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BJP to elect its first CM in Bihar on Tuesday as Nitish Kumar set to quit

Kumar, who turned 75 last month and was sworn in as a Rajya Sabha MP a week ago, is expected to visit Raj Bhavan to tender his resignation immediately

How delimitation debate puts federalism at centre of Tamil Nadu polls

In Tamil Nadu, delimitation is becoming a major poll issue, with concerns over fairness, representation, and whether southern states will lose political weight

Govt rushing delimitation, women's quota for political gain: Sonia Gandhi

Sonia Gandhi criticised the timing of the special session, alleging the govt is pushing key bills as high-stakes election campaigns peak in Tamil Nadu and West Bengal

In Bengal's Murshidabad, roll deletions trigger 'decitizenisation' fears

Even as CM Mamata Banerjee has vowed to fight to restore the electors' rights, a sense of abandonment is surfacing among those who have been disenfranchised

The Vanniyars and the vote: A key factor in 70-75 Tamil Nadu seats

The Vanniyars are a "backward class" community largely in north Tamil Nadu, engaged mostly in agriculture. A large section comprises landless labourers

Will Vijay's TVK disrupt Tamil Nadu's Assembly election arithmetic?

Actor-politician's poll debut is most likely going to split votes. It remains to be seen if DMK or AIADMK benefits

Nitish may resign as Bihar CM after last meeting of cabinet on April 14

BJP leaders in the state, who have been making frantic visits to Delhi in the recent past, are keeping their cards close to the chest

Mamata Banerjee alleges BJP of threatening TMC candidates for support

Mamata Banerjee accuses BJP of intimidation, vote manipulation and plans to divide West Bengal, intensifying rhetoric ahead of assembly polls

Congress demands PM Modi's apology over delay in women's reservation

When the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, 2023 was passed by Parliament in 2023 unanimously, the Indian National Congress had demanded its implementation from 2024 itself, Jairam Ramesh said

Congress not to contest Baramati bypoll for Ajit Pawar: Chennithala

Top leaders from the ruling Mahayuti as well as opposition NCP (SP) had been appealing the Congress to withdraw its candidate for an unopposed election in Baramati

Congress will dismantle 'discriminatory system' if it comes to power: Rahul

Gandhi said the Congress and he hold CAPF personnel in the highest esteem and firmly believe that advancement within their own Force

Voting begins for Assembly bypolls in Karnataka, Nagaland, and Tripura

The Election Commission of India (ECI) had earlier announced the schedule for bye-elections across eight Assembly constituencies in six states

15th Kerala Legislative Assembly meets less but pushes laws faster

Despite fewer sittings, Kerala Assembly saw faster lawmaking and high committee use, raising concerns over compressed scrutiny and limited legislative deliberation

Priyanka says PM Modi 'failed' to address West Asia conflict concerns

Referring to the situation in the Middle East, the Wayanad MP said India could face more problems in the coming days as the conflict continues to escalate

Baramati bypoll: Sunetra Pawar files nomination papers for Apr 23 election

Before filing her nomination papers, she made an emotional appeal to the people of Baramati to stand by her in the same way as they always supported her late husband Ajit Pawar

Shah hoists BJP flag in Thiruvananthapuram on party's 47th Foundation Day

Amit Shah, who is on a visit to the state as part of the election campaign, arrived in the capital on Sunday

Jobs, empowerment and more: Unpacking manifestos in poll-bound states

From cash transfers to welfare schemes, women voters dominate poll strategies across five states, with parties competing to secure this electoral bloc

Weapon of mass distraction: Cong slams PM's push for increasing seats of LS

The opposition party also alleged that the prime minister is "hoodwinking" the people of the country and is making misleading statements that are meant to deceive

BJP releases fifth list of candidates for Bengal Assembly elections

The ruling Trinamool Congress has already announced candidates for all the 294 seats

PM Modi draws massive crowds in roadshow in Kerala ahead of April 9 polls

Fresh from a public meeting in Thiruvalla, Modi arrived at the state capital in the evening and began a 1.5-km roadshow from Killipalam