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The jinx of No. 10: Why so many British PMs got the boot too soonBritain’s political system has seen repeated early exits of prime ministers over the past decade, with six leaders from David Cameron to Ke...
Nehru and Modi: Two leaders, two centuries, one shared ambition to transform IndiaNarendra Modi now leads India as its longest-serving elected head of government. This milestone invites comparisons with Jawaharlal Nehru, ...
The fall of the TMC machine and the rise of political survivalismIn Bengal, 'paara' (neighbourhood) serves as the primary political unit for leadership engagement. Securing electoral victory requires paar...
TMC brass faces public ire due to its misrule: Adhir Ranjan ChowdhuryTalking to ET about the post-poll situation in West Bengal, Chowdhury said: "We are currently witnessing the tradition of post-poll, post-r...
How the Supreme Court is reshaping the US midterm electionsThe US Supreme Court is set to decide two crucial election law cases. One case challenges rules on counting mail-in ballots received after ...
Central banks must maintain independence: ECB's LagardeMonetary institutions worldwide need to maintain their independence, European Central Bank president Christine Lagarde said Thursday. Incre...
Ball in CEC court as ECs bat for 18-yr-olds on rollsThe Election Commission of India is facing internal disagreement regarding the annual revision of voter rolls. This exercise is crucial for...
Vijay’s blockbuster first day first show: The superstar who conquered Tamil Nadu politicsActor Vijay has become the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu. His party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, achieved electoral success in its debut. Vija...
Sameer Dalal warns Indian markets may lag as oil import costs riseIndian markets face headwinds from elevated crude oil prices, unlike the US which benefits from exports. Market expert Sameer Dalal warns t...
Who is Kshudiram Tudu? BJP's Bengal cabinet minister who started as Jangalmahal's tribal leaderWest Bengal minister list: Kshudiram Tudu, a tribal leader from Bankura, has joined BJP's first West Bengal cabinet. He represents Raniband...
Post-poll violence fears rise in Bengal as Suvendu aide’s killing sparks concernWest Bengal faces a politically charged situation following the murder of a senior BJP leader's close aide. This incident fuels post-poll v...
Spicier than jhalmuri: The Rs 1.7 lakh crore fiscal bite hidden in state election resultsWhat looked like a light-hearted campaign moment during PM Narendra Modi’s West Bengal trail has now turned into a major fiscal concern aft...
West Bengal Elections: TMC out of power, but why Abhishek Banerjee could still rise after Mamata’s fall?The Bharatiya Janata Party is set for a historic victory in West Bengal, potentially forming its first government. The Trinamool Congress f...
EC issues notification for constitution of new assembly in West BengalThe Election Commission has officially notified the constitution of a new West Bengal assembly, marking the end of the electoral process. T...
2026 Assembly elections set a new trend: Four big shifts in ECI templateThe latest assembly elections ushered in significant shifts in the political landscape, alongside innovative practices from the Election Co...
BJP’s Bengal win to boost Rajya Sabha strength, but only from 2029The Bharatiya Janata Party's electoral successes will strengthen its Rajya Sabha presence over time. This impact will be seen in states lik...
Dispur Election Results 2026 Live: BJP’s Pradyut Bordoloi wins, defeats Congress’ Mira Borthakur Goswami by 49,667 votesDispur Election Results 2026 News: In the lead-up to the 2026 elections, Dispur stands out as a crucial constituency in Assam. Polling data...
FII selling to keep markets nervous; infrastructure best medium-term bet right now: Sunil SubramaniamIndian stock markets are currently in a complex tug of war. Foreign investors remain cautious due to global inflation concerns. Domestic in...
'Chappal Phaad Ke': From welfare to wave, what cost TMC in West BengalBJP has ended 15 years of TMC rule in West Bengal, securing a majority by appealing to women voters with welfare promises and highlighting ...
Dum Dum Uttar Assembly Election Results 2026: Among TMC's Chandrima Bhattacharya, BJP's Sourav Sikdar & CPIM's Dipsita Dhar, who is winning?Dum Dum Uttar holds its breath as counting for the Assembly seat begins. The constituency, a key part of North 24 Parganas, saw a fierce co...