In a significant political development ahead of the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, O Panneerselvam, the former Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu and a long-time leader of AIADMK, has joined the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK). This move marks the culmination of a bitter rivalry within AIADMK and is set to reshape Tamil Nadu’s political landscape. Panneerselvam’s shift to the ruling DMK could weaken AIADMK’s influence, especially in the southern regions, by splitting the Thevar vote base

Karnataka BJP Chief BY Vijayendra launched a scathing attack on Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and his government, accusing them of "lying and cheating" instead of addressing the state's critical issues. Speaking at a press conference, Vijayendra questioned the long-standing leadership of Siddaramaiah, who has presented the state budget a record-breaking 16 times, and demanded that the CM provide solutions to the burning problems facing Karnataka, rather than continuing to offer excuses.

The Bombay High Court has reserved its order on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's plea to quash a defamation complaint related to his controversial remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The remarks, which referred to PM Modi as “commander-in-thief” during a public rally in Rajasthan in September 2018, led to a criminal defamation case initiated by BJP member Mahesh Shrishrimal. The complaint, filed in August 2019, claims that Gandhi’s statements were defamatory and sugges

The deadlock over seat-sharing negotiations between Congress and the DMK in Tamil Nadu has continued, with the Congress formally requesting 45 Assembly seats for the 2026 polls. This demand, conveyed during a meeting between Congress general secretary KC Venugopal, senior leader TS Singh Deo, and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin, is based on an internal review of the Congress’s performance in the 2021 Assembly elections. According to Congress, the request stems from a strategic analysis

Prime Minister Narendra Modi sharply criticized Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for calling Union Minister Ravneet Singh Bittu a "traitor," accusing the Congress of harboring hatred toward Sikhs. Addressing the Rajya Sabha, PM Modi described Gandhi's comments as reflecting "arrogance at its peak" and an insult not only to Bittu but to the Sikh community as a whole. The heated exchange between Rahul Gandhi and Ravneet Singh Bittu took place outside Parliament on Wednesday. Gandhi, as Bi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a scathing attack on the ruling DMK government in Tamil Nadu during a massive NDA rally ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections. At the rally, Modi accused the DMK of running a “CMC government,” which he described as an acronym for “Corruption, Mafia, and Crime,” claiming that these three elements have been flourishing under their rule. He asserted that the people of Tamil Nadu are ready for change and emphasized that the NDA, under BJP leadership, i

The Bharatiya Janata Party is set to announce the name of its new national president on January 20, marking a significant moment in the organisational leadership of the ruling party. The formal election process will begin a day earlier, on January 19, when nominations for the post are scheduled to be filed, according to an official statement from the party. Party sources have indicated that the position is likely to be taken over by BJP national working president Nitin Nabin, whose

In a deeply emotional moment at the Telangana Legislative Council, senior political leader and former BRS member Kavitha broke down in tears while delivering a powerful speech that sent shockwaves across the state’s political landscape. Speaking with visible anguish, Kavitha made serious allegations against the ruling establishment and her own party, stating that she had been selectively targeted

Fresh signs of internal tension have emerged within the Congress after Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy appeared to counter senior party leader Digvijaya Singh through a social media post praising the leadership of

As India moves toward 2026, the political spotlight will not only be on major Assembly elections in states like West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Assam, but also on a massive churn in the Rajya Sabha. As many as 75 seats in the Upper House of Parliament are set to fall vacant across April, June and November 2026, potentially reshaping the balance of power between the ruling NDA and the opposition INDIA alliance. These vacancies span a wide range of states, including Uttar Pradesh,

Former Congress chief Sonia Gandhi has said that the Narendra Modi government is dismantling the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act to make way for the newly approved G RAM G law. She argues that the transition marks a major shift from a rights-based employment guarantee to a discretionary programme that could weaken rural incomes and job security. According to her, the change may affect millions who rely on the scheme for seasonal work, wages and protection against distre

The Mahayuti alliance recorded a sweeping victory in the Maharashtra local body elections, winning 207 municipal president posts across the state and establishing strong control over urban local governance. Results from the State Election Commission showed the Bharatiya Janata Party leading the tally with 117 seats, making it the single-largest party in the polls. The Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena followed with 53 posts, while the Nationalist Congress Party secured 37, giving the ruling allianc

Karnataka deputy chief minister and senior Congress MLA DK Shivakumar has stirred a new political flashpoint by challenging the BJP-led central government to remove Mahatma Gandhi’s image from Indian currency notes. His remarks came during a protest against the Centre’s decision to alter the rural employment scheme named after Gandhi, a move Congress leaders argue undermines the legacy of the Father of the Nation. Shivakumar accused the BJP of playing with constitutional values

The Telangana Panchayat elections revealed two major political trends shaping the state’s future. Congress, under the leadership of Chief Minister Revanth Reddy, has solidified its position as the dominant force across the state. With over 52 percent of the seats, the party’s rural and semi-urban appeal has clearly expanded. These results reflect continued voter trust since the 2023 Assembly victory, confirming Congress as the strongest political presence in Telangana. On the ot

The Telangana electoral landscape is witnessing a significant development through the ongoing Panchayat elections, which are progressing smoothly across the state. The verdict being delivered by the rural electorate is proving to be a strong indicator of the prevailing political scenario in Telangana. Statistical trends emerging from the results clearly suggest a commanding lead for the ruling Congress party over its rivals, BRS and BJP. Congress has secured 4,538 seats

Dharmendra’s life off screen was as eventful and influential as his celebrated film career. Long before he stepped into the world of movies, he married Prakash Kaur in 1954. The couple shared a strong bond and welcomed four children: Sunny, Bobby, Vijayta and Ajeeta. Despite the pressures of a demanding film care

Congress candidate Naveen Yadav has delivered a convincing victory in the Jubilee Hills bypoll, securing 98,988 votes after the final round of counting. He defeated BRS candidate Maganti Sunitha Gopinath, who stood at 74,259 votes, resulting in a solid 24,729-vote margin. This win strengthens the Congress position in one of Hyderabad’s most influential constituencies, known for its diverse urban voter base and political significance. The outcome indicates strong approval of the ruling party

Union Minister Giriraj Singh reacted strongly to the early trends of the 2025 Bihar Assembly election, declaring that the emerging mandate clearly belongs to the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance. With the NDA gaining a comfortable lead during the initial hours of counting, he insisted that the people of Bihar had rejected what he termed as jungle raj and corruption, choosing instead a government that prioritises stability and development. Singh, who represents Begusarai in the Lok Sabha,

The tally in the 2025 Bihar Assembly election is tilting sharply in favour of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) as early counting shows the coalition leading in 162 seats, confirming the prediction of Amit Shah. At around 10.15 am, the NDA was ahead in 162 out of 243 seats while the opposition led by the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) and the Indian National Congress stood at 77 seats. Shah had earlier declared confidently that the NDA would cross th