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In Punjab polls, huge stakes for Opposition

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Published 42 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)

Published 42 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)

Published 49 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)

Published 69 days ago

No confusion regarding alliance with BJP: HDK

No confusion regarding alliance with BJP: HDK

Published 148 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

Published 156 days ago

Cherian withdraws remarks on communal divide in local polls

Saji Cherian

Published 173 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

Published 180 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

Updated 182 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

Published 190 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)

Published 196 days ago

A watchman-turned municipal chairman from Paniya tribe in Kerala

A watchman-turned municipal chairman from Paniya tribe in Kerala

Published 198 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.

Updated 212 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.

Published 212 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)

Published 216 days ago

Mahayuti leaders forge a truce after 1st phase of polls

Mahayuti leaders forge a truce after 1st phase of polls

Published 220 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)

Published 224 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

Published 224 days ago

SC junks plea challenging delimitation of Maharashtra local body polls

The Supreme Court of India. (PTI)

Published 225 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)

Published 225 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

Published 225 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.

Published 227 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

Published 227 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

Published 228 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))

Published 228 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)

Published 229 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)

Published 237 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

Published 240 days ago

From Dombivli to Virar, BJP-Sena in bitter tussle for civic polls

From Dombivli to Virar, BJP-Sena in bitter tussle for civic polls

Published 245 days ago

A handy controversy for BJP

In their meeting last Thursday, chief minister Devendra Fadnavis told Pawar that the case was very serious and this could mean major trouble for him as well as his son. He also made it clear that a probe would have to be conducted. (PTI)

Published 246 days ago

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