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Ernakulam (Keralam) [India], April 6 (ANI): As Keralam prepares to vote for its 140-member Assembly on April 9, the Kalamassery constituency in Ernakulam district has emerged as one of the closely watched electoral battlegrounds in the state. Located within the greater Kochi metropolitan region, Kalamassery holds strategic importance as a key industrial and urban hub. Historically, Kalamassery has been a fiercely contested seat between the CPI(M)-led Left Democratic Front (LDF) and the Indian ...Read More >
NEW DELHI, 5 Apr: The amended transgender law has triggered fears of "regular surveillance" among members of the community, with many worrying that they could be repeatedly subjected to scrutiny, harassment, and even stripping in the name of verification. For many transgender persons, activists say, the anxiety is not limited to appearing before a medical board for certification. They fear that with self-identification now abolished under the amended law, they could be forced to repeatedly "pro ...Read More >
Kozhikode (Keralam) [India], April 5 (ANI): Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Sunday expressed confidence in a Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) victory in the upcoming Keralam Assembly elections, urging people not to divide their anti-incumbency vote. Tharoor highlighted the role of local voter enthusiasm and noted the challenges faced by non-resident Indians (NRIs) in casting their votes. Speaking to ANI here, Tharoor said, "We are very conscious that when something happens in the Gulf, ...Read More >
Ernakulam (Kerala) [India], April 5 (ANI): Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday slammed the ruling Left Democratic Front (LDF), saying the upcoming Assembly elections are about shaping the state's future rather than just changing the government. Addressing a public meeting in the Kunnathunadu constituency in Ernakulam district, Shah said, "This election is not the election to remove the LDF government and bring the NDA government, but this election is for the future of Kerala. The first stat ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 5 (PTI) The amended transgender law has triggered fears of "regular surveillance" among members of the community, with many worrying that they could be repeatedly subjected to scrutiny, harassment, and even stripping in the name of verification. For many transgender persons, activists say, the anxiety is not limited to appearing before a medical board for certification. They fear that with self-identification now abolished under the amended law, they could be forced to repeatedly ...Read More >
Ambikapur (Chhattisgarh) [India], April 4 (ANI): The saying 'talent needs no introduction' found a fitting example at the Khelo India Tribal Games 2026, where wrestlers from Karnataka's Siddi community have made a powerful statement on the mat. Their success is no longer just about medals--it reflects the emergence of an entire community as a force in wrestling. Of African descent, there are about 50,000 Siddis in India, of which one-third live in Karnataka. Out of the nine wrestlers represent ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram, April 4 (SocialNews.XYZ) Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Saturday said he has been inundated with requests from people in Kerala to visit Beypore and campaign, but expressed regret at being unable to accommodate additional engagements, citing time constraints set by the Election Commission of India (ECI). "Thank you. We are inundated with such requests. But our route was drawn up after wide consultations and I am covering five or six constituencies a day already. Cannot add an ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram, April 4 (SocialNews.XYZ) After his convoy was allegedly blocked and a member of his security team assaulted in Kerala's Malappuram district, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Saturday said that he was safe and expressed gratitude for the concern shown by supporters. Taking to X, Tharoor said: "Truly touched by all the messages and calls expressing concern about the untoward incident last night when my security guard was attacked. He is well and I was untouched. Thank you to all ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram, April 4: After his convoy was allegedly blocked and a member of his security team assaulted in Kerala's Malappuram district, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Saturday said that he was safe and expressed gratitude for the concern shown by supporters. Taking to X, Tharoor said: "Truly touched by all the messages and calls expressing concern about the untoward incident last night when my security guard was attacked. He is well and I was untouched. Thank you to all friends and well- ...Read More >
Puducherry [India], April 4 (ANI): The Election Commission has directed administrative and police officials in the Union Territory of Puducherry to ensure the conduct of free, fair, and fearless Assembly elections scheduled for April 9, 2026. The Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) of Puducherry, in a high-level review, emphasised that all officers engaged in election duty are deemed to be on deputation to the Election Commission of India (ECI) and must discharge their duties with strict impartiality ...Read More >
Puducherry [India], April 4 (ANI): The Election Commission has directed administrative and police officials in the Union Territory of Puducherry to ensure the conduct of free, fair, and fearless Assembly elections scheduled for April 9, 2026. The Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) of Puducherry, in a high-level review, emphasised that all officers engaged in election duty are deemed to be on deputation to the Election Commission of India (ECI) and must discharge their duties with strict impartiality ...Read More >
The manifesto, unveiled by the party's national president Nitin Nabin and state party chief Rajeev Chandrasekhar, positions Kerala as a preferred global tourism destination while aiming to develop the state's cities as specialised economic hubs. The party has promised to promote Thiruvananthapuram as an IT and innovation capital, Kochi as India's shipbuilding hub, Kozhikode as a centre for healthcare and medical innovation, Thrissur as a cultural tourism capital, Kollam as an internationally co ...Read More >
For over a decade, the courts, the Centre, and the states have expanded the rights of transgender persons. The Centre is now turning back the clock, excluding large sections of transpersons who were earlier protected by the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019. An amendment bill, passed by Parliament in the ongoing budget session, has led to widespread fear and confusion in the transgender community. The only step left before the bill becomes law is for the President to assent. I ...Read More >
Kerala Assembly election: In the manifesto, the UDF promised monthly assistance of Rs 1,000 to college-going girl students, a hike in welfare pensions to Rs 3,000 per month. With just a few days left for the Assembly polls in Kerala, Opposition leader VD Satheesan on Friday released the United Democratic Front (UDF)'s election manifesto in Kochi, promising a "5+1 guarantee" to expand welfare programmes and support youth. Revanth Reddy, Chief Minister of Telangana, attended the event as the chie ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram (Keralam) [India], March 31 (ANI): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Kerala on Tuesday released its election manifesto outlining a detailed roadmap for the state's development, sector-specific economic growth, and welfare initiatives for women and poor families if voted to power in the upcoming assembly polls. The manifesto, unveiled by the party's national president Nitin Nabin and state party chief Rajeev Chandrasekhar, positions Kerala as a preferred global tourism desti ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Kerala on Tuesday released its election manifesto outlining a detailed roadmap for the state's development, sector-specific economic growth, and welfare initiatives for women and poor families if voted to power in the upcoming assembly polls. The manifesto, unveiled by the party's national president Nitin Nabin and state party chief Rajeev Chandrasekhar, positions Kerala as a preferred global tourism destination while aiming to develop the ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram (Keralam) [India], March 31 (ANI): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Kerala on Tuesday released its election manifesto outlining a detailed roadmap for the state's development, sector-specific economic growth, and welfare initiatives for women and poor families if voted to power in the upcoming assembly polls. The manifesto, unveiled by the party's national president Nitin Nabin and state party chief Rajeev Chandrasekhar, positions Kerala as a preferred global tourism desti ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram (Keralam) [India], March 31 (ANI): BJP National President Nitin Nabin launched a sharp attack on the Left Democratic Front (LDF) and the United Democratic Front (UDF), accusing them of engaging in "game-fixing" politics by alternately supporting and criticising each other to stay in power. Speaking to ANI, Nabin highlighted the BJP's growing support in Keralam, noting that the party's vote share has increased from 2% to 20%, which reflects its steady progress. He said that un ...Read More >
Kottayam (Keralam) [India], March 31 (ANI): A literature graduate and Socialist Unity Centre of India (Communist) candidate from the Ettumanoor seat in Keralam Ashna Thambi's election affidavit declares her net worth as just Rs 84. On the day of filing her nomination, Ashna said she had only Rs 40 in cash and Rs 44 in her bank account. 26-year-old Ashna Thambi told ANI that the party is raising money from people for election campaign. "On the day of nomination filing, I only had that money in ...Read More >
Hot seats in Assam Assembly Election 2026: The Sibsagar Assembly constituency is one of the 126 constituencies in the Assam Legislative Assembly. It is constituency number 96 of the Assam Legislative Assembly. As Assam prepares for Assembly elections on April 9, Sibsagar remains one of the most politically sensitive and symbolically important constituencies in Upper Assam. With its deep historical roots, strong regional identity and a politically aware electorate, Sibsagar has consistently feat ...Read More >
JODHPUR: Calling the state's existing reservation policy for transgenders "mere facade and an eyewash", Rajasthan HC on Monday directed the govt to grant an additional 3% weightage in marks to transgender candidates applying for jobs and admissions to educational institutes. HC also made scathing remarks on the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Bill 2026, recently passed by Parliament, stating it seeks to take away the "right to self-determination or self-proclamation of being ...Read More >
The final electoral rolls in Tamil Nadu, after the Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise, were released on Monday by the state's Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Archana Patnaik. Over 74 lakh names have been deleted from the rolls, according to the final list. Apart from assembly elections in Tamil Nadu, polls are also scheduled this summer in Kerala, West Bengal, Puducherry and Assam. This indicates the removal of more than 74 lakh names from the list in the poll-bound ...Read More >
Chennai: The final electoral rolls in Tamil Nadu were released on Monday by the state's Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Archana Patnaik. Following the Election Commission of India's Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise, over 74 lakh names have been deleted from the voter list. The total electorate strength, which was 6.41 crore as on October 27, 2025 before the SIR exercise, has gone down to 5.67 crore as on February 23, 2026. That is a reduction of around 11.5 per cent. According to the C ...Read More >
Salem District Collector R. Brindha Devi and Namakkal District Durgamoorthi released the final electoral rolls in the presence of representatives of recognised political parties on Monday (February 23, 2026). On December 19, 2025, the draft electoral rolls were released in Salem district and on Monday, the final electoral rolls were released. As per the final list, Salem district has 27.55 lakh voters at 11 Assembly constituencies, including 13.70 lakh male, 13.84 lakh female and 320 third-gend ...Read More >
Chennai: In the final electoral roll published by the Election Commission of India (ECI) on Monday after a prolonged Special Intensive Revision (SIR) drive that started on October 27, 2025, the State had a total voter strength of 5,67,07,380 with women outnumbering men and Shozhinganallur constituency having the highest and Harbour constituency the lowest number of voters, Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Archana Patnaik said. While the gender wise breakup of the electorate was Male 2,77,38,925, F ...Read More >
Ranchi (Jharkhand) [India], January 27 (ANI): Jharkhand State Election Commissioner Alka Tiwari on Tuesday announced that municipal elections for 48 municipalities will be held on February 23, with voting counting on February 27. Voting will be held in all municipalities on February 23, and counting will take place on February 27. Also Read | HPBOSE Board Exam 2026 Timetable: Class 10 and 12 Schedule Out on hpbose.org, New Pattern With 20% MCQs Introduced. Nominations will be accepted from Ja ...Read More >
Ranchi (Jharkhand) [India], January 27 (ANI): Jharkhand State Election Commissioner Alka Tiwari on Tuesday announced that municipal elections for 48 municipalities will be held on February 23, with voting counting on February 27. Voting will be held in all municipalities on February 23, and counting will take place on February 27. Nominations will be accepted from January 29 to February 4. The last date for withdrawal of nominations is February 6. There is no provision for NOTA (None of the Ab ...Read More >
Polling for the second phase of the Bihar assembly election is set for November 11. Voters in 122 constituencies across 20 districts will cast their ballots. Women voters are expected to play a crucial role. Both the ruling NDA and the opposition Mahagathbandhan are focusing on this demographic. The outcome of this phase is politically significant for both alliances. Patna: With the end of the campaigning for the second phase of the Bihar assembly election, all eyes are now on the polling day. ...Read More >
Patna, November 10: The second phase of polling for the Bihar Assembly elections 2025 will be held on Tuesday, November 11. Polling will begin at 7 AM and conclude by 5 PM. A total of 1,302 candidates are fighting for 122 constituencies spread across 20 districts of Bihar. These districts are West Champaran, East Champaran, Supaul, Sheohar, Sitamarhi, Madhubani, Araria, Purnea, Kishanganj, Katihar, Banka, Bhagalpur, Nawada, Jamui, Aurangabad, Gaya, Rohtas, Kaimur, Jehanabad and Arwal. Of the 1, ...Read More >
New Delhi: The continued unhygienic state of washrooms in court complexes across the country constitutes a persistent violation of the fundamental rights and the right to dignity of all users, including judges, advocates, litigants and staff, according to status report filed on behalf of different High Courts before the Supreme Court. The apex court was informed that the poor condition of washrooms, even in High Courts in metropolitan cities, was not an isolated incident but showed a systemic a ...Read More >
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