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    Local Body Polls News

    Supreme Court calls for fresh look at 2-child norms amid decline in fertility rate

    The Supreme Court said laws penalising couples for having more than two children could disproportionately affect women and restrict their political representation.
    India News
    Updated 8 days ago

    Andhra Pradesh revises urban local body election schedule after SC directive

    The commission clarified that the facility to withdraw nominations will be allowed on October 25 only for candidates filing fresh nominations during the extended period.
    India News
    Updated 21 days ago

    50% Cong tickets for local polls should be given to Gen-Z: Ashok Gehlot

    With Gen-Z coming forward, an era of change is unfolding across the country and a new generation is emerging
    India News
    Published 87 days ago

    In Punjab polls, huge stakes for Opposition

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    Editorials
    Published 165 days ago

    In Punjab polls, huge stakes for Opposition

    In a volatile state where the 2021 farm law protests fundamentally reshaped politics, the local body polls are a virtual semi-final for the assembly elections just months away. (PTI)
    Editorials
    Published 165 days ago

    SC junks plea challenging use of ballot papers in Punjab civic polls

    The SEC earlier told the high court that the local body polls were being conducted through ballot papers as the EC failed to provide EVMs according to the schedule decided by it. (HT File)
    Cities
    Published 171 days ago

    Eyening upcoming panchayat polls, PDP forms committee to strengthen party

    The committee formed by PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti is headed by former Member of Parliament and senior leader Mehboob Beg. (File)
    Cities
    Published 191 days ago

    No confusion regarding alliance with BJP: HDK

    No confusion regarding alliance with BJP: HDK
    India News
    Published 270 days ago

    Code violations, EVM glitches, poll boycotts: ZP and panchayat polls conclude with 52% voter turnout

    Code violations, EVM glitches, poll boycotts: ZP and panchayat polls conclude with 52% voter turnout
    Cities
    Published 278 days ago

    Cherian withdraws remarks on communal divide in local polls

    Saji Cherian
    India News
    Published 295 days ago

    KC(M) chairman says will stick with LDF

    The KC(M) top leadership is set to meet for the party’s steering committee on January 16
    India News
    Published 302 days ago

    Maharashtra poll body bars ‘Ladki Bahin’ advance payment over code enforcement

    A student of the Gurukul School of Art wearing an Electronic Voting Machine (EVM)-themed costume made of paper as part of a voter's awareness campaign ahead of the BMC polls
    India News
    Updated 305 days ago

    Slugfest among Mahayuti allies peaks as phase 2 of local body polls approach

    Slugfest among Mahayuti allies peaks as phase 2 of local body polls approach
    Cities
    Published 312 days ago

    BJP avoides nomination to MLAs’ and MPs’ relatives

    According to initial distribution, AB form was not issued to Shridhar Mohol, brother of minister of state Murlidhar Mohol (HT)
    Cities
    Published 319 days ago

    NDA clinches Thiruvananthapuram from LDF in historic win: Full list of winners

    Thiruvananthapuram: BJP workers celebrate their victory during the Kerala local body polls, at a counting station in Thiruvananthapuram, Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025.
    India News
    Updated 335 days ago

    UDF leaders see local body poll trends as pointer to 2026 Assembly elections

    UDF leads in various local bodies, suggesting a historic victory as anti-LDF sentiment grows ahead of upcoming Assembly elections.
    India News
    Published 335 days ago

    Mahayuti leaders decide on unity for 2 poll phases

    Nagpur, Dec 09 (ANI): Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, Deputy Chief Ministers Eknath Shinde, and Ajit Pawar unveil 'Zebru' road safety awareness mascot program, organised by the Transport Department at the Committee Hall of the Legislative Assembly, in Nagpur on Tuesday. (@mieknathshinde X/ANI Photo) (Eknath Shinde X)
    Cities
    Published 338 days ago

    Mahayuti leaders forge a truce after 1st phase of polls

    Mahayuti leaders forge a truce after 1st phase of polls
    Cities
    Published 342 days ago

    ECI cites motive to disrupt SIR in response to Kerala’s plea for deferring it

    A Chief Justice of India Surya Kant-led bench is due to take up the matter on Tuesday. (ANI)
    India News
    Published 346 days ago

    Won’t entertain pleas aimed at stalling local polls in Maha, says SC

    Won’t entertain pleas aimed at stalling local polls in Maha, says SC
    India News
    Published 346 days ago

    SC junks plea challenging delimitation of Maharashtra local body polls

    The Supreme Court of India. (PTI)
    India News
    Published 347 days ago

    From law classmates to ex-DGP: The many hues of local body election candidates in Kerala

    The voting will take place in two phases on December 9 and 11 across the state’s 14 districts, with the counting of votes scheduled for December 13. (PTI)
    India News
    Published 347 days ago

    Kankavli civic body poll: Rane brothers trade barbs amid Shinde campaign

    Kankavli civic body poll: Rane brothers trade barbs amid Shinde campaign in Konkan
    Cities
    Published 348 days ago

    Kerala local body polls: Age is just a number for this 90-year-old candidate

    The 90-year-old, in his white shirt and dhoti, is seeking votes in his trembling voice--not for anyone else but for himself.
    India News
    Published 349 days ago

    Foes no more? Shiv Sena, Congress tie up in 2 local elections

    Foes no more? Shiv Sena, Congress tie up in 2 local elections
    Cities
    Published 349 days ago

    BJP-Sena war escalates as cops raid Sena MLA’s house in Hingoli

    BJP-Sena war escalates as cops raid Sena MLA’s house in Hingoli
    Cities
    Published 350 days ago

    NCP (SP) leader critically injured in attack near Beed-Ahilyanagar border

    Senior NCP-SP leader Ram Khade was brutally attacked near Mandli village on Ahmednagar-Beed border by group of 10-15 unidentified assailants, police said. ((PIC FOR REPRESENTATION))
    Cities
    Published 351 days ago

    Mahayuti leaders dominate municipal council campaign; opposition absent on ground

    Fadnavis has been addressing two to three rallies a day in addition to holding closed-door meetings with local leaders. (X)
    Cities
    Published 351 days ago

    Two Congress nominees may be removed from voters’ list

    Congress nominee VM Vinu, a noted film director from Kallai ward in Kozhikode Corporation. (HT PHOTO)
    India News
    Published 359 days ago

    OBC body cries foul about SEC’s calculation method for OBC seats

    OBC body cries foul about SEC’s calculation method for OBC seats
    Cities
    Published 362 days ago
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