Bangladesh Polls: Minority Candidate Cleared to Contest
Bangladesh's election commission approves Utpal Biswas's nomination for Gopalganj 2 seat, offering hope to minority candidates. Another candidate, Gobindadeb Pramanik, awaits appeal decision.
Bangladesh's election commission approves Utpal Biswas's nomination for Gopalganj 2 seat, offering hope to minority candidates. Another candidate, Gobindadeb Pramanik, awaits appeal decision.
Six candidates who lost 2014 or 2019 assembly polls, plus two relatives of defeated MLAs, are contesting the crucial BMC elections. Political observers cite high stakes and scramble for tickets.
Rebel candidates from Shiv Sena and BJP, contesting as independents in Thane civic polls, have forced the alliance to issue a joint disclaimer. Learn which wards are affected and the political implications.
BJP candidate Makrand Narwekar leads the crorepati list in Mumbai's BMC elections with Rs 124 crore assets. Discover the wealth details of other key candidates and their political journeys.
Krishna Mhadgut, 76, is the oldest candidate in Mumbai's BMC elections. He challenges age bias as data reveals only 24 candidates are 70+. Discover the stories of youth and experience shaping the civic polls.
BJP's candidate list for Mumbai BMC elections shows a historic tilt towards women, with 76 female nominees. The party is fielding women even in open, high-stakes wards. Read more.
NCP chief Ajit Pawar defends fielding relatives of criminals in Pune civic polls, stating families cannot be held responsible for an individual's crimes. Get the full story.
BJP state chief Ravindra Chavan warns NCP's Ajit Pawar over corruption allegations. Pawar defends fielding gangsters' kin in Pune civic polls, sparking a major political row. Get the full details here.
A total of 735 candidates are contesting the Nashik Municipal Corporation elections on Jan 15. BJP leads with 116 candidates, while alliances see internal contests. Read for key battlegrounds.
NCP chief Ajit Pawar justifies party's backing of gangsters' relatives in Pune Municipal Corporation elections, citing his own irrigation scam allegations. He argues guilt must be proven in court.
Kazakhstan's Bibisara Assaubayeva clinched her third Women's World Blitz chess title in Doha. Her main goal, however, was securing a spot in the Women's Candidates tournament in Cyprus. Read the full story.
Haryana Police moves for Interpol notice against Inderjit Singh Yadav, accused in murders, extortion, and money laundering. ED raids 10 locations in linked probe. Read the full story.
Karnataka Congress announces four candidates for MLC polls, BJP to contest three seats. Key political battle ahead of biennial elections to seven seats. Get the full list of nominees.
Kerala Congress leader V.D. Satheesan announces a major quota, reserving up to 50% of seats for women and youth in the upcoming Assembly elections. A strategic move to rejuvenate the party. Read more.
Ghaziabad court drops Gangster Act charges against former MLA Amarpal Sharma in 2017 murder of BJP's Gajendra Bhati, citing lack of evidence. Read the full details of the verdict.
The family of a murdered youth in Amritsar alleges threats from gangsters, demanding case transfer to Punjab Police. Read the shocking details and police response.
Punjab Police, with central agencies, arrested two BKI terrorists in Mumbai. Sajan Masih and Sukhdev Kumar, linked to Pakistan-based Rinda, were involved in grenade attacks and murders. Read the full operation details.
Hazaribag police arrested four armed criminals, including most-wanted gangster Arjun Karmali, in a raid near Keredari. Weapons and phones were seized. Read the full story.
Punjab BJP chief Sunil Jakhar alleges a surge in violence since Kejriwal's ultimatum to gangsters. He criticizes police, calls for probe into audio clip. Read more.
A Ludhiana jeweller was threatened for Rs 1 crore by a man posing as an aide of gangster Amritpal Singh Dhami. Police have registered a case and are investigating the extortion call.
Punjab Congress president Amrinder Singh Raja Warring alleges AAP promotes gangsters for votes, warns 'yes-men' police officers of legal action post-regime change. Read the full report.
Chandigarh Police arrest another key associate of the Goldy Dhillon gang, seizing weapons and a vehicle. The crackdown continues on the interstate criminal network. Read the latest details.
Punjab Police arrest key accused Mohan Singh in Gurdaspur grenade attack case. DGP reveals links to Pakistan-based gangster Shehzad Bhatti. Read the full details of the investigation and recoveries.
Kumar Pillai, extradited in 2016 and acquitted in all cases by 2024, petitions a Mumbai court for repatriation to Hong Kong, his claimed home country. The court will hear the matter on December 20.
A failed peace attempt between gangsters Ankur and Shubham at a Ludhiana wedding turned deadly, killing two innocent guests. Police reveal details of the shootout and ongoing investigation.
Gangster Parry was shot dead in Chandigarh's timber market. His family says Lawrence Bishnoi ordered the hit as Parry wanted to quit crime after his recent marriage. Read the full story.
Pakistani gangster Shehzad Bhatti issues a death threat to jailed Indian gangster Lawrence Bishnoi and his brother Anmol in a new viral video. Watch the escalating gang war details.
Congress MP Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa launches scathing attack on Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann, calling his governance a disaster and alleging gangster rule. Read full details.
Delhi Police dismantles Pakistan-backed gangster-turned-terror module, arresting three terrorists in major security operation. Details on the bust and ongoing investigations.
Delhi Police dismantles Pakistan-backed terror network involving gangsters turned terrorists. Three arrests made in major security operation. Read full details.