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  'I decided not to...': Annamalai opens up after being denied BJP ticket for Tamil Nadu elections

  April 04, 2026 15:31 IST

  Tamil Nadu assembly elections 2026: The BJP on Friday announced 27 candidates for the upcoming elections, but K Annamalai's name was missing from it. Now, the BJP's former Tamil Nadu chief has said that he had informed the party leadership about his decision to not contest the elections.

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  BJP's big call: No ticket to Annamalai for Tamil Nadu elections 2026 | Explained

  April 04, 2026 0:01 IST

  Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections 2026: The BJP has announced all of its 27 candidates for the upcoming assembly elections in the state, but has decided not to field its former Tamil Nadu chief K Annamalai.

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  BJP declares 27 candidates for Tamil Nadu polls, fields Nainar Nagendran, Soundararajan and Murugan

  April 03, 2026 16:14 IST

  Tamil Nadu Assembly elections 2026: As part of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) seat-sharing pact, the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) is contesting 172 seats on its symbol, and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is on 33.

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  From ilish bhapa to muri ghonto: TMC's food picks for Amit Shah for 15-day West Bengal visit

  April 02, 2026 19:15 IST

  West Bengal assembly elections 2026: Union Home Minister Amit Shah has said that he will stay in the state for 15 days in view of the upcoming polls. In response, the TMC has provided a list of delicacies that he must try out.

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  'BJP's game plan': Mamata after SC raps over Malda incident, says law and order not in her control

  April 03, 2026 11:39 IST

  The Supreme Court took a serious view of the violence and intimidation faced by seven judicial officers, including three women officers who are deployed to adjudicate claims in the Election Commission’s SIR process in West Bengal’s Malda district.

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  Coffee Par Kurukshetra: Narendra Modi's powerplay begins, Rahul Gandhi's century of defeats 'CONFIRM'?

  Kurukshetra | April 02, 2026 2:53 IST

  Rahul Gandhi took over as the Vice President of the Congress party in 2013 and served as its President from 2017 to 2019. Under his leadership, the Congress party has seen many ups and downs. If we include all major elections held between 2013 and 2024, the Congress has lost more than 40.

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  HS Phoolka, former Punjab AAP MLA, joins BJP ahead of 2027 Punjab Assembly polls

  India | April 01, 2026 12:54 IST

  HS Phoolka is known for spearheading what is described as "one of the longest and most torturous legal battles" and "crusades" to gain justice for the victims of 1984 anti-Sikh riots.

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  Kerala Assembly elections: 10 priority constituencies where BJP hopes to open its account

  India | April 01, 2026 11:13 IST

  In Kerala Assembly elections this year, the BJP-led NDA has identified several "A-class" constituencies where it believes it has a strong chance to win or significantly increase its vote share.

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  'BJP is a barbaric party': Mamata Banerjee alleges torture of Bengali-speaking migrants

  March 31, 2026 15:41 IST

  Mamata Banerjee accused the Bharatiya Janata Party of being “barbaric,” alleging it targets Bengali-speaking migrants and manipulates voter rolls ahead of the West Bengal elections.

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  'PM Modi wants LDF to win Kerala Assembly elections': Rahul Gandhi in Kannur rally

  India | April 03, 2026 11:40 IST

  Kerala elections: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said that the Kerala Assembly elections are a 'battle of two ideologies' and alleged a partnership between the Left and the BJP.

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  Leander Paes, tennis legend, joins BJP; likely to contest West Bengal polls

  April 03, 2026 11:41 IST

  The BJP is making vigorous efforts to capture power in West Bengal, positioning itself as the primary rival to Mamata Banerjee's Trinamool Congress (TMC) in the upcoming 2026 Assembly elections.

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  West Bengal Elections 2026: BJP releases fourth list of 13 candidates, replaces Maynaguri nominee

  April 03, 2026 11:41 IST

  West Bengal Elections 2026: Polling for the 294-member assembly in West Bengal will be held in two phases--- on April 23 and 29-- - and the counting is scheduled for May 4.

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  Assam Assembly polls: BJP releases election manifesto, promises two lakh jobs in next five years

  Assam | March 31, 2026 10:37 IST

  FM Nirmala Sitharaman said the BJP manifesto for 2026 Assam polls promises protection of land, heritage, dignity of indigenous people.

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  Speed News: PM Modi warns BJP workers about AI misuse in polls

  Originals | March 30, 2026 18:52 IST

  PM Modi warns BJP workers about AI misuse in polls. CM Yogi Adityanath hands out 69,000+ smartphones to Anganwadi staff. Bihar politics heats up as Nitish Kumar and Nitin Nabin quit legislative posts. Get all the latest updates of the day in today's Speed News.

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  Rahul Gandhi's big charge, claims 'Kerala government completely supported by BJP'

  India | March 30, 2026 13:59 IST

  Rahul Gandhi accused BJP of indirectly supporting Kerala’s LDF and criticised PM Modi for staying silent on Sabarimala.

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  Political uproar over Nishikant Dubey's comments on Biju Patnaik: What we know so far

  India | March 30, 2026 13:02 IST

  BJD MP Sasmit Patra has strongly condemned remarks made by BJP MP Nishikant Dubey against former Odisha Chief Minister Biju Patnaik, calling them "extremely disgraceful and false."

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  Tamil Nadu elections 2026: BJP's state chief Nainar Nagenthran to contest from Sattur

  March 27, 2026 17:01 IST

  Tamil Nadu assembly elections 2026: BJP's Tamil Nadu unit chief Nainar Nagenthran had contested the 2021 assembly polls from the Tirunelveli seat, defeating DMK leader ALS Lakshmanan by a margin of around 21,000 votes.

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  'I eat meat on Ugadi and Shivratri, I don't believe in Rahu Kaala': Siddaramaiah

  Karnataka | March 25, 2026 20:31 IST

  Siddaramaiah said he does not follow concepts like Rahu Kaala or Gulika Kaala. As per reports, he clarified that the timing of the budget was decided after consulting officials and family members, including his wife.

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  West Bengal polls: BJP releases third list; RG Kar victim's mother gets ticket from Panihati

  April 20, 2026 17:07 IST

  West Bengal Elections 2026: The Bharatiya Janata Party has released its third list of 19 candidates for the West Bengal Assembly elections. The key highlight is the nomination of Ratna Debnath, mother of the RG Kar victim, from Panihati.

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  Tamil Nadu polls: AIADMK unveils seat distribution to BJP, PMK, AMMK; know who gets what | Full list

  March 25, 2026 16:02 IST

  Notably, the AIADMK also released its poll manifesto on Tuesday, unveiling a wide-ranging package of welfare promises aimed at women, elderly and families. The voting is scheduled for April 23 in a single phase, while the vote counting will happen on May 4.