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In TN, 5.73-cr voters to decide fate of 4,023 candidates

April 22, 2026, 05:51 PM - 3 min read

The high-stakes contest sees the two major Dravidian parties once again locked in direct battle, with the ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK), heading the Secular Progressive Alliance (SPA), facing the opposition All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK), which leads the NDA in the state.

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Campaigning ends for Tamil Nadu polls as MK Stalin holds Chennai roadshow, backs DMK candidates and criticises Centre over delimitation issue.

Stalin holds Chennai roadshow on last day of campaigning

April 21, 2026, 06:30 PM - 2 min read

"Chennai has always been the fortress of DMK!" he said.

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Right to vote, contest elections not fundamental rights: SC

Right to vote, contest elections not fundamental rights: SC

April 11, 2026, 08:24 PM - 3 min read

A bench of Justices BV Nagarathna and R Mahadevan made the observation while dealing with an election dispute related to District Milk Unions in Rajasthan.The two rights are distinct from each other, and the right to contest is subject to stricter regulations, such as, in terms of qualifications, disqualifications, and institutional requirements.

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A massive procession — led by Union Minister of State Sukanta Majumdar and district leaders — rolled out from Saraihat, complete with pounding drums, masked dancers, DJ beats, and thousands of party workers.

‘Bulldozer politics’ triggers clash at Bengal nomination rally

April 3, 2026, 02:35 PM - 3 min read

The “bulldozer”— a machine that has come to symbolise the “tough on crime” image of the UP government led by Yogi Adityanath—made an unexpected cameo in Bengal’s election theatre. And just like in Uttar Pradesh, it didn’t arrive quietly.

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AIADMK releases second list of 127 candidates for TN polls

March 27, 2026, 05:56 PM - 2 min read

AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami unveiled the list, which includes a mix of former ministers and experienced party functionaries. Among the key constituencies is Tirunelveli, where the party has fielded senior leader Thanjai N Ganesaraja.

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NPP eyes expansion in Assam, with Conrad Sangma calling it a long-term strategy to build grassroots presence and aim for first electoral success.

NPP eyes expansion in Assam, fields candidates in 3 seats

March 26, 2026, 01:38 PM - 2 min read

He emphasised that the party’s foray into Assam should not be judged solely on immediate electoral outcomes. Instead, it reflects a broader vision to gradually establish a stronger organisational base in the state.

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Bharatiya Janata Party unveils 111 candidates for Bengal polls, with ex-IPS Rajesh Kumar fielded from Jagaddal.

BJP releases second list of 111 candidates for West Bengal polls

March 19, 2026, 06:12 PM - 3 min read

Dibyendu Adhikari, brother of Suvendu Adhikari, will contest from Egra, East Midnapore.

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Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma during an election campaign.

BJP names 88 candidates for Assam Assembly elections

March 19, 2026, 03:13 PM - 3 min read

BJP names 88 candidates for Assam polls, fields CM Sarma from Jalukbari; key reshuffles and new entrants mark first list.

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BJP predicts clean sweep for NDA in Bihar RS polls

March 16, 2026, 11:53 AM - 3 min read

Leading the NDA’s charge, Bihar BJP president Sanjay Saraogi dismissed any possibility of an upset, stating that all five of their candidates would leave the assembly as members of the Upper House.

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Insurgent alliance threat ahead of Assam elections

Insurgent alliance threat ahead of Assam elections

March 8, 2026, 06:23 PM - 4 min read

Swapan Debbarma, a representative of CNEISS, said sources indicated that officials from Bangladesh’s Directorate General of Forces Intelligence (DGFI) and Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) allegedly facilitated a two-day meeting between representatives of these groups in December 2025 at Cox’s Bazar.

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SC notice to Centre, EC over cash clout ahead of elections

February 26, 2026, 08:29 PM - 3 min read

Supreme Court issues notice to Centre and EC on PIL challenging unregulated money power by political parties, posting matter for six weeks amid constitutional concerns.

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Why malicious AI swarms are newest threat to democracy

Why malicious AI swarms are newest threat to democracy

February 22, 2026, 12:37 PM - 7 min read

Today, people and organisations with malicious intent have access to more powerful AI language models, while social media platforms have relaxed or eliminated moderation efforts. They even provide financial incentives for engaging content, irrespective of whether it is real or AI-generated. This is a perfect storm for foreign and domestic influence operations targeting democratic elections.

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