Italy's Meloni faces a dilemma as challenger 'Il Generale' Vannacci risesA new political force is emerging in Italy. Former General Roberto Vannacci is challenging Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's leadership. His ...
14 Jun, 2026, 09.42 PM IST
DMK rules out alliance with Congress; challenges rivals to local body polls by JanuaryDMK leader R S Bharathi declared no future alliance with the Congress party. He issued a strong electoral challenge to rivals for upcoming ...
07 Jun, 2026, 12.16 PM IST
AIADMK crisis deepens as four former ministers, ex-MLAs join ruling TVK in ChennaiAIADMK faces another blow as four former ministers and ex-MLAs defect to Vijay's TVK party. This follows a series of setbacks for AIADMK af...
06 Jun, 2026, 01.12 PM IST
Malaysia PM Anwar under pressure amid growing defections from his partyMalaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim is facing political challenges. A former ally has launched a new party, attracting members from Anwa...
29 May, 2026, 03.07 PM IST
UP Cabinet expansion: Akhilesh Yadav questions BJP over accommodation of turncoat leadersSamajwadi Party leader Akhilesh Yadav has questioned the upcoming Uttar Pradesh cabinet expansion by the BJP government. He raised concerns...
10 May, 2026, 11.05 AM IST
West Bengal New Govt: Suvendu Adhikari sworn in as CM; Dilip Ghosh, Agnimitra Paul others take oath of office ending Mamata's TMC eraWest Bengal has a new Chief Minister, Suvendu Adhikari. The BJP secured a historic win in the 2026 elections, ending fifteen years of Trina...
09 May, 2026, 12.07 PM IST
West Bengal Polls: BJP picks Bhabanipur 'giant killer' Suvendu Adhikari as chief ministerWest Bengal is set for a new political era. The Bharatiya Janata Party will form the government, ending nearly two decades of Trinamool Con...
08 May, 2026, 06.37 PM IST
Democracy needs choice, not overnight political rebrandingA proposal suggests a one-year ban on politicians switching parties after election results. This aims to stop those who lose from immediate...
07 May, 2026, 11.29 PM IST
Sukhbir Badal rebuilds SAD quietly in PunjabSukhbir Badal is actively working to strengthen the Akali Dal for upcoming Punjab elections. He is focusing on direct interactions and smal...
25 Apr, 2026, 11.28 PM IST
Bengal polls: Politicians switch parties here because the system consistently rewards leverage over loyaltyWest Bengal's elections see politicians switching parties not for ideology but for calculated advantage. Past trends show poor success rate...
23 Apr, 2026, 12.17 AM IST
West Bengal elections: Amit Shah vows sealed borders, warns infiltrators and ‘goons’ as poll battle intensifiesUnion Home Minister Amit Shah pledged to secure West Bengal's borders and stop infiltrators within 45 days. He issued a strong warning to t...
22 Apr, 2026, 12.19 AM IST
Congress-INDIA will win in both Maharashtra & Jharkhand, but BJP may come to power via defections: Swaminathan AiyarSwaminathan Aiyar, Consulting Editor of ET Now, shared his insights on the Maharashtra and Jharkhand Assembly election exit polls, suggesti...
21 Nov, 2024, 10.06 AM IST
2024 Elections BJP Candidates Analysis: Over 25% of BJP's Lok Sabha candidates are defectorsIn the realm of Indian politics, party-switching among leaders is a common occurrence, especially during election seasons. However, the BJP...
15 May, 2024, 11.47 AM IST
With 3 JJP MLAs by his side, Saini claims he still has majorityCM Saini addresses media with JJP MLAs amid Opposition claims of minority government status. JJP offers Congress support. BJP confident des...
14 May, 2024, 10.52 AM IST
Uttarakhand Polls: BJP shows preference for Congress defectors in first listAccording to the list released on Thursday, the party has not only chosen to field leaders who revolted against the Harish Rawat government...
21 Jan, 2022, 03.56 PM IST
Karnataka Congress rejoices over defectors’ defeatProminent defeated defectors include Udayanraje Bhosale, who quit the NCP and lost the Satara Lok Sabha bypoll, and Alpesh Thakor, who quit...
26 Oct, 2019, 09.18 AM IST
Lone MNS corporator tells ACB he was also 'indirectly' offered moneyThe MNS corporator from Kurla (ward 166) said he was offered the "lure of lucre" indirectly through a party colleague who assured a big boo...
20 Oct, 2017, 10.38 AM IST