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Congress announces candidates for Himachal, Uttarakhand by-elections

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge has approved the proposal for the candidature of Assembly by-election of two states, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand on June 17.

Baijayant Panda reveals BJP’s Kendrapara plans: Insights from veteran politician

seventh phase of 2024 General Election approaches, Kendrapara in Odisha is gearing up for the polls on June 1. Rohan Dua, Executive Editor of The New Indian, interviewed Baijayant Panda, providing valuable insights into the local and national political dynamics.

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak calls for general elections on July 4

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced on Wednesday that the UK will hold a general election on July 4.

Delhi braces for intense 2024 Lok Sabha battle

NEW DELHI: Delhi, a key electoral battleground, will witness polling in the sixth phase on May 25. The contest in the capital city is primarily between the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and the Congress, who have joined forces under a strategic alliance against the formidable BJP. The AAP is contesting four seats while the Congress […]

‘Ye Sarkaar Topi walon ke khilaf hai’, says Lucknow’s Muslims

Maruf, a Lucknow resident of 40 years, expresses concern over the escalating tensions between the communities, "The government is running an agenda. I've been in Lucknow for 40 years."

Shyam Rangeela’s nomination among 33 rejected in Varanasi

The Election Commission of India has rejected the nominations of 33 candidates, including comedian Shyam Rangeela, for the Varanasi Lok Sabha constituency where PM Narendra Modi is contesting for this term after completing two terms from the same constituency.

Kerala’s high female voter turnout complicates predictions

The higher woman voter turnout in Kerala as compared to men has kept all three political parties –the LDF, UDF and the NDA guessing.

Rajasthan polls 2023: Jaisalmer locals laud Modi for tubewells and homes boost

JAISALMER: In the scenic setting of Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, situated along the border with Pakistan, Prime Minister Narendra Modi enjoys substantial popularity among the local residents. Rohan Dua, the Executive Editor of The New Indian, explored various sites in Rajasthan, such as Jaisalmer, Pokhran, Sam, and Longewala, to assess the prevailing sentiments among the people. In the […]

Exit poll gives BJP, alliance partners Tripura, Nagaland

Meghalaya could see a hung house, according to an exit poll

New Congress Chief? You Will Know On October 19

The ball has been set rolling to choose the new Congress president. Against the backdrop of former party chief Rahul Gandhi’s repeated “no” to the top post, there’s looming suspense over who will be the next head. Veteran party leader Ghulam Nabi Azad’s recent resignation from the primary membership of the party has added an […]