Lok Sabha revokes suspension of 8 Opposition MPs after consensus, sets decorum rules
The MPs whose suspensions were lifted include Congress members Gurjeet Singh Aujla, Hibi Eden, Dean Kuriakose, Amarinder Singh Raja Warring, Manickam Tagore, Prashant Padole and C Kiran Kumar Reddy, along with CPI(M) MP S Venkatesan.
Phone switched off, no trace: How 4 Bihar MLAs 'went missing' during Rajya Sabha polls, helped NDA scoop up all 5 seats
Various reports suggested that their mobile phones were switched off and attempts to contact them were unsuccessful.
'Time doesn’t speak, but it gives answer': Ahead of Tamil Nadu Assembly polls, Rajinikant slams TVK chief Vijay's aide for 'slanderous' remarks
INDIA bloc rift deepens? Bihar Rajya Sabha election loss fuels RJD frustration with Congress
The absence of the three Congress MLAs has sparked anger within the RJD, with party leaders privately blaming the Congress for failing to rein in dissent within its ranks.
OPINION | India’s child data protection needs infrastructure, not platform bans
Why India’s privacy law has sparked a deeper debate between banning risks and building infrastructure for digital safety
Rajya Sabha election 2026 brings NDA close to majority mark, Opposition trails: Numbers explained
In the 245-member Rajya Sabha, the NDA now holds roughly 120–125 seats, just shy of the halfway mark of 123. The opposition INDIA bloc accounts for roughly 85–95 seats.
BJP unveils first list of 47 candidates for Kerala Assembly election; Rajeev Chandrasekhar to contest from Nemom | Check full list
The candidates announced cover constituencies across the state, including Manjeshwar, Udma, Kannur, Vadakara, Kozhikode North, Palakkad, Thrissur, Pala, Haripad, Thiruvalla, Attingal, Kazhakkoottam and Kattakkada, among others.
Youth to shape Assam polls, women voters likely decisive in Kerala
Young voters make up nearly 29% of Assam’s electorate, while women account for a majority of voters in Kerala and Puducherry
Bihar Rajya Sabha battle: Why NDA needs 3 cross-votes for a clean sweep
While the NDA is confident of securing four seats, its fifth candidate, Shivesh Kumar, would require at least three cross-votes from the Opposition for the alliance to achieve a clean sweep.
Rajya Sabha elections 2026: Full list of winners across states
A stronger presence in the Rajya Sabha would also make it easier for the government to push through major social and labour reforms that often face resistance in the Upper House, particularly measures that require a two-thirds majority for passage.
OPINION | Political stakes rise as five regions prepare for polls
Assembly elections in four states and Puducherry trigger intense political contests, with regional issues, opposition strategies and leadership battles shaping campaigns as parties vie for voter support
OPINION | In week 3 of US-Israel-Iran war, there’s a risk of water infrastructure being targeted
US bombing Kharg Island is potentially an inflection point. If both sides don’t exercise a modicum of restraint, parts of the region can become unhabitable for a while
Aligarh BJP MP opposes Eid namaz at Numaish Ground: ‘What’s Ramzan?’
“I don't know what Ramzan or Eid is. There is no need to give them the Numaish Ground. They have Eidgah for offering prayers, says Satish Kumar Gautam.
Congress eyes redemption as poll schedule for 4 states, 1 UT announced
The Congress posted its second-worst performance in Bihar’s electoral history, managing to win only six of the over 50 seats it contested and losing deposits in most seats as its ’vote chori’ pitch failed to make any impact on the ground.
Kerala Assembly election on April 9: Which heavyweights face test
The election will once again pit the LDF against the Congress-led United Democratic Front, while the BJP-led NDA attempts to expand its footprint in the state.
Assembly elections 2026: When will exit poll results for Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Assam and Puducherry be announced?
As the final phase of voting will take place in West Bengal on April 29, exit polls for all five elections are expected to be released only after polling concludes that evening.
Elections in Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Assam and Puducherry from April 9 to 29; results on May 4: What’s at stake
Around 17.4 crore electors are going to vote in this elections. We will also see our guests from more than 20 countries from their electoral commissions who will be visiting these elections for witnessing the festive celebrations, says Gyanesh Kumar.
Kerala Election date 2026: Assembly polls on April 9 for 140 seats, results on May 4
Kerala Election 2026 date: The 2026 election to the Kerala Legislative Assembly is expected to be a close contest between the ruling Left Democratic Front (LDF), led by Pinarayi Vijayan, and the opposition United Democratic Front (UDF), led by Congress.
Bihar Rajya Sabha election: NDA backs Upendra Kushwaha; alliance set to sweep 5 seats
The Rashtriya Janata Dal s attempting to rally the Opposition behind its candidate AD Singh for the fifth seat.
Rahul Gandhi says Nehru would have made Kanshi Ram UP CM; Mayawati questions Congress’ Bharat Ratna promise
Mayawati urges party workers across the country to remain vigilant against what she termed attempts by other political parties, particularly the Congress, to weaken the BSP.
Sasikala names new party, picks coconut tree farm as election symbol
A close aide of former Chief Minister J Jayalalitha, Sasikala will not be able to contest the polls till 2027 due to her conviction in a disproportionate assets case.
OPINION | Gas shortage after Hormuz squeeze shows energy sourcing autonomy was always conditional
With crude oil, multiple supply sources are available even if Washington’s whims impose constraints. The buffer provided by diverse sourcing of oil is largely absent in gas, leaving sourcing vulnerable to factors beyond India’s control
OPINION | RSS marks centenary with grassroots Hindu Sammelan outreach
RSSFACTS: To mark its centenary, the RSS is organising thousands of small Hindu Sammelans across India to expand social outreach and engage people outside its traditional network
Govt says 78 Indian seafarers affected in maritime incidents; 3 killed and 1 missing
He says there have been maritime incidents involving Indian crew members on foreign-flagged vessels, but the number of Indian-flagged ships operating in the Persian Gulf region remains unchanged.
Shashi Tharoor hits back at Mani Shankar Aiyar in open letter: 'No monopoly over patriotism'
Tharoor says he had always approached international affairs from a clear nationalist perspective, placing India's interests, security, and global standing at the heart of every discussion.
