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Bangladesh elections: Over 50% polling centres 'risky', CCTV at most stations

Members of the Bangladesh Army check vehicles at a checkpoint, a day ahead of the national election in Dhaka.

Published on Feb 11, 2026, 12:53 PM IST

BNP's balancing act with India: Want Sheikh Hasina back, but also improved ties

BNP chief Tarique Rahman is hoping to leave Sheikh Hasina behind, and take Bangladesh on a new path

Published on Feb 10, 2026, 6:59 PM IST

Himachal dissolves panchayati raj bodies after tenure expires

Himachal Pradesh has 3,577 panchayats. (Getty Images/iStockphoto)

Published on Feb 1, 2026, 4:52 AM IST

At least 170 civilians killed in Myanmar air strikes during election: UN

A damaged building seen at the hospital that was allegedly hit by a military air strike in Mrauk-U township in Rakhine state, Myanmar, on December 11.

Published on Jan 30, 2026, 10:32 PM IST

Face not recognisable, locals identified Pawar by his wristwatch after jet crash

Ajit Pawar, NCP chief and Maharashtra's deputy CM, died in a tragic plane crash on Wednesday morning

Updated on Jan 29, 2026, 9:54 AM IST

Hasina's Delhi address leaves Bangladesh ‘shocked, surprised’: ‘Allowing it…’

Bangladesh's former prime minister Sheikh Hasina delivers a speech via an audio played by panelists in Delhi on Friday.

Updated on Jan 26, 2026, 1:00 PM IST

New BJP president Nitin Nabin’s first meet focuses on upcoming state polls

Nitin Nabin assumed charged as the BJP president in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and senior BJP leaders earlier this week.

Published on Jan 22, 2026, 5:42 AM IST

Odisha to conduct polls to 24 new urban bodies by June end

The Odisha government had issued notifications on Dec 31 creating 24 new Notified Area Councils (NAC) and municipalities. (Representative file pho)

Published on Jan 21, 2026, 3:33 PM IST

Karnataka to use ballot papers for Bengaluru civic elections

Scheduled between May 25 and June 30, the decision follows a Supreme Court directive and aims to ensure a smooth electoral process post-exams. (HT ARCHIVE)

Published on Jan 20, 2026, 5:00 PM IST

GBA polls to be held with ballot papers after May 25: State election commissioner

The state election commissioner said that ballot papers were an established polling method and not explicitly forbidden by any concerned authority. (HT ARCHIVE)

Published on Jan 20, 2026, 9:14 AM IST

As suspense over BMC mayor continues, a lottery to start the process

Mumbai…22nd November 2011…News… Bombay Municipal corporation headquarters in Mumbai…HT photo by Hemant Padalkar (Hindustan Times)

Updated on Jan 20, 2026, 9:14 AM IST

Thackerays' loss, BJP's dominance: Maharashtra civic poll result decoded

BJP members celebrate victory in the BMC elections 2026 at the party office, in Mumbai on Friday.

Updated on Jan 17, 2026, 1:30 PM IST

Uddhav suffers major setback: What BMC results mean for him

Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray, along with his family members, poses for photographs after casting his vote in the BMC elections

Updated on Jan 17, 2026, 1:55 PM IST

AIMIM registers victory in 121 seats in 29 civic bodies, gets 8 seats in Mum

**EDS: SCREENSHOT VIA PTI VIDEOS** Mumbai: AIMIM's Khairunnisa Akbar Hussain shows her certificate after her victory in the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation elections, in Mumbai, Friday, Jan. 16, 2026. (PTI Photo)(PTI01_16_2026_000095B) (PTI)

Published on Jan 17, 2026, 7:58 AM IST

Maharashtra votes in high-stakes poll across 29 Municipal Corporations | Details

Polling officials carrying EVMs and other election material leave for their respective polling booths, a day before Maharashtra municipal corporation elections, in Nagpur

Updated on Jan 15, 2026, 7:49 AM IST

Bangladesh general elections to be held on February 12, affirms Yunus

Muhammad Yunus said his government was campaigning for "Yes" votes in the referendum, noting that the July Charter--set to be endorsed by the people--would usher in a new era of democratic governance and leave no room for future autocracy.

Updated on Jan 14, 2026, 2:49 PM IST

All eyes on BMC as campaigning ends for Maharashtra civic polls

All eyes on BMC as campaigning ends for Maha civic polls

Updated on Jan 14, 2026, 9:16 AM IST

Maharashtra to hold Zilla Parishad and Panchayat Samiti elections on February 5

The polls will cover Zilla Parishads in 12 districts and their corresponding 125 Panchayat Samitis, with arrangements being made for around 25,482 polling stations.

Published on Jan 13, 2026, 7:20 PM IST

Mahayuti cracks widen as Ajit Pawar and Devendra Fadnavis spar over civic polls

Ajit Pawar and Devendra Fadnavis have been trading barbs over governance, freebies and corruption.

Updated on Jan 12, 2026, 12:50 PM IST

HC directs Himachal govt to hold panchayat elections by April 30

In a setback to the Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu-led Congress government, the Himachal Pradesh high court on Friday ordered the state to conduct elections for panchayati raj institutions (PRIs) and urban local bodies (ULBs) by April 30. (HT file photo)

Updated on Jan 10, 2026, 6:26 AM IST

Bombay HC stays MCA elections over allegations of nepotism, irregularities

The Bombay High Court passed the direction on a petition filed by former cricketer and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Kedar Jadhav (Anshuman Poyrekar/HT File Photo)

Published on Jan 6, 2026, 2:49 PM IST

Social media, speech-writing, supporters for hire: agencies offer poll candidates the works

Former Mayor and Shiv Sena (UBT) candidate Kishori Pednekar on the campaign trail. (Bhushan Koyande/HT Photo)

Published on Jan 6, 2026, 4:32 AM IST

Maharashtra: 68 candidates from ruling parties win unopposed in local polls

Thane, India - January -02, 2026: As the ShivSena (Shinde faction) candidate jayashree Fhatak has been elected unopposed in the Thane Municipal Corporation elections, they are expressing their happiness.Ê ,in Thane ,in Mumbai, India, on, Friday, January -02, 2026. ( Praful Gangurde / HT Photo)

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

2025: The year that wouldn’t let you look away | HT Rewind Quiz

The HT 2025 Rewind Quiz challenges readers to test how well they remember the key moments of the year.

Updated on Dec 30, 2025, 7:24 PM IST

Ajit Pawar joins hands with estranged uncle for Pimpri-Chinchwad civic polls

NCP chief Ajit Pawar confirms NCP factions will contest Pimpri-Chinchwad elections together, signals Pawar family reunion

Updated on Dec 29, 2025, 10:34 AM IST

MHA provides 'Y ' category armed CISF security to West Bengal CEO Manoj Agarwal

The Ministry of Home Affairs has granted Y-plus security cover to West Bengal's Chief Electoral Officer due to threats. (PTI)

Published on Dec 28, 2025, 3:38 PM IST

Bangladesh's National Citizen Party split over alliance with Jamaat

Leaders of National Citizen Party (NCP) chat during an interview of an aspiring candidate to find out the right choice for the country's upcoming national election.

Published on Dec 28, 2025, 3:03 PM IST

Myanmar junta stages election after five years of civil war

A voter casts a ballot at a polling station in Naypyitaw, Myanmar, Sunday, Dec. 28, 2025.

Published on Dec 28, 2025, 8:16 AM IST

‘Can’t be brushed aside’: India on Bangladesh attacks

Law enforcement officers stand guard outside the National Martyrs' Memorial before the arrival of Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) acting chairman Tarique Rahman in Savar, on the outskirts of Dhaka, Bangladesh, December 26. (REUTERS)

Published on Dec 27, 2025, 5:26 AM IST

Myanmar to hold first general election in 5 yrs amid criticism of military rule

Supporters of the military-backed Union Solidarity and Development Party (USDP) perform during the final day of campaign for the first phase of the general election in Myanmar.

Published on Dec 26, 2025, 11:04 AM IST

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