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Assembly Election 2026 Live Updates: Polling for Assembly elections in Tamil Nadu and phase 1 of the West Bengal assembly elections concluded on Thur

As campaigning for the West Bengal elections ends, tensions spill onto the streets. From clashes in North 24 Parganas to explosive recoveries in Bhangar, multiple incidents of violence have raised serious concerns. With allegations flying between All India Trinamool Congress and Bharatiya Janata Party, and the Election Commission stepping in, this election is turning into one of the most intense battles in recent memory.

Child rights activists urge action against political messaging exploiting children by TVK chief Vijay during Tamil Nadu elections.

The Rajya Sabha Chairman has recognized the merger of seven AAP MPs with the BJP. Congress has reacted strongly, labeling AAP as the "B team" of the BJP. Senior leader Ajay Maken alleged that money power was a key factor in AAP allocating Rajya Sabha seats. He claimed the average net worth of the defected MPs was over Rs818 crore.

Putting all trends together, 2026 election appears significantly tighter than 2021, shaping up as a direct contest between the Trinamool Congress and the BJP.

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The IMD has forecast partly cloudy skies on Tuesday, with possibility of drizzle in isolated parts of the city. A yellow alert has been issued for Wednesday.| India News

Congress ally in Kerala, IUML's rehabilitation project for families who lost homes in 2024 Wayanad landslide includes a total of 105 houses on 11.5 acres of land. First phase of 51 houses now complete.

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NEW DELHI: The Aam Aadmi Party on Monday launched a broadside against Raghav Chadha after he drew a parallel between quitting the party and switching .