Rebel TMC MPs to merge with Nationalist Citizen Party; claim on Trinamool name, symbol likely in July
The rebel lawmakers of the Mamata Banerjee-led party are set to merge with a little known Tripura-based Nationalist Citizen Party of India
The rebel lawmakers of the Mamata Banerjee-led party are set to merge with a little known Tripura-based Nationalist Citizen Party of India
Leader of Opposition and Biju Janata Dal (BJD) president Naveen Patnaik on Sunday launched a blistering attack on the BJP government in Odisha over the alleged manhandling and arrest of Tikiri Gram Panchayat Sarpanch Chameli Ojha, accusing it of employing "repressive tactics" to silence elected representatives who raise public issues.
Odisha's Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral roll has entered its final phase, with enumeration forms reaching a record 98.65 per cent of the state's electorate, reflecting significant progress in the drive to ensure an accurate and updated voter database.
Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai on Sunday dedicated and laid the foundation stone for 341 development projects worth over Rs 295 crore in Janjgir-Champa district, aiming to strengthen infrastructure and improve public services across the region.
The fresh Israeli strikes on Lebanon have further complicated the situation, with Iran accusing the US of lacking the will to fulfill its commitments.
The Bihar Election 2025 felt different from the start. Voters turned up early, the mood on the ground was more intense, and Prashant Kishor’s Jan Suraaj stepped in as a new player. A record turnout and a louder youth voice, combined with digital campaigning, made this election very different from previous years.
The 2025 Bihar Assembly polls were considered as the litmus test for serving Chief Minister Nitish Kumar.
The intense Bihar assembly polls’ counting process is underway across districts, with results likely to be declared later in the day. The process commenced at 8 am today, with postal ballot counting starting first, followed by EVM counting at 8:30 am. Bihar recorded a landmark 67.13% voter turnout, the highest since 1951, with women voters outdoing men (71.6% vs 62.8%), in the two-phase voting held on November 6 and November 11.
As counting is underway for the 243-seat Bihar Assembly, leaders across parties are projecting confidence and reading early trends in their favour.
The Kerala Police have completed comprehensive preparations to ensure a safe and smooth Sabarimala Mandala–Makaravilakku pilgrimage, which begins on November 17, the first day of the Malayalam month of Vrischikam.
