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NFF kicks off 2026 electoral process

The Nigeria Football Federation has initiated the electoral process for its 2026 elections, set to occur at an Extraordinary General Assembly in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State.

Mar 23 โ€ข 01:04 UTC
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National & Local

Assam Assembly Elections: TMC Releases Second List, Names 7 Candidates

The All India Trinamool Congress has announced its second list of candidates for the Assam Assembly elections scheduled for April 2026.

Mar 22 โ€ข 08:17 UTC
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National & Local

BJP's 'Spiritual Gamble' in Bengal Elections, Tickets Given to Saints and Priests

The BJP has nominated several spiritual leaders as candidates for the 2026 West Bengal assembly elections as part of a strategy to counter the Trinamool Congress.

Mar 21 โ€ข 16:55 UTC
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National & Local

West Bengal Assembly Elections 2026: 'The Leftists played a major role in keeping TMC in power, they protested for their own interests,' says Abhaya's father

Abhaya's father criticizes the Left for maintaining TMC's power and speaks on his family's political aspirations ahead of the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections.

Mar 19 โ€ข 08:57 UTC
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National & Local

Assam: Pradyut from Congress will contest elections from Dispur against CM Himanta from Jalukbari

The BJP has released its first list of candidates for the Assam assembly elections in 2026, including Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and Pradyut from Congress.

Mar 19 โ€ข 06:48 UTC
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National & Local

Mamata's Masterstroke... No Stars, No Glamor, Ticket Distribution Based on Performance

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has released the candidate list for the TMC for the 2026 assembly elections, focusing on leaders grounded in local politics rather than celebrity figures.

Mar 17 โ€ข 19:17 UTC
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National & Local

Kerala: BJP has released the first list of 47 candidates, Rajeev Chandrasekhar will contest from Nemom

The BJP has released its first list of 47 candidates for the Kerala Assembly elections in 2026, featuring prominent figures to strengthen its presence in the state.

Mar 16 โ€ข 11:15 UTC
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National & Local

Battle of Bengal: 73 Million Voters and 6 'Game Changer' Areas... Will Mamata's Fort Hold or Will the Lotus Bloom?

The political landscape in West Bengal is heating up following the announcement of assembly elections in April 2026, where 7.3 crore voters, including 1.31 crore young voters, will play a crucial role.

Mar 15 โ€ข 17:11 UTC
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National & Local

Assembly Election 2026: Will Pinarayi Vijayan Achieve a Hat-Trick? Voting War in Kerala on April 9, Fate Determined on May 4

The Kerala Assembly elections for 2026 will take place on April 9, with results announced on May 4, raising the question of whether Pinarayi Vijayan can secure a third consecutive term.

Mar 15 โ€ข 15:10 UTC
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National & Local

Why does BJP want an alliance with Vijay's party?

The BJP is eager to form an alliance with Vijay's party ahead of the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, as the entrance of former actor-turned-leader Thalapathy Vijay has intensified political competition in the state.

Mar 15 โ€ข 11:50 UTC
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National & Local

Discussion of Vijay-BJP Alliance Intensifies Before Tamil Nadu Elections

Discussions about a potential alliance between Tamil actor Vijay's party and the BJP have intensified as the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections approach.

Mar 15 โ€ข 10:29 UTC
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National & Local

Mamata's Trump Card Ahead of Bengal Elections, Announces Payment of Due DA, Know When It Will Start

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has announced the payment of pending dearness allowance to state employees and pensioners, starting from March 2026, as a strategic move ahead of the assembly elections.

Mar 15 โ€ข 10:15 UTC
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National & Local

Live Webcasting at Every Booth in Bengal, CEC Prepares for Violence-Free Elections

The Chief Election Commissioner of India announced plans for live webcasting at every polling booth in West Bengal to ensure a violence-free electoral process in the upcoming 2026 assembly elections.

Mar 10 โ€ข 09:15 UTC
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National & Local

New Board of Directors at the Association of Maritime Contract Brokers

A new Board of Directors has been formed for the Association of Maritime Contract Brokers H.S.A. following elections held during the General Assembly on February 19, 2026.

Mar 9 โ€ข 06:19 UTC
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National & Local

EC has intensified preparations for Kerala Assembly elections, announcement of dates soon

The Election Commission of India has concluded a two-day review for the preparations of the 2026 Kerala Assembly elections, and key announcements regarding the election dates are expected soon.

Mar 7 โ€ข 09:17 UTC
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National & Local

Assam, Tamil Nadu... Announcement of Dates Soon in 5 States, EC's Deliberation with Major Parties

The Election Commission of India, led by Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, held a meeting in Kochi to discuss the upcoming assembly elections in five states and address issues such as fair elections, curbing money power, and considering local festivals.

Mar 6 โ€ข 09:21 UTC
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National & Local

National Assembly outlines key reforms in Electoral Act 2026

The National Assembly of Nigeria has enacted the Electoral Act 2026, which includes significant reforms aimed at enhancing electoral integrity ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Feb 22 โ€ข 17:25 UTC
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National & Local

VIDEO: Protest resumes at National Assembly over e-transmission of results

Protesters gathered at the National Assembly in Nigeria, advocating for the mandatory electronic transmission of election results as part of the Electoral Act Amendment Bill, 2026.

Feb 16 โ€ข 11:10 UTC
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National & Local

Test of the Muslim Political 'Tikaadi' in 2026... Who will be the 'Owaisi' of Kerala-Assam-Bengal?

Muslim electoral influence is significant in Kerala, Assam, and West Bengal ahead of the upcoming 2026 assembly elections, which will test the strength and strategies of Muslim-oriented political parties in these states.

Feb 16 โ€ข 09:21 UTC
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National & Local

INEC proposes N873.78bn for 2027 polls, N171bn for 2026 operations

The Independent National Electoral Commission seeks N873.78 billion for the 2027 elections and N171 billion for its operations in 2026.

Feb 12 โ€ข 16:32 UTC
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National & Local

Promises for Women, but Lack of Leadership... Issue Raised at 'Round Table Tamil Nadu'

The 'Round Table Tamil Nadu' event hosted by India Today highlighted the urgent need for increased female representation in leadership roles within political parties, as discussed by senior women leaders from BJP, DMK, and AIADMK.

Feb 11 โ€ข 12:39 UTC
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National & Local

India Today Roundtable before Tamil Nadu elections... CM Stalin, Kanimozhi to join Palaniswami and others

The 'India Today Roundtable Tamil Nadu' is set to begin in Chennai, featuring key political figures discussing state issues and election strategies ahead of the 2026 assembly elections.

Feb 11 โ€ข 03:23 UTC
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National & Local

From TVK of Vijay to Humayun Kabir... The entry of new parties in the electoral battle

Actor Joseph Vijay launches 'Tamilga Vetrik Katchi' (TVK) as he prepares for the 2026 Tamil Nadu assembly elections, while suspended Trinamool Congress MLA Humayun Kabir forms 'Janta Unnayan Party' in Bengal, highlighting the challenges new parties face against established ones in India's political landscape.

Feb 11 โ€ข 02:13 UTC
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National & Local

Lakshmi Bhandar Scheme... The plan that allows Mamta to repeatedly stop the BJP's chariot!

The Lakshmi Bhandar scheme remains a crucial topic in West Bengal politics, connecting the 2021 and 2026 assembly elections with an announcement of increased funding by Mamta Banerjee's government.

Feb 6 โ€ข 10:00 UTC
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National & Local

Conflict in the INDIA Bloc in Bengal! After TMC, Congress also announced to contest elections alone

The Congress party in West Bengal has decided to contest the upcoming 2026 assembly elections independently, following a similar announcement from TMC, amid rising political activities in the state.

Feb 5 โ€ข 10:26 UTC
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National & Local

Red ink, white paper, and electoral fear... Maoist posters create a stir in Purulia

A Maoist-signed poster found in Purulia district, West Bengal, ahead of the 2026 assembly elections has generated significant alarm among local residents and authorities, reviving fears of past Maoist activities in an area once notorious for such movements.

Feb 4 โ€ข 11:36 UTC
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National & Local

Opening of the legislative year marks Wilson Lima's farewell as governor of AM

The Amazonas Legislative Assembly opened the 2026 legislative year with a ceremony featuring Governor Wilson Lima, who delivered his government message to state deputies during his final year in office.

Feb 3 โ€ข 15:36 UTC

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