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  Cracks in INDIA bloc? Akhilesh evades question on SP-Congress tie-up for 2027 UP polls

  Uttar Pradesh | May 09, 2026 23:54 IST

  The Congress and the SP had managed to stop the BJP juggernaut in 2024 Lok Sabha elections in UP and restrict saffron party to just 33 out of the state's 80 parliamentary seats. Considering their success, it is widely being speculated that they may contest the 2027 assembly elections together.

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  VD Satheesan, KC Venugopal or Ramesh Chennithala? Confusion prevails in Congress over next Kerala CM

  India | May 09, 2026 23:53 IST

  There is a confusion in Congress on to select between three leaders - VD Satheesan, KC Venugopal and Ramesh Chennithala - for the top post in Kerala. It is worth mentioning that the Congress-led UDF registered a thumping victory in the recently held Kerala elections.

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  Kanimozhi seeks separate seating for DMK MPs in Lok Sabha after party ends alliance with Congress

  India | May 08, 2026 16:11 IST

  DMK MP Kanimozhi asks the Lok Sabha Speaker to revise seating for party MPs after the alliance with Congress ended. She requests a separate block for DMK members to ensure smooth functioning in Parliament.

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  DMK accuses Congress of 'betrayal' for joining hands with TVK after Tamil Nadu election results

  May 07, 2026 23:55 IST

  The DMK has sharply criticised Congress for exiting the secular alliance after the election results, calling it an act of betrayal. In a legislature party meeting, DMK passed a resolution alleging that Congress worked against coalition interests even during the election campaign.

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  Tamil Nadu govt formation: TVK's CTR Nirmal Kumar meets CPM leaders to seek majority

  May 07, 2026 23:13 IST

  The TVK convened a key meeting of its newly elected MLAs in Chennai as members pressed for clarity on when the party would stake a claim to form the government. With 108 seats and support from the Congress’s 5 MLAs, the party still falls short of the 118 needed for a majority in the state Assembly.

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  DMK calls Congress 'backstabbers' after its support to Vijay's TVK in Tamil Nadu

  May 06, 2026 9:58 IST

  Annadurai further said that Congress had gone against the electoral mandate within a very short time after results were declared. He also warned that such decisions could impact trust among other opposition leaders.

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  Congress claims TVK sought support for govt formation in Tamil Nadu, final calls with State unit

  May 05, 2026 23:46 IST

  Vijay's TVK won 108 seats in the 234-member Tamil Nadu Assembly, falling short of the halfway mark. He needs the support of 10 MLAs to form a government with a simple majority.

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  Umreth Bypoll Results: BJP's Harshad Parmar defeats Bhrugurajsinh of Congress by 30,000 votes

  Gujarat | May 04, 2026 17:30 IST

  Harshad Parmar bagged 85,500 votes, while Chauhan polled 54,757 votes, as per data on the Election Commission's website. Four other candidates -- three Independents and one from a lesser-known party -- trailed far behind, failing to even cross the 1,000-vote mark.

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  Puducherry Election Results: How alliances shaped the BJP-led NDA vs Congress-DMK contest

  India | May 05, 2026 0:06 IST

  Puducherry Election Results: In Puducherry, the contest involved the NDA, which includes the AINRC, the BJP and the Congress-DMK alliance. Actor Vijay's TVK had also sought to make it triangular.

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  Assam Election Results: Full list of winners on 9 Scheduled Castes (SC) and 19 Scheduled Tribes (ST)

  Assam | May 04, 2026 22:10 IST

  Assam Election Results 2026: There are 9 seats reserved for Scheduled Castes (SC), and 19 seats reserved for Scheduled Tribes (ST) in the Assam Legislative Assembly, out of a total of 126 seats. Scroll down to check the list of winners.

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  Tamil Nadu Election Result: What happened in key seats such as Thiruvallur, Sulur and Pollachi?

  May 04, 2026 23:20 IST

  Tamil Nadu Election Results 2026: The vote counting is underway for all 234 seats in Tamil Nadu after historic voter participation. These constituencies cut across regions, north, west, delta, and south, making them key battlegrounds that could influence the overall outcome in Tamil Nadu.

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  Tamil Nadu Election Results: Congress struggles as party leads on only 5 of 28 seats allotted by DMK

  May 04, 2026 12:48 IST

  Congress is leading in just five out of 28 seats contested in Tamil Nadu Assembly Election 2026, highlighting a weak strike rate despite alliance support. Early trends show limited conversion of electoral advantage, even as regional parties dominate and Vijay’s TVK emerges as a strong new force.

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  Karnataka Bypoll Results 2026 LIVE: Tide change in Devanagara South, Congress takes lead

  Karnataka | May 05, 2026 0:01 IST

  Karnataka Bypoll Results 2026 LIVE: Umesh Meti of the Congress has established a significant early lead in Bagalkot, surging ahead by 8,623 votes. With 16,935 votes tallied, he currently leads BJP’s Veeranna Charantimath. BJP leads in Devanagara South.

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  Assembly Election Results Updates: BJP breaches Bengal with over 200 seats, Tamil Nadu picks TVK

  India | May 04, 2026 23:31 IST

  Assembly Election Results: The BJP has delivered a landmark victory in West Bengal by winning over 200 seats and ending the TMC's 15-year rule. In Assam, the NDA secured a commanding third term, while Tamil Nadu saw a dramatic shift with Vijay’s TVK emerging as a major new force.

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  Pawan Khera granted anticipatory bail by Supreme Court in case by Assam CM's wife

  India | May 01, 2026 12:11 IST

  The Supreme Court has set aside the Gauhati High Court's order, which refused to give anticipatory bail to Congress leader Pawan Khera over the complaint by Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma's wife Riniki Bhuyan Sarma. The order was passed by a two-judge bench of the top court.

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  Will Congress support TMC if hung Assembly situation arises in Bengal? Here's what Kharge says

  April 30, 2026 23:43 IST

  The results of the elections are scheduled to be declared on May 4, which will determine whether West Bengal delivers a clear verdict or heads towards a coalition scenario.

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  Maharashtra Council Elections 2026: Congress to back Shiv Sena-UBT candidate Ambadas Danve

  Maharashtra | April 30, 2026 14:58 IST

  Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray confirmed that party chief Uddhav Thackeray has decided to field Ambadas Danve as the party’s official nominee for the Legislative Council seat.

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  In SC, Assam Police opposes Pawan Khera's bail plea in CM's wife case; he says don't 'humiliate me'

  India | April 30, 2026 13:30 IST

  The Assam Police told the Supreme Court that Congress leader Pawan Khera made the allegations against Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma's wife when assembly elections are ongoing. He displayed the photographs of Riniki and showed forged passports, it said.

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  West Bengal records historic turnout, crosses 92 per cent polling in two phases

  April 29, 2026 23:51 IST

  West Bengal Elections 2026: The main contest in West Bengal in the 2026 Assembly polls is between the incumbent Trinamool Congress (TMC) seeking to defend its throne for a fourth consecutive term and the resurgent BJP, looking for a historic victory in the state.

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  Matrize Exit Poll predicts clear majority for Congress-led UDF in Kerala in tough fight with LDF

  India | April 29, 2026 22:23 IST

  The Matrize Exit Poll for the Kerala Assembly Elections 2026 projects a win for the United Democratic Front with 70–75 seats, ahead of the Left Democratic Front at 60–65. The National Democratic Alliance may get 3–5 seats, indicating a UDF edge in a close contest.