Politics

From jail to Karnataka CM post: The rise of Congress’ troubleshooter DK Shivakumar

DK Shivakumar, who was credited with the Congress’s thumping victory in Karnataka in 2023, has finally got the coveted post he desired for so long. The new chief minister is a Vokkaliga leader, who had to contend with being Siddaramaiah’s deputy for the past three years

Why is BJP’s Tamil Nadu face K Annamalai leaving the party?

K Annamalai, a former IPS officer, met BJP president Nitin Nabin and organisation secretary BL Santhosh on Tuesday (June 2) in New Delhi and submitted his resignation letter. Amid the shifting political landscape in Tamil Nadu, he is likely to float his own political outfit in the future

Battle for survival: Is Mamata Banerjee’s TMC headed for a split?

Mamata Banerjee is arguably facing her toughest political battle as the Trinamool Congress stares at an existential crisis. Since losing to the BJP in the West Bengal Assembly elections, TMC leaders have started leaving the party. Some, including MP Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar, have stepped down from all party posts. There are rumours that the disgruntled MLAs could engineer a split in Banerjee’s TMC

Congress clears way for DK Shivakumar as next Karnataka CM; swearing-in on June 3

Senior Karnataka Congress leader DK Shivakumar was on Saturday unanimously elected as the Congress Legislature Party (CLP) leader, clearing the way for him to become the next Chief Minister of Karnataka.

'Thalapathy’ Vijay becomes Tamil Nadu CM, ends decades-long DMK-AIADMK dominance

TVK chief C Joseph Vijay was sworn in as the new Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu on Sunday, marking a historic political shift in the state. The development ends nearly six decades of dominance by the DMK and the AIADMK.

'I was asked to pay Rs 5 crore for MLA ticket': Cricketer Manoj Tiwary's serious allegations against Mamata's TMC

Former India cricketer Manoj Tiwary has made some serious allegations against Mamata Banerjee's Trinamool Congress after West Bengal election results. He said that he was asked to pay Rs 5 crore for an MLA ticket and claimed that the entire party was indulged in corruption.

In a first, BJP gets its chief minister in 4 most populous states in India — and 7 of top 10

The BJP has achieved an unprecedented milestone, securing CMs in India’s four most populous states. The party’s strong organisational strategy continue to drive its electoral success nationwide.

How Suvendu Adhikari, Mamata’s former protégé, scripted BJP’s victory in Bengal

The BJP seems poised for a landslide victory in West Bengal. If the Election Commission’s trends hold, Suvendu Adhikari, who was once a close aide of Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, could be the saffron party’s CM face in the eastern state. But how did he turn into the TMC supremo’s rival?

'Don't give up as yet, will win after Sun sets': Mamata's video message to TMC workers in Bengal

Mamata Banerjee issued her first statement on social media as vote counting got underway in the West Bengal assembly election, urging party workers not to lose hope despite early trends showing the BJP in the lead.

Didi hatao? Does Bengal’s record voter turnout of nearly 93% mean an upset for Mamata Banerjee?

West Bengal has recorded the highest voter turnout in two phases of polling since Independence, reaching nearly 93 per cent. With more electors exercising their franchise, many exit polls have predicted an advantage for the opposition BJP in the eastern state as the TMC seeks to retain power

Kerala, Assam, Puducherry elections: Key battles to watch out for

The states of Kerala and Assam and the Union Territory of Puducherry are holding elections today (April 9). Voters have begun exercising their franchise in a single phase across the three places. Here’s an insight into the major tussles that should not be missed

Why Ajit Pawar was fondly called the ‘dada of Maharashtra politics’

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar died after his plane crashed at the Baramati airport on Wednesday (January 28) morning. The Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) chief was one of the most powerful politicians in the state. Known as ‘dada’ (big brother) among his supporters, he emerged from his uncle Sharad Pawar’s shadow to shape the political landscape of the western state

From welfare schemes to cheetahs, PM Modi gives India a birthday gift every year

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 75th birthday on September 17 will feature a massive nationwide celebration under Seva Pakhwada, including health camps, fitness events, and the launch of new welfare schemes. Over the past decade, the PM’s birthdays have seen developmental milestones, from releasing cheetahs to empowering women and artisans

In Photos | The Emmys featured Gaza prominently. Here's how

The 77th Emmy Awards held in Los Angeles featured the who's who of Hollywood. It also served as a platform for celebrities to extend their support to Gaza and highlight the plight of Palestinians amid the war. From Javier Bardem to Aimee Lou Wood, here's how Gaza was on almost everyone's mind at the event