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UK PM Keir Starmer vows to fight any challenge after leading rival Andy Burnham wins bigPrime Minister Keir Starmer has declared he will not resign, vowing to contest any leadership challenge from Greater Manchester Mayor Andy ...19 Jun, 2026, 05.05 PM IST- Donald Trump is getting the Republican Party that he wants. But can he win in the midterms?President Trump's strong influence in Republican primaries presents a challenge for the party's upcoming midterm elections. Voters are repo...27 May, 2026, 03.08 PM IST
- Consultants are reshaping Indian political parties - but at what cost?Political consultants are now central to Indian election campaigns. They shape strategies, choose candidates, and manage outreach. This gro...12 May, 2026, 07.57 PM IST
- Under-threat UK PM Starmer vows to prove 'doubters' wrongEmbattled British Prime Minister Keir Starmer came out fighting Monday, vowing to prove his "doubters" wrong as he sought to quell a growin...11 May, 2026, 06.35 PM IST
- Britain's Starmer fights for his job as calls for his ouster grow after local election lossesBritish Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces pressure after his Labour Party's poor local election results. Dozens of lawmakers are calling fo...11 May, 2026, 12.53 AM IST
- Vijay sworn in as Tamil Nadu CM: Here's what TVK promised ahead of Assembly pollsTamil actor Vijay's party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, has taken charge as Tamil Nadu's new government. Vijay is now the Chief Minister. The ...10 May, 2026, 11.59 AM IST
- Hungary's Peter Magyar sworn in as prime minister, ending Viktor Orban's 16-year ruleHungary inaugurates Peter Magyar as its new prime minister, marking a significant political shift after 16 years of Viktor Orban's rule. Ma...10 May, 2026, 06.30 AM IST
- UK PM Starmer 'takes responsibility' for Labour election lossesThe ballot was the biggest electoral test for Starmer since Labour ousted the Conservatives following 14 years in power in a landslide elec...09 May, 2026, 12.37 AM IST
- UK local elections test Starmer as Labour faces growing voter backlashUK polling stations opened Thursday in local elections set to heap more pressure on beleaguered Labour Prime Minister Keir Starmer and show...07 May, 2026, 02.39 PM IST
- 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...07 May, 2026, 10.07 AM IST
- Who Is Connie Schultz? Author and wife of Sherrod Brown, who won Democratic Senate nomination in OhioOhio's Democratic primary on May 5, 2026, has set the stage for a high profile US Senate race. Former Senator Sherrod Brown secured an easy...06 May, 2026, 11.29 AM IST
- India’s state election results are out. Is cash inflow next? Here’s a warningIndia’s state elections: New election wins in Indian states bring populist promises that could strain finances. Economists warn of wider fi...05 May, 2026, 01.25 PM IST
- Election impact on stock market explained: What likely BJP win in West Bengal means for investorsWest Bengal's election results signal a significant political shift with the BJP leading, prompting a surge in market sentiment. Analysts a...04 May, 2026, 03.50 PM IST
- Congress aims for a Karnataka-style comeback in Maharashtra with "five guarantees" and a caste census twistThe Congress party is considering implementing its successful 'five guarantees' strategy from Karnataka for elections in Maharashtra, with ...17 Oct, 2024, 12.13 PM IST
- What is a populist budget, and why is it so strongly opposed?A populist Budget typically spends on schemes that are just handouts to please people and don't have any enduring positive impact on the ec...21 Dec, 2023, 12.00 AM IST
- BJP promises populist schemes to woo allSchemes with promises of free smartphones for women & midday meals for rural workers rolled out.20 Aug, 2018, 08.21 AM IST
- Goa Assembly Election 2012: BJP promises to keep domestic gas prices stableAdding another populist promise to the election manifesto, BJP today said it would keep the domestic gas cylinder rates in Goa stable.26 Feb, 2012, 04.10 PM IST
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