Bangladesh heads into one of the most consequential elections in its history as voters prepare to cast their ballots in the first parliamentary poll since former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina was ousted in 2024. The Bangladesh Election 2026 is being seen as a referendum on the country’s political future after…
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Mamata Banerjee Walks Out of EC Meet, Slams Poll Body
A high-voltage meeting between West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and the Election Commission of India (ECI) ended in acrimony on Monday, after the Trinamool Congress (TMC) supremo abruptly walked out of the talks in New Delhi, accusing the constitutional body of acting at the behest of the Bharatiya Janata…
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Bharat Steel 2026: India Leads Global Push for Green Steel
As India prepares to host Bharat Steel 2026 in New Delhi, the country is positioning itself at the centre of a global conversation on the future of steelmaking. The two-day summit will bring together policymakers, technology innovators, investors and industry leaders from across the world to address the most pressing…
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BMC Exit Polls 2026: BJP-Sena Alliance Heads for Clear Victory
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BJP Alarmed as UP Voter Names Vanish Under SIR
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Myanmar Holds First Election Since 2021 Coup Amid Conflict
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AAP Surges Ahead in Punjab Rural Polls as Counting Continues
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) emerged as the clear frontrunner in the Punjab rural local body elections on Wednesday, as counting of votes for Zila Parishad and Panchayat Samiti polls continued across the state. Early trends and declared results indicated a decisive lead for the ruling party, strengthening its grassroots…
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CEC Gyanesh Kumar to Head International IDEA
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SIR Phase II Update: Enumeration Progress Daily Bulletin
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