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Amid SAD-BJP tie-up buzz, Punjab sees multi-directional political churn
22+ min ago (671+ words) Even as backchannel talks of a possible Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD)-BJP continue to do the rounds, developments on the ground in Punjab suggest a far more complex and fluid political landscape. Over the past four months, a steady stream…...
Liberal Dominance in Wisconsin Supreme Court Race Signals November Trends
6+ min ago (874+ words) Liberal Justice-elect Chris Taylor secured a decisive victory in Wisconsin's Supreme Court election on Tuesday, April 7, 2026. This significant win has prompted political observers to ponder its potential implications for the upcoming November midterm elections, with many describing it as a…...
Another Conservative MP crosses the floor to join Liberals as Marilyn Gladu changes colours - NTV: Newfoundland and Labrador's Most Trusted News Source
1+ hour, 24+ min ago (130+ words) News, Politics April 9th, 2026 Major news out of Ottawa on Wednesday as longtime Conservative MP Marilyn Gladu crossed the floor to the Liberals, putting Prime Minister Mark Carney's government a single seat shy of a majority. "The past year has been…...
Piyush Goyal accuses DMK of corruption in Tamil Nadu elections
21+ min ago (461+ words) Published On: Apr 9, 2026 Union Minister and Tamil Nadu Bharatiya Janata Party election in-charge Piyush Goyal criticised the ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam party (DMK) on Thursday, accusing it of corruption and mismanagement in the lead-up to the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections....
Assam Sees 75 pc Polling Till 4. 30 pm; Keralam 62. 71 pc, Puducherry 72. 40 pc
1+ hour, 11+ min ago (320+ words) In Assam, more than 2. 5 crore electors are eligible to exercise their franchise for the 126-member legislative assembly. There are 722 candidates in the fray. Of 2, 50, 54, 463 electors, 1, 25, 31, 552 are male voters and 1, 25, 22, 593 females New Delhi: High voter turnout is being registered in Assam…...
Nine Held As Sporadic Clashes Mark Assam Polls; Voting Remains Smooth
45+ min ago (385+ words) Guwahati: Nine people were held in connection with election-related violence at three places in Assam. Inspector General of Police (Law and Order), Akhilesh Kumar Singh, said that violence took place in Tamulpur and Sivasagar on Wednesday night, hours before polling…...
Nameere Saga: Museveni Reveals Personal Intervention to Cause Masaka Vote Recount
2+ hour, 15+ min ago (431+ words) President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni on Wednesday recounted his personal intervention in the disputed Masaka City Woman MP election, which led to a vote recount that ultimately declared NRM candidate Justine Nameere the winner. Speaking during the official opening of the…...
Tamil Nadu poll heat: EC in the crossfire over Chief Secretary transfer
19+ min ago (336+ words) CHENNAI: Senior Congress leader and former Union Finance Minister P Chidambaram has expressed concern over the Election Commission's (EC) recent decision to replace Tamil Nadu's Chief Secretary, warning that such actions risk turning the poll body into an "imperium in…...
Benin is holding an election for a new president as security worsens and critics denounce clampdown
2+ hour, 59+ min ago (884+ words) Voters in Benin are heading to the polls Sunday to elect a new president COTONOU, Benin -- Voters in Benin will vote Sunday to elect a new president as outgoing leader Patrice Talon steps down after a decade in power with…...
Portugal's New Nationality Law: A Missed Opportunity for Early Genuine Integration
3+ hour, 13+ min ago (1399+ words) On April 1, 2026, Portugal's Assembly of the Republic approved revisions to the Nationality Law with a 152-64 vote, clearing the two-thirds majority required for organic legislation. The headline changes are stark. The residency requirement for naturalisation rises from five years to ten…...