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Out of power, in existential crisis? TMC struggles to contain a split

TMC's split after its poll defeat has weakened Bengal's Opposition, potentially giving the BJP greater political space and a freer hand to push its agenda

DMK rules out alliance with Cong; challenges rivals to local polls by Jan

DMK leader R S Bharathi rules out any future tie-up with Congress, challenges rivals ahead of local polls and dismisses TVK's rise as a temporary phenomenon

Fresh setback for AIADMK as four former ministers join Vijay's TVK

The AIADMK leaders who joined TVK include Udumalai K Radhakrishnan, M C Sampath, Kadambur C Raju and N R Sivapathi

Won't accept Reddy's resignation, issue will be resolved: Shivakumar

Shivakumar's remarks came amid efforts by the Congress leadership to defuse the crisis triggered by Reddy's resignation announcement

Fadnavis backs poll reforms as Sule seeks anti-horse trading bill

The Opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi has accused the ruling parties of monetary inducements and pressure tactics, a charge denied by leaders of the BJP-led Mahayuti

Mamata's post-poll crisis: Can she contain the rebellion within TMC?

A month after crushing defeat against the BJP, Mamata Banerjee faces a transformed political landscape, with her authority and the party's dominance under increasing scrutiny

Our bid for TMC legislature party status got Speaker nod, claims Ritabrata

Claiming that a clear majority of the party's legislators were now behind him, he asserted the dissident faction represented the legitimate opposition in the House

TMC dissolves its committees in Bengal, announces organisational overhaul

Amid an internal rebellion and electoral setbacks, the TMC has dissolved all organisational committees in West Bengal and launched a sweeping review

Neighbourhood-first policy boosts India's regional outreach efforts

From energy assistance and economic packages to sustained diplomatic engagement, India has stepped up efforts to strengthen ties with neighbouring countries amid evolving regional challenges

BJP's Nabin, Nepal's Lamichhane discuss Gen Z's growing role in politics

The BJP chief and Nepal's RSP chairman discussed youth participation in politics, while India rejected calls for third-party involvement in its border dispute with Nepal

CBSE OSM row: Cong seeks Education Minister Pradhan's resignation

Congress intensifies its attack on the government over the CBSE OSM controversy, demanding accountability and the resignation of the education minister

No fire at office: Education ministry dismisses Cong's 'fishy' concern

Congress raises questions after a fire at the Education Ministry's Delhi office, while authorities say the blaze was controlled and the cause remains unknown

A run for their states' money: Siddaramaiah rewrites Karnataka records

With 17 state Budgets to his name, Siddaramaiah joins an elite group of Indian politicians known for shaping state finances over decades

The laborious road ahead for D K Shivakumar on jobs, growth and welfare

From delivering welfare promises to scripting a Congress comeback in 2028, the new CM will have his hands full. Archis Mohan writes

Focus on borders: The changing narrative on demographic challenges

The Centre's narrative on demographic challenges has evolved to flagging illegal migration in border states from citing population explosion in a community, writes Archis Mohan

TMC's Abhishek roughed up during visit to post-poll violence-hit Sonarpur

Stones, shoes and eggs were hurled at the MP by unidentified people who even attempted to rain blows and kicks on him, while they shouted 'thief, thief' slogans at Banerjee

Claims of being vishwaguru but can't conduct single exam: Rahul's dig at PM

Gandhi had on Friday said Modi's silence on the CBSE debacle and inaction against the education minister showed he cared only about the survival of his government and not the future of students

D K Shivakumar meets Karnataka Guv ahead of CLP meeting to elect new leader

The meeting comes ahead of his possible election as the leader of the Congress Legislature Party this evening

ED party wiped out: Kejriwal thanks Punjab voters as AAP sweeps civic polls

Kejriwal also said that AAP's dominance in the Punjab Civic Polls 2026 is an answer to the narrative being pushed by the "ED Party"

Siddaramaiah quits as Karnataka CM, clears path for D K Shivakumar

Congress replaced Siddaramaiah with D K Shivakumar as Karnataka chief minister ahead of the 2028 Assembly polls and 2029 Lok Sabha elections