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A bold “tiger abhi zinda hai” poster featuring Bihar CM Nitish Kumar beside a tiger appeared outside his residence as early election trends showed the NDA leading. The cinematic image energised JD(U) workers, symbolising Kumar’s enduring political dominance

The Karnataka High Court has refused to quash the POCSO case against former Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa. The court upheld the trial court’s order taking cognizance of the alleged offence while exempting the BJP leader from personal appearances unless necessary

After a month-long campaign, candidates in the Jubilee Hills bypoll have taken a break ahead of Friday’s counting. BRS, BJP and Congress contenders, along with Independents, had engaged in extensive canvassing across the constituency. With turnout at 48 percent, the three main candidates are analysing its impact while expressing gratitude to voters.

Exit polls from Jubilee Hills by-election indicate a neck-and-neck race between BRS and Congress, with BRS slightly ahead in all three major surveys. While BRS appears to have retained its urban voter base, Congress has gained traction among newer voters.

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee calls the state’s acceptance of GST a blunder, alleging the Union government diverted funds to BJP-ruled states. She also criticises SIR, illegal infiltration handling, and announces a cricket stadium in Siliguri in Richa Ghosh’s name

RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav accused the Election Commission of withholding gender-wise voter data from Bihar’s first phase of polling, alleging bias under Prime Minister Modi and Home Minister Shah’s influence. He also questioned security deployment from BJP-ruled states and expressed confidence in victory

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin has accused the BJP of using the Election Commission’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) as a political weapon to target rivals like the DMK, equating it with agencies such as the ED and CBI

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has termed the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls as “votebandi”, alleging it was being conducted forcibly ahead of elections. She urged the Election Commission to stop the exercise and criticised GST as a “blunder

A 70-year-old hawker from Nadia district died allegedly due to anxiety triggered by the ongoing Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in West Bengal. His family claimed he stopped eating after learning that his name was missing from the old voters’ list

At a rally in Bihar’s Kishanganj, Rahul Gandhi accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Amit Shah of indulging in “vote chori” and said they would eventually be caught. He claimed the INDIA bloc would form the next government if voters ensured fair polling

Union Home Minister Amit Shah accused the INDIA bloc of trying to build a “corridor for infiltrators” in Bihar while asserting that the Modi government is focused on industrial and defence growth. He also criticised Congress and RJD over infiltration and Ram temple issues

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh criticised Telangana CM Revanth Reddy for saying “Congress means Muslims,” accusing the Congress of dividing the nation on religious lines. Campaigning in Bihar, he said the NDA stood for good governance and inclusive politics

The Centre has upgraded Tej Pratap Yadav’s security to the Y+ category after he cited a life threat. The move comes amid the Bihar Assembly elections and growing speculation over his proximity to BJP MP Ravi Kishan

Union Minister G Kishan Reddy challenged Chief Minister Revanth Reddy to prove his allegations of a BJP-BRS nexus, calling the Congress government fake and a failure. He denied claims about Metro project hurdles and opposed demolitions under the Musi project

Former MLA and BRS leader Balka Suman accused Chief Minister Revanth Reddy of maintaining secret links with BJP leaders to influence the Jubilee Hills bypoll. He alleged that the Congress-BJP nexus had turned the police into a “private army” against the opposition

The year-long Vande Mataram commemoration began with PM Modi inaugurating events and releasing a stamp and coin. Leaders highlighted the song’s role in national unity, while BJP and Congress exchanged accusations over historical alterations and interpretations

Hindu organisations under the Hindu Ikya Vedika banner staged a dharna in Ramagundam protesting the demolition of 46 Daari Maisamma temples by municipal authorities. BJP, VHP, and BRS leaders condemned the move, demanding action against officials and the local MLA.

Andhra Pradesh Congress chief Y S Sharmila said Rahul Gandhi has “detonated a high-voltage hydrogen bomb” exposing fake votes in Haryana polls, alleging that 25 lakh names were added to favour BJP. She accused the EC of acting under BJP’s influence

In the Karimnagar Cooperative Urban Bank elections, Karra Rajashekhar’s panel secured 10 out of 12 director posts, defeating rival groups led by Congress leaders Velchala Rajender Rao and Gaddam Vilas Reddy.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of being “scared” of former US President Donald Trump and “remote-controlled” by industrialists Ambani and Adani. He also claimed Modi halted Operation Sindoor after Trump’s call and favours corporates over citizen