): Highlighting the "fearless and courageous" spirit of women in Keralam, Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, on Saturday, emphasised the United Democratic Front's (UDF) commitment to ensuring the safety and protection of every young girl in the state. Speaking at a public rally in Idukki, Gandhi stressed the fearless attitude of a young girl who recited Vande Mataram in front of a large crowd. "The young woman who sang ...Read More >
Sivasagar (Assam) [India], April 4 (ANI): As the 2026 Assam Assembly elections heat up, the Sibsagar (Sivasagar) constituency has emerged as one of the most-watched battlegrounds. Incumbent MLA and Raijor Dal chief Akhil Gogoi is looking to retain his stronghold in the historic Ahom capital, but the challenge has taken a complex turn with a "friendly contest" between the ruling NDA allies. Also Read | Ashok Kharat Viral Videos Case: Godman Impregnated Victim, Gave Her Abortion Pills, Say Polic ...Read More >
Sivasagar (Assam) [India], April 4 (ANI): As the 2026 Assam Assembly elections heat up, the Sibsagar (Sivasagar) constituency has emerged as one of the most-watched battlegrounds. Incumbent MLA and Raijor Dal chief Akhil Gogoi is looking to retain his stronghold in the historic Ahom capital, but the challenge has taken a complex turn with a "friendly contest" between the ruling NDA allies. Gogoi is fighting to retain his seat against two NDA alliance candidates: Prodip Hazarika (AGP) and Kusha ...Read More >
The Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) has proposed increasing the permissible deviation in building plans from 5% to 15% across the Greater Bengaluru Area, triggering a sharp debate among urban planners, activists and civic authorities in Bengaluru. The draft amendment to GBA building rules is aimed at addressing widespread violations and clearing long-pending occupancy certificates (OCs) for an estimated 3 lakh to 3.5 lakh properties, but critics warn it could effectively regularise non-compli ...Read More >
BENGALURU: Two days after the Karnataka government's draft notification was put out, regularising 15 per cent building deviation from the sanctioned plan in the five city corporations under Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA), civic forums call the move outright discrimination against owners following building bylaws, and providing a 'helping hand' to violators. "Constitutional rights, like light and ventilation, are blocked due to violation of bylaws. The decision is against the Supreme Court st ...Read More >
Counting is scheduled for May 4. Chennai: Union Minister and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Tamil Nadu election in-charge Piyush Goyal, alongside State President Nainar Nagenthran, on Tuesday, released a "chargesheet" in Chennai targeting the DMK government ahead of the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections. Accompanied by leaders including K Annamalai and Tamilisai Soundararajan, Goyal described the upcoming Assembly election as a "turning point" in the state's history, expressing confidence ...Read More >
Thoothukudi (Tamil Nadu) [India], April 3 (ANI): Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Thursday arrived at the Thoothukudi Airport to attend DMK campaign rallies ahead of the upcoming Legislative Assembly elections. The Chief Minister recieved warm welcome from a large gathering of supporters at the airport. He will be conducting campaign rallies in the Tirunelveli and Kanyakumari districts. Also Read | Global Food Prices Set to Surge Further if West Asia Conflict Persists Beyond 40 Days, War ...Read More >
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], April 3 (ANI): DMK President and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin addressed party functionaries across all constituencies through video conference from his residence. The meeting was attended by senior leaders, including Party General Secretary and Minister Durai Murugan; Party Treasurer and MP TR Baalu; Party Principal Secretary and Minister KN Nehru; Deputy General Secretaries Minister I Periyasamy and former Minister K Ponmudi; MPs Kanimozhi Karunandhi, Tiruc ...Read More >
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], April 3 (ANI): DMK President and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin addressed party functionaries across all constituencies through video conference from his residence. The meeting was attended by senior leaders, including Party General Secretary and Minister Durai Murugan; Party Treasurer and MP TR Baalu; Party Principal Secretary and Minister KN Nehru; Deputy General Secretaries Minister I Periyasamy and former Minister K Ponmudi; MPs Kanimozhi Karunandhi, Tiruc ...Read More >
Mangalagiri: Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan hailed the approval of the bill granting legal status to Amaravati as the state capital by both Houses of Parliament as a historic and welcome development. In a statement on Thursday, he said the passage of the bill in the Rajya Sabha marks a joyful moment for the people of the state, as Amaravati now stands firmly established as the capital. "With legal backing from both Houses of Parliament, Amaravati is now invincible as the capital city," he as ...Read More >
TRICHY: TVK chief Vijay on Thursday accused DMK of joining hands with 'other forces' to conspire against him, fearing that his film 'Jananayagan' could turn into a political tool in favour of his party in the upcoming election. He said there was no difference between DMK and BJP, as both were in a 'backdoor and indirect alliance,' and were conspiring against him as well as the people of Tamil Nadu.Addressing a campaign meeting at Marakkadai junction near MGR statue in Trichy East constituency, t ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy challenged the critics of the Five Guarantees announced by the Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) in Kerala to visit Telangana, if they wanted to understand how the poll promises were being implemented. He suggested that they could directly examine the Six Guarantees being implemented by the Congress government in Telangana and assess the government's track record. Revanth Reddy said that if Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and his minister ...Read More >
Madurai (Tamil Nadu) [India], April 2 (ANI): Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) MP Kanimozhi on Thursday launched a scathing attack on the National Democratic Alliance (NDA), asserting that the people of Tamil Nadu are not ready to vote for the BJP-led coalition and are instead prepared to support the Secular Progressive Alliance (SPA). Campaigning in support of DMK candidate for the Madurai South constituency, Bhoominathan, she emphasised that the people will vote for those who safeguard the futu ...Read More >
Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu) [India], April 2 (ANI): Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Thursday held a roadshow in Coimbatore and campaigned in support of Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) and alliance candidates, urging voters to back the ruling coalition and replicate its past electoral successes. Addressing a public meeting at the CODISSIA Grounds, Stalin appealed to voters across key constituencies, including Coimbatore North, Pollachi, Valparai, Kinathukadavu and Sulur, to support DMK and it ...Read More >
Mumbai, Apr 2 (PTI) The Association of PET Recyclers (Bharat) has said that the notification on final guidelines mandating the use of 40 per cent recycled content in food-grade packaging from April 1 is a "progressive step" which is expected to significantly ease the supply chain disruptions caused due to recent geopolitical uncertainties impacting both availability and pricing of virgin PET. In a statement on Thursday, the Association's Director General Goutham Jain said that it also marks a s ...Read More >
Kochi (Kerala) [India], April 2 (ANI): Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Thursday challenged opposition parties to visit his state and witness the successful implementation of the six guarantees by the Congress government. He made these remarks while releasing the United Democratic Front (UDF) manifesto for the upcoming Kerala Assembly elections here. Also Read | Madhya Pradesh Wedding Turns Violent: Bride and Groom Attacked for Refusing Alcohol in Gwalior. Taking a swipe at Kerala ...Read More >
Kochi (Kerala) [India], April 2 (ANI): Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Thursday challenged opposition parties to visit his state and witness the successful implementation of the six guarantees by the Congress government. He made these remarks while releasing the United Democratic Front (UDF) manifesto for the upcoming Kerala Assembly elections here. Taking a swipe at Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Reddy referred to them as "Modi Brothers", ...Read More >
Kerala Assembly Elections 2026: With over 2.69 crore eligible voters set to vote on April 9, 2026, the scale of participation remains significantly high in Kerala. Kerala elections are set to be held on April 9 in a single phase across all 140 constituencies in the state, where a party or coalition needs at least 71 seats to secure a majority. Around 2.7 crore voters are expected to participate, reflecting Kerala's consistently high electoral engagement. Kerala has long been regarded as one of ...Read More >
Dharamshala (Himachal Pradesh) [India], June 25 : UN Advocacy Officer of the Tibet Bureau Kalden Tsomo has highlighted the continuous political repression, cultural assimilation, social discrimination, economic marginalization, and environmental destruction faced by the Tibetan people under China's control, as per Phayul. Phayul is an English-language news portal that publishes news about Tibet and Tibet-in-exile. The Office of Tibet- Geneva and Society for Threatened Peoples, on the sidelines ...Read More >
Karur (Tamil Nadu), Apr 1 (PTI) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin on Wednesday ridiculed AIADMK chief Palaniswami, saying the DMK only had an alliance with the BJP during the Atal Bihari Vajpayee era and unlike the leader of opposition, they did not mortgage the party. Addressing an election rally here, Stalin said the AIADMK regime brought only trials and tribulations to the people, and the current BJP government at the Centre continues to betray Tamil Nadu out of frustration over its 2024 ...Read More >
Vijayawada, Apr 1 (UNI) The approval of the Bill conferring statutory legitimacy on Amaravati by the Lok Sabha marks a decisive moment in fulfilling the long-cherished aspirations of five crore people of Andhra Pradesh, said Palla Srinivasa Rao, State president of the Telugu Desam Party and MLA from Gajuwaka. He described the development not merely as a legal endorsement, but as a historic affirmation of the self-respect and identity of the people of the State on a national stage. The TDP Stat ...Read More >
The Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, listed for discussion and passage in Lok Sabha, was not taken up Wednesday amid intense pushback from Opposition parties and concerns raised by Christian organisations and even BJP leaders of poll-bound Kerala. The Bill was dropped from the initially-announced List of Business for the day during an intervention by Union Minister of Parliamentary Affairs Kiren Rijiju. Advertisement He said the Bill was on the day's agenda of legislati ...Read More >
New Delhi/Imphal, April 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) Union Home Minister Amit Shah, on Wednesday, directed the Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh to accelerate the ongoing peace process and further strengthen the growing bonhomie among different communities in the state, officials said. An official from the Chief Minister's Office (CMO) in Imphal said that the Union Home Minister held a detailed discussion on the prevailing law and order situation in Manipur with the Chief Minister Khemchand S ...Read More >
Mumbai, Apr 1 (PTI) Maharashtra minister Aditi Tatkare on Wednesday said NCP workers will support whatever decision party chief Sunetra Pawar takes about the merger of rival NCP factions. Claims and counter-claims about the possible merger of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) and Sharad Pawar-led NCP (SP) cropped up following the death of Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar in a plane crash on January 28. Ajit Pawar then headed the ruling NCP, while his wife Sunetra Pawar currently helms the pa ...Read More >
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