Civic Polls
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Congress to support Aam Aadmi Party in Delhi mayoral polls
We do not want a repeat of what happened during the Chandigarh mayoral polls, which the Supreme Court later cancelled, Congress leader Anil Bharadwaj said.
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Chandigarh municipal corporation polls: BJP candidate wins senior deputy mayor post
The BJP’s strength increased from 14 to 17, in the 35-member municipal house, after three Aam Aadmi Party councillors joined the saffron party on February 19.
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Chandigarh mayoral polls postponed, AAP says BJP gripped by ‘democracy phobia’
The Aam Aadmi Party and the Congress have formed an alliance for the election that was deferred citing the ‘ill-health’ of the nominated presiding officer.
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Trending
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By mixing Carnatic and Hindustani, Mysore’s kings helped create a unique body of music
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‘My son lost his job during demonetisation but at least it removed black money’
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The real reason why Modi says what he does – Hindu India accepts it
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The Assam voter who no longer supports the BJP because of the CAA
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For better or for worse? Shifts in gender norms in India – in 12 charts
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In first elections in Kargil since 2019, ‘partition’ from Jammu and Kashmir on voters’ mind
Several residents of the Muslim-majority district in Ladakh say they want to convey their anger at decisions of August 5, 2019 through the hill council poll.
Safwat Zargar
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Delhi HC stays election of standing committee members of civic body
The High Court said that the re-election notice issued without declaring the results of Friday’s polls violated Delhi Municipal Council rules.
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Delhi BJP chief Adesh Gupta resigns days after AAP’s victory in civic polls
He had been appointed to the post in June 2020.
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Video
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Watch: K-Pop singer Aoora sings in Assamese as he collaborates with Nilotpal Bora in a new folk song
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Watch Anu Malik and Sonu Nigam’s impromptu performance of ‘Main Hoon Na’ at Farah Khan’s home
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Watch: Doordarshan newsreader faints on live TV in Kolkata owing to severe heat
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Watch: Spice Girls sing ‘Stop’ as bandmates reunite to celebrate Victoria Beckham’s 50th birthday
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Watch: Over 350 ballerinas come together to break the world record for standing on tip toes
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Delhi civic polls: ‘Indebted to citizens,’ says Arvind Kejriwal as AAP wins majority
The Aam Aadmi Party won 134 out of 25o wards in the Municipal Corporation of Delhi.
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‘No BJP storm,’ says Asaduddin Owaisi as BJP emerges second-largest party in Hyderabad civic polls
Meanwhile, BJP leaders celebrated the victory by referring to the city as ‘Bhagyanagar’.
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Opinion: Advancing the Hyderabad municipal polls by two months is anti-people
The implementation of the model code of conduct has resulted in the suspension of efforts to aid the thousands of residents impacted by the recent floods.
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The Reel
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‘Late Night with the Devil’ review: A deft satire on the price of success
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Watch: In ‘The Big Cigar’, the Black Panther founder flees America through a fake movie
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‘Dil Dosti Dilemma’ review: A feelgood entertainer about young love and old ties
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In ‘Tahader Katha’, the many partitions endured by a freedom fighter
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Watch: Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman in ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ trailer
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Gujarat: Eight Congress candidates withdraw nominations for Junagadh civic polls, party blames BJP
A report said three BJP candidates were elected unopposed as all Congress candidates for Ward 3 withdrew their nominations.
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Kerala local body bye-polls: Ruling Left Front wins 21 of 39 seats, Congress-led alliance bags 12
The Bharatiya Janata Party won two seats.
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Maharashtra: BJP wins Jalgaon, Sangli civic polls amid Maratha protests
This will come as a relief to Chief Minister Fadnavis, especially since Sangli is considered a Nationalist Congress Party stronghold.
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The Field
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Badminton, Thomas and Uber Cup 2024: Two years on, Indian men’s team hope to defend crown jewel
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IPL 2024: Royal Challengers Bengaluru end losing run with convincing win over Sunrisers Hyderabad
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Archery, World Cup Stage I: Men’s recurve team reach final; Priyansh, Vennam in compound semis
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Watch, highlights ISL 2023-24: Mumbai City win dramatic semi-final first leg against FC Goa
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Athletics, Asian U20 C’ships: India clinch medals in men’s javelin, discus and 1500m on opening day