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In Punjab polls, huge stakes for Opposition

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editorials
Published on Jun 01, 2026 09:39 pm IST

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 on Jun 01, 2026 09:17 pm IST

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)
chandigarh news
Published on May 26, 2026 06:50 am IST

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)
chandigarh news
Published on May 06, 2026 06:18 am IST

No confusion regarding alliance with BJP: HDK

No confusion regarding alliance with BJP: HDK
india news
Published on Feb 16, 2026 06:42 am IST

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
mumbai news
Published on Feb 08, 2026 06:02 am IST

Cherian withdraws remarks on communal divide in local polls

Saji Cherian
india news
Published on Jan 22, 2026 08:26 am IST

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 on Jan 15, 2026 06:36 am IST

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 on Jan 12, 2026 09:33 pm IST

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
mumbai news
Published on Jan 05, 2026 05:42 am IST

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)
pune news
Published on Dec 30, 2025 03:52 am IST

A watchman-turned municipal chairman from Paniya tribe in Kerala

A watchman-turned municipal chairman from Paniya tribe in Kerala
india news
Published on Dec 28, 2025 01:18 pm IST

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 on Dec 13, 2025 08:59 pm IST

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 on Dec 13, 2025 02:56 pm IST

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)
mumbai news
Published on Dec 10, 2025 07:44 am IST

Mahayuti leaders forge a truce after 1st phase of polls

Mahayuti leaders forge a truce after 1st phase of polls
mumbai news
Published on Dec 06, 2025 05:08 am IST

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 on Dec 02, 2025 10:36 am IST

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 on Dec 02, 2025 05:14 am IST

SC junks plea challenging delimitation of Maharashtra local body polls

The Supreme Court of India. (PTI)
india news
Published on Dec 01, 2025 11:56 am IST

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 on Dec 01, 2025 06:22 am IST

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

Kankavli civic body poll: Rane brothers trade barbs amid Shinde campaign in Konkan
mumbai news
Published on Dec 01, 2025 07:41 am IST

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 on Nov 29, 2025 12:50 pm IST

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

Foes no more? Shiv Sena, Congress tie up in 2 local elections
mumbai news
Published on Nov 29, 2025 06:16 am IST

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
mumbai news
Published on Nov 28, 2025 05:16 am IST

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))
pune news
Published on Nov 28, 2025 03:32 am IST

NCP (SP) leader attacked by unidentified group near Ahmednagar–Beed border

Ram Khade was initially admitted to a private hospital in Ahilyanagar and later shifted to a Pune hospital for advanced treatment. (Representative photo)
pune news
Published on Nov 27, 2025 01:09 pm IST

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)
pune news
Published on Nov 27, 2025 08:18 am IST

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 on Nov 19, 2025 06:10 am IST

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

OBC body cries foul about SEC’s calculation method for OBC seats
mumbai news
Published on Nov 16, 2025 05:18 am IST

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

From Dombivli to Virar, BJP-Sena in bitter tussle for civic polls
mumbai news
Published on Nov 11, 2025 05:16 am IST
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