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October 9, 2026 9:07 PM

HM Amit Shah hails NDA victory in bypolls, says results reflect public confidence in PM Modi’s leadership

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday hailed the National Democratic Alliance’s victories in by-elections in West Bengal, Assam and Puducherry, along with recent municipal elections in Rajasthan and Tripura, saying the results reflect public support for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership. In a statement on X, HM Shah said despite the “lies, confusion, and malicious propaganda of Rahul Gandhi and the INDI Alliance”, the BJP is winning one election after another under PM Modi’s...

October 9, 2026 8:27 PM

PM Modi Says By-Election Results Reflect People’s Deep-Rooted Connect with BJP-NDA’s Good Governance Agenda

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday thanked voters for their support following the bypoll results in Assam, West Bengal and Puducherry, and applauded the hard work of party workers, saying the results once again demonstrated the people’s deep-rooted connect with the good governance agenda of the BJP-NDA. PM Modi took to X and posted, “Gratitude to the people for their continuous blessings! The Lok Sabha result of Nagaon (Assam) and Assembly results of Nandigram as well as Rejinagar (Wes...

October 6, 2026 10:08 AM

Polling underway for five assembly seats, Nagaon Lok Sabha bypoll

Voting began early Tuesday for by-elections to five Assembly seats across West Bengal, Tamil Nadu and Puducherry, along with a Lok Sabha seat in Assam. In West Bengal, bypolls are being held in the Nandigram and Rejinagar Assembly constituencies. The Nandigram seat fell vacant after Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari won from two constituencies in the State Assembly elections earlier this year and chose to retain the other seat. The Rejinagar seat fell vacant following the resignatio...

September 21, 2026 9:44 PM

President notifies amendment to Inter-State Council Order, 1990

President Droupadi Murmu has amended the Inter-State Council Order, 1990, to provide for the participation of Governors and Lieutenant Governors in meetings of the Inter-State Council when specified constitutional or statutory provisions are in force in their respective States or Union Territories. The Ministry of Home Affairs notified the Inter-State Council (Amendment) Order, 2026 on September 9. The amendment was made by the President under the powers conferred by Article 263 of the Constitu...

August 19, 2026 10:32 AM

Amit Shah to Arrive in Chennai Today to Chair 31st Southern Zonal Council Meeting

Union Home Minister Amit Shah will arrive in Chennai on Wednesday evening to chair the 31st Southern Zonal Council meeting at Kovalam on Thursday. Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay will attend the high-level conference along with the Chief Ministers of other southern States and the Union Territory of Puducherry. The meeting will be held at a hotel located on East Coast Road in Kovalam, Chengalpattu district. HM Shah is scheduled to leave New Delhi aboard a special aircraft at 4.50 p.m...

August 9, 2026 5:58 PM

Amit Shah presents President’s Colours to Puducherry Police, hails force for valour and dedication

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday presented the prestigious President’s Colours to the Puducherry Police, honouring the force for its bravery, service, hard work and dedication. Addressing the gathering, HM Shah said the conferment of the President’s Colours was a testament to the Puducherry Police’s valour, hard work and commitment to protecting the Union Territory and maintaining its internal security. He described the award as one of the highest honours for a disciplined force. ...

June 24, 2026 10:17 PM

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman arrives in Chennai on two-day Tamil Nadu, Puducherry visit

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman arrived in Chennai on Wednesday for a two-day visit to Tamil Nadu and Puducherry, during which she is scheduled to attend a series of educational, developmental and public outreach programmes. Sitharaman arrived in Chennai from New Delhi and was received by BJP leaders and party workers at the Chennai International Airport. Her office shared photographs of the reception on social media, describing it as a warm welcome from party functionaries. Followin...

May 29, 2026 8:19 PM

Govt notifies two new special economic zones in Puducherry

The Union government has notified two new Special Economic Zones (SEZs) in Puducherry as part of the continued push towards strengthening the country's industrial base, expanding exports, and deepening self-reliance in strategic sectors, according to an official statement issued on Friday. The proposals were approved by the Board of Approval for SEZs under the Department of Commerce at a meeting held on Thursday. These approvals constitute a major milestone for Puducherry's industrial and expo...

May 13, 2026 1:44 PM

N Rangasamy sworn in as Puducherry CM for record fifth term; PM Modi congratulates

N. Rangasamy was sworn in as Puducherry Chief Minister for a record fifth term on Wednesday, as the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) retained power in the Union Territory following the recent Assembly elections. The swearing-in ceremony was held at the Lok Bhavan in Puducherry, where Lieutenant Governor K. Kailasanathan administered the oath of office and secrecy to Rangasamy and the newly inducted ministers. Along with the Chief Minister, A. Namassivayam and Malladi Krishna Rao took oath as...

April 9, 2026 9:48 PM

Assembly elections: Assam and Puducherry record highest-ever voter turnout

Assam and Puducherry registered their highest-ever voter turnout in Assembly elections as polling across three regions concluded peacefully on Thursday, the Election Commission of India (ECI) said. According to provisional data, Assam recorded a turnout of 85.38%, surpassing its previous high of 84.67% in 2016, while Puducherry achieved a record 89.83%, exceeding its earlier peak of 86.19% in 2011. Kerala also witnessed strong participation, with voter turnout estimated at 78.03%. Polling was ...