Alleged internal revolt in TMC triggers political buzz A major political development has been reported within the Trinamool Congress (TMC) in West Bengal, with claims of an internal revolt challenging the leadership of party supremo Mamata Banerjee and MP Abhishek Banerjee. According to reports, the development unfolded shortly after the state’s first BJP-led government presented its budget in the Assembly, adding to the political tension in the state.

Temple fund projects cancelled A fresh political and religious debate has erupted in Tamil Nadu after the Vijay-led TVK government cancelled administrative approvals for 46 Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments department projects worth nearly Rs 246 crore. The projects were reportedly planned using surplus funds generated by temples and included infrastructure works such as marriage halls, commercial complexes and related facilities. The government?

Andy Burnham has moved to the centre of Britain’s political debate after Keir Starmer announced that he would resign as Labour leader and step down as prime minister once a successor is chosen. Burnham’s return to Parliament through the Makerfield by-election has changed the mood inside Labour and made him one of the most closely watched figures in the race for No 10. His victory came at a difficult time for the governing party. Labour

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

Uddhav Thackeray Rejects Congress Merger Claim As Sena UBT Faces Fresh Rift Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray has firmly rejected speculation that his party may merge with the Congress, as internal tension grows after six Lok Sabha MPs skipped a crucial party meeting. Speaking in Mumbai during the 60th foundation day event of the undivided Shiv Sena, Th

DMK Leader Rejects Rahul Gandhi Unity Call After Stalin Birthday Wish A social media reply by DMK leader Saravanan Annadurai has drawn political attention after he rejected Rahul Gandhi’s call for a joint fight despite M.K. Stalin’s birthday greeting.   DMK Leader’s Post Triggers Political Buzz A sharp social media post by DMK functionary Saravanan Annadurai has triggered fr

Kavitha revives row over Pawan Kalyan remarks Former MLC and Telangana Rakshana Sena president Kalvakuntla Kavitha has once again targeted Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister and Jana Sena chief Pawan Kalyan over his recent remarks linked to Telangana politics. Although the controversy appeared to have cooled down after Chief Minister Revanth Reddy and the Congress leadership moved away from the issue, Kavitha has chosen to keep the debate active by raising it at a

The Tamil Nadu Assembly on Thursday 18-06, 2026 adhered to its long-standing tradition by beginning proceedings with the rendition of the Tamil invocation song, Tamil Thaai Vaazhthu, followed by the National Anthem at the end of the session. The sequence reflects a practice followed in the state for several deca

Weak Attendance Triggers Fresh Split Speculation A major political setback appears to be unfolding within the Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena (UBT) after only three out of nine Lok Sabha MPs attended a crucial party meeting in New Delhi. The low attendance has intensified speculation about internal rebellion and po

KTR Accuses Congress Of Slowing Development BRS working president K. T. Rama Rao has strongly criticised the Congress government in Telangana, alleging that development and welfare initiatives have slowed significantly in the past two-and-a-half years. Speaking at a party meeting in Venkatagiri, Khammam district,

Movement Moves Toward Formal Political Entry Former Tamil Nadu BJP president K Annamalai has confirmed that his “We the Leaders” initiative is on track to transform into a political party by July. The announcement signals a structured attempt to move beyond a membership-driven platform into a formal electoral organisation in a state where established parties already dominate the political landscape.

Defection allegations spark political turbulence A fresh political storm has erupted within the Shiv Sena (UBT) camp led by Uddhav Thackeray, as allegations of possible defections among its Members of Parliament have triggered a high-stakes internal crisis. Senior leader

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

The scheduled visit on 17 June 2026 by Janasena chief and Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan to Warangal has drawn significant attention in both Telangana and Andhra Pradesh political circles. The visit, planned for tomorrow, is primarily centered around a humanitarian purpose involving a young boy named Niranjan, who is reportedly battling a serious health condition. According to reports, the child expressed a wish to meet Pawan Kalyan, and the leader decided to personally ful

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

Pawan Kalyan responds to CJP debate Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan has reacted to the growing discussion around the Cockroach Janta Party, a youth-driven political movement that has gained attention online and through street protests. His remarks come at a time when the movement is being closely watched by political leaders across the country, especially after its message began reaching young voters beyond social media plat

DSC sports quota claim sparks row A fresh political controversy has erupted in Andhra Pradesh after former IAS officer Vijay Kumar alleged that several candidates from the Kamma community were selected under the DSC sports quota without clearing the Teacher Eligibility Test. The claim, made during a YouTube interview, has quickly moved into the political space, with YSR Congress supporters using it to target the Telugu Desam Party-led governm

Revanth Reddy questions metro approvals Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy’s remarks on the Vizag Metro proposal have triggered a fresh political debate, with social media users and political observers questioning his comparison between Hyderabad and Visakhapatnam. The comment came while he was speaking about the next phase of Hyderabad Metro expansion and the state government’s disappointment over the Centre not approving the proj

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