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'Last rites' of INDIA bloc: BJP on Cong-DMK fallout in Tamil Nadu
The BJP has criticized the Congress for its decision to support TVK in Tamil Nadu, stating it signals the INDIA alliance's collapse. The party claims the opposition bloc lacks common ideology and is disintegrating. The DMK also described the Congress move as …
‘Support shall be conditional’: Congress’s big rider in joining hands with Vijay
The Congress’s big move comes after the TVK won 108 seats in its electoral debut, and the incumbent DMK finished a distant second
Congress severs 11-year bond with DMK in Tamil Nadu, extends 'conditional' support to TVK
Ending an 11-year partnership with the DMK, the Congress party has pledged support to TVK to form the government in Tamil Nadu. This crucial backing comes with a firm condition: no communal forces will be part of the alliance. Congress aims to revive a spirit…
BREAKING‘Last rites’ of INDIA bloc: BJP on Cong-DMK fallout in Tamil Nadu
The BJP on Wednesday took a swipe at the Congress for extending support to Vijay's TVK in forming the government in Tamil Nadu and breaking away from its long term ally DMK, saying the party has a history of "betraying" its allies.
Congress breaks up with DMK, joins hands with Vijay for new Tamil Nadu government
The Congress's alliance with TVK is “not only for the formation of this government, but also for future elections to the local body organisations, the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha", says AICC
Congress breaks alliance with DMK after extending support to TVK for Tamil Nadu government
The Congress's alliance with TVK is “not only for the formation of this government, but also for future elections to the local body organisations, the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha", says AICC
Congress issues full support to TVK, breaks with DMK
The All India Congress Committee and the Congress Legislative Party (CLP) has decided to extend its full support to the Tamilaga Vetri Kazhagam (TVK) to form the government.
Tamil Nadu Elections: Dissent brewing in AIADMK as 'upset' MLAs likely to meet CV Shanmugam amidst EPS-Vijay 'talks' buzz
Tamil Nadu elections: Actor Vijay's new party, TVK, has won big in state polls. This victory breaks the old two-party rule. Upset AIADMK leaders may support Vijay. The DMK is angry with the Congress for possibly backing TVK. Governor Rajendra Arlekar accepted…
TVK reaches out to Congress, seeks support to form government
TVK seeks Congress support to form Tamil Nadu government, aiming for a secular administration amid evolving political dynamics.
Hindu votes, Modi ki guarantee: 10 big trends that decode Bengal, Assam, Tamil Nadu and Kerala assembly elections
Assembly election results saw the BJP secure victories in West Bengal and Assam, while Tamil Nadu witnessed a surprising debut by Thalapathy Vijay's TVK. Kerala's Left government was ousted, with Congress-led UDF emerging victorious. Key factors influencing t…
Assembly Elections 2026: INDIA bloc's foundational pillars jolted
The INDIA bloc faces significant electoral defeats in recent assembly polls. Major parties like Congress, TMC, DMK, and Left experienced setbacks, with only Congress's UDF in Kerala securing a victory. These results raise concerns about the bloc's unity and f…
Tamil Nadu assembly results: Dravidian fort tough to breach for national parties
Tamil Nadu's regional identity and Dravidian legacy continue to challenge national parties. Congress struggles to regain its footing, seeing a significant drop in seats and vote share. The BJP, despite high-profile visits, failed to translate visibility into …
Congress holds ground in Karnataka bypolls, wins Bagalkot and Davanagere South
Congress secures victories in Karnataka bypolls, retaining Bagalkot and Davanagere South amid competitive contests and significant voter turnout.
Mamata, Stalin defeat big setback to INDIA bloc; Kerala silver lining for Congress
The INDIA bloc faces significant challenges after key regional leaders Mamata Banerjee and MK Stalin lost their home states. The Congress secured a win in Kerala, offering a sole positive outcome. These results highlight deep divisions within the opposition a…
Irikkur assembly result 2026: Sajeev Joseph of Congress wins with 90,895 votes
Congress candidate Adv. Sajeev Joseph secured a decisive victory in Irikkur, defeating Kerala Congress (M)'s Adv. Mathew Kunnappally by over 42,426 votes. Joseph garnered a total of 90,895 votes in the Kannur district constituency. This win marks a shift from…
Naduar assembly polls 2026: BJP's Padma Hazarika contesting against Sunil Kumar Chhetri of Congress
Naduar constituency gears up for the 2026 assembly elections with incumbent Padma Hazarika defending the newly named seat. Facing challenges from the INC and AAP, Hazarika's "strongman" image and agricultural focus are contrasted with calls for "new blood" an…
Rangapara assembly polls 2026: BJP's Krishna Kamal Tanti won against Congress' Kartik Chandra Kurmi
Barchalla, Assam, gears up for a high-stakes 2026 election with a key contest between BJP's Ritu Baran Sarmah and INC's Ripun Bora. The constituency's Gorkha and Tea Tribe voters are central, with campaigns focusing on ST status demands and land rights for pl…
Barchalla assembly polls 2026: BJP's Ritu Baran Sarmah won against Congress' Ripun Bora
Barchalla, a rural constituency in Sonitpur, sees BJP's Ritu Baran Sarmah face INC's Ripun Bora in the 2026 election. The seat, historically a Congress stronghold, is now contested amidst demands for ST status and land rights for tea workers. High voter turno…
P B Mehta writes: BJP’s triumph is a testament to its political energy, but it carries a shadow for Indian democracy
Congress might exult in the fact that all its INDIA bloc rivals have fallen away. But Congress is nowhere near even putting up a minimal resistance and is no match for the BJP’s ruthlessness
Mananthavady assembly results: Congress’s Usha Vijayan wins the seat, defeats CPI(M)’s O R Kelu by over 10,000 votes
India News: Usha Vijayan of Congress secures Mananthavady with around 77,000 votes, beating CPI(M)’s O R Kelu.Mananthavady, in Wayanad district, has a diverse ele.
Thrithala election results 2026: Congress candidate V T Balram wins the seat
Congress candidate V.T. Balram secured the Thrithala assembly seat, defeating CPM's M.B. Rajesh by 8,385 votes. This victory marks a resurgence for the UDF in the historically volatile constituency, which has seen alternating wins between LDF and UDF since th…
Thavanur election results 2026: Congress candidate Adv. V S Joy wins the seat
In Kerala's Malappuram district, the Thavanur Assembly constituency, a general seat with over 200,000 voters, has consistently seen LDF-aligned independents triumph over traditional UDF forces. Recent elections in 2021 and 2016 highlight narrow victories for …
Assam Polls: Gaurav Gogoi loses to BJP's Hitendra Nath Goswami in Jorhat by 23,182 votes
Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi lost the Jorhat Assembly constituency to BJP’s Hitendra Nath Goswami by a margin of 23,182 votes, with Goswami securing 69,439 votes against Gogoi’s 46,257 as counting concluded.
State Elections 2026: Khela over! Decoding BJP's Bengal breach & a ‘Vijay’ for the history books
Today's election trends show major political shifts across states, with BJP leading in West Bengal, TVK disrupting Tamil Nadu’s Dravidian dominance, Congress making gains in Kerala, and NDA retaining strength in Assam. Puducherry remains closely contested.
BREAKINGNoapara Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates
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Why 2026 Kerala polls are crucial test for Congress-led United Democratic Front after Left front's decade in power
Kerala Exit Poll 2026: Exit polls suggest the Congress-led UDF could unseat Kerala's ruling LDF after a decade in opposition, with projections indicating a close contest. Key issues influencing the vote include anti-incumbency, economic anxieties, and the Sab…
Congress slams Narendra Modi govt as ' anti-worker', calls for review of new Labour code
The Congress has slammed the Modi government, labeling it 'anti-worker' and demanding a review of new labor codes. Citing rising unemployment and stagnant wages, party chief Mallikarjun Kharge called for MGNREGA revival, a Rs 400 daily minimum wage, and prote…
Pala seeks time for family talks as Congress eyes May 15 deadline for Shillong pick
Meghalaya Pradesh Congress Committee president and former Shillong MP Vincent H. Pala indicated he may contest the upcoming Shillong Lok Sabha byelection, stating that the party is likely to finalise its candidate by May 15. Pala came second in the 2024 Lok …
EXCLUSIVE: Nat Sec Watchdog Sounds Alarm On Dangers Lying Behind Crypto
A national security group is calling on Congress to treat cryptocurrency as a national security issue rather than an economic concern.
Haryana Vidhan Sabha: Cong ‘boycotts’ special session; Saini slams it for ‘anti-women’ mindset
The ruling BJP pushed ahead with its agenda and passed a condemnation resolution even as Congress leaders staged a parallel session outside the House.