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How social media bans led to a Gen-Z revolution which toppled the govt in Nepal

Protesters celebrate at the parliament building after it was set on fire during a protest against social media ban and corruption in Kathmandu, Nepal,

Updated on Mar 4, 2026, 9:25 AM IST

BJP launches 'Paribartan Yatra' in Bengal, challenges TMC ahead of state polls

The programme will kick off a day after the publication of the revised electoral rolls under the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise in the state.

Published on Mar 1, 2026, 11:15 AM IST

EC begins releasing post-SIR voter rolls in Bengal, going district-wise

Officials during hearings under the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls at a centre in Kolkata.

Updated on Feb 28, 2026, 12:56 PM IST

Vijay sounds war bugle, says 2026 Tamil Nadu polls a faceoff with Stalin

Vijay made the remarks while addressing a rally in Vellore

Updated on Feb 23, 2026, 1:47 PM IST

‘Under pressure but…’: Vijay's party TVK says won't align with BJP for TN polls

Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief Vijay during a party event in Salem, Tamil Nadu.

Published on Feb 20, 2026, 6:20 PM IST

‘What kind of culture are we developing?’: SC slams freebies given by states

The top court said that the issue was not confined to any one state but all states in the country.

Updated on Feb 19, 2026, 2:08 PM IST

CEC reviews poll preps in Assam; new EVM features to improve voter experience

Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar with a first time voter ahead of the Assam Assembly Elections, in Guwahati.

Published on Feb 18, 2026, 10:52 PM IST

2 Hindus among 4 from minority communities elected to Bangladesh parliament

The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) claimed a thumping win on February 13 in the first elections held since a deadly 2024 uprising, with leader Tarique Rahman poised to become prime minister.

Published on Feb 16, 2026, 1:26 AM IST

Tarique Rahman was asked how he sees India-Bangladesh ties. PM-elect responds

Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) chairman Tarique Rahman during a press conference in Dhaka on February 14, 2026 after the BNP's big win in national elections.

Updated on Feb 14, 2026, 10:00 PM IST

Tarique's rise, Jamaat's fall, Hasina in stalemate: Bangladesh polls, explained

The elections were held for the first time since the student-led uprising of July 2024 toppled Sheikh Hasina's 15-year-long government, sending Hasina into exile to India.

Updated on Feb 14, 2026, 11:21 AM IST

Amid attacks on minorities, BNP's Hindu leader wins from Dhaka constituency

File photo of Gayeshwar Chandra Roy

Updated on Feb 13, 2026, 4:29 PM IST

Take money from others, but vote for the 'whistle', says Vijay at TN poll rally

Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief Vijay held a rally in Salem on Friday, February 13.

Updated on Feb 13, 2026, 1:59 PM IST

Pakistan congratulates Tarique Rahman after BNP's victory in Bangladesh polls

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed hopes for strengthened bilateral relations between the two nations and shared goals in South Asia.

Published on Feb 13, 2026, 10:04 AM IST

Jamaat's lone Hindu candidate Krishna Nandi loses Khulna seat as BNP sweeps poll

Amid the increase in attacks on Hindus, Nandi was fielded on a Jammat ticket in Khulna-1. where another Hindu MP was holding the seat.

Updated on Feb 13, 2026, 9:21 AM IST

'India will...': Modi's message for Tarique Rahman after BNP's poll win in Dhaka

'India will...': Modi's message for Tarique Rahman after BNP's poll win in Dhaka

Updated on Feb 13, 2026, 7:31 PM IST

Tarique Rahman, frontrunner for Bangladesh PM post, leads in Dhaka

Tarique Rahman is leading with 38,428 votes in results from 27 centres.

Updated on Feb 12, 2026, 10:38 PM IST

30 yrs and a student uprising later, Hasina's 'boat' absent from Bangladesh poll

Awami League is one of the oldest political parties in Bangladesh, with one of its co-founders being Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, former president and prime minister and Sheikh Hasina's father.

Published on Feb 12, 2026, 3:33 PM IST

Bangladesh election: What are the key issues in crucial post-Hasina polls?

Women queue up to cast their vote at a polling station during Bangladesh's national parliamentary election, in Dhaka, Bangladesh, Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026.

Published on Feb 12, 2026, 2:30 PM IST

Hours ahead of Bangladesh voting, tea worker found dead with hands, feet tied

Bangladesh tea worker found dead near Dhaka, hands and legs tied

Updated on Feb 12, 2026, 12:51 PM IST

Tarique Rahman's daughter campaigns by rickshaw for Bangladesh polls: Video

Zaima Rahman was seen handing out pamphlets in his support to people while sitting in a rickshaw.

Published on Feb 8, 2026, 9:38 PM IST

Tech reformist, professor, incumbent PM among key candidates in Thailand polls

Leader of the progressive People's Party Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut, incumbent prime minister Anutin Charnvirakul and professor Yodchanan Wongsawat are key candidates.

Published on Feb 8, 2026, 6:29 PM IST

Ramesh Sen, Bangladesh Hindu leader from Sheikh Hasina's party, dies in jail

The 83-year-old fell ill inside the jail early on Saturday and was taken to Dinajpur Medical College Hospital.

Updated on Feb 8, 2026, 1:07 PM IST

Tarique Rahman, Jamaat leaders among 1,700 Bangladesh poll candidates

Supporters of Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) chant slogans as they join in an election campaign in Dhaka, Bangladesh

Published on Feb 7, 2026, 1:40 PM IST

Bangladesh elections set for Feb 12, first since Hasina's ouster | Details here

In the upcoming elections in Bangladesh, around 1,700 candidates are expected to contest from 300 parliamentary seats.

Published on Feb 6, 2026, 7:20 AM IST

Bangladesh's ties with India suffered setbacks during interim govt, says adviser

The 78-year-old ex-Prime Minister sought refuge in India after she was ousted on August 5, 2024 after a violent student-led protest rocked Bangladesh.

Updated on Feb 6, 2026, 7:13 AM IST

CEC Gyanesh Kumar shares update on SIR rollout in remaining states

File photo of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.

Updated on Jan 25, 2026, 2:03 AM IST

Campaigns begin in Bangladesh for first election since Sheikh Hasina's ouster

Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) supporters gather for a rally ahead of the upcoming national election, in Sylhet.

Published on Jan 22, 2026, 10:57 AM IST

D K Suresh says ballot papers ‘not needed’ for Karnataka local body elections

DK Suresh

Published on Jan 20, 2026, 9:07 PM IST

Ukraine's Zelensky reaches out to potential rivals amid prospect of elections

Although Volodymyr Zelensky still enjoys the trust of most Ukrainians, his public image has recently taken a hit from the largest corruption scandal of his term in office.

Published on Jan 17, 2026, 3:37 PM IST

Thackeray and Pawar family reunions fail poll test

Raj Thackeray, Uddhav Thackeray and Sharad Pawar share a stage.

Published on Jan 17, 2026, 8:25 AM IST

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