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The missing contest: Why 2026 elections are not about PM Modi and Rahul Gandhi
Far from being a PM Modi vs Rahul showdown, the 2026 elections are a test of regional resilience. Despite the visibility of the two national leaders on the campaign trail, neither is the decisive fact
3 hours agoKerala elections SWOT analysis: Hat-trick for Vijayan or UDF comeback?
Kerala braces for a complex election as chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan seeks a rare third term. The traditional LDF-UDF rivalry faces a new challenge from the BJP's expanding footprint. With victorie
1 days agoTamil Nadu polls: In 21 constituencies without rising sun or two leaves, can TVK, NTK slip through?
In Tamil Nadu's upcoming elections, 21 constituencies will see alliance partners of DMK and AIADMK contest against each other without the major parties' symbols. This shift, influenced by smaller par
4 days agoDMK must retain power for Tamil Nadu’s growth, BJP bought AIADMK: MK Stalin
Chief Minister M.K. Stalin launched his election campaign in Tiruvarur, emphasizing DMK's return to power for Tamil Nadu's protection and development. He framed the election as a contest between 'TN
4 days agoTamil Nadu elections 2026: DMK leaders, including CM MK Stalin and deputy CM Udhayanidhi Stalin set for chennai poll fight
Chennai's electoral battleground is set, with DMK leaders M K Stalin and Udhayanidhi Stalin contesting key seats. The party relies on its governance and a blend of experienced and new candidates. TVK
6 days agoVijay to contest from Perambur, Trichy East: TVK unveils key candidates for Tamil Nadu polls
Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam has announced its candidate list, with Vijay himself contesting from Perambur and Trichy East. The party also revealed its vision for youth, promising Rs 4,000 monthl
29 Mar 2026'No seat vacant': Congress to take on Mamata with 'big leader', contest all 294 in Bengal polls
'No seat vacant': Congress to take on Mamata with 'big leader', contest all 294 in Bengal polls
28 Mar 2026Tamil Nadu elections 2026: MDMK unhappy with number of seats, symbol
A senior MDMK leader expressed dissatisfaction with the party being allotted only four seats for the upcoming elections. He further stated unhappiness over having to contest three of those seats unde
27 Mar 2026Tamil Nadu polls 2026: Vijay’s Trichy East plan on hold, TVK starts campaign in Perambur
TVK chief Vijay is weighing a dual contest in Perambur and Trichy East, contingent on DMK's candidate announcements. While Perambur is his primary choice, Trichy East is a secondary option due to its
27 Mar 2026BJP gets only one seat each in Chennai & Kovai; 27 across Tamil Nadu
AIADMK has allocated 27 seats to BJP, limiting its presence in Coimbatore and Chennai to one seat each. Key constituencies like Tirunelveli were not allotted, with Sattur being the replacement. BJP s
26 Mar 2026BCCI unveils India’s 2026-27 home fixtures: 22 matches across 17 cities
Team India gears up for a massive 2026-27 home cricket season, hosting West Indies, Sri Lanka, Zimbabwe, and Australia in 22 matches across 17 cities. The packed schedule features ODIs, T20Is, and cu
26 Mar 2026West Bengal polls: RG Kar victim’s mother Ratna Debnath gets BJP ticket from Panihati
The BJP has nominated Ratna Debnath, mother of the RG Kar Medical College rape and murder victim, from Panihati for the West Bengal Assembly elections. Her decision to contest on a BJP ticket stems fr
25 Mar 2026MNM not to contest; Kamal Haasan to campaign for DMK front
MNM not to contest; Kamal Haasan to campaign for DMK front
25 Mar 2026Tamil Nadu Assembly election 2026: DMDK allotted 10 seats, DMK likely to contest in 175 seats
DMDK allocated 10 seats in SPA; Makkal Needhi Maiam founder Kamal Haasan opted out of the poll fray but extended full support to the DMK-led SPA
24 Mar 2026Tamil Nadu Assembly election 2026: DMK finalises seat-sharing with allies, likely to contest in 175 seats
DMDK allocated 10 seats in SPA; Makkal Needhi Maiam founder Kamal Haasan opted out of the poll fray but extended full support to the DMK-led SPA
24 Mar 2026Tamil Nadu polls: TVK chief T Velmurugan quits DMK alliance over seat-sharing row, rules out joining NDA
Tamizhaga Vazhvurimai Katchi (TVK) founder T Velmurugan has exited the DMK-led alliance over seat-sharing disputes, stating his party won't join the BJP either due to religious division. Velmurugan e
22 Mar 2026Tamil Nadu assembly polls: AIADMK-led NDA nears seat-sharing deal, Piyush Goyal to seal pact in Chennai
AIADMK-led NDA in Tamil Nadu is nearing a seat-sharing agreement, with BJP's Piyush Goyal expected in Chennai soon to finalize the deal. Sources suggest AIADMK will contest around 170 seats, with BJP
22 Mar 2026Tamil Nadu assembly polls: Ramadoss-led PMK faction allies with Sasikala, eyes contest in all 234 seats
Tamil Nadu assembly polls: Ramadoss-led PMK faction allies with Sasikala, eyes contest in all 234 seats
21 Mar 2026Taylor Frankie Paul's ' Bachelorette' season scrapped amid video row
TikTok influencer Taylor Frankie Paul's season of 'The Bachelorette' was abruptly canceled days before its March 22, 2026 premiere due to a resurfaced 2023 video showing a physical altercation. The d
20 Mar 2026
EducationWest Bengal Assembly election: Left Front releases second list of 32 candidates
R.G. Kar Medical College rape and murder victim’s mother says she may contest on a BJP ticket; CPI(M) leader Mohammad Salim urges her not to join any political party
19 Mar 2026TN assembly polls: VCK only ally left to be ‘settled’; DMK to contest fewer seats
DMK is finalizing seat-sharing talks with allies, with VCK being the last major partner to negotiate. The party will contest fewer seats to accommodate ten new entrants, including DMDK and MNM. While
18 Mar 2026Assam polls: Congress MP quits party after 30 years, gets offer from Himanta to join BJP
Assam Congress MP Pradyut Bordoloi resigned from the party after nearly three decades, citing sadness and feeling sidelined. This move follows an invitation from Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma to join t
18 Mar 2026RS elections: NDA sweeps Bihar, bags three in Odisha; Haryana result put on hold
The NDA has significantly bolstered its Rajya Sabha presence, securing all five seats in Bihar and three of four in Odisha. Haryana's results are pending due to a vote secrecy controversy involving Co
16 Mar 2026Sasikala’s new party AIPTMMK ready for Tamil Nadu and Puducherry polls, eyes strategic alliances
V.K. Sasikala has launched her new political party, the All India Puratchi Thalaivar Makkal Munnetra Kazhagam (AIPTMMK), with the symbol 'Thennathoppu' (coconut grove). The party, which aims to funct
13 Mar 2026Tamil Nadu assembly election: MDMK gets four seats in DMK alliance
MDMK will contest in three constituencies on DMK’s rising sun symbol and in the remaining one constituency, it will contest on a symbol allocated by the Election Commission of India
12 Mar 2026Amid Iran war, US ramping up B-21 Raider production: What makes the next-gen bomber stand out
The US Air Force will increase production of its new B-21 Raider stealth bomber. This move aims to speed up deliveries and bolster the nation's long-range strike capabilities. The decision comes amid
9 Mar 2026