Bangladesh Polls: Minority Candidate Cleared to Contest
Bangladesh's election commission approves Utpal Biswas's nomination for Gopalganj 2 seat, offering hope to minority candidates. Another candidate, Gobindadeb Pramanik, awaits appeal decision.
Bangladesh's election commission approves Utpal Biswas's nomination for Gopalganj 2 seat, offering hope to minority candidates. Another candidate, Gobindadeb Pramanik, awaits appeal decision.
Six candidates who lost 2014 or 2019 assembly polls, plus two relatives of defeated MLAs, are contesting the crucial BMC elections. Political observers cite high stakes and scramble for tickets.
Get the latest Mumbai headlines for January 12, 2026. Stay updated on civic alerts, traffic conditions, weather, and key political developments in the city. Watch the full video for complete coverage.
Mumbai's BMC election affidavits reveal a diverse candidate pool: from drivers and beggars to crorepati vendors. Discover how the city's informal economy is seeking political representation. Read the full analysis.
Mumbai's BMC elections witness a proliferation of candidates, especially in slum clusters and Dalit or Muslim areas. Analysts explain how fragmentation benefits major parties. Read more.
Rebel candidates from Shiv Sena and BJP, contesting as independents in Thane civic polls, have forced the alliance to issue a joint disclaimer. Learn which wards are affected and the political implications.
Get the latest Mumbai news for Jan 11, 2026. Stay informed on civic updates, traffic alerts, weather conditions, and key political developments in the city.
Mumbai's BMC election campaign shifts focus from civic issues to religion. Data shows 19% of total candidates are Muslim, with 80% contesting from minority-concentrated wards. BJP's remarks on a Muslim mayor spark controversy.
BJP candidate Makrand Narwekar leads the crorepati list in Mumbai's BMC elections with Rs 124 crore assets. Discover the wealth details of other key candidates and their political journeys.
Mumbai's BMC elections witness a new generation of political heirs with advanced degrees—MBAs, doctors, engineers—making their electoral debut. Discover their agendas and challenges.
Krishna Mhadgut, 76, is the oldest candidate in Mumbai's BMC elections. He challenges age bias as data reveals only 24 candidates are 70+. Discover the stories of youth and experience shaping the civic polls.
A University of Mumbai study uncovers the real reasons behind entering BMC elections, from political ambition to business interests. Discover the findings shaping Mumbai's civic politics.
Get the latest Mumbai news for Jan 8, 2026. Stay informed on civic updates, traffic alerts, weather, and key political developments in the city.
Leaders from domestic workers, hawkers & seamen unions contest BMC elections on CPM tickets, aiming to keep working-class issues alive amid political polarisation. Read their stories.
Get the latest Mumbai news for January 7, 2026. Stay informed on civic updates, traffic alerts, weather conditions, and major political developments in the city.
Heavy police deployment in Chennai as CPM members protest US action against Venezuela's Maduro. Over 120 detained. Read full details on the political agitation.
Stay ahead with the latest Mumbai headlines for January 5, 2026. Get key updates on civic issues, traffic alerts, weather, and political developments in the city.
BJP's candidate list for Mumbai BMC elections shows a historic tilt towards women, with 76 female nominees. The party is fielding women even in open, high-stakes wards. Read more.
A total of 735 candidates are contesting the Nashik Municipal Corporation elections on Jan 15. BJP leads with 116 candidates, while alliances see internal contests. Read for key battlegrounds.
Kazakhstan's Bibisara Assaubayeva clinched her third Women's World Blitz chess title in Doha. Her main goal, however, was securing a spot in the Women's Candidates tournament in Cyprus. Read the full story.
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Mumbaikars woke up to unexpected rain on the first morning of 2026, breaking the usual humid winter pattern. Residents shared their surprise on social media as showers greeted the financial capital. Read more about this unique start to the year.
Get the latest Mumbai news for Dec 31, 2025. Stay updated on civic alerts, traffic conditions, weather, and key political developments in the city. Watch the full video for details.
Education Minister V Sivankutty stated CPM will be a responsible opposition in Thiruvananthapuram corporation, criticizing BJP's past tenure. He urged the new mayor to raise the stray dog issue with PM Modi.
Suspended Congress leaders in Mattathur panchayat held talks with KPCC to resolve a crisis over posts won with BJP support. Meanwhile, LDF partners CPM and CPI clash in Vadakkanchery. Read the latest political developments from Kerala.
Karnataka Congress announces four candidates for MLC polls, BJP to contest three seats. Key political battle ahead of biennial elections to seven seats. Get the full list of nominees.
Senior CPM leader and former Devaswom Minister Kadakampally Surendran questioned by SIT in Sabarimala gold theft probe. 10 arrested, including 3 CPM leaders. Read the latest developments.
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Mumbai Congress announces first list of 87 candidates for BMC polls amid ticket denial unrest. The list includes kin of senior leaders. Get the latest political updates.
Political activity intensifies in Navi Mumbai ahead of the first general elections in 10.5 years. Candidates demand heightened police vigilance amid seat-sharing failures and rising tensions. Read more.