The results of local elections in the Indian state of Punjab may at first glance appear to be a purely regional event. These were not parliamentary elections, nor were they a direct contest for power in New Delhi. However, such votes often serve as early indicators of public sentiment, especially in politically active states where local issues are closely linked to national parties.

A federal judge in Washington, D.C., has declined to temporarily halt a controversial executive order from President Trump aimed at restricting mail-in voting.

The latest round of US primary elections is beginning to redefine the political landscape ahead of the crucial 2026 midterm elections, with the state of Georgia emerging as one of the most closely watched battlegrounds in the country.

Voters across six US states including Alabama, Georgia, Idaho, Kentucky, Oregon and Pennsylvania headed to the polls on Tuesday in one of the largest coordinated primary election days of the 2026 election cycle, as parties begin selecting candidates for key congressional and state-level races ahead of November’s midterm elections. The contests are being closely watched as an early test of political momentum in both the Republican and Democratic parties, with several high-profile races expected to shape the balance of power in Congress.

Asian Games gold medallist and Arjuna awardee Swapna Barman has admitted regretting her decision to enter politics after suffering defeat in the recent Assembly elections and facing growing personal difficulties.

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev has announced that Baku will host Turkic World Week in June to mark the centenary of the First Turcology Congress.

Gunshots rang out near the Philippine Senate in a shocking security incident that triggered panic, raised concerns about political violence, and prompted an immediate response from law enforcement authorities.

More than 2,000 scientists have signed an open letter warning the U.S. Congress that the Trump administration’s decision to terminate the entire National Science Board could damage America’s long term scientific competitiveness and weaken its ability to compete with rivals such as China.

Five BJP supporters were injured in an alleged bomb blast in Panihati in West Bengal’s North 24 Parganas district, according to police on Thursday.