Actress Hema Malini voted in Mumbai’s 2026 BMC polls, urging turnout amid concerns over long lines and disorganization.

Bangladeshi journalists demand government protection after mob attacks on major newspapers in December 2025, citing threats to press freedom ahead of elections.

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat voted in Nagpur, urging informed voting and cautioning against NOTA in Maharashtra's municipal polls.

Assemblyman James Gallagher, a Republican from Butte County, will run for California’s congressional seat vacated by retiring Rep. Doug LaMalfa in 2026.

Trump joked midterm elections shouldn't happen, sparking backlash amid Democratic polling leads.

Modi claims BJP victory in key states, cites development projects, and promotes cultural heritage.

South Carolina lawmakers debate switching to closed primaries, sparking debate over voter access and party control.

States seek to host early 2028 Democratic primaries; final calendar to be set by August 2026.

BJP leader Raj Purohit, 71, died in Mumbai on Jan. 17, 2026, after a long illness.

Former Kerala MLA S Rajendran joined BJP on Jan. 18, 2026, citing development issues, ahead of Tamil Nadu’s 2026 elections.