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'BJP govt planning to table bill at poll time': Former Union finance minister P Chidambaram
P Chidambaram, the ex-Union Finance Minister, has raised concerns about a potential constitutional amendment by the BJP government aiming to increase Parliament seats to an ambitious 816. He argues t
2 hours agoThe 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
2 hours agoAssembly elections LIVE: BJP releases 5th list for Bengal polls; veteran, ex-Union minister’s kin get tickets
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to launch the BJP’s campaign for West Bengal Assembly elections from Cooch Behar today
8 hours agoAssembly Elections updates: PM Modi holds roadshow in Kerala; Rahul Gandhi reiterates BJP-LDF nexus to defeat UDF
Kerala CM Pinarayi slams Rahul Gandhi for drawing equivalence between LDF and Hindutva forces in Chhattisgarh
20 hours agoTamil Nadu polls: BJP releases candidate list, drops K Annamalai amid seat row
The BJP has unveiled its candidate list for the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, following internal discussions and cadre concerns. Notably, former state president K Annamalai is absent from this
1 days 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 elections 2026: 4 seats lead to the throne
Four Tamil Nadu constituencies, Vedasandur, Sriperumbudur, Sholavandan, and Ramanathapuram, have consistently elected candidates from the winning alliance. This year, major parties are fielding incu
2 days agoParliament Budget Session LIVE: RS passes Bill to make Amaravati permanent capital of A.P.; LS discusses CAPF Bill
'Govt. violates model code of conduct of elections for political gains', says Jairam Ramesh in RS
3 days agoTamil Nadu assembly elections: Dissent in AIADMK over seat allocation continues, 2 step down
AIADMK faces internal turmoil as ticket allocations spark dissent. A Kallakurichi town secretary resigned citing stress, while a former Mayiladuthurai MLA stepped down from his post in protest. Anoth
3 days agoSome problems just don’t go away
Chennai's electorate faces critical issues of flooding, pollution, waste management, and river restoration as elections approach. While both AIADMK and DMK have initiated projects, significant challe
3 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 agoTamil Nadu assembly elections: TVK Vijay’s emotional appeal to voters, says 'give me one chance'
Actor-turned-politician Vijay launched his campaign with an emotional plea, declaring assets worth approximately Rs 624 crore. He criticized Chief Minister M K Stalin's administration, citing safety
4 days agoTamil Nadu elections: CM MK Stalin files nomination, declares assets of Rs 6.2cr
Chief Minister M K Stalin filed his nomination for a fourth term in Kolathur, declaring assets worth Rs 6.2 crore. He expressed confidence in a significant victory, citing unprecedented public suppor
5 days agoTamil Nadu assembly elections 2026: AIADMK general secretary EPS hits out at chief minister Stalin for DMK’s 8,000 coupon announcement
Tamil Nadu assembly elections 2026: AIADMK general secretary EPS hits out at chief minister Stalin for DMK’s 8,000 coupon announcement
5 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 agoTamil Nadu assembly elections 2026: Vijay targets youth; promises monthly aid, loans and jobs; TVK Releases Second Set Of Poll Promises
Tamil Nadu assembly elections 2026: Vijay targets youth; promises monthly aid, loans and jobs; TVK Releases Second Set Of Poll Promises
6 days agoTamil Nadu elections: TVK president Vijay's first election rally from Perambur
After addressing a bias complaint to the Election Commission, TVK leader Vijay has successfully secured all the green lights for his rally in Perambur, Chennai. Mark your calendars for March 30, when
6 days agoKerala Assembly Elections 2026: IUML leader booked for offering UAE trip to booth workers in Malappuram
Bava Haji, State vice-president of the party, allegedly offered the trip to members of the booth committee where the UDF candidate would secure the highest number of votes in the Thavanur Assembly con
29 Mar 2026Tamil Nadu elections: Two weeks on, poll officials lack clarity on whether to mask names of deceased leaders
Chennai's model code enforcement faces confusion, with returning officers interpreting rules inconsistently. While 'Amma' on signboards was covered in some areas, other deceased leaders' names remain
28 Mar 2026South Chennai constituencies take centre stage as Assembly elections near
South Chennai constituencies take centre stage as Assembly elections near
28 Mar 2026Tamil Nadu elections: BJP firms up candidate list, amps up campaign plans
BJP cadres in Coimbatore protested the AIADMK's decision to not allot the Kinathukadavu constituency to them, despite expectations of a strong performance. While the party is finalizing candidate lis
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 elections: TVK, NTK partymen take the field early
Political parties are actively campaigning across northern constituencies. TVK and NTK candidates are engaging with voters, addressing local concerns like water supply, pollution, and environmental i
25 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 2026No electricity, water, or toilets for 16 years: Over 50 families to boycott Tamil Nadu assembly polls
Over 50 families in Thirupparaithurai, Tamil Nadu, have announced a boycott of the upcoming Assembly elections. Relocated 16 years ago due to National Highway expansion, residents claim they still la
25 Mar 2026Assembly Elections LIVE updates: AIADMK releases its first list of candidates
The Election Commission of India yesterday held a review meeting with senior officials from four poll-bound States and one Union Territory, as well as the 12 States that share borders with them
25 Mar 2026
IndiaKerala Assembly Elections 2026: Manjeswaram set for another photo finish as key players line up
The UDF has fielded sitting MLA A.K.M. Ashraf of the Indian Union Muslim League, the NDA is fielding former BJP State president K. Surendran once again and the LDF has fielded Communist Party of Indi
20 Mar 2026
IndiaKerala Assembly Elections 2026: Political crossovers gather pace in Kerala as Assembly elections near
Defections and cross-affiliations are blurring the traditional ideological boundaries between the United Democratic Front, Left Democratic Front, and the National Democratic Alliance. Increasingly, el
17 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 2026No Hitman! Virat Kohli picks Chris Gayle over Rohit Sharma as best T20 opener
Virat Kohli, in a recent 'This or That' challenge, named Chris Gayle as his top T20 opener over Rohit Sharma. Kohli's selections progressed through Adam Gilchrist, Travis Head, and Virender Sehwag b
16 Mar 2026