Politics News

When Manmohan Singh told then-CEC Quraishi -'I will commit suicide'

In his forthcoming book, former CEC S.Y. Quraishi recounts how Manmohan Singh defended the Election Commission, calling it the "soul of India's democracy."

VB G RAM G scheme rules: Performance twist in state fund allocation

States can offset lower formula-based allocations by meeting performance benchmarks under the govt's new funding framework

BJP or BJD? Odisha's investment surge rekindles the battle for credit

Odisha's investment surge has revived debate over whether it reflects the BJP's execution or the BJD's long-built industrial foundations

The 'Whistle Revolution' echoes across the Opposition in Tamil Nadu

As the TVK consolidates power, an exodus from the AIADMK is redrawing the state's political landscape

RSS meet expresses 'deep anguish' over alleged Ram temple donation theft

RSS leaders asked the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust to institute stringent mechanisms to prevent a recurrence of such incidents

Maharashtra to remove ₹2 lakh cap in farm loan waiver scheme: CM Fadnavis

Defending the loan waiver, the CM, who also holds the finance portfolio, said the measure was aimed at helping financially-distressed farmers regain access to institutional credit

Ram Temple Trust meet to decide fate of top office-bearers on Monday

Controversy over temple donations deepens as the Ram Temple Trust prepares to decide on resignations and internal restructuring

Monsoon Session of Parliament: Key Bills, challenges, and numbers

The NDA has increased its numbers in the RS and gained in the elections to fill 27 RS vacancies

Odisha draft rolls drop over 20 lakh voters; BJD alleges wider exclusions

Odisha's draft electoral rolls show a net reduction of over 20 lakh voters after the Special Intensive Revision, while the BJD claims the actual exclusions are closer to 27 lakh

Mamata accuses TMC rebels of BJP nexus, dares them to join saffron party

Banerjee also announced the induction of party leaders Kunal Ghosh and Madan Mitra as general secretaries

CPI sticks to demand for Deputy Leader of Opposition post in Kerala: Rajan

Asked about the delay in convening an LDF meeting after the alliance's electoral defeat, Rajan said it was for the LDF convener to convene the meeting

Mass exodus continues from AIADMK, 3 ex-ministers, cadres join TVK

Three former AIADMK ministers joined the ruling TVK, prompting the DMK to mock the move as a "washing machine" exercise, while the defectors cited dissatisfaction with the AIADMK leadership

Andy Burnham promises UK a 'circuit breaker' it needs for 'good growth'

In his speech, he seemed to indicate plans to contest two following general elections by setting out a 10-year plan

Draft UCC bill for West Bengal to be placed before cabinet on July 2: CM

Adhikari said that former Supreme Court judge Ranjana Prakash Desai will head a committee that will formulate the UCC bill

West Bengal tables bill to detain anti-socials for up to 12 months

The West Bengal Public Safety and Control of Anti-social Activities Bill, 2026, is aimed at preventing riots and other forms of violence, Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari said in the House

Biju Janata Dal's big gamble: Can Sujata rewrite Pandian narrative?

Sujata Rout Karthikeyan's entry into the BJD signals the party's bid for renewal but also revives questions over V K Pandian's influence and its post-2024 strategy

US trade pact proposal more like one-sided market access: Ashwani Mahajan

Ashwani Mahajan says the proposed India-US trade pact has become a one-sided market access arrangement, with key differences persisting over agriculture, data and Russian oil

Fadnavis knows how dangerous a 'scheming friend' can be, says Shinde

Shinde was responding to questions about Fadnavis and Thackeray taking the same flight while going to Nagpur on Friday

Maharashta Cong appoints block presidents under grassroots revamp drive

The newly appointed block presidents cover Konkan, North Maharashtra, Amravati, Nagpur, Marathwada and western Maharashtra, excluding Mumbai

Ex-Trump adviser Bolton pleads guilty to mishandling classified documents

His plea agreement with the Justice Department may enable him to avoid time behind bars, but the judge ultimately will decide his punishment