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After Karnataka, 10 of 15 Goa Congress MLAs seek merger with BJP

A group led by Leader of Opposition Chandrakant Kavlekar met Assembly Speaker Rajesh Patnekar and gave him a letter informing him about their breaking away from Congress.

Rahul finally reaches Amethi, promises action against ‘helicopter-flying’ party leaders

In Amethi for the first time since 2019 Lok Sabha poll verdict, Rahul Gandhi blamed his defeat on local leaders who stayed away from people.

Now, Raj Thackeray plans anti-BJP front with help from Kejriwal, Mamata, Stalin, Akhilesh

MNS chief Raj Thackeray recently met Sonia Gandhi, but Maharashtra Congress leaders opposed to joining hands ahead of state assembly polls.

Karnataka Speaker partisan, wants to allow minority govt to function, rebel MLAs tell SC

In their petition filed in Supreme Court, the MLAs say Speaker Ramesh Kumar’s refusal to accept their resignations is a ploy to disqualify them.

Karnataka govt drama shifts to Mumbai hotel where MLAs are staying, section 144 imposed

Karnataka minister DK Shivakumar was stopped from entering the hotel after MLAs told police they feared for their safety. The minister, however, refused to leave.

Karnataka crisis continues as MLAs move Supreme Court over their resignations

Karnataka assembly Speaker Tuesday said nine of the 14 MLA resignations were not in order, giving the Congress-JD(S) more time to try and get their parties in order in the ongoing crisis.

Haryana BJP eyes repeat of Lok Sabha feat, to deploy 3 lakh panna-pramukhs for state polls

In the Lok Sabha elections, 2 lakh panna-pramukhs were involved by the BJP to micro-manage the electorate.

Navjot Sidhu continues to sulk, Amarinder aides say it has gone too far

The cricketer-turned-politician is believed to be at Vaishno Devi in J&K and is yet to take charge as the Punjab power minister.

Karnataka Speaker buys time for Congress-JD(S) by asking 8 MLAs to resign again

Speaker Ramesh Kumar says 8 resignations not in prescribed format under Rule 202 of Karnataka legislature procedure, to meet 5 others later this week.

How to master oratory? Learn from the Communists, Congress tells first-time MPs

At session held for first-time MPs to train them in ways to be effective parliamentarians, Congress cites Hiren Mukherjee, Mohan Kumaramangalam

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Why the 2026 Bengal assembly election is Mamata’s toughest battle and BJP’s best bet

A day after the polling, both parties are on the edge, trying to figure out which way the wave will swing. But one thing is clear. The outcome of this election is going to be a make-or-break for both parties.

RBI cancels Paytm Payments Bank licence citing rule violations

As per a filing issued to exchanges by parent company One 97 Communications, Paytm & its services will continue to operate uninterrupted.

Aksai Chin for Arunachal: Ex-Indian Army chief Naravane backs revival of 1950s China offer on border row

Gen Manoj Naravane (retd) said in an exclusive interview with ThePrint that India should focus on having more experts who understand China's psyche and its workings

Trump, Netanyahu’s Iran gamble: The regime change rebound

American objectives are unmet. They neither have muscle nor motivation to resume the war. As for Iran, the regime didn’t just survive, it’s now led by more radical individuals.