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Down to 5 seats from 10 in Haryana, why Khattar-Saini change of guard may have been BJP’s own goal

Some BJP candidates like Ashok Tanwar from Sirsa, Mohan Lal Badoli from Sonipat and Ranjit Singh from Hisar complained about lack of support from party cadre, it is learnt.

‘Gameplan changed’—why sidelining Nitish is no longer an option for BJP

The BJP, learnt to be considering ousting Nitish as Bihar CM after the election, now needs him for the coalition govt at the Centre; 2025 Bihar assembly polls are also a factor.

Making electoral debut, JMM’s Kalpana Soren wins by over 27,000 votes in Gandey assembly bypoll

Kalpana Soren, who emerged as a star campaigner for JMM after her husband Hemant Soren was arrested by ED, is elected to Jharkhand assembly, defeating BJP's Dilip Kumar Verma.

World leaders congratulate PM Modi, but US, Russia remain mum for now

Leaders of Israel, Ukraine, Mauritius, Bhutan and Italy were among the first ones to extend congratulations to Modi and BJP-led NDA for the Lok Sabha election results.

How Akhilesh Yadav trumped Modi-Yogi in Uttar Pradesh — ‘sway of caste over communal politics’

Samajwadi Party won 37 Lok Sabha seats in UP, making it the third-largest party in India. It’s a major boost for Akhilesh in his first litmus test after Mulayam Singh Yadav’s death.

Lights, smiles, confetti & victory signs — How BJP celebrated Lok Sabha, Odisha poll results

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other senior BJP leaders joined party workers in the celebrations at BJP headquarters Tuesday after the BJP won 240 Lok Sabha seats.

NDA, INDIA bloc in huddle: ‘We fought well, unitedly,’ says INDIA bloc’s Kharge; Modi unanimously elected as NDA leader

NDA, INDIA bloc in huddle: Both alliances close ranks ahead of government formation as ruling BJP falls short of majority mark.

The ‘UP miracle’ & renewed hope — scenes at Congress HQ after Lok Sabha elections results

Congress top brass held a press briefing Tuesday after the Lok Sabha results were declared Tuesday. The party won 99 seats.

1st govt to get 3rd term ‘since 1962’, emphasis on NDA win, praise for Naidu & Nitish — Modi at BJP HQ

PM also expresses gratitude for BJP's victory in Odisha with chants of 'Jai Jagannath', highlights voter participation in Jammu and Kashmir.

Misa Bharti beats father Lalu’s former aide Ram Kripal in 3rd attempt, clinches Patliputra

Ram Kripal, once known as a close aide of Lalu’s, had quit RJD right after Lalu had decided to field his eldest daughter from Patliputra in the 2014 Lok Sabha election.

On Camera

US bullying spurred Green Revolution. Let tariffs give us a Business Revolution

Perhaps the present crisis and trauma can force our country into something resembling that special moment we found in the sixties. Perhaps we can radically alter our business environment.

How mining, manufacturing & power sectors weighed on India’s industrial output since January 2024

India’s industrial output growth saw a 10-month low in June, with Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growing by mere 1.5% as against 1.9% in May 2025.

India expands Southeast Asia defence footprint with new joint venture in Philippines

Memorandum of understanding between SMPP and ADFC was signed during state visit of Philippines’ President to India earlier this month.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.