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RBI MPC votes to keep policy rate unchanged at 5.25%, announces Governor Sanjay Malhotra

Consolidating Minority Votes For Congress, Balancing Cabinet Equations: What Awaits CM DKS

Among DK Shivakumar's biggest political challenges will be retaining the AHINDA support base that played a crucial role in bringing Congress to power in 2023.

220 MLAs in Tamil Nadu secured less than 50% of votes in their constituencies: ADR report

According to the ADR report, the winners of the Tamil Nadu Assembly election in 2026 won with an average of 38.99% of total votes polled. In the 2021 election, the winners won with an average of 48.37% polled, it added.

'Won't contest in Trichy bypoll': VCK chief

Chennai: VCK chief Thol Thirumavalavan on Tuesday announced that he will not contest in the Tiruchirappalli East Assembly constituency vacated by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay, as he has no desire to become a minister in the TVK cabinet.He would not contest in any by-elections and would not be influenced by anyone, the Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi founder said following speculation that the TVK's ally leader will make it to the Assembly from Tiruchirappalli East seat that was won by Vijay in the April 23 Assembly polls. Following his victory from two constituencies, Vijay vacated Tiruchirappalli East and retained Perambur constituency in Chennai."I am saying this 100 per cent that I will not contest in any by-elections nor will I be influenced by anyone," Thirumavalavan said in a video message and revealed that he was offered a chance to contest from the constituency, which was vacated by Vijay, as per ECI norms, with the promise of a ministerial berth upon his victory.Also Read: Congress seeks Rajya Sabha seat from ally Vijay's TVK"I have denied it from my side and I thank Chief Minister Vijay for the offer," he said.Thirumavalavan's VCK, along with the Left parties and IUML, had extended support to the Vijay-led TVK in forming the government while the Congress had joined Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam in a post-poll pact. Apart from the Congress, both VCK and IUML legislators have been accommodated in the newly formed government.Explaining that his support to the TVK was extended only after consulting DMK president M K Stalin, he stressed that the support was mainly to prevent the implementation of the President's rule in Tamil Nadu."I have been a harshest critic of Vijay before the election and even accused him of attempting to divide the minority votes and hindering the progress of Secular Progress Alliance," the VCK chief said and rejected the TVK offer, stating that he was not power hungry and has always been committed to safeguarding the DMK-led alliance. Also, he stated that he need not become an MLA to get a role in the Cabinet.He has already communicated his decision to the TVK chief and said he earlier withdrew from the race when he was asked to contest from Kattumannarkoil in April this year in order to preserve the DMK-led combine's unity.Putting to rest speculation about his poll contest, Thirumavalavan said he was committed to the people, social justice and ideological integrity and appealed to his cadres and public not to pay attention to any rumours on contesting byelections.

Shanimol Usman elected Kerala Deputy Speaker

UDF candidate Shanimol Usman won the contest with 99 votes. Her opponent, CPI leader and LDF candidate Muhammed Muhassin, secured 34 votes

Notification for polls to fill up four Rajya Sabha seats in Karnataka issued

Polling will be held on June 18, followed by counting of votes at 5 p.m.

Overseas French nationals cast votes to elect councillor

Elected by direct universal suffrage for a six-year-term, the Councilors represent French citizens residing abroad and sit on the Consular Council

Palaniswami did not build a strong alliance to garner anti-incumbency votes, says PT chief K. Krishnasamy

TOI Sports Poll: Bumrah emerges top choice to lead MI; SKY least preferred

Following another disappointing IPL season, Mumbai Indians fans overwhelmingly favour pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah to take over captaincy for IPL 2027. A poll revealed over 44% support for Bumrah, who has been a key player for the franchise. Rohit Sharma and Tilak Varma also received significant votes, while Suryakumar Yadav was least preferred.

Counting of votes for Municipal elections under way in Punjab

A total of 7,554 candidates are in the fray for the local body elections, seen as crucial for all the major political parties in Punjab – AAP, BJP, Congress and SAD – in the run-up to next year’s Assembly polls

Election Results Punjab 2026 Civic Body Polls Live: Counting Of Votes Begins, All Eyes On Mohali, Zirakpur

Punjab Municipal Corporation Election Results 2026 Live: Counting of votes for elections to 102 civic bodies in Punjab began at 8 am on Friday. The results will be declared today.

KTR asks Congress to stand-by its word, construct 20 lakh houses before asking for votes

He demands State govt. to publish white paper on number of houses built, demolished in Hyderabad since Dec. 2024

Polling for Punjab’s Municipal bodies under way

Counting of votes will take place on May 29

KTR talks of 24×7 drinking water supply in Hyderabad if voted to power

He asks party workers to be vigilant against enrolment of fake, duplicate votes by rival parties

CPI(M) sees silver lining in Falta Assembly re-poll results

CPI(M) candidate Sambhu Nath Kurmi received 40,625 votes securing 19.34 % of total votes polled; CPI(M) state secretary Md. Salim said the Trinamool Congress is ‘melting faster than ice’ in this summer heat

87% winners in Assam polls got votes above 50%, shows ADR study

Sixteen (76%) out of 21 winners with declared criminal cases have won with a vote share of 50% and above and 94 (90%) out of 105 winners with clean backgrounds have won with a similar vote share

Karnataka Congress office bearers who missed SIR conclave will be stripped of their posts: D.K. Shivakumar

Since Sunday (May 24, 2026), the Congress is hosting a conclave strategising its move ahead of the commencement of SIR from June 20. The party fears that its voter base will be targeted during SIR for deletion of votes

Falta constituency results 2026: Why are the votes for the West Bengal seat being counted now?

Voting for the Falta Assembly constituency seat was originally held on April 29 2026, as part of the second phase of the West Bengal Assembly elections.

Counting of votes in Bengal’s Falta Assembly repoll begins

"The counting is progressing peacefully. Adequate security arrangements have been made at the counting centre," a poll panel official said.

Coalition government here to stay in Tamil Nadu like Kerala, says Kader Mohideen

He reiterates that, but for the Muslim votes, the DMK will not have won many seats in the elections