Balle balle & bullied ballot? Record number of voters is cause for cheer, but concerns over why many of them voted lingerIn a remarkable turn of events, the latest elections in multiple Indian states and a Union Territory showcased an unprecedented voter turno...
01 May, 2026, 12.12 AM IST
West Bengal Assembly Election 2026: Can Modi’s BJP crack Mamata Banerjee’s TMC stronghold in make-or-break Phase 2?West Bengal election 2026 is a key test for PM Modi and the BJP as they aim to challenge the TMC's stronghold. Over 3.22 crore voters will ...
29 Apr, 2026, 02.31 PM IST
West Bengal Assembly Election 2026 Key Issues: Jobs distress, welfare politics and identity battles shape high-stakes TMC vs BJP contestWest Bengal Election 2026: West Bengal is voting in its 2026 Assembly elections. The political battle is intense, focusing on economic hard...
22 Apr, 2026, 10.42 PM IST
Reports again raise spectre of 'demolition' of Patna's Sultan Palace, spark outcryThe Bihar Cabinet has greenlit plans for a luxurious five-star heritage hotel at the Sultan Palace, a remarkable edifice constructed in 192...
18 Apr, 2026, 08.18 PM IST
ET Graphics: Bengal picture abhi bhi baaki hai; SIR’s changing playbookIndia's Election Commission is revising voter lists, removing over 5.98 crore names. The process, starting in Bihar, has changed significan...
18 Apr, 2026, 03.13 PM IST
West Bengal Polls: ‘Boroline’ remark sparks row in Kolkata; Mamata Banerjee hits out at poll authoritiesA remark by a Kolkata South election officer warning troublemakers would need “Boroline” and “Burnol” has sparked a political row, with Mam...
14 Apr, 2026, 11.38 PM IST
CEC Gyanesh Kumar acting under 'executive's thumb', says Opposition's notice seeking election chief's removalOpposition MPs have submitted notices in Parliament seeking the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Charges include actin...
22 Mar, 2026, 02.02 PM IST
Election Commission plans SIR phase-III, weighs census & exam timelinesThe Election Commission of India is preparing for the next phase of electoral roll revisions. This intensive exercise requires careful sche...
18 Jan, 2026, 11.54 PM IST
'Student who blames examiner after failing': Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi's dig at opposition over SIR criticismSenior BJP leader Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi has strongly criticized the opposition's criticism of the special intensive revision of electoral rol...
29 Nov, 2025, 01.51 PM IST
Bihar election result: Opposition reels under weight of its 'entitled NPAs'The Congress party in Delhi reacted with dismay to the Bihar election results. Leaders are questioning the party's election and coalition m...
15 Nov, 2025, 10.24 AM IST
Bihar poll results won't have any bearing on Bengal, claims TMCThe TMC leader said there will be curiosity about which direction the BJP-JD(U) relationship in Bihar goes. The BJP-led NDA appeared to reg...
14 Nov, 2025, 12.45 PM IST
Decks cleared for CPI(ML) Liberation to contest 18 seats in Bihar polls, talks on for few more: Dipankar BhattacharyaCPI(ML) Liberation gears up for the Bihar polls, confirming participation in at least 18 seats. The party criticizes the Election Commissio...
13 Oct, 2025, 11.34 AM IST
Bihar Election 2025: EC announces poll dates as voter list controversy brews after major revisionBihar will vote on November 6 and 11. Results are expected on November 14. The elections are marked by a debate over the updated electoral ...
06 Oct, 2025, 11.33 PM IST
Maharashtra SEC asks ECI to delay voter roll revision until after local body electionsMaharashtra State Election Commission seeks postponement of electoral roll revision. The request is to the Election Commission of India. St...
17 Aug, 2025, 12.35 PM IST
'Drama unfolding': Rahul Gandhi says will take up SIR in BiharAmid opposition resistance to electoral roll revisions in Bihar, Rahul Gandhi alleges a "drama" is unfolding, claiming the Election Commiss...
07 Aug, 2025, 10.06 PM IST
ECI assures nationwide electoral roll revision as Tipra Motha seeks Bihar-style SIR in TripuraTipra Motha Party (TMP) met with the Election Commission of India (ECI) to request a Bihar-type Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of elector...
23 Jul, 2025, 07.49 PM IST
‘Model aap hi ka tha’: Khan Sir credits Tejashwi Yadav for inspiration about his marriage. Watch viral videoEducator Khan Sir's wedding reception in Patna became a social media highlight after a lighthearted exchange with RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav...
03 Jun, 2025, 09.40 AM IST