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Topic: Bypolls

Ludhiana West bypoll: Win for AAP Delhi team, loss underlines Congress factionalism & BJP, SAD limits

Win not only paves way for Arvind Kejriwal's re-entry into national politics, but also gives a much-needed boost to AAP’s shaky footing in Punjab at peak of anti-incumbency.

People rejected both BJP & Congress in bypolls: Kejriwal

AAP won the Visavadar seat in Gujarat and Ludhiana West in Punjab. BJP’s Rajendra Chavda bagged Gujarat's Kadi seat.

Gujarat bypolls: Second straight win for AAP in crucial Visavadar seat, BJP retains Kadi

Visavadar was among 5 seats the AAP won in 2022 polls that earned it the national party status. Seat has been elusive for BJP for over a decade.

Counting underway for Kaliganj assembly seat in West Bengal’s Nadia district

The bypoll in Kaliganj was held on Thursday, 19 June where a 60.32 per cent voter turnout was recorded.

UDF, LDF workers clash during Nilambur by-poll, two individuals held

UDF filed police complaint, alleging that despite conclusion of official campaigning, LDF workers from outside the constituency stayed near polling booths and campaigned on election day.

Like father, like son: After cricket, Azhar’s son enters politics, named Telangana Congress general secy

Mohammad Asaduddin’s appointment comes after Jubilee Hills MLA Maganti Gopinath died of a heart attack, sparking speculation he may contest bypoll for Congress.

BJP gets a shot at redemption in Ayodhya as Milkipur bypoll date out. Why party’s oozing confidence

SP & BJP have been gearing up for the crucial contest since well before bypoll was announced. SP has named Awadhesh Prasad’s son Ajit Prasad as candidate, BJP yet to announce its pick.

Election Commission announces bypolls to 6 Rajya Sabha seats in Andhra Pradesh, Odisha & West Bengal

All six vacancies arose due to the resignation of members. The polling will take place on 20 December and the results will be declared the same day.

In MP, Congress snatches Vijaypur seat from its six-time MLA who had defected to BJP

Mukesh Malhotra wins against Congress turncoat Ramniwas Rawat by 7,364 votes. Rawat's loss is a blow to the Madhya Pradesh BJP government, in which he is the minister of forests.

TMC flexes muscle, NDA fares better than Oppn in bypolls. Here’s what trends show across 15 states

TMC flexes muscle, NDA fares better than Oppn in bypolls. Here's what trends show across 15 states.

On Camera

There’s a method in Trump’s Pakistan romance. It’s all about Gulf security

Like Turkey and Egypt, Pakistan is one of a handful of powers with the human resources and infrastructure to help secure the Persian Gulf as Trump’s America draws down its military presence.

How mining, manufacturing & power sectors weighed on India’s industrial output since January 2024

India’s industrial output growth saw a 10-month low in June, with Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growing by mere 1.5% as against 1.9% in May 2025.

Legacy of Air Chief Marshal LM Katre, the man who flew Spitfires & ushered IAF into a modern era

ACM Katre was 2nd IAF chief to die in harness. It was at a memorial lecture in his honour where IAF chief AP Singh revealed that India shot down 6 Pakistani aircraft in Op Sindoor.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.