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3,000 candidates, 23,000 Polling centres: Nepal gears up for high-stakes g
Updated : 1 week, 3 days ago IST
"Election personnel, security staff, as well as the election materials, are already available in every polling station. There are a total of 23,112 voting centres and we have completed all the preparations. Voting will start tomorrow at 7 AM, and continue till 5 PM." Said Narayan Prasad Bhat
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India provides large number of vehicles as Nepal heads to landmark polls a
Updated : 1 week, 4 days ago IST
For Nepal's general elections, India has provided a large number of vehicles to the Election Commission. Nepal Election Commission's Information Officer, Suman Ghimire, while talking to ANI, said that, "India is our important neighbour, and we continue to receive assistance from India." Read More
"Generous and supportive partner": Nepal Minister thanks India for support
Updated : 2 weeks, 1 day ago IST
Nepal's Minister for Forests and Environment, Madhav Prasad Chaulagain, said India has been a generous and supportive partner as the country prepares for its March 5 general elections.
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"Foreign forces trying to destabilise Bangladesh, BNP's responsibility to
Updated : 3 weeks, 3 days ago IST
The 2026 Bangladesh general election, held on February 12, marked a major political shift in the country's history.
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394 international observers, 197 foreign journalists to monitor Bangladesh
Updated : 1 month ago IST
Bangladesh will hold its 13th general election and a referendum on the July National Charter on February 12. A total of 394 international observers and 197 foreign journalists have arrived to monitor the polls. Authorities say preparations are complete, with over 2,000 candidates contesting.
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Thailand votes for general election constitutional referendum
Updated : 1 month ago IST
While more than 50 parties are contesting the polls, the contest is primarily between the progressive People's Party (PP), the military-backed conservative Bhumjaithai Party (BJT), and Pheu Thai. hai voters are also participating in a constitutional referendum asking whether to begin writing
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Japan votes in snap election as PM Sanae Takaichi seeks mandate, vows to r
Updated : 1 month ago IST
Japan voted in a general election as Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi sought a mandate to advance economic and security policies. She pledged to resign if her coalition fails to win a majority, amid inflation concerns, defence debates and scrutiny over plans to revise the Constitution.
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Voting begins for Japan's general election, seen as referendum on Takaichi
Updated : 1 month ago IST
Takaichi's Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) has set a relatively modest benchmark for success, saying its coalition with the Japan Innovation Party (JIP) is seeking a simple majority in the 465-seat House of Representatives. However, the ruling party is also aiming for a result that could a
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Japan PM Takaichi, political leaders seek mandate as parties make final pi
Updated : 1 month ago IST
As the general election for the lower house in Japan is scheduled to take place on Sunday, February 8, the political leaders in the country are making their final appeals to voters on Saturday, which will determine whether the country's first woman Prime Minister, Sanae Takaichi, secures a m
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Former Bangladesh minister Ramesh Chandra Sen dies in custody, raising cus
Updated : 1 month ago IST
His death, coming just days before the nation's scheduled general election on February 12, 2026, has intensified scrutiny of the treatment of detained politicians and accusations of custodial neglect.
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Bangladesh elections: 330 international observers confirmed; India yet to
Updated : 1 month, 1 week ago IST
Invited countries yet to confirm their delegates include India. India has also been invited to join the international observer mission for Bangladesh's general election, but has yet to confirm its participation, the statement said.
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Polling for Zilla Parishads, Panchayat Samitis in Maharashtra rescheduled
Updated : 1 month, 1 week ago IST
Polling for the remaining phases of the general elections to 12 Zilla Parishads and 125 Panchayat Samitis in Maharashtra will now be held on February 7 instead of February 5, following the demise of Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar and the three-day state mourning declared in his honour a
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