BJP Changes Tack in West Bengal Assembly Polls Run-Up
The BJP is altering its campaign approach in West Bengal, focusing on local issues and candidate selection to challenge the ruling Trinamool Congress in the upcoming assembly elections.
The BJP is altering its campaign approach in West Bengal, focusing on local issues and candidate selection to challenge the ruling Trinamool Congress in the upcoming assembly elections.
Deccan Herald's Speak Out column for March 30, 2026, features diverse public opinions on critical national and local topics, highlighting civic engagement and democratic discourse.
Telangana Assembly Speaker Gaddam Prasad Kumar suspended 24 BRS MLAs for two days after they disrupted proceedings, demanding a House committee probe into illegal mining allegations involving a minister.
VCK president Thol Thirumavalavan announces his candidacy from Kattumannarkoil constituency for the upcoming Tamil Nadu assembly election, marking his second attempt from this seat.
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RecommendedAn elderly couple from Dubbaka, Siddipet district, lodged a police complaint alleging their sons subjected them to continuous harassment and death threats, forcing them to live on the streets for days.
The Telangana government has passed an amendment to the Panchayat Raj Act, making updates to voter lists from Assembly constituencies 'as far as possible' rather than mandatory for Gram Panchayat elections.
Hyderabad CM A Revanth Reddy proposes a house committee to investigate alleged land scams by BRS leaders involving misuse of the Dharani portal, challenging MLAs to consent.
AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami criticizes DMK's 8,000 coupon scheme, alleging corruption. He claims DMK's welfare announcements copy AIADMK proposals and highlights unfulfilled 2021 election promises.
Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy introduces Employees Accountability and Monitoring of Parental Support Bill, 2026 to safeguard elderly parents' rights, lamenting decline of familial bonds.
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RecommendedA 47-year-old BLO and teacher in Kolkata's North 24 Parganas died from suspected cardiac arrest, with his family attributing it to stress from voter list exclusions in the supplementary list.
A tragic accident in Balaghat claimed three lives, including a three-year-old child, after a car veered off the road and caught fire. Three survivors, including an unhurt eight-year-old girl, were rescued by passersby.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address his first rally in West Bengal since BJP announced its candidate list for the 2026 assembly elections at Cooch Behar on April 5. The party plans to intensify campaigning from April 9 after nominations for initial
DMK's candidate list for Tamil Nadu assembly elections has sparked protests from aspirants denied tickets, with supporters staging demonstrations and resignations in multiple constituencies.
Madhya Pradesh government appoints 768 aldermen across 169 urban local bodies, seen as a strategic move by BJP to prepare for upcoming local elections and address party worker concerns.
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RecommendedTrinamool Congress national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee expressed confidence that Sandeshkhali will deliver a decisive victory for the party in the West Bengal assembly elections, targeting BJP's candidate as an outsider.
A 27-year-old Bangladeshi woman, released from prison after overstaying her visa, has applied for Indian citizenship at a CAA camp in West Bengal, sparking legal debate about eligibility under the 2014 cutoff.
A Deccan Herald cartoon critiques political rhetoric offering 'comforting words' to the public during economic struggles, highlighting the gap between promises and reality.
Former BJP state president Annamalai was notably absent from the group of BJP and AIADMK leaders who received Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Coimbatore airport, sparking questions from party colleagues.
Puthiya Tamilagam founder K Krishnasamy announces candidacy in Ottapidaram for the upcoming Tamil Nadu assembly election, marking his seventh electoral contest there. His son Shyam Krishnasamy will contest in two constituencies as PT fields candidates ind
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RecommendedA 47-year-old man was arrested for setting up an illegal high-voltage electric fence that electrocuted an elephant in the Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve forest area in Erode district.
Nirmal police in Hyderabad arrested two individuals for allegedly kidnapping and attempting to rape two minor girls in Sofi Nagar. The accused, known to the victims, face charges under POCSO and SC/ST Acts.
Three family members in Hyderabad have been arrested for the murder of a 25-year-old man, with police citing an alleged extramarital relationship as the motive behind the premeditated attack.
V K Sasikala, expelled from AIADMK, has released her first list of 23 candidates for the upcoming Tamil Nadu assembly elections, including former minister M Anandan and former MP Vasanthi Murugesan.
A tragic accident on the Coimbatore-Salem National Highway near Ariyanoor resulted in two fatalities. An MPV lost control, struck a scooter and motorcycle, and overturned, killing a 74-year-old woman and a 60-year-old man.
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RecommendedHyderabad police arrest seven, including teachers and a headmaster, after a video of alleged sexual abuse of a 16-year-old SC student went viral. The cover-up attempt involved money offers and evidence tampering.
Tamil Nadu CM M K Stalin begins his assembly election campaign from Tiruvarur on March 31, invoking his father M Karunanidhi's legacy and targeting the Cauvery delta region strategically.
A cab driver in Bengaluru has been booked by police for allegedly making derogatory remarks about the Kannada language, sparking outrage and highlighting linguistic sensitivities in Karnataka.
A 24-year-old nurse in Delhi was allegedly assaulted over several days by a truck driver, who has been arrested by police. The incident highlights ongoing safety concerns for women in the city.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi have significantly reduced their participation in all-party meetings in Delhi, raising questions about bipartisan engagement.
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RecommendedA recent open house discussion in Jalandhar highlights concerns over political leaders focusing on personal attacks instead of addressing critical public issues like infrastructure and governance.