INDIA
Kolkata rape-murder case: Growing unease in INDIA bloc as Mamata faces nationwide outrage
After delivering an unexpectedly strong performance in the 2024 Lok Sabha election, the INDIA bloc faces its first big hurdle involving a member of the alliance.
INDIA
Not just lateral entry: Other big reversals by Modi government in the past
From farm laws to data protection bill, the Modi regime has been forced to junk or amend several decisions
BUSINESS
Budget boost for temple tourism as Sitharaman announces world-class corridors; these temples will see revamp
According to Sitharaman, Vishnu Path Temple at Gaya and Mahabodhi Temple at Bodh Gaya in Bihar are of 'immense spiritual significance'.
INDIA
BJP’s strength in Rajya Sabha dips to 86: Will it hinder passage of key bills?
With its current strength, the Centre must rely on non-NDA parties, including its former ally AIADMK and Jagan Mohan Reddy's YSR Congress Party, to pass bills.
INDIA
Rajya Sabha polls: NDA vs INDIA showdown likely in these two states
BJP is likely to face a stiff challenge in the polls for the vacant seats in Maharashtra and Haryana.
INDIA
Amaravati's revival: 'Dream capital' back on map with Chandrababu Naidu at helm
In our government, there will be no games under the guise of three capitals. Our capital is Amaravati. Amaravati is the capital, says Andhra Pradesh CM Naidu.
LOK-SABHA-ELECTION
AAP's 'jail ka jawab vote se' fails to cut ice with voters as LS success remains elusive
While the AAP increased its vote share to 24.14% in 2024 from 18.2% in 2019, it failed to dislodge the BJP MPs in any seat.
LOK-SABHA-ELECTION
How President Droupadi Murmu became a rallying point for BJP and BJD in Odisha's Mayurbhanj
Odisha Lok Sabha election 2024: Murmu epitomises the BJP commitment to women representation and the mariginalised. Meanwhile, the BJD has been saying in its campaigns that the President is the 'daughter of the soil'.
LOK-SABHA-ELECTION
Arvind Kejriwal’s plea for bail extension: CJI will have to take a call, says Supreme Court
Delhi CM had moved the top court seeking an extension of his 21-day interim bail by one week on medical grounds, citing 'alarming' health complications.
INDIA
SC orders release of NewsClick founder Prabir Purkayastha, calls arrest illegal
News portal NewsClick is accused of receiving a huge amount of money to peddle pro-China propaganda through its stories.
LOK-SABHA-ELECTION
Bow & arrow in hand, Smriti Irani now pursues Rahul Gandhi in Wayanad
Wayanad Lok Sabha Election: They (Congress) cheated the people of Amethi in the name of family, and now they are aiming to do the same in Wayanad, says Irani at a roadshow.
INDIA
India slams China's 'senseless' renaming spree in Arunachal Pradesh: What is Beijing's problem?
Ties between India and China have been frosty due to the dispute over the international border. Both the nations share an “ill-defined 3,440-km-long border”.
LOK-SABHA-ELECTION
Katchatheevu: How a tiny island became major flashpoint in Tamil Nadu politics
Tamil Nadu Lok Sabha polls: The BJP has always enjoyed a broader support in North India. With the party and its allies eyeing 400 seats in the Lok Sabha polls, Tamil Nadu becomes important for BJP.
BUSINESS
Trinamool banks on TV's Didi No. 1 Rachana Banerjee to woo women in Lok Sabha polls
West Bengal Lok Sabha polls: The Sandeshkhali incident gives BJP an opportunity to paint Mamata Banerjee’s party as 'anti-women'.
LOK-SABHA-ELECTION
Why BJP is banking on Kangana Ranaut to breach Congress stronghold of Mandi
Besides being a popular face, Ranaut also has the advantage of being a local. She hails from Bhambla in the Mandi district
LOK-SABHA-ELECTION
Lok Sabha Elections 2024: What's behind BJP's strategy of fielding Annamalai from Tamil Nadu?
Tamil nadu Lok Sabha election 2024: The BJP connection with Coimbatore goes back to 1998 when BJP veteran LK Advani was visiting the city and a series of blasts occurred.
LOK-SABHA-ELECTION
Here’s how long poll schedule in Maharashtra may benefit BJP?
Maharashtra Lok Sabha polls 2024: Given the gap between phases, the BJP top leaders' rallies can now be more easily planned across regions.
LOK-SABHA-ELECTION
Lok Sabha polls 2024: What is keeping Congress from tying up with Left in West Bengal?
West Bengal Lok Sabha polls 2024: With no clear response from the Congress, the Left is preparing to announce their list of candidates.
LOK-SABHA-ELECTION
Lok Sabha election 2024: Why Manoj Tiwari was retained in BJP's Delhi list
Tiwari's influence among the Purvanchali voters may be one of the reaosns why this singer-turned-politician retained his seat.
LOK-SABHA-ELECTION
Lok Sabha election 2024: Why BJP dropped sitting MPs, fielded new faces in Karnataka?
Lok Sabha election 2024: Mysore royal family member Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar, cardiologist CN Manjunath, and former BJP chief minister Basavaraj Bommai are among other new faces.
LOK-SABHA-ELECTION
Lok Sabha Election 2024: Why Matuas and Rajbanshis backing CAA may swing votes in West Bengal?
Lok Sabha election 2024: These groups have been seeking the CAA for a long time. With the BJP fulfilling its 2019 poll promise of implementing the CAA, the votes may swing in its favour.
POLITICS
ML Khattar's resignation, BJP-JJP split: What is happening in Haryana?
The announcement comes a day after JJP leader Dushyant Chautala met the BJP president J P Nadda to discuss the seat-sharing among the two allies in the state.
LOK-SABHA-ELECTION
Why Mamata Banerjee fielded Yusuf Pathan in Adhir Ranjan's turf Baharampur?
Lok Sabha elections 2024: By fielding Pathan, Trinamool seeks to bank on his popularity to break the Congress stronghold in Baharampur.
LOK-SABHA-ELECTION
Why did Arun Goel’s appointment raise questions? What happens next?
The Supreme Court had asked why there was a ‘tearing hurry’ to appoint Goel.
