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Special session amid assembly elections draws Opposition criticism

While elections in Puducherry, Assam, and Kerala are scheduled for April 9, polls in West Bengal will be held in two phases on April 23 and April 29. In Tamil Nadu, polls will be held on April 23

AAP writes to RS secretariat to remove Raghav Chadha as deputy leader

Rajya Sabha MP Ashok Mittal from Punjab is likely to be appointed as the new deputy leader

Mamata Banerjee vows to drive BJP out of Bengal first, then Delhi

She accused the poll body of acting at the BJP's behest, alleging development work in the state has stalled

West Bengal Assembly election 2026: Can Mamata Banerjee's TMC hold off BJP?

The 2026 West Bengal election is shaping up as a sharply polarised contest between the TMC and the BJP, with the Left Front and Congress largely confined to pockets

Congress will repeal CAPF legislation when it comes to power: Rahul

Rahul Gandhi' remarks came a day after the Rajya Sabha passed the Central Armed Police Forces (General Administration) Bill, 2026, with a voice vote amid an Opposition walkout

Mamata blames EC for 'failing to protect' judicial officers engaged in SIR

Seven judicial officers engaged in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) were rescued by security forces after protesters gheraoed them for several hours on Wednesday

From Naxalbari to near-endgame: Tracing the rise and fall of Naxalism in India

From a 1967 peasant revolt to a pan-India insurgency, and now a shrinking footprint, here's a look at how Naxalism rose, spread and declined over time

'Time to make Bharat a superpower': Leander Paes after joining BJP

Leander Paes, who still holds the crown as India's most successful tennis player, previously made his political debut by joining the Mamata Banerjee-led Trinamool Congress (TMC) in Goa in 2021

Cash, liquor, narcotics worth over ₹274 cr seized in Bengal ahead of polls

The elections to the 294-member West Bengal assembly will be held in two phases April 23 and April 29. Votes will be counted on May 4

War has hit all nations, but India managed it well: PM Narendra Modi

Modi said India's decision to join the Pax Silica initiative aims to strengthen the supply of critical minerals

India moves closer to being Maoist-free, Amit Shah lists govt's steps

35 'most-affected' districts in 2014 down to zero; only 2 remain: Shah

BJP MP's CIA claim on Biju Patnaik sparks outrage across Odisha

Remarks linking Biju Patnaik to CIA role during 1962 war draw sharp backlash, with leaders across parties defending his legacy and calling the claims baseless

Nitish Kumar's 20 years and Bihar's growth story: A look at his legacy

After 20 years in power, Nitish Kumar leaves behind a legacy of governance reforms and social empowerment, even as questions linger over Bihar's industrial growth

Infra push meets fiscal reality in Assam ahead of Assembly elections

Development, fiscal stress and identity issues dominate Assam polls, as parties battle over growth claims and governance ahead of elections

How West Asia conflict is shaping upcoming state election narratives

From LPG shortages to NRI voter concerns, the West Asia conflict is reshaping campaign strategies and narratives in key state elections

Nepal police arrest former energy minister Khadka in money laundering case

The Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) of Nepal Police took Khadka into custody on Sunday morning, The Himalayan quoted CIB spokesperson Shiva Kumar Shrestha as saying

Atrocities against Dalits, Adivasis have intensified in Gujarat: Rahul

The leader of opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha also expressed solidarity with the victims of the 2016 Una flogging case and vowed to continue to amplify their voices until justice is served

Two EC officials relieved of poll duties over BJP seal issue in Kerala

The decision was taken following an inquiry into the incident conducted by Additional CEO P B Nooh, IAS, a statement from EC said

Nepal's new PM Balendra 'Balen' Shah a man of many firsts, takes oath

The 35-year-old is also the first person from the Madhes region to become the 47th prime minister of the nation

Govt planning 'special session' to amend women quota Act: Opposition

Cabinet skips Women's Reservation Act amendment as Opposition alleges a special Parliament session plan, raising concerns over census, delimitation, and Lok Sabha expansion