In a significant pre-poll shift, former CPI(M) member V R Ramakrishnan and Left sympathiser Reji Lukose joined the BJP in Kerala on Thursday, ahead of the crucial April elections. Read the full analysis.
Reji Lukose, a prominent CPI(M) defender in media debates for a decade, defects to BJP, accusing his former party of fostering communalism and abandoning its core ideology.
Anbumani Ramadass's faction of the PMK formally aligns with the NDA, a significant move ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections that reshapes Tamil Nadu's political landscape. Read more.
Sangeeta Chendvankar, the key whistleblower in the Badlapur school assault case, has joined the NCP led by Ajit Pawar. Her move comes just before Maharashtra's crucial municipal corporation elections scheduled for January 15.
The whistleblower in the Badlapur sexual assault case has joined the NCP, raising political eyebrows. Discover the full story behind this significant move and its implications.
Former BJP MLA and tribal leader Mahesh Vasava joins Congress during Jan Akrosh Yatra in Dahod. This move reshapes Gujarat's tribal politics ahead of key elections. Read more.
In a major political shift, Maharashtra Navnirman Sena leader Santosh Dhuri joins the BJP, citing ideological alignment. This move strengthens BJP's position ahead of crucial state elections.
BJP shocks Akola by picking Mangesh Zhine, a daily-wage worker, over a veteran for a civic poll. This move, seen as reviving the party's grassroots narrative, sets up a high-stakes contest. Read the full story.
Former BJP corporator Amol Balwadkar joins NCP after last-minute ticket denial, becoming their candidate. This move intensifies the Pune civic election battle. Read the full story for details.
CBI's supplementary chargesheet alleges RG Kar Medical College's Akhtar Ali, the initial whistleblower, was an 'important component' in procurement fraud, receiving lakhs in bribes. Read the full investigation details.
Sharad Pawar's NCP suffers major setbacks in Mumbai as city unit chief Rakhi Jadhav joins BJP and other leaders defect to Ajit Pawar's faction. Political observers cite alliance failures and poor management as key reasons. Read the full analysis.
In a major political shift ahead of Mumbai civic polls, NCP (Sharadchandra Pawar) Mumbai President Rakhi Jadhav joins BJP, dealing a blow to the opposition alliance. Read more.
In a major political shift, Rakhee Jadhav, Mumbai chief of Sharad Pawar's NCP, has joined the BJP. She is likely to contest from Ghatkopar in the 2026 BMC elections. Read the full story for details.
Shiv Sena (UBT) suffers a major setback as four-time corporator and Kalyan district president Dhananjay Bodare, along with four others, joins BJP ahead of municipal polls. Read the full story.
A US judge has blocked Donald Trump's attempt to strip security clearance from a lawyer who represented whistleblowers. Read the full story on the legal battle.
The US Department of Homeland Security withdraws plan to deport Guan Heng, who exposed alleged rights abuses in Xinjiang. His asylum case is now expected to proceed. Read the full story.
Former NCP corporator Rahul Kalate joins BJP in Mumbai, boosting the party's prospects for PCMC polls. The move sparks internal dissent but gains support from key leaders. Read more.
In a major political shift, over 5,000 individuals, including ex-Congress members and local groups, joined the BJP in Lakhimpur, Assam. The move signals growing support for CM Himanta Biswa Sarma's leadership ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections.
The UDF alliance in Kerala gains strength as three parties, including TMC, formally join to oppose LDF's policies. Get the latest political updates from the state.
In a major political shift, former Congress corporator Darshani Dhawad, along with over 100 workers, joined the BJP in Nagpur. The move, orchestrated at Nitin Gadkari's residence, deals a setback to city Congress chief Vikas Thakre. Read more.
In a major pre-poll setback for MNS, former corporator Manda Patil resigns and joins BJP in Kalyan-Dombivli. Read about the political shift and its impact on upcoming civic elections.
Senior Congress leader Aba Bagul, former Pune deputy mayor, joins Shiv Sena with supporters, dealing a blow to Congress ahead of crucial municipal elections. Read the full story.
Congress MLC Pradnya Satav resigns from Legislative Council and joins BJP in Mumbai, citing her late husband's vision. A major setback for Congress ahead of Maharashtra civic polls.
In a major setback for Congress ahead of Maharashtra civic polls, MLC Pradnya Satav, wife of late Rahul Gandhi confidant Rajeev Satav, joins BJP. Congress strength in Council falls to six.
In a major blow to Congress, MLC Pradnya Satav, widow of Rajiv Satav, resigns and joins BJP ahead of Maharashtra municipal elections. Details inside.
A Bengaluru apartment association is under police scrutiny for allegedly collecting Rs 3 lakh in fines for drug abuse and sexual harassment. An FIR was filed suo motu on December 16. Read the full details.
A Bengaluru apartment association's collection of Rs 3.3 lakh as fines in three months sparks a formal police complaint. Details accessed by DH reveal the scale of the issue. Read the full investigation.
A Bengaluru apartment association faces police action for allegedly collecting Rs 3 lakh in fines from residents. An FIR was filed suo motu based on a whistleblower's petition.
A drone survey reveals systematic illegal mining across 64 hectares near Bhilwara, with 57 lakh tonnes of stone extracted beyond legal limits. Potential penalty nears Rs 256 crore. Read the shocking details.
A whistleblower at Punjabi University, Patiala, demands an independent investigation into a Rs 14 crore fake salary scam, alleging a cover-up. Read the full story.