Srinagar, July 25: Apni Party President Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari on Saturday accused Srinagar MLAs of neglecting public issues, alleging that elected representatives had failed to fulfil promises made during the 2024 Assembly elections. Addressing a gathering at the party headquarters in Srinagar, organised to felicitate newly elected District President Srinagar Zaffar Habib, Bukhari said the citys residents were facing several challenges, including unemployment, poverty, inadequate housing a

The ED accuses Taman Singh Sonwani of leaking question papers and rigging selections in exchange for illegal gratification, favouring his own relatives and candidates who paid bribes

Hyderabad: Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Saturday, July 25, announced that his government would soon convene a special session of the state assembly to pass a resolution urging the Centre to lower the minimum age for contesting Lok Sabha and Assembly elections to 21 from the existing 25. Addressing a candle light rally Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels

Addressing a Gen Z solidarity rally in Hyderabad, Revanth Reddy said the resolution would be forwarded to the Centre and that he would personally meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi to seek an amendment to the law.

Ram Kumar Reddy said he would continue to remain accessible to the people of Venkatagiri and work among them until the next elections

Remember the time during the promotional campaign for one of her films and Jyotika was questioned about her absence from voting in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections despite frequently speaking about social responsibility? Caught off guard by the question, she first responded, I vote year after year before being reminded by the reporter that Lok [] The post Celebrity Outrage Or Clout Chase? Actor Jyotika, Who Said Indians Could Vote Online, Shares Post Supporting Cockroaches appeared first on The Comm

US President Donald Trump said Friday that Venezuela is not ready to hold elections, more than seven months after the American military operation that toppled then-leader Nicolas Maduro.

As far as the elections in Venezuela, theyre not really ready for them yet, but boy, a lot of progress has been made. Delcys been doing a fantastic job, says Trump

NT Reporter Panaji In a major decision, the Revolutionary Goans Party (RGP) dissolved all its existing state, district, block, taluka and ward level committees as well as other organisational committees with immediate effect and announced fresh elections for all the executive committees within45 days. The communication was issued on Friday by St Andre RGP legislator []

SIT had arraigned Ribesh as the second accused in the case pertaining to the distribution of a fabricated image that allegedly aimed to undermine LDF candidate K.K. Shailaja ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.

SIT had arraigned Ribesh as the second accused in the case pertaining to the distribution of a fabricated image that allegedly aimed to undermine LDF candidate K.K. Shailaja ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.

The images emerging from Delhi and other parts of the Country over the past few days have captured more than a protest. They have captured the mood of a generation. The gathering of students, many members of Generation Z, alongside young lawyers and other citizens in peaceful democratic demonstrations reflects a larger national conversation about justice, constitutional values, governance and the future of the Republic. Whether one agrees with every demand or every slogan is secondary. Democraci

The recent scenes around Jantar Mantar have been disturbing. Every May, lakhs of young Indians queue outside examination centres carrying the anxieties of entire families on their backs. In May 2026, nearly 2.8 million of them were told to queue again. A leaked question paper had forced the National Testing Agency to order the largest re-test in the history of Indian competitive examinations. It was not the first such collapse, and it will not be the last. What failed that week was not a questio

Srinagar, July 24: Senior Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) leader Zaffer Mir (Lasjan) on Friday chaired an organisational meeting of party delegates and workers from Block BK Pora at his residence, with representatives from all 30 Panchayat Halqas of the Chadoora Assembly constituency participating. The meeting focused on strengthening the partys grassroots network and reviewing organisational preparedness ahead of the upcoming Panchayati Raj Institution (PRI) elections, which are being viewed as

There should be no factionalism within the party, says PAC chief Nadendla Manohar, calling for unity among the cadres in facing the forthcoming local body elections

Srinagar, Jul 23:National Conference General Secretary Haji Ali Mohammad Sagar Thursday launched a scathing attack on the PDP, Peoples Conference (PC) and Apni Party, calling them the BJP's A, B and C Teams who enabled the abrogation of Articles 370 and 35-A and are now attempting to rewrite history. Addressing a special meeting at the party headquarters, Sagar said it was the PDP's opportunistic alliance with the BJP in 2015 that opened the floodgates for the saffron party's political expansion

Alaska has sent more than 3,000 letters to residents asking them to verify their citizenship ahead of this year's elections

Student movements have changed history, but do they always strengthen democracy? Viral videos of Mumbai model Rhiya Ahir standing before a police van have become a symbol of India's latest Gen Z protest wave. Yet exiled Bangladeshi author Taslima Nasreen has issued a warning that goes far beyond one protest. Drawing parallels between India's CJP demonstrations and Bangladesh's 2024 student uprising, she argues that not every revolution produces freedom. Bangladesh removed Sheikh Hasina, but the

Macworld Best Apple Watch deals: Updated July, 2026 These recommendations are based on the best prices for Apple Watches we are seeing right now at top resellers in the U.S. and U.K. Todays best Apple Watch deals: U.S. $100 off Apple Watch Series 11, 42mm & 46mm at Amazon $30 off the Apple Watch Ultra 3 at Amazon $30 off the Apple Watch SE 3 at Amazon Todays best Apple Watch deals : U.K. 70 off Apple Watch Series 11, 42mm at Amazon 80 off Apple Watch Series 11, 46mm at Amazon 30 off the Apple Wa

An unidentified audience member sitting behind Donald Trump has gone viral after appearing to mimic the president throughout an event in Marietta, Georgia. As Trump moved his hands, tilted his head and emphasised sections of his speech, the man repeatedly mirrored his signature accordion gestures, facial expressions and even appeared to mouth parts of his remarks. Social-media users are divided over whether the attendee was deliberately mocking Trump or simply entertaining himself. His identity

Considered Mr. Vijays swansong before his transition to full-time politics, Jana Nayagan, which was originally expected to be released ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections, hit the screens on July 23

Considered Mr. Vijays swansong before his transition to full-time politics, Jana Nayagan, which was originally expected to be released ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections, hit the screens on July 23

The Phase-I, Second Selection Admission Statistics Report for the academic year 202627 has been released, marking another milestone in Odishas higher secondary admission process. A total of 87,576 applicants were considered, with 41,470 students selected in the second phase and 25,414 through slide-up requests. Among streams, Arts led with 12,189 selections, followed by Commerce (2,083), [] The post Odisha +2 Second Merit List 2026: Ravenshaw Tops Across Streams appeared first on Pragativadi I L

Georgia: US President Donald Trump addressed a rally in the battleground state of Georgia, using the platform to sharpen his political messaging ahead of the upcoming midterm elections. During his address, Trump highlighted policy achievements while launching sharp attacks against Democrats, repeating claims regarding the US electoral system and formally endorsing Republican candidates in what []

INDIAN prime minister Narendra Modi on Thursday announced that fast-track courts would be set up to prosecute those involved in exam paper leaks, his first public response after weeks of protests demanding the resignation of education minister Dharmendra Pradhan. The announcement came hours after protesters clashed with police in New Delhi late on Wednesday. Police used tear gas and canes to push back demonstrators. The protests, led by the self-named Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), have become the

Mumbai, July 23: A new political controversy has erupted in Kannur, Kerala. The supporter of rebel MLA V. Kunjikrishnan, T. Purushottaman, a former member of CPI(M), was targeted in an arson attack at his shrimp farm. This incident has intensified the internal crisis within the party following the assembly elections. The attack occurred as CPI(M)s ... Read more Political Turmoil in Kannur: Attack on Rebel MLA Supporter Sparks Controversy

Srinagar, July 23: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday fact-checked Union Minister JP Nadda over the Jammu and Kashmir Service Selection Board (JKSSB) paper leak, saying the incident took place in 2022 and not under the NC-Congress government, while seeking an update on the high-level committee constituted to probe the matter. In a post on X, Abdullah said Nadda was absolutely correct about the paper leak but had got the date wrong. You are absolutely correct about the SSB

Leading brokerage firms have identified twelve Indian stocks for investment. Goldman Sachs favors Reliance Industries and Adani Power among others. InCred Equities sees significant upside in APAR Industries and CONCOR. Axis Bank has also recommended Chalet Hotels and Ujjivan Small Finance Bank. These selections offer potential growth opportunities for investors in the current market.

The National Conferences protest in New Delhi turned out to be less of a political storm and more of a gentle breeze that barely ruffled even the newspapers. While students elsewhere were keeping the national media busy, tragic events in the Pir Panchal region dominated the local newspapers. It was almost as if the day itself had conspired to keep the protest on Kashmir low-key. On social media, however, the protest made its presence felt. Between unfiltered group selfies and cheerful head pops,

The shadow of yet another postponement is once again falling over Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections. Even as the city gears up for the next round of civic polls, the long-overdue process of ward delimitation and expansion remains stalled a delay that has now stretched for an entire decade. Political circles in the state [] The post Bhubaneswar Municipal Elections Face Fresh Delay Fears as Ward Delimitation Remains Stuck for a Decade appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha

K Annamalai, a former IPS officer, was one of the BJP's most prominent faces in Tamil Nadu before he quit ahead of the state elections this year.

Kalshi has launched a new hub for tracking U.S. midterm elections. This platform offers real-time election forecasts and polling data. It uses prices from prediction markets, reflecting traders' financial risk. The hub aims to be a comprehensive resource for various election stakeholders. This launch follows the rapid growth of prediction markets since 2024.

Zoho CEO Sridhar Vembu stated Delhi protesters aim to cause chaos and halt national progress. Many social media users disagreed, asserting peaceful protest is a democratic right. They argued citizens need accountability between elections and dissent is not a conspiracy. The Supreme Court declined an urgent listing for a plea against police action. The court stated it was not interested in viewing videos at the mentioning stage.

The byelections to three seats Bankipur in Bihar, Daita in Madhya Pradesh and Manjalpur in Gujarat are now under the spotlight; while trends from the past five years indicate an advantage for the ruling party, these constituencies have been drawing attention for a few other reasons

Hyderabad: Hyderabad is likely to see municipal elections soon after the completion of the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Telangana. Recently, the Telangana government divided the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) into three separate corporations. It created two new corporations, Cyberabad and Malkajgiri. All corporations in Hyderabad may see polls Soon Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and

Srinagar: Former MLA from Sangrama, Shoaib Nabi Lone, is joining the Peoples Democratic Party on Wednesday, sources disclosed. Sources said that Shoaib is joining the PDP today. Shoaib is likely to be PDPs candidate from the Baramulla Assembly segment, where the party had fielded Rafiq Rather in the 2024 assembly elections. Riding on a sympathy []

New Jersey Registered Voters News: New Jersey's Motor Vehicle Commission mistakenly registered thousands of noncitizens to vote. A software issue caused this error, affecting registrations in 2023 and 2024. Fewer than 400 of these individuals actually cast ballots in elections. Officials are now removing these wrongful registrations and investigating the cause. This incident highlights concerns about automatic voter registration systems nationwide.

The House approved a bill funding the federal government until December fourth. This action aims to prevent a shutdown before the midterm elections. House Republicans are pushing this measure to avoid voter dissatisfaction. Democrats largely opposed the stopgap bill, citing a lack of negotiation. The Senate must now consider the funding legislation for approval.

Srinagar, Jul 21: The Jammu and Kashmir Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Tuesday held an important organisational meeting of District Srinagar under the chairmanship of the partys General Secretary (Organisation), Adv. Ghulam Nabi Lone Hanjura, to review organisational affairs and strengthen grassroots activities across the district. The meeting was attended by General Secretary Mohammad Khursheed Alam, Additional General Secretary Adv. Mohammad Yousuf Bhat, District President Abdul Qayoum Bhat, c

Jammu, Jul 21:Leader of Opposition in J&K Legislative Assembly Sunil Sharma on Tuesday, in a sharp dig at the government led by the Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, accused it of preferring political theatrics over concern for suffering humanity. LoP Sunil Sharma, while addressing a press conference at the party headquarter in Jammu, asserted that the statehood protests could be paused as the people devastated by natural calamities could not be allowed to wait as they needed immediate succour. One

Bhubaneswar, July 22: The Odisha State Election Commission (SEC) held a high-level review meeting on Tuesday with commissioners of all municipal corporations, district collectors, sub-collectors, and deputy collectors responsible for election work across the state. This meeting aimed to expedite preparations for the three-tier panchayat and urban local body elections scheduled for 2027, ensuring they ... Read more Odisha SEC Reviews Preparations for 2027 Local Body Elections

The Wisconsin Democratic Party is urging the state elections commission to allow voters who already cast absentee ballots to vote again

As 2027 elections inch closer, party leaders have again started wooing SC groups

Srinagar, July 21: The Jammu and Kashmir Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Tuesday held an organisational meeting of its Srinagar district unit to review party affairs and discuss measures to strengthen grassroots activities ahead of upcoming political programmes. The meeting, chaired by PDP General Secretary (Organisation) Adv. Ghulam Nabi Lone Hanjura, was attended by senior party leaders, including General Secretary Mohammad Khursheed Alam, Additional General Secretary Adv. Mohammad Yousuf Bh

The sudden rise of Mr Burnham, formerly mayor of Manchester, came with a by-election in Macclesfield that was a must-win for him to get back to London and national politics as his partys choice of leader. He will also face the task at some point of keeping the rising Reform Party at bay if Labour, one of the top two parties of traditional British politics along with the Tories, is to call general elections though it is just two years since Mr Starmer helped Labour storm parliament at the expense

Srinagar, July 19: PDP senior leader Zaffer Mir (Lasjan) on Monday accused the government of neglecting the Chadoora Assembly constituency and raised concerns over drinking water shortages, poor road conditions, farmers distress and inadequate public services. Addressing a PDP delegates convention at Gowharpora, attended by party delegates from several areas of the constituency, Mir said residents had been facing prolonged civic issues due to what he termed administrative apathy. He highlighted

Jaipur, July 21 (IANS) Ahead of the upcoming panchayat and urban local body elections, the Rajasthan Government has launched Yuva Suyog, a youth-focused initiative to promote sports and identify talent

Pro-Trump super PAC MAGA Inc has accumulated more than $400 million ahead of the 2026 US midterm elections, the largest outside-money war chest assembled for a midterm cycle, positioning Trump's political apparatus to reshape the battle for control of Congress.

Whatever political advantage the CJP protestors and the so-called students are hoping for, it will inevitably be reaped by the Congress, AAP, Samajwadi Party, or even Chandrashekhar Ravan, to be used as capital for their next elections.

BJP MP Nishikant Dubey predicted Abhijeet Dipke will contest elections on a Bhim Army ticket. He stated that mass movements often produce political leaders and Dipke could be one. Thousands joined the Cockroach Janta Party's march demanding the Education Minister's resignation. Dubey claimed the movement's supporters are also linked to the Bhim Army and anti-CAA protesters.

GPSC has released the Deputy Section Officer (Legal Side) Class-III Main Exam Result 2026 for Advt. No. 67/2024-25 on 20 July 2026. Check the final merit list, category-wise cut-off marks, waiting list, MRC selections, and download the official PDF.

Jammu, July 21: Leader of Opposition in J&K Legislative Assembly Sunil Sharma on Tuesday asked the government led by the Chief Minister Omar Abdullah to suspend its political activities and focus on relief and rehabilitation in the natural calamities-hit people in Poonch, Rajouri and other areas of the Union Territory. It is very unfortunate to see the absence of government among the people, who are battling the fury of nature. The governments presence and response have failed to meet the expect

Mamata Banerjee urged INDIA bloc partners to unite against the BJP in West Bengal. She firmly rejected raitors within her own Trinamool Congress party. Rebels were challenged to directly join the BJP and fight elections. Banerjee asserted that expelled members would never be welcomed back. She also announced upcoming district tours across West Bengal.

Chennai, July 21: The Madras High Court has directed Chief Minister Vijay of Tamil Nadu to respond to a new notice concerning an election petition challenging his victory in the Perambur constituency. In the recent assembly elections, Vijay, the leader of the TVK party, secured a win in Chennais Perambur constituency by a margin of ... Read more Madras High Court Issues New Notice to Chief Minister Vijay in Perambur Election Petition Case

Daniel Ortega declared Nicaragua will hold no more elections at the Sandinista revolution anniversary. The announcement formalizes an authoritarian consolidation that has jailed seven presidential candidates and expelled the Catholic Church since 2018.

MAGA Inc, a campaign funding group, has amassed over $400 million. This funding is intended for the upcoming midterm elections. The super political action committee began the year with $300 million. Billionaires Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss contributed significantly to the fund. Republicans hold narrow majorities in Congress heading into November.

Dubai, Jul 21: Iran attacked a tanker in the Strait of Hormuz early Tuesday, forcing its crew to abandon the ship even as the United States conducted yet-another round of airstrikes targeting the Islamic Republic over control of the key waterway. The 10 consecutive nights of US airstrikes haven't compelled Tehran into loosening its grip on the strait, through which about a fifth of all crude oil and natural gas traded once passed in peacetime. Even as the US and Iran inch closer to all-out war a

Aakash Institute Srinagar has continued its legacy of producing toppers by showing a remarkable performance in NEET UG 2026. The institute, with a distinction of securing AIR 10 in NEET UG 2022, has once again not only secured the state rank first but also bagged an impressive All India Rank of 99, said a press release. Hadiya Nisar, a student from the classroom course of the Institute, hailing from Dialgam, Anantnag, has scored an outstanding 690 out of 720, with a 99.9931 percentile. She achi

Jammu, Jul 20: The Jammu and Kashmir BharatiyaJanata Party (BJP) has demanded a time-bound, independent and in-depth investigation into the working of the Sports Council and entire recruitment process under S O 12 of 2022. J&K BJP chief spokesperson Sunil Sethi and former MLC and J&K BJP spokesperson GirdhariLal Raina, in a joint press conference, said that the Jammu Kashmir government's selection list dated June 10, 2026 for appointment of outstanding sports persons under S O 12 of 2022 trigger

The recent call by Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah to organise public protests for the restoration of statehood presents one of the most unexpected moments in the history of Indian democracy. It is expected in a democratic regime that generally citizens protest against governments when they realise their aspirations are not being fulfilled. Contrary to a democratic essence, in Jammu and Kashmir the elected government is preparing to exercise the constitutional right of protest to

Jaipur, July 21: Law Minister Jogaram Patel announced that the municipal and panchayat elections in Rajasthan will be conducted in accordance with the directives of the High Court and the established procedures of the State Election Commission. The government will thoroughly study the courts orders and ensure full compliance. Patel stated that the Rajasthan High ... Read more Rajasthan Elections to Follow High Court Directives, Says Law Minister Jogaram Patel

New Delhi, Jul 20:National Conference (NC) President and former chief minister Farooq Abdullah on Monday led his party's protest in the national capital, urging the Centre to fulfil its commitment to restore J&K's statehood and asserting that the people of J&K could not be kept waiting indefinitely for promises repeatedly made before Parliament, the Supreme Court, and the nation. Leading hundreds of party leaders and workers towards Jantar Mantar, Abdullah said the NC had assembled in New Delhi

New Delhi, Jul 20:Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday launched a sharp attack on the Centre over the continued delay in restoring statehood to Jammu and Kashmir, accusing it of failing to honour commitments made before Parliament, the Supreme Court, and the people of J&K.Participating in the NC's protest led by NC President Farooq Abdullah in the national capital, CM Omar said the party had travelled to New Delhi not to seek any concession but to demand what he described as the legitimate con

New Delhi/ Srinagar, Jul 20:National Conference (NC) on Monday staged coordinated protest demonstrations in the national capital and across Jammu and Kashmir, intensifying its campaign for the restoration of statehood and constitutional rights to J&K while accusing the Centre of failing to honour repeated commitments made before Parliament, the Supreme Court, and the people of J&K. The main demonstration, led by National Conference President and former chief minister Farooq Abdullah, witnessed t

The Bharatiya Janata Party government submitted the schedule for panchayat and local body elections in the Rajasthan High Court during the hearing on a batch of public interest petitions

Apple is continuing to tweak iOS 27 ahead of its September launch, and the fourth developer beta is available as of today. There are fewer changes than in prior betas, but Apple is still adding new features. TV App In the Settings section of the Apple TV app, there's a new Automatic Downloads toggle. Turning it on will automatically download the next two episodes of shows you start in Continue Watching. They'll be deleted when you finish the episodes. Photos There is a oom Photos to Fill toggle

Nearly a quarter of national highways will be built in seven states facing elections. These states will also receive almost twenty percent of total projects awarded this year. Highway projects signal development pace and priority approvals are expected soon. The ministry has set targets for awarding and constructing national highways this fiscal year. This focus aims to boost infrastructure development and influence state election outcomes.

PTI Beijing China on Monday said it is in talks with the US over the planned visit of President Xi Jinping to Washington in September, signalling that the visit is on track despite recent tensions after President Donald Trumps allegation that Beijing interfered in American elections. Head-of-state diplomacy provides irreplaceable strategic guidance for US-China relations, []

Ortega, who has continuously held power since 2007 following an earlier presidential term in the 1980s, said the move will close off any path to the opposition, although he did not provide details about carrying out the measure.

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The Congress in Manipur has criticised the BJP-led government for delaying expansion of the council of ministers, with former chief minister Okram Ibobi Singh saying Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh is handling around 20 departments and the state lacks a dedicated Education Minister. He said the situation reflected governance challenges ahead of the expected assembly elections next year.

New Delhi, July 20: The Trinamool Congress (TMC) has undergone significant changes since its rise in the Lok Sabha between 2009 and 2014. Under the leadership of Mamata Banerjee, the party sought to establish a distinct identity in Parliament, even demanding a separate office during this period. In the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, the TMC ... Read more Monsoon Session: TMC Leader Abhishek Banerjee Allocated Seat Behind Former Allies

Jaipur, July 20: The Rajasthan government has presented a roadmap for the long-awaited Panchayat and urban local body elections to the High Court. The court had previously requested a clear timeline for conducting these elections. According to the schedule submitted by the government, the election process will commence in August. The notification for the urban ... Read more Rajasthan Government Unveils Election Schedule for Panchayat and Urban Local Bodies

US Gas Price: Drivers in some states across the U.S have been paying well over USD 4 a gallon for a while now, while others pay less. Affordability is likely to be a key issue for voters in the US midterm elections, and higher gas and oil prices can help push up prices for groceries and other goods.

The Karnataka High Court questioned the State Election Commission's separate voter roll revision. This exercise is being conducted in select Bengaluru wards while the Election Commission of India is doing it nationwide. The court sought clarification on the rationale and public expenditure for this parallel revision. Petitioners argue this creates duplication and avoidable costs ahead of city corporation elections. The matter was adjourned after the court requested further details.

In the 1946 elections to various provinces, the Congress demonstrated its superiority over the Scheduled Castes Federation (SCF) founded by B.R. Ambedkar. In the erstwhile Madras Presidency, the party bagged 27 out of 30 seats allotted to SCs.

New Delhi [India], July 20 (ANI): Jammu & Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday alleged that the Union Government had supressed the National Conference protest for restoration of statehood. The JK CM affirmed that this would not deter their campaign for dignity and self-governance. Abdullah maintained that the movement for the restoration of Jammu and Kashmir's statehood and constitutional rights has only just begun. Omar Abdullah, in a post on X, reflected on the challenges faced durin

In the first elections held in 1951-52 after the country became a Republic with the system of a universal adult suffrage in place, the major contestants were the Congress and the Communist Party of India (CPI)

You have to ask the DMK for its reasons why they are doing a flip-flop. In my opinion, they are being enticed with this One Nation One Election. They are in a little bit of urgency to have another election. But all I can tell you is if the DMK embarks on that path, their fate in the next elections will be worse than what they faced in this recent Assembly elections, Chidambaram said.

In a recent comment on the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam winning the 2026 Tamil Nadu elections, DMK president M.K. Stalin described the victory as a new and attractive tsunami of illusion

New Delhi, July 20: Jammu and Kashmir National Conference (JKNC) leader and MLA Hasnain Masoodi led a protest in the national capital on Monday, pressing the Centre to fulfil its long-standing promise of restoring statehood to the region. Speaking to ANI, Jammu and Kashmir National Conference MLA Hasnain Masoodi emphasised that the continued delay in restoring statehood is damaging the national interest, adding that the reason for the protest is the prevailing uncertainty. He said, The promise r

After dropping out following Class 5 nearly six decades ago, the Haryana woman earns a first division through NIOS to fulfil her long-cherished ambition of contesting panchayat elections.

New Delhi, Jul 19: National Conference MP Chowdry Mohammad Ramzan raised the issues of restoration of Jammu and Kashmir's statehood, constitutional rights, empowerment of the elected government and the safety of Kashmiris outside the Union Territory during the All-Party Floor Leaders' Meeting convened ahead of the Monsoon Session of Parliament. The meeting, convened by Union Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Kiren Rijiju, was presided over by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. Ministers of State f

Bandipora, Jul 19:Jammu and Kashmir Apni Party President Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari on Sunday launched a sharp attack on the ruling National Conference (NC), accusing it of failing to defend the constitutional rights of the people after the August 5, 2019 developments and questioning its credibility in leading the campaign for the restoration of statehood. Addressing a workers' convention in Bandipora and later speaking to reporters, Bukhari said the NC had remained silent during one of the mos

Jammu and Kashmir is talking about jobs again, not the jobs that were created, but the ones that quietly disappeared into the hands of private companies. Over the past two years, the Omar Abdullah-led government has outsourced more than 25,000 positions across nearly 29 departments, routed through over 200 private agencies based in J&K, Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh and Delhi. The Health and Medical Education Department and the Floriculture Department account for the largest share. No public advertisem

After a gap of more than thirteen years, the Jantar Mantar is slowly coming back to life , as a centre for registering protest against the government. With Cockroach Janata Partys campaign to dislodge the Union Education Minister, on the NEET paper leakage matter, going on and Sonam Wangchuk carrying on his fast in support of the demand, comes the Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, if allowed, with his band of protestors to press the demand for the restoration of statehood for Jammu and Kashmir which

Srinagar, July 19: Apni Party President Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari on Sunday said his party would continue to press the Centre for restoration of the constitutional rights of Jammu and Kashmir while ensuring protection of its demographic character. Addressing a workers convention in Bandipora, Bukhari said the solution to the issues confronting Jammu and Kashmir lay in New Delhi, and urged the Government of India to initiate a meaningful dialogue with people to address their concerns. Jammu and

Jammu, July 19: The Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) on Sunday staged a massive protest in Jammu, demanding the immediate restoration of statehood to the Union Territory, with hundreds of party leaders and workers taking to the streets under the banner of Hamari Riyasat, Hamara Haq (Our State, Our Right). Led by JKPCC president Tariq Hameed Karra, the protesters assembled in large numbers carrying party flags, banners and placards while raising slogans in support of statehood

July 19, 2026 (Conversation) The political and electoral uses of generative artificial intelligence (AI) are increasingly discussed in the public debate. According to some, they could reshape our democratic systems and our relationship to politics. What is the reality of these uses today in France? A case study in Lille during the last municipal elections. You may have read it in the press: 1 in 4 French people say they intend to use an artificial intelligence tool like ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude,

Germany's AfD leads Chancellor Merz's CDU/CSU by eight percentage points in a fresh Insa poll for Bild, placing the AfD at 29 percent nationally against CDU's 21 percent, as 85 percent of Germans report disapproval of the chancellor ahead of three state elections in September.

Srinagar, July 19: National Conference Member of Parliament Chowdry Mohammad Ramzan on Saturday pitched for the restoration of Jammu and Kashmir's statehood, constitutional rights and state subject laws during the All-Party Floor Leaders' Meeting convened ahead of the Monsoon Session of Parliament in New Delhi. The meeting, convened by Union Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Kiren Rijiju, was chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and attended by Union Ministers of State for Parliamentary Af

ABVP has welcomed Delhi University's DUSU Election 2026 guidelines, saying the new rules on campaigning, posters and vehicles will ensure transparent and dignified student polls.

AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi has intensified his attack on the Congress ahead of the Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections, alleging that the party failed Muslims in the state and is responsible for the plight of Muslim youth. Referring to the Babri Masjid demolition, Owaisi claimed it occurred during Congress rule. His remarks come amid an increasingly heated political contest, with AIMIM seeking to expand its influence in Uttar Pradesh.

As a Punjab watcher described the assembly poll-bound state as a low hanging fruit for the Congress which the party should strategize to grab the opportunity with both the hands, the mismatch between the thinking of the central and state leaderships, and the resultant crisis, have put a spanner in the Grand Old Partys (GOP) chance to stage a come back in the strategically located state. How to manufacture a crisis afresh and how to mishandle the situation? This seems to have, since sometime back

Politics is shaped as much by patience as by power. Governments change, alliances shift, and narratives evolve, but questions involving history, identity, and constitutional arrangements are rarely settled by a single moment. For Jammu and Kashmir, the debate after August 5, 2019, has largely revolved around two interconnected issues, the restoration of statehood and the larger constitutional questions surrounding Articles 370 and 35A. These debates are often presented as competing objectives. T