A political confrontation at the Thiruvananthapuram Corporation escalated into a brief scuffle between CPI(M) and BJP councillors on Thursday. The clash was triggered by ongoing disputes over a controversial oath-taking issue and demands for the resignation of a BJP councillor facing legal action. Cpim Protest Intensifies Over Councillor and Oath Controversy Tension gripped the Thiruvananthapuram Corporation premises after CPI(M) councillors staged a prot

Kolkata, June 24, 2026: Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Mahua Moitra has stirred fresh political discussions in West Bengal after publicly recalling the support she received from Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari during the early stages of her political journey. Her remarks come at a crucial time when the TMC is facing internal challenges, defections, and a growing leadership crisis. Mahua Moitra described her relationship with Suvendu Adhikari as one built on personal respect and emotion

Mahayuti scores big in MLC elections The ruling Mahayuti alliance has registered a dominant victory in the Maharashtra Legislative Council elections, winning 16 of the 17 seats for which results were declared on Monday. The outcome has strengthened the position of the alliance led by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar in the state’s political landscape. Polling for the 17 Legislati

Incident Inside Religious Premises Raises Alarm An elderly Sikh couple was shot dead inside a gurdwara in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province in a violent attack that has triggered widespread concern over the safety of minority communities in the region on June 18, 2026. The victims, identified as caretakers of the shrine in Mardan’s Khwaja Ganj Bazaar area, were reportedly attacked by unidentified as

Hyderabad Metro becomes political flashpoint Hyderabad Metro rail project in Telangana has turned into a political flashpoint as parties dispute responsibility over expansion delays and route planning. The issue has moved beyond infrastructure discussion into a wider political narrative involving state leadership and central coordination gaps, making the project a repeated talking point in public debate. Commuters continue to face pressure due to incomplete network

Mamata Banerjee challenges Bhabanipur election result in Calcutta HC West Bengal Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress (TMC) chief Mamata Banerjee has filed an election petition before the Calcutta High Court challenging the result of the Bhabanipur Assembly constituency. The legal move comes after her reported defeat to Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Suvendu Adhikari in the contested seat. A

Political background and earlier opposition The earlier attempt by the NDA government to move forward with delimitation reforms met with significant political resistance. Several opposition parties raised concerns about its potential impact on regional representation, especially for southern states that have historically maintained lower population growth compared to northern regions. Critics argued that a

The Trinamool Congress is facing one of its biggest internal crises in recent years as a group of rebel Lok Sabha MPs reportedly moves to seek recognition as the “real TMC” parliamentary faction. The latest twist involves a letter said to have 19 signatures but 20 serial numbers, creating suspense over a possible 20th rebel MP. The Speaker’s office has not officially confirmed receipt of the letter. However, reports say the rebel MPs

Prime Minister Narendra Modi received greetings from US Senators, business leaders and members of the Indian diaspora after he became India’s longest-serving elected Prime Minister with an unbroken tenure of 4,399 days in office. On Wednesday, June 10, 2026, Modi surpassed the elected tenure record of India’s first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru. Nehru, after being elected in 1952, served 4,398 days until May 27, 1964, while Modi crossed that mark during his third consecutive t

Uttarakhand is witnessing increasing political tensions as the BJP faces growing internal factionalism that threatens its mission hat-trick in the upcoming Assembly elections scheduled early next year. Sources indicate that party leaders at the top level are increasingly concerned about divisions within the state unit, which could jeopardize the ruling party’s electoral ambitions. BJP president Nitin Nabin recently completed a three-day tour of Uttarakhand to address organizational issues,

Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, the political party led by actor-turned-politician Vijay, has not yet received an invitation to the INDIA bloc meeting scheduled in New Delhi on Monday, June 8, 2026, according to sources. The meeting is being held at the Constitution Club in Delhi, where representatives from 23 Opposition parties are expected to gather for an important round of political discussions. The agenda is likely to focus on rebuilding Opposition unity, reviewing recent Assembly election set

Annamalai quits BJP as Tamil Nadu politics enters new phase after K. Annamalai, the former Tamil Nadu BJP president and former Indian Police Service officer, resigned from the party on Friday, June 5, 2026. BJP accepted his resignation from primary membership, closing days of speculation over whether one of its most visible state leaders would remain within the party structure. Annamalai quits BJP and opens a new political path Annamalai’s exit comes a

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has officially relinquished its claim to a Rajya Sabha seat in Andhra Pradesh following the resignation of former Tamil Nadu BJP chief K Annamalai. The change in the seat-sharing arrangement among NDA allies reallocates three of the four vacant Rajya Sabha seats to the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) and one seat to the Jana Sena Party (JSP). This revised formula was finalized after a high-level meeting in Amaravati on Thursday, June 4, 2026, attended by Andhra Prade

Tamil Nadu BJP president K Annamalai has on Friday officially resigned from the Bharatiya Janata Party, bringing to an end the days of intense speculation over his political future. His resignation, accepted by BJP state in-charge Nitin Nabin on June 5, 2026, comes amid speculation that he may launch a new political outfit in the state. This development marks a significant turning point in Tamil Nadu politics and is being seen as a major setback for the BJP, which has invested heavily in expa

BJP Responds to Rahul Gandhi’s Statement The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) sharply criticized Congress leader Rahul Gandhi after he claimed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will not remain in power in a year. Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, stated that the system Modi once controlled is now collapsing internally and suggested that the government may attempt to suppress public pres

TMC meet cancelled as 60 MLAs skip Mamata Banerjee call Kolkata: The Trinamool Congress faced an uncomfortable moment on Monday after a scheduled meeting of its newly elected MLAs at Mamata Banerjee’s Kalighat residence had to be called off due to poor attendance. Only around 20 of the party’s 80 MLAs reportedly reached the venue, while nearly 60 legislators stayed away a day after TMC General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee was allegedly attacked. The abs

Rajya Sabha elections for 27 seats have triggered a fresh numbers battle, with the NDA hoping to cross 150 seats and Congress facing pressure in key states.​ Rajya Sabha polls: NDA eyes 150 mark as Congress faces Gujarat setback The next big political contest will move to the Rajya Sabha, where elections to fill 27 seats are set to test the strength of the ruling NDA and the opposition Congress. With voting scheduled for June 18, the BJP-led alliance is

Suvendu Adhikari expands Bengal cabinet with 35 BJP ministers Kolkata: West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari carried out a major cabinet expansion on Monday, with 35 BJP MLAs taking oath as ministers in the new state government. The oath was administered by Governor R N Ravi at Lok Bhavan, marking one of the biggest political moves since the BJP formed its first government in West Bengal. The expansion comes three weeks after Adhikari was sworn in as

Sonarpur Attack Triggers Political Tension TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee was allegedly attacked during his visit to Sonarpur in South 24 Parganas on Saturday, May 30, 2026. He had gone to meet the family of a TMC worker reportedly killed in post-poll violence when the situation turned tense. Reports said stones, eggs and slippers were allegedly hurled, and Abhishek later complained of pain in his neck, back and c

TMC Assam Chief Resigns Amid Accusations Abhijit Majumdar, the Assam chief of the Trinamool Congress (TMC), resigned on May 29, 2026, claiming that the party primarily works for the Muslim community in both Assam and West Bengal. His exit comes after the TMC’s crushing defeat in the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections and follows a series of high-profile resignations within the party. Majumdar cited the party’s political direction and