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Why Mamata Banerjee’s TMC win in Bengal panchayat polls is crucial ahead of 2024

The Trinamool Congress has secured a triumphant victory in the West Bengal panchayat polls, even as counting continues. Ahead of the 2024 general elections, the result cements Mamata Banerjee’s party as a firm contender to the BJP. It also helps her to command more heft at the Opposition table

Why does Fadnavis think Uddhav needs a psychiatrist?

"I pity my old friend and today's political rival Uddhav Thackeray's thinking and behaviour. I feel he needs a psychiatrist," Devendra Fadnavis said

'Violence in Bengal is not accidental; it is state-sponsored murder of democracy': BJP unleashes attack on TMC

BJP leader Sambit Patra claimed that the ruling Trinamool Congress' government in West Bengal's 'dadagiri politics' was on even on the day of ballot counting

'Will not allow it': Uddhav Thackeray says EC cannot change party's name

Following the split in Shiv Sena, the EC allotted the name 'Shiv Sena' and its bow and arrow symbol to the Eknath Shinde camp

PM Modi takes dig at BRS, AAP in Delhi excise policy scam, calls KCR govt 'most corrupt'

Pacts between two state governments for welfare and development issues like sharing water are common, but it is for the first time that such allegations are levelled against two parties, he said referring to the Delhi excise policy case

Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal says AAP 'waiting' for Congress to publicly denounce Centre's Ordinance

Last month, during the first meeting of the Opposition in Patna, the Aam Aadmi Party announced that it will not join any future Opposition unity parties until Congress publicly opposes the Centre’s ordinance to control administrative services in Delhi

PM Modi lays foundation stone for Rs 6100 cr infra development projects in poll-bound Telangana

Amid a boycott by the ruling BRS in poll-bound Telangana, PM Modi laid foundation stone for several infrastructure development projects worth around Rs 6,100 crore during his visit to the southern state

'West Bengal known for violence under TMC rule': BJP

Nine people were killed in election-related violence in West Bengal since midnight as voting was underway on Saturday for the three-tier panchayat polls in the state, officials said

Nine people killed as rural West Bengal votes in panchayat elections

Among those killed were five TMC members, and one worker each of the BJP, CPI(M) and Congress, and the supporter of an Independent candidate, officials said

Rahul Gandhi makes impromptu visit to Haryana's Sonipat; interacts with villagers, rides tractor

This comes after the Gujarat High Court on Friday dismissed Gandhi’s plea seeking a stay on his conviction in a criminal defamation case over his “Modi surname” remark

Maharashtra: Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray claims CM Eknath Shinde 'has been asked to resign'

His comments came as the entry of Ajit Pawar into the Shiv Sena-BJP government has triggered apprehensions among the Shinde camp with many objecting to the newly-made alliance and worrying over Pawar’s elevation in ranks

West Bengal Panchayat Polls: Polling booth vandalised, ballot papers set on fire in Coochbehar

In major areas, polling began amid tight security as about 5.67 crore people living in the state's rural areas are eligible to vote, officials said

West Bengal Panchayat Polls: Residents of Nandigram boycott voting, blames TMC for casting bogus votes

The elections will be held in a single phase with over 2,00,000 candidates contesting the polls. The crucial polls will prove as a litmus test for various parties for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections

West Bengal: Voting begins for Panchayat polls amid heightened security

As many as 5.67 crore voters are expected to exercise their right to franchise in the state today between 7 am to 5 pm. There are nearly 928 seats across 22 zilla parishads and 63,229 gram panchayats seats

Maharashtra: Eknath Shinde camp meets Dy CM Devendra Fadnavis late at night, Sharad Pawar camp hints possible unrest

The Sharad Pawar camp thinks that the late-night meeting between Fadnavis and Shinde proves that there is unrest in the Shinde-led Shiv Sena and state BJP over the inclusion of NCP legislators in the cabinet

Sharad Pawar and the age debate: Why retirement does not concern Indian politicians

Amid the NCP crisis, Sharad Pawar’s age has created a buzz in political circles. After estranged nephew Ajit Pawar’s retirement jibe, the patriarch insisted, 'I am still effective, whether I am 82 or 92.' But does age matter in rajniti?

Modi Surname Case: 'Control Rahul Gandhi, train him to speak properly,' BJP tells Congress

Gandhi's disqualification as MP remains stand as the Gujarat High Court on Friday dismissed his request to put on hold his conviction in a defamation case over his 2019 Modi surname remark

Setback for Rahul Gandhi in Modi surname case: The defamation suit explained

The Gujarat High Court has dismissed Rahul Gandhi's plea seeking to stay the conviction on the defamation case against him. In March, he had been found guilty and sentenced to two-year imprisonment, leading to his expulsion as an MP, over his ‘how come all thieves have Modi as surname’ comment

Delhi court issues summon to Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot in defamation case

Special MP-MLA Court Judge Harjeet Singh Jaspal issued the summon to Gehlot in the defamation case filed by Jal Shakti Minister and BJP leader Gajendra Singh Shekhawat

'Split is real': Former Maharashtra CM Prithviraj Chavan on Ajit Pawar's retirement comment

The former chief minister also claimed that the ongoing crisis in NCP was set off following a decision that was made in New Delhi

2024 Lok Sabha Elections: BJP leaders of eastern, NE states meet in Guwahati; 142 LS seats in focus

The meeting is being attended by BJP's national general secretary BL Santosh, Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal, Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma, Tripura CM Manik Saha, party MPs and MLAs, and state unit presidents, among others

Whoever becomes PM shouldn't be without a wife: Lalu Prasad Yadav

Asked about the PM face from Opposition and his earlier advice to Rahul Gandhi to get married, Lalu Yadav said, "Whoever becomes the PM should not be without a wife. Staying at PM residence without a wife is wrong. This should be done away with."

'No retirement in politics': Lalu Yadav not ready to quit, offended by Ajit Pawar's advice for uncle Sharad Pawar

On Wednesday, Ajit Pawar told his estranged uncle Sharad Pawar that it was time for him to retire and hand over the reins of the NCP to him

WATCH: 'Gaddar' posters emerge for Ajit Pawar, Praful Patel as Sharad Pawar in Delhi for NCP national executive meet

New posters of Sharad Pawar and his daughter Supriya Sule have been put up outside the NCP office at Ferozeshah Road in New Delhi

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde meets Sena lawmakers, says all is well within govt

Many Sena lawmakers reportedly pointed out that founder Balasaheb Thackeray would have never joined hands with the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP)

Can the Modi sarkar chart a green road to growth?

Striking a balance between growth imperatives and green concerns is not impossible. It requires sincerity in politics, economy and science. The key challenges before the Modi sarkar

Bonjour 'green fairy': Absinthe returns to France

It was in 1915 that the French banished absinthe from its bars; almost a century later, it's finally got its legitimacy back.

Gujarat Congress' Ghar nu ghar scheme: A meaningless tamasha

The Congress announced a Ghar nu Ghar programme for cheap urban housing for women in Gujarat and 28 lakh women have signed up. But the women are being taken for a ride based on an empty pre-election promise.

'Pawar Play': Ajit Pawar stakes claim to NCP, party symbol

Ajit Pawar faction claims to have the backing of 42 MLAs and Wednesday's meet saw a big strength of 30 MLAs

'Felt like laughing at Patna Opposition meet; of 17 parties, 7 has 1 MP, one has none': Praful Patel chides Sharad Pawar

Praful Patel said Ajit Pawar and other lawmakers have decided to join BJP-Shiv Sena coalition government in Maharashtra 'for the nation and our party and not for personal gain'