The BJP-led NDA secured commanding victories in legislative council elections across four states, while the Samajwadi Party registered a major upset in Varanasi.

Technical glitches in Electronic Voting Machines briefly delayed voting across several booths during the second phase of Rajasthan's panchayat elections on Friday.

Donald Trump faced sharp backlash after accusing Dr. Abdul El-Sayed of advocating for Sharia law while invoking the 9/11 terror attacks during a heated Michigan rally.

Voters across rural Rajasthan turned out in strong numbers during the panchayat elections, registering an overall turnout of 80.09% despite isolated incidents of unrest.

Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk cautioned the central government against stifling peaceful dissent as Ladakhi demonstrators press for constitutional protections under the Sixth Schedule.