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Internal fighting saw Mahayuti & MVA form unlikely ties in some seats. How they fared in Maharashtra

Similar alliances are already being explored for civic polls in places such as Pune and Pimpri Chinchwad. Sunday’s results will give a shot in the arm to that experiment.

From Tilak to Gandhi, to Modi—the long political life of the Bhagavad Gita

What explains the Gita's resurgence in political sphere? Concerted attempt to push it for political mobilisation, or is it organic? A look at its political career in modern Indian history.

BJP’s sweep, boost for Shinde, MVA’s fall—what local body polls say about power play in Maharashtra

Shinde-led Shiv Sena emerged as the second strongest party after BJP, showing that the deputy CM has cultivated an individual space for himself within Maharashtra, political watchers say,

Jairam Ramesh dismisses allegations that Congress gave no suggestions to EC on electoral reforms

The Rajya Sabha MP said that the party had repeatedly requested time to present suggestions, adding that a document is being prepared to be presented to the EC.

A calculated advance into new territory: Why western Tamil Nadu Is DMK’s 2026 battleground

Western Tamil Nadu has become central to the DMK’s future plans, with the party recalibrating its image and alliances to challenge entrenched rivals ahead of the next Assembly polls.

Tea from the tea party: How Modi & Priyanka bonded, and the MP who earned PM’s praise

Congress Lok Sabha MP & party whip Manickam Tagore said decision to attend meeting was taken by Kharge, who felt govt’s conduct had been fairer this time compared to previous sessions.

‘Friendly fight’ turning intense? NCP factions weigh forming a front against BJP in Pune, Pimpri polls

BJP has ruled out alliance with Ajit Pawar's NCP for these corporations. The factions have joined hands in Kagal, Kolhapur. Congress has also approached Ajit Pawar for Pimpri Chinchwad.

BJP won Thiruvananthapuram, but its Christian outreach in Kerala isn’t making a dent just yet

The NDA’s vote share stood at around 16%, largely in line with its 15.64% share in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. In the 2021 Assembly polls, the NDA’s vote share was 12.41%.

Telangana panchayat polls: Revanth hails ‘66% Congress strike rate’, face-saver for BJP under Modi glare

Telangana BJP chief said his party registered a 300% jump compared to 165 panchayats it won in previous polls held in 2019. PM Modi had last week pulled up his party's Telangana MPs.

In this Kerala village, BJP’s now a serious player. But local body polls win came with a disclaimer

BJP’s win in Munambam came amid row over Wakf Board’s claim of ownership of 404 acres of land inhabited by nearly 600 families who have been demanding reinstatement of revenue rights since 2024.

On Camera

What can be expected from the ongoing talks in Islamabad? Odds of resolution remain slim

The initial ceasefire functioned less as a resolution and more as a pause—an opportunity for both sides to recalibrate, while claiming victory.

India bond yields rise as RBI moves to drain liquidity, lift overnight rates

New Delhi: India’s sovereign bond yields rose after the central bank announced its first step this year to drain cash from the banking system,...

Army promotes Col Purohit, acquitted in 2008 Malegaon blast case, to Brigadier; to not retire yet

This means he will serve Indian Army for a minimum of another 2 years as Brigadier, unless he picks up the next rank of Major General.

China insulated itself against energy shocks. India is ‘all talk, no walk’

China patiently invested capital, skill and technology in coal gasification. Unlike it, we won’t move from words to action. As crude prices decline, we lose interest.