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BJP issues notification for party president election; Nabin set to succeed Nadda

BJP’s working president Nitin Nabin is expected to be announced as the new party president, replacing JP Nadda. (Santosh Kumar/ Hindustan Times)

Updated on Jan 16, 2026, 12:37 PM IST

Trump hints at canceling midterms again; sparks worries

President Donald Trump's comments on potentially canceling midterm elections amid Democrats holding polling advantages ahead of November 2026. REUTERS/Evelyn Hockstein

Published on Jan 16, 2026, 8:14 AM IST

What time does BMC election counting begin? What Mumbai voters need to know

The counting of BMC election votes in Maharashtra starts at 10 am on Friday at 23 locations in Mumbai.

Published on Jan 16, 2026, 7:15 AM IST

Uganda votes under an internet blackout and police crackdown on opposition

Ugandan police patrol the streets ahead of the general elections in Kampala, Uganda.

Published on Jan 15, 2026, 10:28 AM IST

Hamas prepares to elect new leader after Yahya Sinwar's death: Report

Even though a ceasefire was brokered by the United States in October 2025, attacks continue to rip the area with Israel persisting to occupy almost half of the Gaza Strip.

Published on Jan 13, 2026, 10:46 PM IST

A Bihar lesson? Why SEC barred Maha govt from releasing Ladki Bahin scheme money

Ahead of the BMC general elections, chief minister Devendra Fadnavis, deputy chief minister Eknath Shinde, and RPI leader Ramdas Athawale addressed party workers during a rally at Shivaji Park in Mumbai on Monday

Updated on Jan 13, 2026, 10:40 AM IST

AI to track Bangladeshis, Rohingyas: What's on BJP alliance's Mumbai manifesto

CM Devendra Fadnavis released the manifesto.

Updated on Jan 11, 2026, 4:16 PM IST

Delhi High Court rejects challenge to election symbols allotment rules

The court held that no case was made out to disrupt the existing statutory framework governing elections.

Published on Jan 9, 2026, 3:07 PM IST

In Bengal, a battle over who gets counted

People during hearings under the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral rolls, at a centre in Balurghat, West Bengal on January 2. (PTI)

Published on Jan 8, 2026, 6:06 AM IST

What Trump said on canceling the 2026 midterm election and why it sparked a row

Trump speaks to GOP lawmakers during their annual policy retreat, Tuesday, Jan. 6.

Updated on Jan 7, 2026, 2:57 AM IST

Without a vote cast, how Mahayuti is headed to win 68 seats in Maha civic polls

In this multi-cornered fight, 2,869 seats are up for grabs.

Updated on Jan 3, 2026, 2:47 PM IST

BJP plans two-pronged strategy for assembly polls in four states, one UT

The party is also expected to announce the elevation of working president Nitin Nabin to national president after January 15.

Published on Jan 3, 2026, 4:31 AM IST

Most voters in Karnataka trust EVMs, believe elections are free and fair: Study

Training on Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) conducted for teachers and municipal employees at Prabhodhan Thackeray Natyagurha in Borivali. Mumbai.

Published on Jan 2, 2026, 11:54 AM IST

Tense scenes as poll hopefuls keep vigil at nomination centres

Tense scenes continued to play out at the 23 nomination centres across Mumbai, most of which released their final lists of approved candidates by the end of day. ( Praful Gangurde / HT Photo) (REPRESENTATIVE IMAGE)

Published on Dec 31, 2025, 11:09 PM IST

Assam draft electoral roll after Special Revision records 1.35% growth in voters

Guwahati: A booth level officer assists a voter during verification of voter identification cards as part of Special Revision of electoral roll of Assam (PTI FILE PHOTO)

Updated on Dec 30, 2025, 10:09 PM IST

BNP's Tarique Rahman files nomination for B'desh polls, to contest from Dhaka-17

Tarique Rahman, son of former prime minister Khaleda Zia and Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP)'s acting chairman addresses supporters during a rally after his arrival in Dhaka.

Published on Dec 29, 2025, 1:58 PM IST

After Pimpri-Chinchwad, Ajit-Sharad Pawar tie-up for Pune civic polls too

Ajit Pawar and Sharad Pawar before the NCP split.

Published on Dec 29, 2025, 12:31 PM IST

Cong rebels-BJP join hands to end Left dominance in local body polls in Thrissur

In the recent local body elections, the LDF won 10 seats, the UDF eight, the NDA four, while two independents were elected.

Published on Dec 28, 2025, 11:34 AM IST

Myanmar to see restricted polls as Junta returns to democracy after 5 years

In junta-controlled territory, that include cities of Yangon, Mandalay and the capital Naypyidaw, the first of three rounds start at 6 am (Myanmar standard time).

Published on Dec 28, 2025, 3:32 AM IST

‘Vijay cannot be judged politically until he faces elections’: BJP's Sarathkumar

Sarathkumar said actor Vijay's political journey can be assessed only after he contests elections.

Published on Dec 27, 2025, 10:55 AM IST

BJP dominates Maharashtra local body polls, Opposition cries foul: 7 takeaways

The BJP stood out with 117 municipal president posts and over 3,300 councillor seats, accounting for nearly 48% of the total councillors elected.

Updated on Dec 22, 2025, 12:08 PM IST

In Rane vs Rane battle in Maharashtra’s Sindhudurg, Shiv Sena MLA wins big

Rane brothers’ fight in Maharashtra’s Sindhudurg sees Shiv Sena MLA win big

Updated on Dec 21, 2025, 2:17 PM IST

Maharashtra civic poll results out today, key posts in Baramati at stake

Voters wait in queues to cast their votes during the Municipal Council elections at a polling station in Karad.

Updated on Dec 21, 2025, 8:11 AM IST

Maharashtra municipal polls conclude with 47% turnout, counting on Sunday

Casting of votes began at 7.30 am and the voter turnout was recorded to be 47.04 percent till afternoon,

Updated on Dec 20, 2025, 10:09 PM IST

23 councils, 143 vacant posts: Final round of Maha local body election underway

People wait in a queue to cast their votes at a polling booth during the Maharashtra local body elections, in Karad, Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025.

Published on Dec 20, 2025, 8:01 AM IST

AAP wins big in Punjab rural elections, claims 63% of Zila Parishads

In zila parishad, AAP registered victory in 218 zones, while the Congress won 62 zones.

Published on Dec 18, 2025, 10:50 PM IST

BJP falls one short of Thiruvananthapuram majority. Who are independent options?

Thiruvananthapuram: BJP workers celebrate their victory during the Kerala local body polls, at a counting station in Thiruvananthapuram, Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025.

Published on Dec 13, 2025, 3:58 PM IST

‘Notable shift in political landscape’: Tharoor as BJP wins Thiruvananthapuram

Kolkata: Congress MP Shashi Tharoor during the 'T�te-�-tea with the Tharoors' event organised by the Prabha Khaitan Foundation, in Kolkata, Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025.

Updated on Dec 13, 2025, 5:49 PM IST

BJP marching to win in Kerala capital, Cong alliance ahead of ruling LDF overall

An elderly woman gets her finger marked with indelible ink as she casts vote at a polling booth during the second phase of the Kerala local body elections in Wayanad.

Updated on Dec 13, 2025, 12:27 PM IST

Kerala local body elections: Vote counting on, 3-way contest at many places

Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan and his family members to their vote in Kannur.

Published on Dec 13, 2025, 9:07 AM IST

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