Saudi Arabia spends $83 billion on defence. Why are missiles and drones still getting through?Saudi Arabia has invested significantly in defense, spending approximately $83 billion in 2025. Houthi rebels have increasingly targeted cr...
13 Oct, 2026, 10.49 PM IST
Trump and Iran agree on one thing. The US election calendar isn't driving their decisions on the warTrump and Iran both say the November 3 US midterms are not driving their decisions on the seven-month war, even as the conflict weighs heav...
10 Oct, 2026, 11.50 AM IST
Bengal bypolls: BJP wins Nandigram by record margin, bags Muslim-majority Rejinagar by over 75,000 votesHasirani Rath of the BJP won the Nandigram Assembly by-election, defeating Congress candidate Milan Pradhan. The election results were anno...
09 Oct, 2026, 05.46 PM IST
Bengal bypolls: 79 pc turnout in Nandigram, Rejinagar amid violence, intimidation claimsIn the West Bengal Assembly bypolls, a robust turnout of nearly 79 percent was recorded, despite disturbing reports of violence and intimid...
06 Oct, 2026, 10.43 PM IST
Trump opens tax-free use of 'red' diesel to all as Republicans face midterm heatUS President Donald Trump signed an executive order in Nebraska that aims to ease tax limits on diesel fuel. This decision is intended to s...
06 Oct, 2026, 06.27 AM IST
'Haven for anti-social elements': TMC's Madan Mitra hints at leaving politics after 30 yearsMadan Mitra, a veteran politician, voiced his increasing disillusionment with the current state of politics. He highlighted that politics h...
01 Oct, 2026, 08.34 PM IST
Rajya Sabha polls for 12 seats announced; BJP likely to retain 8 in Uttar Pradesh, SP eyes gain, BSP faces exitThe Election Commission has scheduled Rajya Sabha elections for twelve seats on October 16th. A heated rivalry is anticipated in Uttar Prad...
22 Sep, 2026, 06.31 PM IST
West Bengal bypolls emerge as battle for opposition spaceWest Bengal’s October 6 bypolls in Nandigram and Rejinagar have become a contest for the opposition space after the TMC split and loss of i...
22 Sep, 2026, 11.53 AM IST
DUSU polls: Rahul Gandhi, Congress top brass upset over NSUI debacle; action likely against in-charge, say sourcesThe Congress top brass, including Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, has expressed strong displeasure over the National St...
21 Sep, 2026, 11.39 AM IST
West Bengal: Mamata's Rejinagar bypoll candidate announces withdrawal from contest, retracts laterRabiul Alam Chowdhury withdrew and then retracted his Rejinagar by-election candidacy. He cited harassment and symbol familiarity issues fo...
19 Sep, 2026, 02.16 PM IST
Back to the future: Mamata Banerjee's rebellion comes full circle as TMC faces fight over name, symbol and legacyMamata Banerjee's Trinamool Congress faces an internal revolt threatening its identity. Rival factions are barred from using the party name...
18 Sep, 2026, 02.28 PM IST
Mamata Banerjee-led Trinamool group gets ‘Mamata All India Trinamool Congress’ name, football player symbolThe Election Commission has named Mamata Banerjee's group and allotted a football symbol. A rebel faction received the "Democratic Trinamoo...
18 Sep, 2026, 02.26 PM IST
Rebel TMC MP's claim of 17 NCPI MPs joining BJP sparks furoreA Trinamool MP's claim about MPs joining the BJP has caused significant controversy in West Bengal. The BJP has distanced itself from these...
14 Sep, 2026, 11.38 PM IST
Vijay's TVK names candidates for crucial October 6 Tamil Nadu bypollsTamilaga Vettri Kazhagam announced candidates for upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly by-elections. K Maragatham Kumaravel and P Sathyabama will c...
10 Sep, 2026, 11.40 AM IST
October 6 by-poll sets stage for 3-months-old TVK govt's first electoral testBy-elections in Tamil Nadu will test Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay's new government. The TVK government faces coalition friction and aggres...
08 Sep, 2026, 12.10 PM IST
Maharashtra: Congress suspends 16 rebel candidates for six yearsMaharashtra Congress President Nana Patole suspended 16 rebel candidates for six years for contesting against the official candidates of th...
10 Nov, 2024, 09.45 PM IST
Mahayuti grapples with rebellion challenge ahead of Maharashtra Assembly electionsThe Mahayuti alliance leadership, including BJP, Shiv Sena, and NCP, is likely to meet again to resolve seat sharing issues due to several ...
30 Oct, 2024, 11.48 PM IST