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Prashant Kishor moves to ashram in Patna, says ‘will stay here till next polls'

The Jan Suraaj Party founder shifted out of his house in Patna to live at the Bihar Navnirman Ashram until the party makes a considerable impact in the state's next assembly elections.

Published on May 21, 2026, 6:47 PM IST

Simultaneous polls can save ₹7 lakh crore: BJP MP Chaudhary

P.P. Chaudhary is the chairperson of a 39-member Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) examining the One Nation One Election proposal. (X)

Published on May 20, 2026, 7:28 PM IST

Buzz of rejig in Modi cabinet, BJP grows, lens on leaders from poll-bound states

Prime Minister Narendra Modi waves during the swearing-in ceremony of the new Assam government in Guwahati on Tuesday. Union Home Minister Amit Shah and BJP National President Nitin Nabin also president. (ANI)

Updated on May 16, 2026, 2:52 PM IST

After 9 days of suspense, Congress to announce Kerala CM pick today

L to R: Kerala CM post frontrunners VD Satheesan, KC Venugopal and Ramesh Chennithala

Updated on May 14, 2026, 2:10 AM IST

Rahul's ‘thieves market’ jibe after Suvendu appoints EC official in top post

West Bengal chief minister Suvendu Adhikari addresses a press conference after the first cabinet meeting of the state government, in Howrah.

Published on May 12, 2026, 1:01 PM IST

As Vijay meets former CM MK Stalin, Simran says this gesture ‘speaks volumes’

The meeting marked Vijay’s first interaction with Stalin after winning the Assembly elections and assuming office as chief minister.

Updated on May 11, 2026, 9:28 PM IST

CPI(M) examines defeat, to take call on Vijayan as LoP

Former Kerala chief minister and senior CPI(M) leader Pinarayi Vijayan. (PTI)

Published on May 11, 2026, 6:02 AM IST

DMK elects Udhayanidhi Stalin as leader of legislature party

Udhayanidhi Stalin contested in the Chepauk-Thiruvellikeni assembly seat for the second consecutive time. (PTI)

Published on May 10, 2026, 8:40 PM IST

How Vijay beat political villains and numbers nightmare to get his happy ending

How Vijay beat political villains and numbers nightmare to get his happy ending

Updated on May 10, 2026, 1:34 PM IST

Vijay to be the Tamil Nadu commander-in-chief as TVK gets numbers in order

Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar hands over the letter of appointment to TVK chief C Joseph Vijay as the new state Chief Minister, at the Lok Bhavan, in Chennai, Saturday, May 9, 2026.

Updated on May 10, 2026, 6:21 AM IST

‘We’ll fight the battle': Mamata urges Oppn to form ‘joint platform’ against BJP

Mamata Banerjee also alleged that the state government suddenly withdrew the cellular services she enjoyed as a CM.

Updated on May 10, 2026, 12:15 PM IST

Horse-trading row, VCK climax: Twists in Vijay-starrer TN election thriller

TVK chief Vijay celebrates after emerging as the single-largest party in the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections results, in Chennai.

Updated on May 9, 2026, 2:52 PM IST

Agnimitra, Dilip Ghosh: List of BJP leaders who took oath as Bengal ministers

Here is the full list of BJP ministers who took the oath of office as the next government of West Bengal.

Updated on May 9, 2026, 12:07 PM IST

Tamil Nadu governor keeps Vijay waiting as deadlock over TVK majority deepens

Chennai: Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Arlekar with Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief Vijay during a meeting, at Lok Bhavan, in Chennai, Wednesday.

Published on May 8, 2026, 7:54 AM IST

Vijayan breaks silence, says election verdict not an end for LDF

Vijayan breaks silence, says election verdict not an end for LDF

Published on May 8, 2026, 5:40 AM IST

Ex-IAF employee to Adhikari's ‘Mr dependable’ PA, who was Chandranath Rath?

Chandranath Rath wasn't a regular PA. He once served in the Indian Air Force before he became one of Suvendu Adhikari's most trusted political associates.

Updated on May 7, 2026, 12:46 PM IST

Suspense in Tamil Nadu as Vijay’s majority math yet to add up

Chennai: Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Arlekar with Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief Vijay during a meeting, at Lok Bhavan, in Chennai, Wednesday

Updated on May 7, 2026, 7:06 AM IST

Meetings to stocktaking: How outgoing CMs spent day

Meetings to stocktaking: How outgoing CMs spent day

Published on May 7, 2026, 6:18 AM IST

All eyes on Vijay's next steps as TVK majority fails, Cong sets condition

Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief and actor Vijay will potentially be the next CM of TN.

Updated on May 6, 2026, 1:59 PM IST

Is TVK-Congress alliance enough for government formation in Tamil Nadu?

Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) President Vijay greets the crowd from his father's residence in Chennai.

Updated on May 6, 2026, 1:04 PM IST

Unrest in Kolkata after Mamata Banerjee's refusal to resign? What police say

Notably, central forces are deployed in West Bengal even after the announcement of election results, and they will be in the state for 60 more days as per EC directives.

Published on May 6, 2026, 10:45 AM IST

Eyening upcoming panchayat polls, PDP forms committee to strengthen party

The committee formed by PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti is headed by former Member of Parliament and senior leader Mehboob Beg. (File)

Published on May 6, 2026, 6:18 AM IST

Vijay to meet TN guv ahead of govt formation: What are TVK chief's options?

Vijay to meet TN guv ahead of govt formation: What are TVK chief's options?

Updated on May 6, 2026, 8:19 AM IST

BJP, TMC accuse each other of attacks, claim 4 people have died

Security personnel police BJP and TMC supporters during an altercation in Bankura on Monday. (ANI Video Grab)

Updated on May 5, 2026, 9:25 PM IST

TVK at 108: Tamil Nadu Congress weighs options as Vijay eyes allies to form govt

Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam chief and actor-politician Vijay after winning in the Tamil Nadu assembly elections on Monday. (PTI)

Updated on May 5, 2026, 4:03 PM IST

How Vijay’s film image translated into votes in Tamil Nadu

Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief and candidate from the Perambur constituency, Vijay, celebrates after winning in the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections results, in Chennai, Monday, May 4, 2026.

Published on May 5, 2026, 10:51 AM IST

Congress wins two seats, CPI(M) one in Bengal polls, but vote share falls

BJP scripts history in West Bengal as TMC faces major setback after 15 years, while Congress and CPI(M) secure limited gains amid declining vote share.

Published on May 5, 2026, 10:39 AM IST

2026 verdicts flag limits of dynastic politics

TMC party chief Mamata Banerjee and her nephew, TMC general secretary Abhishek Banerjee (ANI)

Published on May 5, 2026, 7:34 AM IST

South remains elusive for BJP despite big gains in other states. What data shows

Union Minister JP Nadda, BJP Tamil Nadu President, Nainar Nagendran, and BJP leader K. Annamalai released the election manifesto for the Tamil Nadu assembly polls in Chennai last month.

Updated on May 5, 2026, 7:32 AM IST

What May 4 verdict means for key leaders — Modi, Shah, Mamata, Rahul, Stalin

The results for assembly polls in West Bengal, Assam, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Puducherry were declared on May 4.

Updated on May 5, 2026, 7:50 AM IST

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