The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) has finalized its seat-sharing arrangement for the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. The AIADMK, a key player in the alliance, will contest 178 of the 234 constituencies, while the BJP will contest 27 seats. Other alliance partners include the PMK, which has been allocated 18 seats, and AMMK with 11 seats. AIADMK leader Edappadi K Palaniswami (EPS) expressed confidence that the discussions within the alliance had gone smoothly, confirming the offic

A new chapter in Karnataka's ongoing power struggle unfolded when Pranavananda Swamiji, a prominent seer, made claims regarding the state budget. The Swamiji alleged that mutts, or Hindu monasteries, that had supported Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar’s bid to take over as the state’s chief minister were deliberately sidelined in the budget presented by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. According to the seer, not a single rupee was allocated to these mutts, despite their vocal backing of Sh

The central government is preparing to implement the Women’s Reservation Act, a major reform aimed at increasing female representation in Indian politics. According to sources, the rollout may be based on the 2011 census, potentially bypassing delays linked to fresh census and delimitation processes.

Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam has made a bold political move by deciding to contest the upcoming Puducherry Assembly elections independently. The party, led by actor-turned-politician Vijay, has officially announced candidates for all 30 constituencies, signaling its intent to emerge as a strong alternative in the region’s political landscape. The elections are scheduled to take place on April 9, with counting of votes set for May 4. The current Assembly term will end on June 15, makin

TVK (Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam) general secretary Aadhav Arjuna has apologized to superstar Rajinikanth for his earlier remark regarding the actor's political entry, which led to significant backlash from the actor’s supporters. Arjuna stated that he never intended to belittle Rajinikanth and that his comments had been misunderstood. Speaking at a TVK meeting in Kolathur, Arjuna clarified that his remark, which suggested that the DMK had a hand in blocking Rajinikanth's political e

In an important development in Tamil Nadu’s political landscape, the ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) has allotted five seats to its ally, the Communist Party of India (CPI), for the upcoming 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. This seat allocation comes after several rounds of talks between the two parties, reflecting their continued collaboration and alliance ahead of the crucial polls. The decision was finalized following discussions held at the DMK headquarters, Anna Ari

AIADMK MP C Ve Shanmugam has sparked a major controversy with his misogynistic comment on popular actor Nayanthara while criticizing Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin’s “tell us your dream” initiative, which is part of the government's outreach campaign ahead of the 2026 Tamil Nadu elections. The initiative involves volunteers visiting homes to gather feedback and suggestions on governance. Shanmugam, a former minister, took a dig at the scheme during statewide protests orga

The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) secured all five Rajya Sabha seats in

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday released a video on social media appearing to dismiss rumours circulating online that falsely claimed he had died. The clip, shared through his official account on the platform X, shows the Israeli leader casually speaking with people at an outdoor location while purchasing a cup of coffee. The post surfaced as speculation and misinformation about the prime minister’s health and status spread across various social media platforms.

Vijay, the celebrated Tamil actor, is making his bold debut into the political

The Rajya Sabha Elections 2026 are underway today, March 16, 2026, with key battlegrounds in Bihar, Haryana

RN Ravi was sworn in as the 22nd Governor of West Bengal

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla resumed his duties on Thursday after the

Farooq Abdullah, the 88-year-old President of Jammu and Kashmir’s National

Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently assured the nation that the government is providing all possible support to Indians stranded in Gulf countries amid the ongoing Gulf war. Speaking in poll-bound Kerala, the Prime Minister criticized Congress for "politicising" the crisis and making "provocative and irresponsible statements," which he claimed could worsen the situation for Indians abroad. PM Modi emphasized that India's missions and embassies in the Gulf region are offering round

​Ohio State University has begun the search for a new president following the sudden resignation of Ted Carter, marking the second leadership departure at the institution in less than four years. Carter stepped down on Monday after submitting his resignation over the weekend, despite a contractual requirement that university presidents provide six months’ notice before leaving their position. University officials confirmed that Carter acknowledged having an inappropriate relationship wit

Dozens of judges serving on Illinois circuit and appellate courts will appear on ballots during the 2026 primary election, placing renewed attention on how the state’s judiciary functions and how voters can evaluate candidates before casting their vote. Judicial races often receive less attention than statewide contests, yet the officials elected in these positions will make decisions that directly affect legal matters ranging from criminal prosecutions to civil disputes and family cases.

On March 10, 2026, the Lok Sabha took up an opposition resolution to remove Speaker Om Birla from office, citing allegations of bias towards the ruling party. The motion was introduced by Congress legislator Mohammad Jawed, along with MPs K Suresh and Mallu Ravi. As Jawed read out the notice for the resolution, a heated debate began regarding the presiding officer during the proceedings. AIMIM leader Asaduddin Owaisi raised a point of order questioning the legitimacy of Jagdambika P

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit Kerala on March 11 as political activity intensifies ahead of the upcoming Assembly elections in the state. The one day visit is expected to focus on both development initiatives and political outreach, with several major events planned in Kochi, the state’s largest city and a key financial centre. The visit comes at a significant time when political parties are preparing for the Assembly polls expected to take place later this year.