Patna Politics

The Election Commission of India's October 2026 parliamentary by-election results list Bharatiya Janata Party candidate Devasish Sharma as the winner in Assam's Nagaon constituency with 714,349 votes. The result provides a verified picture of the contest between the BJP, the All India United Democratic Front and Congress, although its wider political implications require further analysis.

India’s Defence Acquisition Council has granted in-principle approval to defence procurement proposals worth approximately ₹2.12 lakh crore. Announced on 26 October 2026, the decision covers new military vehicles, air-defence systems, helicopters, drones and naval platforms, with around 82% of the proposed procurement planned from Indian industry.