TMC MPs' NCPI merger bid revives memories of Arunachal's Khandu playbookTwenty rebel Trinamool Congress MPs plan to merge with a lesser-known party. This move echoes a 2016 Arunachal Pradesh political realignmen...
16 Jun, 2026, 04.30 PM IST
Patience pays for Karnataka's chief minister-designate DK ShivakumarAfter the Congress party's triumphant win in Karnataka, DK Shivakumar's political clout surged. His unwavering patience and devotion to the...
28 May, 2026, 11.45 PM IST
High hopes dashed: UK cost-of-living woes snare PM StarmerBritons are unhappy with Prime Minister Keir Starmer's government. Cost of living worries are high. Economic problems persist since 2008. R...
22 May, 2026, 12.28 PM IST
V D Satheesan govt: Mix of experienced and new facesV.D. Satheesan sworn in as Kerala's new Chief Minister, leading a UDF government with 20 ministers. The cabinet blends experience with 14 n...
18 May, 2026, 01.10 PM IST
Suvendu's cabinet line-up has ministers embodying Bengal's geographical, ethnic divideWest Bengal witnesses the formation of its first BJP government with Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari and five ministers sworn in. The cabin...
09 May, 2026, 02.27 PM IST
Dilip Ghosh: The ex-RSS man from Andaman at the heart of Bengal BJP’s riseDilip Ghosh, a former RSS organiser, was instrumental in building the BJP's grassroots network across West Bengal, transforming it from a f...
09 May, 2026, 12.22 PM IST
Twist of history: Will a party founded by a Bengali win West Bengal?West Bengal Election Results: Early trends in West Bengal show the BJP surging ahead of the TMC, potentially marking a historic shift in a ...
04 May, 2026, 10.32 PM IST
The tale of two Ms: Modi vs Mamata and the pulse of Indian politicsThe 2026 Assembly elections in West Bengal are set to be a thrilling showdown, positioning Prime Minister Narendra Modi against Chief Minis...
29 Apr, 2026, 06.50 PM IST
West Bengal Elections 2026: CPI(M)’s quiet role between TMC’s hold and BJP’s pushWest Bengal's 2026 elections hinge on the Left's resurgence. The CPI(M)'s vote share is the critical 'X-factor' impacting the TMC and BJP c...
28 Apr, 2026, 12.36 PM IST
Bengal polls: Industrial distress, law and order key issues in North 24 Parganas' jute hubIndustrial distress and law and order concerns are key issues in North 24 Parganas assembly constituencies. The rivalry between Arjun Singh...
27 Apr, 2026, 01.38 PM IST
West Bengal Assembly Election 2026 Key Issues: Jobs distress, welfare politics and identity battles shape high-stakes TMC vs BJP contestWest Bengal Election 2026: West Bengal is voting in its 2026 Assembly elections. The political battle is intense, focusing on economic hard...
22 Apr, 2026, 10.42 PM IST
New chapter in Tamil Nadu's revolving-door politics as Vijay's TVK complicates DMK-AIADMK mathTamil Nadu's politics has seen a major shift. The DMK has gained significant ground, winning recent elections. The AIADMK has experienced a...
22 Apr, 2026, 06.47 PM IST
Trolls, defeat and reinvention: Nara Lokesh's elevation indicates making of TDP's future leadershipNara Lokesh has been appointed National Working President of the Telugu Desam Party. This move signals a significant generational shift wit...
16 Apr, 2026, 01.17 PM IST
View: How exit polls have repeatedly failed to predict the result accuratelyThe pollster can now estimate the proportion of voters who voted for a particular party more accurately.
20 May, 2019, 12.06 AM IST
Deve Gowda, grandson Nikhil face rebel Congress menaceSpeaking after filing his nomination, Gowda called on workers of both Congress and JD(S) to work unitedly to fight the "communal BJP".
25 Mar, 2019, 07.36 PM IST
2019 general elections: EC's social media guidelines for candidates are outCandidates will have to furnish the details of their social media accounts at the time of filing their nominations.
10 Mar, 2019, 06.50 PM IST
View: BJP does face big challenge in 2019, but opposition parties face an even bigger challengeAt this stage, BJP appears the strongest party. But with all of this, BJP tacticians know that the magnitude of victory in 2014 may be diff...
12 Mar, 2018, 10.26 AM IST