Top news of the day: ECI announces poll schedule for 5 States from Feb. 10, ban on physical campaigning till Jan. 15; FCRA nod for Missionaries of Charity restored, and more
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The Election Commission has geared up to conduct Assembly elections in five States — Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Manipur and Goa. Elections to Uttar Pradesh Assembly will be held in seven phases beginning on Feb 10, while Manipur will see two-phase elections — Feb 27 and March 3. Punjab, Uttarakhand and Goa will have single phase election on Feb 14. The counting of votes will be on March 10.
Key demands in Sulur Assembly constituency include reviving the powerloom sector, addressing farmers' needs, and protecting River Noyyal.
Kodihalli urges Karnataka CM to allocate ₹10,000 crore revolving fund for seamless procurement of farm products under MSP scheme.
Kerala's political parties continue to marginalize women candidates, highlighting a troubling disconnect between gender demographics and representation.
The High Court of Karnataka on Tuesday ordered the issue of a notice to the State government on a PIL petition, which had complained about disturbances caused to people residing in the localities around the National Public School situated in Rajajinagar 5th block due to use of loudspeakers with high volume in the school and parking of school buses in residential areas.
China is extensively mapping ocean floors to enhance submarine warfare capabilities against the U.S. and allies across key oceans.
AIADMK's 2026 manifesto promises free rations, women's benefits, education reforms, and economic growth initiatives for Tamil Nadu.
The vehicle towing drive will soon resume in the city to ease traffic congestion. The Bengaluru Traffic Police (BTP), in coordination with the Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA), is set to relaunch the vehicle towing drive across the city shortly to tackle traffic congestion and illegal parking.
Panic buying, not shortage, is leading to long queues at Hyderabad petrol pumps.
District Collector urges collective action against TB during World TB Day rally, highlighting screening efforts and patient support initiatives.
DMK finalises seat-sharing for the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, contesting 175 seats with allies DMDK and VCK.
Collector V. Saravanan and Police Commissioner Kamini promote voter awareness through outreach programs and traditional events in Tiruchi.
Mysuru DC stresses precautionary measures to reduce road accidents, urging officials to identify and address high-risk areas.
Growing influence of Artificial Intelligence highlighted