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93.3 million to decide fate of 5,501 candidates in Bengal, Tamil Nadu polls

The Election Commission has deployed around 2,400 companies of Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) for the West Bengal polls, officials said.

Published on Apr 23, 2026, 6:15 AM IST

In Bengal tea garden workers’ demands, a Raghav Chadha mention

West Bengal election 2026: Some tea garden workers say they want a leader like Raghav Chadha.

Updated on Apr 22, 2026, 6:54 PM IST

EC seizures in Tamil Nadu, Bengal cross ₹1,000 crores ahead of polls

This statement from the polling body comes a day ahead of the assembly elections in both West Bengal and Tamil Nadu

Updated on Apr 22, 2026, 5:34 PM IST

Edappadi K Palaniswami bets on NDA alliance to oust DMK rule in TN | 5 facts

Leader of Opposition in the Tamil Nadu Assembly and AIADMK chief Edappadi K Palaniswami greets supporters during an election roadshow at the Mylapore constituency.

Published on Apr 22, 2026, 4:05 PM IST

S. Muthusamy eyes another term from Erode West in 2026 Tamil Nadu elections

DMK candidate for Erode West constituency S. Muthusamy

Published on Apr 22, 2026, 1:27 PM IST

DMK fields V. Senthil Balaji in Coimbatore South for 2026 assembly polls

V. Senthil Balaji, a prominent political figure from Tamil Nadu

Published on Apr 22, 2026, 1:26 PM IST

Over dozen ED raids on I-PAC, cop, businessmen and more ahead of Bengal polls

I-PAC works with the TMC and the latter has claimed that a conspiracy was being orchestrated by the BJP to cripple its campaign through intimidation.

Updated on Apr 22, 2026, 9:27 AM IST

Covering buttons with glue, perfume to fall under EVM tampering: ECI sources

Birbhum: Officials stack Electronic Voting Machine (EVM) and Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) machines.

Updated on Apr 22, 2026, 8:28 AM IST

Did PM Modi's national address violate MCC? Why 700 citizens have moved EC

PM Modi, in his address, spoke about the failure of the 131st Constitutional amendment in the Lok Sabha, calling it a setback for women.

Updated on Apr 21, 2026, 11:20 AM IST

Over 700 citizens write to EC alleging PM's address violated MCC, seek action

The signatories claimed that PM Narendra Modi's address, broadcast on official platforms such as Doordarshan, Sansad TV and All India Radio, amounted to "electioneering and partisan propaganda" during the MCC period.

Updated on Apr 21, 2026, 11:51 AM IST

Gopinath Bordoloi to Himanta Biswa Sarma: Full list of Assam CMs since 1937

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma during a public meeting for the upcoming Assam assembly elections, at Kakojan Krida Santha playground, in Jorhat on April 7.

Published on Apr 19, 2026, 2:00 PM IST

Rise of a 3rd-generation leader in the DMK: 5 facts on Udhayanidhi Stalin

Tamil Nadu Deputy chief minister Udhayanidhi Stalin has taken on crucial roles in Youth Welfare and Sports Development.

Published on Apr 17, 2026, 11:01 AM IST

BJP's gamechanger in West Bengal politics? 5 key facts about Suvendu Adhikari

West Bengal Assembly LoP Suvendhu Adhikari is set for another contest with Mamata Banerjee, this time from the Bhabanipur seat.

Published on Apr 17, 2026, 9:14 AM IST

Kerala's trailblazer Pinarayi Vijayan aiming for historic third term | 5 facts

Even though Pinarayi Vijayan broke the 'alternating power' curse in 2021, repeating the same feat and retaining power for the third consecutive time would be an even bigger challenge.

Published on Apr 16, 2026, 3:59 PM IST

From Congress to Assam chief minister, the rise of Himanta Biswa Sarma | 5 facts

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma has contested from Jalukbari and results are due May 4.

Published on Apr 16, 2026, 2:12 PM IST

In Bengal elections, Trinamool Congress leads parties in women candidates

The Mamata Banerjee-led TMC has also fielded more Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) candidates than other parties.

Updated on Apr 16, 2026, 6:35 AM IST

West Bengal: Murshidabad to get highest CAPF deployment for Phase 1 polls

Personnel from the Central Armed Police Forces conduct a route march poll-bound West Bengal. (ANI)

Published on Apr 15, 2026, 4:44 PM IST

Kolkata's Chinatown full of Mandarin election posters and muted political voices

Several parties have put up Mandarin posters and graffiti in Kolkata's Chinatown ahead of the Bengal assembly elections.

Updated on Apr 15, 2026, 3:24 PM IST

Southern states will gain seats, says Rijiju

Union minister Kiren Rijiju said there is nothing to worry about, affirming that every state, region and community has been taken care of.

Published on Apr 15, 2026, 7:29 AM IST

People’s MLA vs 'The System': why all eyes are on Akhil Gogoi in Assam election

Sibsagar MLA Akhil Gogoi, who has served 567 days in prison for his role in the anti-CAA agitation in Assam.

Updated on Apr 14, 2026, 3:55 PM IST

Gaurav Gogoi vs Himanta Biswa Sarma: Congress pushes for comeback in 2026 polls

Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi and his mother Doli Gogai show ink-marked fingers after casting votes for the Assam Assembly Elections 2026, in Jorhat on Thursday. (ANI Photo)

Published on Apr 14, 2026, 3:45 PM IST

Maach, maangsho and BJP: Is TMC's non-veg claim spooking Bengal? A ground report

Maach and maangsho (fish and mutton) are more than just food. They are an emotion for Bengalis.

Updated on Apr 14, 2026, 4:40 PM IST

AIUDF’s Badruddin Ajmal looks to regain ground in Assam Assembly Elections 2026

Nagaon: AIUDF chief Badruddin Ajmal campaigns for party candidate Aminul Islam from the Rupohi Assembly constituency at Juria, in Nagaon district, Monday, April 6, 2026. (PTI Photo)

Published on Apr 14, 2026, 11:20 AM IST

Why ED arrested I-PAC co-founder days before West Bengal assembly polls

I-PAC director Vinesh Chandel.

Updated on Apr 14, 2026, 10:46 AM IST

The hat-trick hunt: AGP chief Atul Bora eyes historic third straight win

Golaghat: Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) President and candidate from Bokakhat constituency Atul Bora shows his ink-marked finger after casting vote during the Assam Assembly elections, at a polling station at Bokakhat, in Golaghat district.

Published on Apr 14, 2026, 9:53 AM IST

Beyond TMC, BJP: What's left of CPI(M)-led Left in West Bengal ahead of polls

CPI(M) supporters during the Nomination rally for Jadavpur Constituency candidate Bikash Ranjan Bhattacharya at Hazra crossing in Kolkata, West Bengal.

Updated on Apr 14, 2026, 8:59 AM IST

West Bengal assembly polls: Gorkhas gear up for 4-way battles in three scenic seats

Supporters of Bharatiya Gorkha Prajatrantik Morcha gather to show support to party candidate Bijoy Singh Rai in Darjeeling. (ANI)

Published on Apr 13, 2026, 5:14 PM IST

Mamata vs Suvendu: Heavyweights gear up for round 2 in Bengal elections 2026

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee is contesting the 2026 assembly polls from the Bhabanipur seat against BJP's Suvendu Adhikari.

Updated on Apr 13, 2026, 1:02 PM IST

Through Chitto Da's Dokan:How Kolkata is talking about Bengal elections in addas

A lot of discussions in Bengal unfold in candid bubbles where people exchange ideas, political opinions over tea, cigarettes and food - the adda hubs.

Updated on Apr 13, 2026, 12:54 PM IST

BJP’s Ambedkar push signals intensified Dalit outreach in UP

On April 7, the Yogi Adityanath government released <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>403 crore for the upkeep and maintenance of Dr Ambedkar’s statues across the state. (For representation)

Published on Apr 13, 2026, 5:06 AM IST

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