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Tuesday, April 7, 2026
TopicNew political party

Topic: new political party

‘Lottery king’ Santiago Martin’s son Jose to launch new political party in Puducherry

Jose, who was associated with BJP since 2015, distanced himself from the party last year following a disagreement with the local leadership.

Is India ready for a new Libertarian Party? Free markets, free temples, free choice

The Libertarian Party of India, launched in Panchkula last year, wants to take a chainsaw to red tape, high taxes, caste politics, and state intrusions on personal freedom.

‘Meghalaya’s Kejriwal’: All about Ardent Basaiawmoit & party VPP, in spotlight after Shillong win

While some of his themes are on agenda of other players, he projects hardline image on identity issues. Last year, Ardent walked out of assembly opposing Governor's Hindi address.

UP ex-DGP announces new party to fight for Bundelkhand statehood. ‘Only fear of cutting votes will work’

Sulkhan Singh, who was 1st DGP under Yogi 1.0 govt, says party once registered may field candidates in 2024. He's also open to supporting BJP if they guarantee separate state.

Why Pilot, Scindia haven’t done what Mamata, Pawar and Jagan did — launch a new party

The likes of Sharad Pawar and Mamata Banerjee emerged as tall leaders after launching their parties, but things stand differently in Modi-Shah era.

On Camera

Rahul Gandhi wants to jail Himanta Sarma but Congress has a Bihar-sized problem in Assam

The Congress has promised Rs 50,000 assistance to each woman but as we've seen in many recent elections, voters seem to be conscious of the proverb: 'A bird in hand is worth two in the bush.'

Air India CEO Campbell Wilson steps down amid turbulent times, to remain till successor is announced

Development comes days after Air India’s biggest rival IndiGo hired aviation industry veteran Willie Walsh as its next CEO replacing Peter Elbers.

UAE walks away from financing Rafale F5 due to restricted access to technology, reports French media

French newspaper La Tribune earlier last week indicated that UAE withdrew from deal to fund EUR 3.5 billion. India is looking to order 114 new Rafales, which could include the F5.

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.