Elections

NITI Aayog’s recommendations mirror the economic realities of the state and what is easily doable. The federal think tank’s suggestions focus on skill development, digital inclusion, and expanding job opportunities

OPINION | The social contract from Brooklyn to Bihar represents a tussle between imagination and fiscal gravity 

Voters may desire stronger state intervention, but they judge credibility through the prism of institutional muscle. Moral intention matters, but capacity determines whether the promise feels real

OPINION | Nitish Kumar didn’t just demolish the opposition, he’s also changed intra-NDA dynamics

His ability to defy incumbency fatigue, a feature in Indian politics, is remarkable. But the potential scale of this victory, and the visible support from women, mean that within his coalition, Nitish has strengthened his position

OPINION | ‘Sushasan Babu’ has the last laugh as Bihar’s women voters show who calls the shots

It’s lazy analysis to say cash transfers clinched NDA victory helmed by Nitish Kumar. It was also his record in ensuring safety and women’s empowerment that helped. Critically for Bihar, caste moulds in electoral politics have been shattered this time

As Mamdani trends, netizens wonder: Where are Bengaluru & Mumbai mayors?

While Zohran Mamdani on November 4 became New York City’s first Muslim mayor-elect, and its youngest since 1917, many citizens question the absence of mayors in Bengaluru and Mumbai.

Bengaluru to get Rs 2,296-crore infra boost ahead of civic polls; Karnataka Cabinet gives nod

The state cabinet also approved eight new Technology Business Incubators (TBIs) under Karnataka Startup Policy 2022-27 with a total allocation of Rs 80 crore.

OPINION | BJP goes all out for Bihar election, with Modi leading from the front

Modi travelled to Bihar at least once every month since February to launch central projects. During some months, he visited Bihar more than once. Other BJP heavyweights too are pulling out all stops

OPINION | Cast(e) in stone in Bihar

Caste remains the decisive factor in influencing a voter’s choice. Given that, the opposition seems to have done a good job in stitching together an array, giving it an edge in a tight contest

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

'Highly pedantic': Supreme Court says courts shouldn't rush to invalidate elections

It noted the defect of non-disclosure was not of a substantial nature and, as a result, the returned candidate Kova Laxmi was held to have not indulged in a corrupt practice.

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 

Bengaluru to get 5 corporations, elections soon, says DK Shivakumar

The government will decide on ward reservations and only those working among the people will win, the Karnataka deputy chief minister said

EC’s special intensive review is a corrective to contaminated electoral rolls

The task may not be as difficult as it seems. That illegal immigrants have entered the voter rolls is evident from the recent deportation drives after Operation Sindoor

Thousands Take To Streets Against Government In Serbian Belgrade Demanding Snap Elections | N18G

On June 1, huge number of anti-government protesters filled the Gazela traffic junction in Belgrade, Serbia, demanding accountability for a deadly train station roof collapse in Novi Sad that occurred in November and claimed over a dozen lives. The protest, led by students, is part of a broader wave of demonstrations spreading across the country. Students and civil organizations have called for coordinated protests in 30 cities, turning daily rallies into the most significant challenge to President Aleksandar Vucic's 12-year rule. Protesters are voicing deep frustration over what they describe as rampant government corruption and incompetence, which they believe contributed to the tragedy. The student-led movement is gaining momentum, drawing attention both nationally and internationally, and is being seen as a powerful grassroots uprising. The demonstrators are using whistles, banners, and chants to amplify their calls for justice and reform, emphasizing the need for those responsible to be held accountable.

Myanmar to hold general election in December 2025 or January 2026

This is the first time a specific time frame is announced for the long-promised polls in the war-torn nation.

Arab leaders attend emergency Arab summit on Gaza to counter Trump’s Middle East Riviera" plan

Arab leaders arrived in Egypt’s New Administrative Capital on Tuesday (March 4) for an emergency Arab summit on Gaza. Egypt was expected to present a reconstruction plan for Gaza to Arab leaders that would cost $53 billion over five years and avoid resettling Palestinians. This proposal is in contrast to U.S. President Donald Trump's idea of developing a "Middle East Riviera", according to a copy of the plan seen by Reuters. United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, Syria’s interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa, and Lebanese President Joseph Aoun were among those received by Sisi. Arab leaders were also expected to call for elections in the West Bank and Gaza in one year, according to the draft final communique

'Don't take me lightly': Latest flashpoint in 'rift' between Eknath Shinde and Devendra Fadnavis

A new episode in the ongoing Shinde vs. Fadnavis conflict has emerged with the Fadnavis government highlighting irregularities in the Minimum Support Price (MSP) scheme for crop procurement from farmers.

Who will be BJP's Delhi CM pick? A look at the frontrunners and factors at play

Several BJP leaders are in contention for the chief ministerial post, including Parvesh Verma, the giant killer who defeated Arvind Kejriwal from New Delhi and Manoj Tiwari, the former Delhi BJP president.

The big winners and losers of Delhi elections

While BJP was the ultimate winner of this year's first electoral battle, the Aam Aadmi Party, and the INDIA bloc by extension, emerged as the big loser.

How India's electoral map has changed over the last six years?

As of 3 pm, results from Delhi polls indicate that BJP was winning in 47 of 70 seats, as it returns to power in the National Capital after 27 years

Kalkaji elections 2025: Why this intense 3-way contest will hog spotlight on February 8

The high profile constituency is witnessing a triangular clash between chief minister Atishi of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), Congress's Alka Lamba and BJP's Ramesh Bidhuri.

'Something wrong happened in Maharashtra elections': Rahul Gandhi asks EC to 'come clean'

Rahul said that Congress and opposition have been asking for voter lists of Maharashtra and Haryana elections but the EC has refused to share it.

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

'Back off!' How Sharad Pawar nixed nephew Ajit Pawar's 'plan for another NCP mutiny'

Ajit's faction proposed last December that all MPs from NCP (SP), except the father-daughter duo of Sharad Pawar and Supriya Sule, will be welcomed into the NCP camp and given appropriate roles.

No takers for Congress? Most INDIA bloc allies back AAP in Delhi, snub grand old party

In supporting the AAP over Congress in Delhi, the Opposition parties have sought to convey a terse message to the Congress that it cannot take the leadership issue of the INDIA bloc for granted.