A new poll published by Israel’s Maariv shows Gadi Eisenkot leading Benjamin Netanyahu in a direct matchup for prime minister, with 48% preferring Eisenkot compared with 40% for Netanyahu. The September 16–17 survey by Lazar Research and Panel4All included 4,089 respondents and has a maximum margin of error of 4 percentage points.

Maariv survey: 48% pick Gadi Eisenkot as prime minister

Early in-person voting has begun in Virginia, Minnesota and South Dakota ahead of this year’s U.S. midterm elections. 

US: Early voting begins in Virginia, South Dakota & Minnesota

Russians have begun three days of voting in the country’s parliamentary election, the first held during wartime since the invasion of Ukraine. With virtually no opposition and electronic voting allowed, the election is expected to reinforce the Kremlin’s political dominance.

Russia holds first parliamentary elections since the beginning of the Ukraine war

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is facing the toughest leadership crisis of his 16-month chancellorship, amid historic electoral setbacks to the far-right AfD and continued economic stagnation. Rising public dissatisfaction is reshaping Germany’s political landscape and putting pressure on the government of Europe’s largest economy.

 Friedrich Merz faces major leadership crisis, major political shift underway in Germany

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has kicked off Likud’s campaign for the October 27 parliamentary election with a speech focused heavily on security. At a campaign event in Tel Aviv, Netanyahu said he and Likud were the only ones who could guarantee Israel’s security, while highlighting Israeli military operations in Iran, Lebanon, Syria and Gaza.

Benjamin Netanyahu kicks off Likud's election campaign with security pitch

US President Donald Trump is urging Republican voters to treat the November midterm elections as if his own name were on the ballot. Speaking at the Republican National Committee’s first-ever midterm convention in Dallas, Trump warned that a Democratic takeover of Congress could threaten his administration’s immigration, tax and security policies.

Trump tells Republicans to vote whether 'registered or not'

Padma Shri awardee Harekala Hajabba has received a notice from the Election Commission over a discrepancy in his name recorded in Karnataka’s electoral rolls. The notice comes as part of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter lists, six years after the orange seller-turned-educationist was honoured for his work in promoting education.

Karnataka S.I.R: Notice directed Hajabba to appear for verification on Sep 11

US special envoy Jared Kushner says Israel’s upcoming October 27 election is pushing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government to act “a little irrational” on Gaza. He says the political uncertainty has also delayed progress on the US-backed peace roadmap.

US special envoy Jared Kushner points to Israel's upcoming election for Gaza delay

A new Israeli television poll shows Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s political bloc catching up with its Zionist opponents ahead of the October 27 elections. Channel 13 projects 53 seats for each bloc, leaving both eight seats short of the 61 needed for a Knesset majority.

With 14 seats held by mainly Arab parties, the next Israeli government could hinge on who wins their support.

Israel: Latest poll indicates tie between pro & anti-Netanyahu blocs 

Germany’s far-right AfD is looking to turn rising support in the eastern state of Saxony-Anhalt into a potential breakthrough. With the party eyeing a historic victory that could give the far right governing power at the state level for the first time since World War II, AfD leaders see the region as a crucial testing ground for their broader ambitions in Berlin.

Germany's far-right political party eyes victory in Saxony-Anhalt state elections

France’s political blocs are facing growing pressure to unite behind a single candidate as the far right and radical left gain electoral momentum. Moderate voters could increasingly turn to strategic voting in the first round to prevent a potential runoff between Marine Le Pen and Jean-Luc Mélenchon, setting the stage for a major political battle in France.

 France heads for a high-stakes presidential poll, with euroskeptic parties on the rise

Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has urged the Election Commission of India to extend the claims and objections period for the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls by four weeks. He cited concerns over the large number of voters flagged for verification and the risk of eligible electors being left out.

Telangana: Revanth seeks four-week S.I.R extension for claims & objections 

Former diplomat Navdeep Suri has raised concerns over Punjab’s ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls after officials sought documents to verify his Indian citizenship. Suri said his details did not match the 2003 legacy electoral roll, prompting officials to ask for his passport. He questioned how ordinary citizens without passports or older records would meet similar documentation requirements.


Navdeep Suri represented India in 3 countries from 1983 to 2019

US President Donald Trump has praised India’s electoral system as a model for American voting reform, bringing the world's largest democracy into the centre of a highly contentious political debate in Washington.

In a post on Truth Social, President Trump highlighted India's strict voter identification playbook to renew his demand for mandatory photo ID laws across the United States. He signed an executive order aiming to reform the US election system by citing India and Brazil's use of biometric voter verification.


Trump lauds India's election system, rising anger in India at S.I.R. Exclusion

#gravitas From presidents in their eighties to political veterans who have spent decades at the heart of power, the world is seeing the rise of what could be called the '80s brigade.' Leaders over the age of 80 continue to dominate politics. 

The 80s brigade across the world 

President Donald Trump is legally barred from running for a third presidential term by the U.S. Constitution, though his public statements and team actions have fueled intense nationwide debate regarding a potential 2028 campaign


Donald Trump is seriously considering running for a third presidential term

Barely a week after the Cockroach Janata Party ended its protests in New Delhi, BJP continues to face political ramifications. Jan Suraaj Party founder Prashant Kishor won the Bankipur seat, which was vacated by BJP National President Nitin Nabin. This was considered a BJP bastion. While retaining its seat in Gujarat, the party also lost a by-election in Madhya Pradesh. 

Cockroaches give wake up call to Indian government, BJP hit in by-elections

A new Channel 12 poll suggests that Gadi Eisenkot's Yashar party would emerge as the largest bloc in Israel's Knesset if elections were held today. The survey also finds Eisenkot leading Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as voters' preferred choice for the country's top leadership position.

Israel election race heats up ahead of october vote

A political showdown has erupted in Karnataka over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. The BJP has accused state election officials of large-scale irregularities and demanded fresh door-to-door verification, while Congress has dismissed the allegations, triggering a heated war of words over the voter roll revision process.

Congress, BJP spar over Karnataka SIR

The Election Commission has launched a large-scale voter verification and enumeration exercise across Karnataka, covering more than 5.07 crore registered voters. Thousands of Booth Level Officers (BLOs) will conduct door-to-door visits to distribute and collect enumeration forms as part of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process. Officials aim to update electoral rolls, identify unmapped voters, and improve voter data accuracy. Draft electoral rolls are expected to be published on August 5, with citizens given time to file objections and corrections before the final list is prepared.


Karnataka voter verification drive begins, 5.07 crore electors covered

Colombia election results have delivered a dramatic outcome, with far-right lawyer Abelardo de la Espriella securing a narrow victory in the presidential race. The result marks a major political shift for Colombia and could reshape the country's domestic and foreign policy priorities.

Colombia Elects Far-Right President In Tight Election

Trump-Backed Candidate Wins Colombia Presidency: What's Next?

More than 6,000 people protested on Friday night at a vote-counting centre in Seoul, demanding this week's ‌local elections be repeated after a shortage of ballots prevented some people from voting, the Yonhap news agency reported.
The crowd gathered at the SK Olympic Handball Stadium, where votes were counted from Wednesday's elections to pick mayors, provincial governors, county officers and members of local assemblies, Reuters witnesses ​said. Yonhap reported unofficial police estimates of the crowd size.

South Koreans Rally For Election Justice; Demand Election Rerun

A political tussle is intensifying in Kerala as factions within the UDF clash over who will take the Chief Minister’s post after their electoral win. K. C. Venugopal claims the backing of a majority of Congress MLAs, while V. D. Satheesan asserts strong grassroots support among party workers. The internal battle has put the spotlight on leadership dynamics within the alliance, even as supporters await clarity.


Kerala Election Results: KC Venugopal vs VDSatheesan As UDF Battles Over CM Face

Voting has concluded in the high-voltage West Bengal Assembly elections, with a historic turnout and intense political clashes dominating the day. The BJP and Trinamool Congress traded allegations of EVM manipulation and rigging, adding fresh tension to an already fiercely contested battle. As exit poll discussions gather pace, attention remains focused on whether the BJP can make significant gains in Mamata Banerjee’s traditional strongholds, especially in Kolkata, where the political stakes remain extremely high.


West Bengal Elections: Mother of RG Kar Victim Ratna Debnath Leads in Bengal's Panihati

The West Bengal unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party is trying hard to convince the electorate in the poll-bound state that it is not opposed to fish eating, distancing itself from the popular notion that the party promotes a vegetarian diet.


Fish Takes Centre Stage in West Bengal Election Campaign

Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado is demanding that fresh presidential elections be held "as soon as possible" following the removal of Nicolas Maduro from power, asserting that a "permanent vacancy" exists in the country's leadership. 


Venezuela's Opposition Leader Demands Fresh Presidential Elections

Following the recent Nepal elections, Balendra Shah is set to take oath as the new Prime Minister of Nepal, marking a significant political transition in the country. Shah’s swearing-in highlights his mandate to lead Nepal through key reforms and governance initiatives. Political analysts see this as a pivotal moment for Nepal’s democracy and future policy direction.


Nepal Elections | Balendra Shah to Take Oath As Nepal Prime Minister

Denmark’s outgoing Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen’s party has emerged as the largest in the latest election, securing the most seats but falling short of a majority. The results set the stage for coalition talks as political negotiations intensify to form the next government. The outcome reflects shifting voter sentiment and a fragmented political landscape in Denmark.

Denmark’s Outgoing PM Mette Frederiksen’s Party Wins Most Seats, Falls Short of Majority Mark

Hungary is heading to parliamentary elections on April 12, 2026, in a potentially historic vote. Long‑time Prime Minister Viktor Orbán faces a strong challenge from opposition leader Péter Magyar of the Tisza party, who recent opinion polls show with significant support, signaling an unprecedented shift in Hungarian politics.

Hungary Goes to Polls in April as Orban Rival Peter Magyar Gains Polling Advantage

Denmark is holding early general elections, with Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen seeking a new mandate amid key issues including Greenland’s status as an autonomous territory and geopolitical tensions following U.S. interest in the Arctic island. The vote will shape the country’s parliament and its foreign and domestic policy priorities.

Denmark Holds General Elections as Greenland, an Autonomous Territory, Plays Key Role

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