Congress's 2026 Electoral Challenge & Alliance Struggles
As Congress gears up for 2026 assembly polls in Assam, Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala & Puducherry, its alliance strategy remains its biggest hurdle. Will it learn from past mistakes?
As Congress gears up for 2026 assembly polls in Assam, Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala & Puducherry, its alliance strategy remains its biggest hurdle. Will it learn from past mistakes?
With Pune Municipal Corporation polls days away, political parties witness a flurry of defections. Key leaders from Shiv Sena (UBT) and Congress join BJP and NCP, setting the stage for intense multi-cornered contests. Read the full story.
Maharaja Sayajirao University in Vadodara welcomed a high-level French delegation to explore deeper Indo-French academic and scientific collaboration, including joint research and student mobility.
EAM Jaishankar met French President Macron, appreciating positive sentiments for the strategic partnership and discussing global shifts in trade, tech, and connectivity. Read the full analysis.
French President Emmanuel Macron hails India as a reliable partner and key stabilising force in global politics. He criticises US power tactics and China's expansion ahead of his visit. Read more.
French President Macron's endorsement of India's strategic autonomy during Jaishankar meet signals a major geopolitical shift. Discover how this reshapes global alliances.
EAM S Jaishankar met French President Emmanuel Macron, conveying PM Modi's greetings. The leaders discussed global shifts and the robust India-France Strategic Partnership. Read more.
The US has withdrawn from the International Solar Alliance and other major climate bodies, signaling a major shift in its climate policy. Experts analyze the impact and the political optics behind the move. Read more.
French FM dismisses 'Collective West' & 'Global South' concepts. Jaishankar warns Europe of a changing world order. Details on the strategic EU-India deal & India's rising power broker role.
EAM S. Jaishankar calls EU-India ties full of 'unrealised potential,' discusses Indo-Pacific & Ukraine. Details on Macron's upcoming India AI Summit visit.
The US has formally withdrawn from 66 international bodies, including the India-led International Solar Alliance. This move marks a significant shift in global diplomacy. Read the full analysis here.
EAM S Jaishankar, in Paris, says India & Europe can bring stability to world economy & politics. He met French FM, prepping for Macron's India visit.
EAM S. Jaishankar meets France's Jean-Noël Barrot, highlighting close strategic consultations during global uncertainty. Key discussions on Indo-Pacific, defence, and tech.
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar calls for stronger India-France collaboration to address global instability. Read his key remarks on strategic autonomy and multilateralism.
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis directs BJP to immediately break local-level alliances with Congress and AIMIM ahead of municipal council elections, calling them 'not acceptable'. Details inside.
Expelled AIADMK leader O Panneerselvam demands 20 assembly seats for a TVK alliance but is offered 15. Internal camp is divided, with a faction pushing for a DMK tie-up instead. Read the latest political negotiations.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar embarks on a six-day official visit to France and Luxembourg from Jan 4-10. The trip aims to strengthen bilateral ties, discuss the strategic partnership, and address global issues.
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar embarks on a key visit to France and Luxembourg from February 20-22. The trip aims to strengthen bilateral strategic partnerships and discuss global issues. Read for details on his agenda.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah begins a two-day visit to Tamil Nadu to bolster NDA's alliance cohesion and strategy against the DMK-led front. Key meetings with BJP leaders and allies like AIADMK's EPS are on the agenda.
France dismisses Russia's drone attack allegations against Ukraine. Israel suspends Gaza aid groups. ED attaches Rs 100+ crore in Chhattisgarh liquor scam. Myanmar election updates and ECI's UP schedule revision.
Maharashtra's Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) alliance collapses for Pimpri-Chinchwad civic polls. Shiv Sena (UBT) allies with MNS, Congress contests alone. NCP factions unite, BJP fights solo. Get full seat-sharing details.
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Anand Dubey criticizes Congress for allying with VBA for Mumbai civic polls, warns of 'Congress-mukt Mumbai'. Get the latest political updates.
Congress leadership confirms crucial meeting with DMK chief M.K. Stalin to finalize seat-sharing for Tamil Nadu's 2024 Lok Sabha elections. Get the latest updates on the opposition alliance.
Jharkhand's JMM, led by Hemant Soren, has proposed a pre-poll alliance with TMC for the 2026 West Bengal assembly elections, eyeing seats bordering Jharkhand. Details inside.
Niger's interim president Abdourahamane Tiani accuses France and Western powers of sabotaging Sahel stability. Read his full allegations and France's response.
The BJP will contest all 78 seats in the Ulhasnagar Municipal Corporation elections independently. The split from Shiv Sena is due to its local alliance with rival Team Omie Kalani. Read more on the political showdown.
India Optel Limited partners with France's Safran to produce SIGMA 30N navigation & CM3-MR firing sight systems in India, boosting defence self-reliance. Read the full details.
A major theft at the French presidential palace, described as an inside job, follows the Louvre robbery. Get the latest details on this shocking security breach.
As Tamil Nadu's 2026 assembly elections approach, the DMK-Congress alliance faces internal pressure over seat-sharing. While the partnership is expected to hold, recent meetings stir speculation. Explore the history and high-stakes negotiations.
France's last-minute opposition and massive farmer protests threaten to derail the EU's 25-year Mercosur trade pact. Doubts grow over a 2024 signing. Read the full analysis.