Assam Elections 2026: Voter Turnout Exceeds 2021 Levels

Assam's single-phase assembly elections witnessed a significant increase in voter participation, with provisional turnout reaching 84.42% by 5 PM, surpassing the 2021 figures at every reporting interval throughout the day.

Assam Evictees Allege Voter Disenfranchisement

Over 500 evicted residents in Assam's Sonapur claim their names were deleted from electoral rolls, denying them voting rights in the Dimoria (SC) constituency amid ongoing land disputes.

DMK Slams EPS for 'Death Remark' on CM Stalin in Trichy

Senior DMK leaders, including ministers Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi and K N Nehru, have strongly criticized AIADMK leader Edappadi K Palaniswami for his comment suggesting Chief Minister M K Stalin would have died during COVID-19 without the AIADMK government

Teacher Faces Action for Dancing at AIADMK Event in Tamil Nadu

A special school teacher from Pudukottai district in Tamil Nadu has been issued a notice after a video of him dancing at an AIADMK political event went viral on social media. This follows a similar suspension of a headmistress for dancing to a Vijay song

Navy Observes Persian Gulf Cargo Route Shift, Security Threats

The Indian Navy's IFC-IOR reports cargo vessels using controlled corridors near Larak Island in the Persian Gulf, with facilitated passage possible. Maritime security remains critical amid GPS interference, AIS manipulation, and multi-layered threats.

Assam Elections: Clashes, Injuries, and Death Amid Polling

Assam's single-phase assembly elections saw sporadic clashes across constituencies, leaving around 30 injured and seven arrested. A polling official died before voting began, while incidents included booth storming and social media violations.

BSF Helps Assam Border Families Vote Beyond Fence

BSF personnel in Assam's Sribhumi district opened border gates and provided vehicles to assist over 70 families living beyond the barbed-wire fence along the Indo-Bangladesh border in casting their votes, reinforcing their identity as Indian citizens.

AIADMK Candidate Faints in Heat, Rivals Visit in Hospital

AIADMK candidate Elamathi Subramanian fainted during a campaign in Thanjavur due to extreme heat. DMK rival Govi Chezhian and Congress MP visited her in hospital, highlighting political camaraderie amid intense electioneering.

India to Supply Oil, Gas to Mauritius Amid West Asia Crisis

India is finalizing an agreement to supply oil and gas to Mauritius, as External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar addresses the impact of the West Asia war and Iran's control over the Strait of Hormuz on global shipping and oil prices.

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