Rahul Gandhi's ex-AAP Dalit pick Rajendra Pal Gautam made AICC in-charge of UPThe Congress party has appointed former AAP leader Rajendra Pal Gautam as its in-charge for Uttar Pradesh, signaling a strategic move to en...
27 Jun, 2026, 11.45 AM IST
One year of Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision: Over 5.8 crore names deleted from electoral rollsOver 5.8 crore voters have been removed from electoral rolls across 12 states and Union territories in a year-long purification drive by th...
26 Jun, 2026, 04.11 PM IST
SIR now part of class 9 NCERT textbook, Election Commission lauded for impartial pollsA new NCERT Class 9 textbook now features the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, highlighting its role in ensuring accura...
26 Jun, 2026, 03.41 PM IST
Sujata Rout Karthikeyan enters BJD as Naveen Patnaik quells leadership speculationSujata Rout Karthikeyan, wife of VK Pandian, has formally joined the BJD, sparking leadership speculation. While Chief Minister Naveen Patn...
26 Jun, 2026, 12.00 AM IST
Strait of Hormuz traffic sees sharp uptick but not back to normalStrait of Hormuz traffic has increased sharply, but remains at roughly half its peacetime level, officials said on Thursday as stranded sai...
25 Jun, 2026, 08.34 PM IST
Restructuring in UP BJP unit, Rajnath Singh's son Neeraj, SP turncoat Pooja Pal among 19 vice presidentsUttar Pradesh BJP has unveiled a restructured state unit, appointing 19 vice-presidents and eight general secretaries for the 2027 Assembly...
25 Jun, 2026, 02.45 PM IST
Only 4 requests from Tamil Nadu: No EVM memory check requests filed in 4 of 5 election statesIn a notable shift, EVM memory check applications were absent in four of the five recent assembly election states, a stark contrast to prev...
25 Jun, 2026, 12.14 AM IST
Union Minister of State for Minority Affairs George Kurian resigns; President Droupadi Murmu accepts resignationUnion Minister of State for Minority Affairs, George Kurian, has stepped down from the council of ministers following the conclusion of his...
23 Jun, 2026, 09.57 AM IST
Nathu La, Lipulekh La checkposts designated as immigration posts for Kailash Mansarovar pilgrimsThe ministry's joint secretary, Sandeep N Mahatme, in an official note said, "In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of sec...
22 Jun, 2026, 07.10 PM IST
Council Polls: MLAs cross voted for money, says Karnataka Opposition leader Ashoka ahead of meeting with Nabin on TuesdayBJP leaders suspect cross-voting in Legislative Council polls was driven by monetary gain, with investigations underway to identify the MLA...
22 Jun, 2026, 05.04 PM IST
People gravitating towards power, I merely followed trend: Rebel Sena (UBT) MP RajenimbalkarRebel Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Omprakash Rajenimbalkar defended his move to the ruling Shiv Sena, stating he's following people's inclination tow...
22 Jun, 2026, 04.46 PM IST
Dealmaking stays strong as startup M&A momentum carries into 2026Indian startups are experiencing a surge in M&A exits, particularly in consumer, fintech, and ecommerce sectors, signalling a robust recove...
22 Jun, 2026, 08.34 AM IST
Ageing EVMs, more booths: EC seeks Rs 500 crore ahead of 2029 pollsThe Election Commission of India is preparing for the 2029 general elections. It needs over ₹500 crore to buy new electronic voting machine...
19 Jun, 2026, 12.26 AM IST
Parties collected Rs 281 crore, spent Rs 193 crore during Bihar polls: ADRThe report analysed expenditure statements filed by five national parties -- BJP, Congress, AAP, BSP and CPI(M) -- and five regional partie...
16 Jun, 2026, 08.24 PM IST
Trump's approval ticks up to 36% as price angst eases: PollPresident Trump's approval rating rose to 36% as public dissatisfaction with the cost of living eased slightly. The poll, conducted before ...
16 Jun, 2026, 07.50 AM IST
Trump approval rating crashes to historic low among rural Americans, including those who voted for Republican PresidentTrump approval rating: U.S. President won rural voters by 40 points in the 2024 election, up from 31 points in the 2020 election and 25 poi...
14 Jun, 2026, 09.58 PM IST
Trump's support in rural America slips as fuel and food prices climb, Reuters/Ipsos poll showsIn a challenging political landscape, President Trump faces an uphill battle with rural Americans, whose approval ratings are slipping. The...
14 Jun, 2026, 05.39 PM IST