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Counsel for tantri says the right to enter a temple should be in sync with practices followed there

The International Election Visitors’ Programme is a flagship programme of the Election Commission of India for international cooperation and engagement with the election management bodies of other countries and international organisations

The party announces a last-minute set of poll promises, taking the total tally to 307, including a grant of ₹10,000 each for 10 lakh working young men for purchase of two-wheelers

Our operations in India play an increasingly important role in our technology transformation: Greg Chandler of The Standard

From Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Home Minister Amit Shah, BJP leaders try to shed their ‘outsider’ and ‘vegetarian’ tag to connect with the fish-loving community of the State

He appeals to Baramati residents to vote for Sunetra Pawar as a tribute to Ajit Pawar

India has been holding consultations with partner countries in Africa as the plans for the IAFS have been underway for some time

Voting for 152 seats across 16 districts to be held in West Bengal on April 23; Mamata Banerjee, Amit Shah, Abhishek Banerjee and Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta hold rallies; 2,450 companies of Central paramilitary forces deployed for the election

At a press conference in Chennai, Mallikarjun Kharge had initially referred to the Prime Minister as a “terrorist” while criticising the AIADMK’s alliance with the BJP

Amidst the high-pitched campaign for the 2026 West Bengal Assembly polls, tea garden workers have turned out to be an important constituency for political parties; the districts of Alipurduar, Jalpaiguri and Darjeeling have about 20 seats, where the fate of the candidates depends on their support to tea garden workers.

The objective of the initiative by the local administration is that, through theatre and their interaction with fellow citizens from other walks of life, former Maoists taking a step towards rehabilitation understand their rights

The people in the constituency blame corruption in the Corporation for the various ills facing the constituency such as building plan violations, lack of separate vehicle parking spaces in front of commercial establishments and open burning of garbage

Tamil Nadu’s electoral history is more than a series of wins and losses it reflects public anger, identity politics, governance failures, alliances and leadership personalities. In this explainer, we trace the journey from the Madras State elections of 1952 to the present day, examining how Congress, DMK and AIADMK shaped one of India’s most distinctive political cultures and what patterns may guide voters in the upcoming Assembly election.

This predominantly agrarian segment, known for the famed Gingee Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, has been a stronghold of the DMK and the party had won the seat in nine out of 16 elections held so far.

Today’s Above the Fold episode, take a closer look at the tragic blast in Thrissur, Kerala. We begin with India’s outreach to West Asia, including a key visit to Saudi Arabia, followed by the end of campaigning ahead of the Tamil Nadu and West Bengal Assembly polls. In global news, Apple is set for a leadership change, and more.

With no large-scale infrastructure development, Usilampatti still retains its rural and rustic nature; more than half of the people in this constituency are involved in agriculture and allied activities