Fear and Fealty: How India's First Woman PM Was Elected
A new analysis explores the role of fear and loyalty in the election of India's first woman prime minister, revealing complex political dynamics.
A new analysis explores the role of fear and loyalty in the election of India's first woman prime minister, revealing complex political dynamics.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed a rally in Malda, West Bengal, calling infiltration the state's biggest challenge and accusing TMC of using infiltrators as vote bank.
A 28-year-old man was discovered dead in a paddy field near the Bangladesh border in Cachar district. Police suspect foul play and have arrested one person while another remains absconding.
Nineteen bills remain pending in the Rajya Sabha, with the oldest dating back to 1992, highlighting legislative delays and parliamentary backlog in India.
The National Investigation Agency has charged five individuals for promoting the ideologies of a banned terrorist organization through online platforms.
A total of 19 bills remain pending in the Rajya Sabha, with the oldest dating back to 1992. This backlog highlights legislative delays in India's upper house.
A Congress MLA in Madhya Pradesh faces backlash for linking women's beauty to rape incidents. The BJP demands Rahul Gandhi sack him over the controversial statement.
China's plan to build a massive embassy complex in London has ignited security concerns and a political storm, raising alarms over potential surveillance and diplomatic tensions.
The Congress party has strongly criticized the Modi government for shutting down a medical college in Jammu and Kashmir, claiming it represents a dangerous communalisation of education in the region.
Counting begins for Maharashtra civic elections with BJP-Shiv Sena alliance aiming for dominance. Results expected to reshape control of India's richest civic body, the BMC.
Lokayukta police arrested senior Bengaluru Excise officers for demanding ₹80 lakh bribe to clear bar and microbrewery licenses. Officials were caught accepting ₹25 lakh as first installment.
The Indian Embassy in Iran is actively pursuing consular access for Indian crew members detained there, confirming the situation and working with local authorities.
Counting begins for Maharashtra civic elections including BMC. BJP-Shiv Sena alliance aims for control of India's richest civic body as new faces emerge.
Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray says battle has just begun, accuses BJP of betrayal in BMC polls. He remains hopeful for Sena mayor in Mumbai if God wills.
Counting begins for Maharashtra civic elections including BMC. BJP-Shiv Sena alliance aims for victory while opposition hopes for comeback in key urban bodies.
The Lucknow bench of Allahabad High Court has directed Uttar Pradesh government to pay Rs 3 lakh compensation to a minor rape victim within 10 days, rejecting committee's denial based on absence of physical injuries.
Counting begins for Maharashtra civic elections including BMC. BJP-Shiv Sena alliance aims for emphatic win while opposition hopes to regain ground in key contests.
Canadian PM Mark Carney announces strategic shift toward China during Beijing visit, cutting EV tariffs and securing canola deal as trust in US erodes.
Fresh unrest erupts in West Bengal's Kolkata and Murshidabad, blocking highways and disrupting trains. BJP targets Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee over the situation.
The Union Budget 2026 could allocate ₹28,000 crore to PMFME and PMKSY schemes to enhance farmers' incomes, reduce post-harvest losses, and create rural jobs.
Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray pledges to continue political battle in Mumbai, while PM Modi attacks Trinamool Congress in West Bengal. Key developments include India-Bangladesh cricket tension and new train launches.
A Rajkot court delivers death sentence to a man convicted of raping a 7-year-old with an iron rod. Deputy CM Harsh Sanghavi praises the swift verdict, calling it a strong message against crimes on women.
Coimbatore police seized 874 bottles of liquor meant for illegal sale on Thiruvalluvar Day, arresting eight people in a city-wide crackdown on dry day violations.
Congress leader Shashi Tharoor sees tentative signs of de-escalation in Iran but warns that a communications blackout obscures the true scale of protests and casualties.
The body of a 41-year-old man was discovered on a roadside in Patna's Danapur area. Police found no external injuries and suspect death due to cold weather.
The Indian government is accelerating plans to acquire 114 Rafale fighter jets, while the proposal to buy Russian Su-57 aircraft remains under consideration, according to official sources.
Syro-Malabar Church warns against reckless overseas migration, urges faithful to actively participate in politics and public governance to address dwindling community numbers in Kerala.
BJP national spokesperson Sambit Patra claims Mamata Banerjee plans to convert West Bengal into Bangladesh, emphasizing national unity at a press conference.
Madhya Pradesh government reveals plans for a memorial at the cleaned Union Carbide site, marking the 1984 Bhopal gas tragedy that killed thousands and affected lakhs.