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Kerala votes differently: How caste, religion and region shape the state’s electoral map

Kerala’s voting patterns are shaped by caste blocs, religious communities and regional divides, but within a stable two-front political system.

Why the BJP still struggles in Kerala despite national dominance

BJP’s electoral rise nationally hasn’t translated into Kerala. Here’s what recent data shows about its vote share, seats, and structural limits.

Who is Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav: Allahabad High Court judge retiring amid stalled impeachment row

Justice Shekhar Yadav's judicial career, particularly in its later phase, came under scrutiny following public remarks that triggered widespread criticism.

Chhattisgarh: 11 killed, 22 injured in boiler blast at Vedanta plant in Sakti district

Vedanta News: Several injured were shifted to hospitals, including Fortis, for treatment following the explosion.

'Will not remain silent': Stalin warns Centre of mass protests amid delimitation row

The DMK supremo said the central government had shared no details with opposition parties on how the exercise would be conducted, raising concerns across southern states. “When such secrecy surrounds this process, it only strengthens the suspicion that a grave danger lies beneath,” he noted.

Who will be the new deputy CM of Bihar? Nishant Kumar, Vijay Chaudhary among front-runners

Nishant Kumar entry comes days after his father, known to be a vociferous critic of "dynasty politics", chose to hang his boots, within less than four months of having been sworn in for a fifth consecutive term in office.

Samrat Choudhary named new Bihar CM: How many chief ministers does BJP now have across states?

I am committed to giving further momentum to the resolve for public service, good governance, and development with your cooperation, says Choudhary.

Who are longest-serving chief ministers in India as Nitish Kumar tops Bihar tenure list

Nitish Kumar is the longest-serving current CM of a state in India with the highest number of terms -- ten.

Nitish Kumar era ends as Bihar gets a new 'Samrat'; BJP now in driver's seat

BJP has long operated as a junior partner within the NDA in Bihar, aligning with Nitish Kumar’s JD(U) even when it held significant numbers in the assembly.

When newly elected Bihar CM Samrat Chaudhary vowed not to remove his turban until Nitish Kumar was dethroned

Significantly, Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary is set to be the state's first CM of the Bharatiya Janata Party after he was elected the BJP legislature party leader on Tuesday.

Brigadier, son assaulted in Delhi: Two men apprehended in Mehram Nagar case

According to police, Satender and Sanjay Sharma were seen in the car involved in the incident, and the Mercedes used has been seized.

Bengaluru Metro to get 21 DTG trains by Q2 2027; induction from July 2026

Induction of 21 Distance-To-Go trains is expected to ease crowding on both Purple and Green Lines.

Lok Sabha strength may increase to 850; Centre to table bill in special Parliament session: Report

As per Constitution, at present there can be 530 seats from states and 20 from UTs. However, a delimitation commission had set total seats at 543 The govt has circulated the Constitution (131) amendment Bill with MPs.

Who is Samrat Choudhary, BJP leader set to be new Bihar CM after Nitish Kumar's resignation

Choudhary, who served as deputy chief minister and handling the Home portfolio, is regarded within the BJP as an important OBC face in Bihar politics.

Know Marathi or risk losing licence: Maharashtra to enforce rule for cab, auto drivers from May 1

Maharastra News: Sarnaik noted that while the rule requiring knowledge of the local language for issuing licences is already in force, it is being widely flouted.

From Darjeeling to ‘infiltrators’, Amit Shah lays out BJP’s West Bengal roadmap

Amit Shah also accused the state government of not cooperating on border infrastructure.

'Rightful due', says Amit Shah on Women's Reservation Bill, seeking support for 'historic move'

"The Modi government is resolved to bring and implement this legislation," Shah posted on X.

Nitish Kumar era ends: JD(U) chief quits; Chirag Paswan says new Bihar CM announcement soon

The new government will have my full cooperation and guidance. Even ahead, a lot of very good work will be done, and Bihar will advance a great deal, says JD(U) chief.

Gehlot seeks President Murmu's intervention as Rajasthan fails to hold panchayat, ULB elections

Gehlot criticised the ruling government for not conducting the polls despite directions from the supreme court and the high court.

TMC demands immediate release of I-PAC co-founder Vinesh Chandel

The Enforcement Directorate on Monday arrested Chandel, a director and co-founder of the Indian Political Action Committee, in a money-laundering case linked to an alleged coal scam in the poll-bound state.

Mamata Banerjee on SIR: Logical discrepancy not recognised term under ECI framework, applied only for West Bengal

At the really, the chief minister alleged that the BJP is holding rallies at places that have direct railway connectivity with Uttar Pradesh and Bihar so that they can bring in people from those states to fill up the venues.

TMC demands immediate release of I-PAC co-founder Vinesh Chandel; calls ED action as 'electoral sabotage'

Speaking to reporters, TMC Rajya Sabha MP and national spokesperson Derek O'Brien said the ED action was nothing short of "electoral sabotage", with less than 10 days to go before the first phase of the polls.

Israel briefs India on failed Iran-US talks, specifies 'firm stance' taken during negotiations

In a post on X, Saar said that he discussed the Iran situation, the Strait of Hormuz and Lebanon with Jaishankar.