November 8, 2026

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Mamata Banerjee Vows to Defeat BJP in Upcoming Bengal Polls, Alleges Electoral Roll Revision is Attempt to Suppress Voting Rights

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has vowed to defeat the BJP in the upcoming assembly polls, alleging that the revision of electoral rolls is an attempt to suppress voting rights and manipulate the electoral process.

Kerala Assembly Elections 2026: BJP Releases Third List of 11 Candidates, Focus Shifts to South Kerala Seats

The BJP has released its third list of 11 candidates for the Kerala Assembly Elections 2026, with a focus on South Kerala seats, as the party intensifies its campaign push ahead of the April 9 election.

Reform UK’s Local Election Success Poses Threat to UK’s National Climate Targets, Study Finds

A new report raises concerns that Reform UK's local election success may undermine the UK's national climate targets, as the party's councillors abandon net zero commitments and promote climate change denial, threatening the country's ability to address the growing risks of climate change.

Odisha Assembly Erupts in Chaos as Opposition Demands Health Minister’s Resignation Over Hospital Fire

The Odisha Assembly was thrown into chaos as Opposition members staged a protest, calling for the Health Minister's resignation over a devastating hospital fire that claimed 12 lives at the SCB Medical College and Hospital in Cuttack, alleging government negligence and demanding accountability.

Assam Assembly Elections 2026: Himanta Biswa Sarma Files Nomination, Congress Forms Alliance with Raijor Dal

The Assam Assembly elections are gaining momentum, with Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma filing his nomination and the Congress party forming an alliance with Raijor Dal, marking significant developments in the election landscape.

Mamata Banerjee Slams Election Commission’s Transfer of Bengal Officials as Threat to Constitutional Integrity

Mamata Banerjee criticizes the Election Commission's transfer of Bengal officials, accusing the Commission of undermining India's democratic institutions and compromising the integrity of the electoral process.

Assam Assembly Elections 2026: Congress Unveils Third List of Candidates as BJP Rebel Joins Asom Gana Parishad

The Congress party has released its third list of candidates for the Assam Assembly elections 2026, as BJP rebel Basanta Das joins the Asom Gana Parishad, adding a new twist to the election dynamics in the state.

West Bengal Assembly Election Sees New Developments as Left Front Unveils Candidate List and BJP Eyes New Recruit

The West Bengal Assembly election is heating up with the Left Front releasing its second list of candidates and the BJP considering a new recruit, the mother of the R.G. Kar Medical College rape and murder victim, who may join the party and potentially galvanize support.

Tamil Nadu Assembly Election Stalemate: CPI(M) Holds Firm on Six Seat Demand as Talks with DMK Reach Impasse

The Communist Party of India (Marxist) is refusing to back down from its demand for six seats in the Tamil Nadu Assembly election, causing a stalemate in talks with the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam, with the future of their alliance hanging in the balance as the election approaches.

BJP Announces Second List of 111 Candidates for 2026 West Bengal Assembly Polls

The BJP has announced its second list of 111 candidates for the West Bengal Assembly elections, featuring seasoned politicians, former law enforcement officers, film personalities, and first-time contenders, as the party aims to contest all 294 seats in the state.

Assam Election 2026: BJP Unveils 88 Candidates, CM Himanta Biswa Sarma to Contest Again from Jalukbari

The BJP has released its first list of 88 candidates for the 2026 Assam Assembly elections, naming Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma as the party's candidate from Jalukbari, as it kicks off its campaign to retain power in the northeastern state.

Black Cube Slovenia Election Scandal: Israeli Spy Firm, Leaked Tapes and Corruption Claims Shake Robert Golob vs Janez Janša Race

Slovenia's parliamentary election has been thrown into turmoil by allegations that Israeli spy firm Black Cube interfered in the campaign, with leaked recordings and claims of corruption threatening to upend the outcome, as Prime Minister Robert Golob and opposition leader Janez Janša engage in a bitter and dramatic contest.