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Assembly polls 2026: UDF crosses majority mark in Kerala

May 4, 2026 revoi editor

New Delhi: The Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) is heading for a big win in the Kerala Assembly elections, with counting trends indicating a return to power after a decade, ending the rule of the Left Democratic Front (LDF) led by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan. According to the Election Commission of India (ECI) trends at […]

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Assembly polls 2026: TVK leading on 104 seats; Vijay ahead while Stalin trails in Kolathur

May 4, 2026 revoi editor

Chennai: Actor-turned-politician Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) took a strong lead in the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, emerging as the single-largest party in early counting trends. As per the Election Commission of India (ECI) trends at 12:30 p.m., TVK was leading in 104 of the 234 seats, putting it ahead of rivals. The All India […]

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Assembly polls 2026: BJP leads in West Bengal with 176 seats; Mamata Banerjee-led TMC trails at 94

May 4, 2026 revoi editor

Kolkata: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) took a decisive lead over the All India Trinamool Congress (TMC) in the West Bengal Assembly elections on Monday, according to the latest counting trends released by the Election Commission of India. As of 12:30 pm, the BJP was leading in 176 seats, while the TMC, led by Mamata […]

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Assembly polls 2026: BJP ahead in early trends in Assam and West Bengal

May 4, 2026 revoi editor

New Delhi: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) took an early lead in the counting trends for the 2026 Assembly elections in Assam and West Bengal on Monday, according to data released by the Election Commission of India. In Assam, the BJP was leading in 74 constituencies as of 10:30 a.m., maintaining a clear edge over […]

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Assembly election 2026: Counting begins in Assam, West Bengal, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry; EC assures smooth process

May 4, 2026 revoi editor

New Delhi: Counting of votes for the Assembly elections in Assam, West Bengal, Kerala, Tamil Nadu and the Union Territory of Puducherry commenced at 8 am on Monday, with postal ballots being taken up first, followed by Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs). Early trends are expected to emerge by noon. The Election Commission said elaborate arrangements have […]

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Peaceful re-polling at 15 booths in Bengal so far, over 55 pc voter turnout in first 6 hours

May 2, 2026 revoi editor

New Delhi: The re-polling for 15 polling booths under two Assembly constituencies in South 24 Parganas district in West Bengal, which started at 7 a.m. on Saturday, has been peaceful so far, with the polling process going on under blanket security coverage of central forces assisted by personnel from the state police forces. The average […]

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Peaceful re-polling at 15 booths in Bengal so far, 16.23 pc polling in 1st two hours

May 2, 2026 revoi editor

New Delhi: The re-polling at 15 polling booths under two Assembly constituencies in South 24 Parganas district in West Bengal, that started since 7 A.M. on Saturday has been peaceful so far. The polling process is going on under blanket security coverage of central forces assisted by personnel from the state police forces The average […]

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Iran: Amid war against the US-Israel, Pezeshkian, Ghalibaf seek FM Araghchi’s removal!

May 1, 2026 revoi editor

Virendra Pandit   New Delhi: Amid the fragile ceasefire and reports that the US and Israel may resume their war on Iran anytime, Tehran has another crisis to tackle: its President Masoud Pezeshkian and Parliament Speaker Mohammad-Bagher Ghalibaf are seeking to remove Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi over his alleged ‘subservience’ to IRGC chief Ahmed Wahidi, […]

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Roving Periscope: As he prepares to resume Iran war, Trump cools Congress with ‘ceasefire’

May 1, 2026 revoi editor

Virendra Pandit   New Delhi: On February 28, US President Donald Trump launched Operation Epic Fury against Iran, followed by a fragile ceasefire since April 7. To skirt a law, if the US resumes the Iran war, it is likely to rename it as Operation Epic Passage! A 1973 law requires the US President to […]

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ECI introduces QR code-based ID system to secure counting centres

April 30, 2026 revoi editor

New Delhi: The Election Commission of India (ECI) has introduced a QR code-based Photo Identity Card system to enhance security and prevent unauthorised access at counting centres during elections. The new system will be implemented starting May 4, during the counting of votes for Assembly elections in Assam, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal and Puducherry, […]

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