Congress expels 8 as BJP support wins Mattathur panchayat
Congress expels 8 members after BJP backing helps independent win Mattathur panchayat presidency, ending LDF's 23-year rule. Political slugfest erupts over opportunistic alliances.
Congress expels 8 members after BJP backing helps independent win Mattathur panchayat presidency, ending LDF's 23-year rule. Political slugfest erupts over opportunistic alliances.
RJD leader Tej Pratap Yadav has written to Bihar Deputy CM Samrat Chaudhary, seeking enhanced security citing threats from an expelled JJD leader. Details inside.
TMC's Abhishek Banerjee will lead a delegation to meet the CEC on Dec 31 over alleged harassment in Bengal's SIR exercise, threatening street protests from Jan 2 if demands are not met. Read the full story.
In a dramatic twist, an invalid vote by a CPM member handed UDF the presidency in Munderi panchayat, home turf of CPM leader K K Ragesh. Get the full details on the cliffhanger local body elections.
Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari barged into Nandigram Police Station, protesting the alleged assault of a BJP worker's wife and child during a midnight raid. Police and TMC deny claims.
UDF secures control in three Kerala panchayats after unexpected vote shifts and lucky draws in Vadakara, Muppainad, and Moodadi. Read the full story of the political twists.
Eight Congress members in Mattathur panchayat resigned, helping a BJP-backed independent win the president's post. KPCC expels members, alleges political sabotage. Read the full story.
A Trinamool Congress delegation will meet the Chief Election Commissioner on December 31 to discuss the 2025 West Bengal assembly elections and raise concerns over the state machinery. Get the latest details.
TMC's Abhishek Banerjee launches a massive 'connect and dialogue' outreach plan ahead of the 2026 West Bengal elections, addressing 15,000 party workers in a virtual meet.
Bengali film actress Parno Mittra joined the Trinamool Congress on December 26, calling her previous stint with the BJP a 'mistake'. She was welcomed by senior TMC leaders in Kolkata.
Kerala police register case against KPCC leader for sharing fabricated AI image linking CM Pinarayi Vijayan to Sabarimala gold case accused. FIR filed under IPC and Kerala Police Act. Read the full details.
Trinamool Congress leader Derek O'Brien questions PM Modi's Christmas message of peace, citing attacks on Christian communities. Read about the political clash and church leaders' appeal.
Bengal LoP Suvendu Adhikari pledges unwavering commitment to BJP, stating he will not contest 2026 assembly polls if asked, focusing solely on campaigning for a united fight against TMC.
Udupi gears up for a 3-day sports meet & cultural festival for panchayat officials from Jan 8-10. Cricket, athletics & cultural programmes planned. Get all details.
Twelve AIMM members were injured in a factional clash in Bongaon's Thakurbari during a protest against Union minister Shantanu Thakur's comment on voter list deletions. Police deployed to control violence.
TMC's Abhishek Banerjee to hold crucial virtual meetings with party booth agents, focusing on tight-margin seats and voter list revisions. Key strategy ahead of elections.
Former Maharashtra minister and senior Congress leader Surupsingh Hirya Naik passed away at 88. A stalwart for tribal rights, his demise is mourned across party lines. Read more about his legacy.
A BJP leader was brutally murdered by unidentified attackers in Chhattisgarh's Korba district. Police launch investigation into the political killing.
Akshay Garg, a BJP leader and contractor, was fatally attacked by masked assailants at a road construction site in Korba's Keshla village. Police are investigating. Read the full report.
Suspended TMC MLA Humayun Kabir launches Janata Unnayan Party, names 8 candidates for 2026 Bengal polls, vows to defeat CM Mamata Banerjee. TMC and BJP react sharply.
A Ranaghat court has convicted nine individuals for the gang rape and subsequent death of a teenager in Hanskhali. The CBI-led case saw the verdict delivered on Monday. Read the full details.
The BJP-MGP alliance sweeps the Goa Zilla Panchayat elections, winning 33 seats. PM Modi hails NDA workers. Congress manages 10 seats. Full results and analysis.
The BJP has secured a decisive victory in the Goa Zilla Panchayat elections 2025, winning 31 seats. Congress trails with 10. Get the full results and analysis here.
Bangladesh considers reducing diplomatic staff in New Delhi as ties sour. Meanwhile, suspended TMC MLA Humayun Kabir launches Janata Unnayan Party. Top global and national stories covered.
Live updates on Goa Zilla Panchayat election results 2025. BJP wins 9 seats, Congress 3 as counting continues. Record 70% turnout marks historic poll. Follow for winners list and analysis.
West Bengal's Trinamool Congress received ₹184.96 crore from 448 donors in 2024-25, a three-fold jump from previous year. The party's funding now relies on transparent electoral trusts after the scrapping of anonymous electoral bonds. Explore the key dono
BJP sweeps Goa Zilla Panchayat polls 2025, winning 31 of 49 seats. Congress trails with 10. Full list of winners and analysis of the political landscape.
Trinamool Congress declared Rs 184.96 crore from 448 donors in 2024-25, a three-fold jump. Top donors include Prudent Electoral Trust, a lottery distributor, and Bengal-based firms. Details inside.
BJP sweeps Goa Zilla Panchayat polls 2025, winning majority in both North and South districts. Congress, AAP trail. Full results, analysis, and political implications inside.
Veteran Communist leader and academic Prof Kishore Kumar Theckedath has passed away. He is survived by his wife, son, daughters-in-law, and granddaughters. Read more about his life and legacy.