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.

Jammu, Jul 19: Dozens of Congress leaders and activists were detained on Sunday as police foiled their march to the Lok Bhavan in Jammu to submit a memorandum addressed to President Droupadi Murmu in support of the demand for immediate restoration of full statehood to Jammu and Kashmir. The march led by Pradesh Congress Committee president Tariq Hameed Karra came a day ahead of the National Conference's proposed demonstration for restoration of statehood in Delhi. Before the march, hundreds of C

New Delhi, July 19: Member Parliament, Chowdry Mohammad Ramzan participated in the All-Party Floor Leaders' Meeting convened ahead of the Monsoon Session of Parliament, convened by the Union Minister for Parliamentary Affairs, Kiren Rijiju. The meeting was presided by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, and also present in the meeting were Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs Arjun Ram Meghwal, Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs L. Murugan, along with all floor leaders and representa

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.

Baramulla MP Er Rashid has announced that he will undertake a barefoot march to Parliament and observe a day-long hunger strike on July 21 in solidarity with the National Conference's protest for the restoration of Jammu and Kashmir's statehood, while asserting that the larger struggle for the restoration of constitutional and political rights must not be diluted. The announcement was made through a statement sent from Tihar Jail and released during a press conference organised by the Awami Itih

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

Kolkata, July 19: Tathagata Roy, former president of the West Bengal BJP and ex-governor of Meghalaya, has raised concerns regarding the internal turmoil within the Trinamool Congress (TMC) following their significant defeat in the recent assembly elections. He cautioned that this situation should not allow communist parties to regain their former political strength in the ... Read more Tathagata Roy Warns BJP Against Resurgence of Communists in West Bengal

Jana Sena has ruled out replicating the NDA's 2024 seat-sharing formula for Andhra Pradesh's upcoming local body elections, saying its expanded grassroots presence warrants a larger share of seats. The party has urged alliance partners to allocate constituencies based on organisational strength while reaffirming its commitment to the BJP-led NDA.

The National Sports Council (NSC) has reconstituted the ad hoc committees of 27 sports organisations, including 26 national federations and the Bangladesh Mahila Krira Songstha (BMKS), with instructions to hold elections within the next 90 days.

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Dehradun, July 18: Congress MP Kumari Selja has asserted that the party will establish the next government in Uttarakhand during the upcoming assembly elections in 2027. In a conversation in Dehradun, Selja stated that the party is fully prepared. From grassroots workers to all our leaders, including those from Uttarakhand, everyone is actively engaging with ... Read more Congress MP Kumari Selja Claims Party Will Form Next Government in Uttarakhand

Kargil, July 18: In a dramatic political development, the Jammu & Kashmir National Conference (JKNC) has expelled Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon, the Chief Executive Councillor (CEC) of the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC), Kargil, from the primary membership of the party for anti-party activities and open indiscipline. The drastic action taken by the party high command comes after months of escalating friction within the local INDIA bloc alliance, culminating in Dr. Akhoons outright r

Protesters are organising nationwide demonstrations against the rapid expansion of data centres. These demonstrations aim to voice concerns about environmental and community impacts. Organizers seek transparency and accountability from data center developers. Public approval for data center construction remains notably low across the nation. This growing opposition is expected to influence upcoming political elections.

New Delhi, Jul 18: The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Trk, has expressed serious concern over escalating unrest in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK), urging Pakistani authorities to conduct swift, thorough and impartial investigations into deaths linked to recent police action ahead of the Legislative Assembly elections scheduled for July 27. In [] The post UN Raps Pakistan Over PoJK Violence, Seeks Probe Into Protest Deaths appeared first on Northlines .

Patna, July 18: Rajiv Ranjan, the national spokesperson for JD(U), launched a sharp critique of the Congress party, addressing internal disputes, the state of the opposition alliance, and the functioning of the central government. He asserted that Congress is organizationally weakening and facing deep leadership rifts, which will impact the upcoming assembly elections. In an ... Read more JD(U) Critiques Congress Amidst Opposition Unity and Redistricting Concerns

The Odisha Government has issued a draft notification proposing the reservation of Chairperson posts in 35 Municipalities and Notified Area Councils (NACs) across the state, marking a key step towards the upcoming Urban Local Body (ULB) elections. The Housing and Urban Development Department has invited objections and suggestions from the public within 15 days of [] The post Odisha Issues Draft Reservation List for Chairperson Posts in 35 ULBs Ahead of Civic Elections appeared first on Pragativa

Coimbatore, July 18: Tamil Nadus Revenue Minister, Sengottaiyan, announced on Saturday that local body elections in the state will be conducted ahead of the legally mandated timeline set for April next year. He emphasized that the state government will not tolerate any irregularities or corruption in public construction projects and municipal administration. Sengottaiyan stated that ... Read more Tamil Nadu Revenue Minister Promises Timely Local Body Elections and Zero Tolerance for Corruption

United Nations, Jul 18: The United Nations human rights agency has voiced concern over the wave of unrest in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), calling for investigations into killings of protesters as well as members of security forces. UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk on Friday appealed for calm in PoK amid a wave of unrest ahead of regional elections at the end of the month, a statement issued in Geneva said. It added that dozens of people, mostly protesters but also law enforc

Jaipur, July 18: Former Chief Minister of Rajasthan and senior Congress leader Ashok Gehlot sharply criticized the Bhajanlal Sharma government on Friday for the delay in Panchayat and urban body elections. He referenced a stern remark from the Rajasthan High Court, which stated, If the commission cannot conduct elections, let us know, and judges will ... Read more Delay in Panchayat Elections Reflects Administrative Failure, Says Ashok Gehlot

The debate surrounding the restoration of Statehood to Jammu & Kashmir has entered a curious phase. There is now an overwhelming consensus that statehood must be restored. The Union Government has repeatedly promised it. Political parties across Jammu & Kashmir demand it. The people overwhelmingly expect it. Yet, despite this rare consensus, some now argue that before we even protest for statehood, we must first hold another meeting, evolve another roadmap, or first resolve every constitutional

Peaceful protest is an accepted democratic instrument through which citizens express dissent, hold governments accountable, and seek policy reforms. Protests in constitutional democracies are usually organized against governmental actions or inactions. But there is a special constitutional dilemma when the Government or those acting under executive powers themselves issue a call for protest. Can the Government constitutionally organize protests? Is it a means for promoting democracy or indicates

Despite improvement in security scenario in Kashmir, politicians continue to stay away from the common people and seem least interested in reaching out to the voters who elected them. The moot question they need to answer is, why do they prefer seclusion over inclusion? The growing perception seems that mainstream politics in Kashmir has drifted away from addressing everyday concerns of the common man and has got caught in a quagmire of issues that have little direct bearing on the lives of deni

There are moments when a society inadvertently reveals its deepest governing assumptions. Not through elections, legislative debates or grand political declarations, but through the questions it chooses to ask. The annual debate over summer vacations in Jammu and Kashmir is one such moment. Every year, as temperatures rise beyond familiar limits, public attention converges upon an almost ritualistic question: Should schools remain open? If not, for how long should they close? It appears to be a

Ahead of the Punjab Assembly elections, Prime Minister Narendra Modi accused the AAP government of corruption, worsening law and order, and failing to curb the drug menace. Addressing a rally in Jalandhar, he also attacked the Shiromani Akali Dal and Congress, asserting that only the BJP could transform the state.

The Supreme Court has sought the Centres response on a PIL seeking implementation of the Womens Reservation Act before the 2029 Lok Sabha elections without waiting for a fresh delimitation exercise.

Addressing to national media conference in New Delhi, CEC Kumar emphasised that elections were held according to the Constitution of India, Electoral Laws and instructions of the Election Commission of India issued from time to time.

The highest-ever poll participation in the recent Assembly elections is a proof of the trust the electors have in the countrys electoral system and the vibrancy of the democracy, says Chief Election Commissioner

Over the past week, the Knesset passed several controversial laws in marathon sessions as PM Netanyahu attempted to ram through several of his pet projects

The elections to the newly formed City Corporations should be scheduled after the completion of SIR: Supreme Court

Rahul Gandhi arrived in Dehradun on Friday evening, his first visit since the 2022 Assembly elections.

China on Friday rejected U.S. President Donald Trump's claim that China has strongly rejected U.S. President Donald Trump's claim that Beijing interfered in the 2020 U.S. presidential election. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian described the allegations as pure fabrications and malicious smears, insisting that China has always adhered to the principle of non-interference in the internal affairs of other countries. Lin urged Washington to engage in self-reflection and stop using Chin

Those decisions, he said, had been taken solely to strengthen the NDA and ensure public welfare.

CEC Gyanesh Kumar addresses media professionals, shares ECIs practices for transparent polls New Delhi: Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar on Friday addressed ECIs All India Media Conference 2026, sharing the poll panels practices related to conducting elections transparently. Addressing 380 media professionals from States/UTs across the country on the theme Connecting stakeholders, strengthening [] The post CEC Gyanesh Kumar addresses media professionals, shares ECIs practices for

New Delhi, July 17: The Election Commission of India (ECI) organized its inaugural All-India Media Conference 2026 in the capital on Wednesday. Over 380 media professionals from various states and union territories gathered to discuss the theme Connecting Stakeholders, Strengthening Democracy: The Role of Media in Elections. Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar addressed the conference, ... Read more ECI Hosts First All-India Media Conference to Highlight Medias Role in Elections

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A White House teleprompter operator has been placed on unpaid leave over alleged insider betting. Regulators are investigating claims he made more than 75,000 (about $100,000) by betting on Donald Trump's speeches. Kalshi froze the account before the alleged winnings could be withdrawn and alerted federal regulators. A long-serving White House teleprompter operator has been placed on unpaid administrative leave after allegedly using advance knowledge of President Donald Trump's speeches to place

Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched and inaugurated rail and road infrastructure projects worth over Rs 5,470 crore in Punjab during his visit to Jalandhar. The projects include the inauguration of 75 redeveloped railway stations under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme, the Daulatpur Chowk-Kartoli rail line, the Kartoli-Ambala train service, and the Amritsar-Chheharta-Varanasi Sant Ravidas Express.PM Modi also inaugurated a section of the Delhi-Amritsar-Katra Expressway and laid the foundation s

Addressing reporters in Kakinada, Mohan said the Congress would form the government in the 2029 Assembly elections and a Kapu leader would become the chief minister.

The Trump administration in the US has declassified and publicised several intelligence and law enforcement documents from 2020, alleging that China acquired 200 million American voter data and exploited vulnerabilities in the US election system to influence the poll in Joe Bidens favour.

He also said the government aims to complete elections to all local bodies, including Zilla Panchayats, Taluk Panchayats, Gram Panchayats, and municipal corporations, by the end of this year

The Supreme Court has allowed the Karnataka government to hold elections to Bengaluru's five newly created city corporations in December, extending the earlier August 31 deadline. The court accepted the state's request, noting that the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls is expected to be completed by November.

Israel's Knesset dissolved Friday, triggering October 27 elections the country's first full-term parliament since 1988. Gadi Eizenkot's Yashar leads at 23 projected seats versus Netanyahu's Likud at 22, but the anti-Netanyahu bloc falls two seats short of a governing majority.

The pressure playbook that helped Charanjit Singh Channi become Punjab chief minister in 2021 is back. As his camp steps up the pressure on state Congress chief Amarinder Singh Raja Warring, the party high command appears determined not to repeat the mistakes that contributed to its 2022 defeat. Can Congress contain the infighting before the 2027 assembly elections?

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Friday, July 17, extended the deadline for conducting elections to the five city corporations under the Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) until December 31, granting relief to the Karnataka government in view of the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. The matter came up before a Bench headed Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing

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Donald Trump's latest address focused on his long-running claims about the 2020 election, with the U.S President calling for stricter voting laws ahead of the 2026 midterms. Trump levelled several allegations on China, accusing the country of meddling in the U.S elections. How credible are these allegations? We fact check them in this report.

Meta faces a lawsuit from 26 employees claiming AI influenced layoff selections. The workers allege AI systems unfairly targeted those on medical and parental leave. These employees argue the process violated federal and state discrimination laws. Meta denies these allegations, stating people, not AI, made workforce decisions. The lawsuit seeks to keep the employees employed during arbitration proceedings.

President Donald Trump made a series of explosive allegations during his election security speech, accusing China, Russia, Iran and elements within the CIA and intelligence community of interfering in U.S. elections. He also raised claims about voter fraud, voting machines, mail-in ballots and election security. Several outlets reviewed the speech and issued a point-by-point fact-check, rating several of Trump's statements as false, misleading, exaggerated or lacking evidence. Here's a breakdown

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh criticized the government's potential Delimitation Bill introduction. He alleged the move aims to secure a two-thirds majority and weaken opposition parties. The government is reportedly eyeing the 2029 general elections with this legislative proposal. Concerns were raised about the bill's impact on the federal structure and population control achievements. Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge requested an all-party meeting to discuss the proposals.

Preliminary discussions for Karnataka's cabinet expansion have begun. Chief Minister D K Shivakumar and Siddaramaiah met party leadership regarding the expansion. The Congress high command will finalize the list of candidates soon. All 20 vacancies are expected to be filled before the assembly session. Selections will consider caste, religion, region, and youth representation.

The Supreme Court admitted an appeal filed by Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader and former Delhi Minister Somnath Bharti challenging the election of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA Satish Upadhyay from the Malviya Nagar Assembly constituency in the 2025 Delhi Assembly elections. A Bench comprising Justice Vikram Nath and Justice Sandeep Mehta granted leave to [] The post Supreme Court agrees to hear Somnath Bhartis challenge to Satish Upadhyays 2025 Delhi assembly election victory appeared first on

Israel's parliament dissolved early Friday, ending Prime Minister Netanyahu's coalition government. Controversial bills were passed in marathon sessions before the dissolution occurred. Elections are now scheduled for October 27, following a period of political instability. Opposition parties are showing increased support in recent opinion polls. This dissolution marks a rare end to a full four-year parliamentary term.

Washington, July 17: President Donald Trump has accused China of conducting a large-scale campaign to interfere in the U.S. elections. He claims that Beijing aims to undermine his presidency and obtain records of millions of American voters. Trump stated that China is trying to conceal its activities within the U.S. intelligence community. In a televised ... Read more Trump Accuses China of Interfering in 2020 Elections with Massive Campaign

Did China interfere in the 2020 US presidential election? US President Donald Trump has made a stunning allegation, claiming that China accessed data from 220 million US voter files ahead of the 2020 election. Speaking from the White House, Trump described it as the largest compromise of election data in history. China has strongly rejected the accusation. Chinese Embassy spokesperson Liu Chang said Beijing has ever and will never interfere in US presidential elections, insisting that America's

US President Donald Trump has reignited the 2020 election debate with explosive new allegations, claiming China carried out massive election interference and compromised 220 million U.S. voter files. Trump also accused members of the intelligence community of suppressing information about the alleged threat, calling it one of the biggest election data breaches in U.S. history. Beijing has denied interfering in U.S. elections. Watch the latest developments, Trump's remarks, and the reaction to hi