POLITICS
Rahul Gandhi’s election integrity campaign has grabbed attention, but can it deliver votes?
The real test lies not in television debates or press statements but on the ground—will Gandhi’s gambit strike a chord with voters, or will it fade into yet another episode of political shadowboxing remains to be seen
POLITICS
Mamata’s Rally Sets Narrative for 2026: Bengali pride, Hindu roots, no minority appeasement
TMC’s annual Shahid Diwas rally in Kolkata outlined the party’s overarching approach to 2026 assembly election. Rather than focus on segments of the population, the party will position itself as the defender of regional pride, particularly Bengali language. Implicit is the portrayal of BJP as the outside force, posing a threat to Bengali culture
INDIA
RG Kar, Law College rape cases put Mamata Banerjee’s credibility at stake in poll-bound Bengal
TMC faces growing disillusionment, internal discord, and public outrage over governance failures, especially concerning women’s safety. With allegations of corruption and political patronage, the party risks losing key voter support in 2026
POLITICS
Murshidabad Unrest and SSC Scandal: Mamata battles twin crises ahead of 2026 Bengal polls
Murshidabad’s violent protests and annullment of over 25,000 teacher appointments linked to the SSC scam intensified scrutiny of Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's governance, with the BJP accusing her administration of corruption and appeasement politics. Despite challenges, Mamata maintains strong support among Muslim and women voters
POLITICS
Kejriwal is fighting more than an election. His political future is at stake
Delhi’s assembly election finds AAP and its chief Arvind Kejriwal in an anomalous position. In Punjab, the party is successfully filling the space vacated by Akali Dal, thereby hitching its wagon to regional dynamics. In Delhi, however, AAP and Kejriwal are synonymous, which could make the coming election an inflection point in his political career
POLITICS
AAP expands sops for women ahead of Delhi polls, following recent election trends
With increased amount under the Mahila Samman Yojana, AAP aims to boost its popularity among women voters. Timed before the Delhi Assembly elections, it reflects AAP’s strategy to strengthen its appeal amid national party challenges, and position itself as a champion of economic equality for women
TRENDS
Kolkata Doctor Rape-Murder Case: Is Mamata Banerjee's CBI call amid alleged probe negligence a signal of her waning authority?
Mamata Banerjee's rare endorsement of a CBI probe into a brutal crime reflects significant erosion of her control. The move, driven by massive public outcry and medical student protests, underscores growing cracks in her administration
LOK-SABHA-ELECTION
Lok Sabha Polls: Key issues which can shape the electoral outcome for BJP and the Opposition
The stage is set for the upcoming Lok Sabha polls as the BJP and Opposition parties begin their campaign. The electoral verdict will hinge on promises that resonate with voters, shaping the course of our nation's destiny
POLITICS
Lok Sabha Polls: How Arvind Kejriwal’s political ambitions have shaped up in the last decade
Among the several political entities, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has managed to stand out by making continuous shifts in ideology and strategy. In a few years AAP has made a swift ascent to national prominence
BUSINESS
Opposition Unity: AAP and Congress cannot sustain an alliance, whatever the formula
Arvind Kejriwal’s attempt to isolate Congress at the Patna opposition meet for not supporting AAP against the Centre’s Delhi ordinance backfired badly. With both parties competing for the same set of states and voters, the antagonism between the two parties is on a higher plane than the other players in the alliance talks
BUSINESS
Does AAP still have the potential to surpass Congress? BJP seems to think so
Pushed to a corner, holier-than-thou Arvind Kejriwal has stepped up efforts to find allies. But the BJP-AAP war can work several ways: Bring opposition closer or reduce Kejriwal’s brand equity for supping with “corrupt” forces or gift Kejriwal a narrative of victimisation. What’s clear is that BJP sees AAP as a threat, even if only in the distant future
BUSINESS
Jalandhar Bypoll: A repeat of the Sangrur defeat will push Bhagwant Mann and AAP further to the backfoot
The Sangrur Lok Sabha bypoll loss to Simranjit Singh Mann was bad enough. The Jalandhar bypoll soon after the Amriptal fiasco, manhunt and capture, is an opportunity for CM Bhagwant Mann to regain lost prestige. But a defeat could be equally debilitating, for him and AAP
POLITICS
Opposition Unity: Can Nitish Kumar become JP 2.0?
Nitish Kumar’s meetings with Mamata Banerjee and Akhilesh Yadav after his discussions with Congress and other opposition leaders in Delhi suggests that opposition unity efforts are proceeding rapidly
BUSINESS
Arvind Kejriwal realises he needs opposition backing. But will the Congress forgive and forget?
In all sorts of trouble with his key lieutenant Manish Sisodia in prison, the Aam Aadmi Party supremo is toeing a soft line towards the Congress and attempting to cosy up to the same opposition netas he routinely railed against during his anti-corruption activist avatar
BUSINESS
Bhagwant Mann’s Twin Challenges: Law and order failures, Arvind Kejriwal’s long arm
Punjab is a tough state to govern with difficult security and development challenges. But that’s no excuse for CM Bhagwant Mann’s tardy approach to law and order till he woke up to the Amritpal threat
POLITICS
Mamata Banerjee's national political dreams are on a bumpy path. But there’s a bigger worry too
Failures in Meghalaya, Tripura, and Goa are the least of Mamata Banerjee’s problems. In Bengal, her home turf, there are unmistakable signs of discontentment with Banerjee and the TMC. The Sagardighi bypoll loss serves her an ominous warning
BUSINESS
Manish Sisodia’s arrest is Kejriwal’s biggest political challenge since AAP’s 2015 Delhi assembly victory
Manish Sisodia’s arrest is indeed advantageous to the Bharatiya Janata Party, as it will allow the saffron party to attack the AAP where it hurts most. The fundamental strategy of the BJP is to cast doubt on the AAP's credentials as an anti-corruption party and on Kejriwal's model of governance.
BUSINESS
Business, friendship and southern goals: Behind AAP’s growing ties to KCR's BRS
Both Kejriwal and KCR are struggling to gain more clout in the crowded opposition space and hope that a united front brings synergies to their limitless political ambitions. Watch out for what these two parties do in the Karnataka assembly polls
BUSINESS
Gujarat & Himachal Verdict | Divided opposition helps BJP but overdependence on Narendra Modi a worry
The BJP has created a record in Gujarat, but its defeat in Himachal Pradesh assembly and Delhi local body polls show internal fissures can prove expensive
BUSINESS
MCD Results | AAP shines, BJP resigns, Congress whines
The results of the MCD election have opened new political doors in the capital. This is a significant responsibility for Kejriwal, and the public will closely monitor the pledges made by AAP
BUSINESS
Gujarat Elections | Why this contest is crucial for AAP
AAP will become a national party even if it only wins a few seats in Gujarat. It is, without question, a remarkable accomplishment on its own
BUSINESS
Out of ideas, is AAP struggling to stay politically relevant?
It is clear that AAP is neither centrist nor socialist or Right-wing, but an ideology-less, populist political party
POLITICS
Lessons AAP, Arvind Kejriwal should learn from Delhi excise policy row
The Aam Aadmi Party brand, which Arvind Kejriwal and his team have built over the years, has taken severe beating, especially after two of its senior leaders are being investigated on corruption charges
POLITICS
Mamata Banerjee is changing her political line amid growing corruption and violence in West Bengal
Whether Mamata Banerjee is doing an about-face vis-a-vis the BJP, or only minor adjustments, will be known in days to come
