Mahayuti’s Maha win
Alliance sweeps Maharashtra, oppn INDIA bags Jharkhand
BJP gets shot in the arm ahead of Delhi polls
With a victory secured in Maharashtra, the BJP received a shot in the arm ahead of the Delhi Assembly polls next year, with its local leaders saying the party is now set to dethrone the AAP government...
'Voter Is Keeping Centre On Tenterhooks'
'If you want to win you need to perform.' 'Governments have found a way to buck anti-incumbency, but one policy intervention will not pay in all elections.'
BJP Made Muslim Support For MVA An Election Issue
In doing so, it further cemented the community's determination to support the opposition. But at the same time, it consolidated its Hindu vote bank like never before.
Shinde's Sena knocks out Uddhav's Sena in 36 seats
Shinde had retained most of the sitting MLAs, who chose to be with him when he led the rebellion two years ago. They delivered for him on Saturday when votes for the state polls were counted.
'Forget About EVM Hacking!'
'Party workers sit outside polling booths and they know everything that is happening.' 'Besides, as a voter when you push the EVM button to vote there is a paper slip that comes out showing you who you voted for.'
Maharashtra election results 2024: Congress' performance shocking, worst-ever in State polls, says Prithviraj Chavan
Maharashtra election results 2024: Prithviraj Chavan reflects on Congress' shocking defeat in Maharashtra assembly polls, discusses results with party leadership in Delhi.
Madarihat loss sees BJP’s tally in Bengal Assembly down to 66
With the BJP candidate losing the Madarihat Assembly constituency, the total tally of the party in the West Bengal Assembly has come down to 66.
Bitter results for MVA in Maharashtra's sugar belt
The ruling Mahayuti alliance bagged 53 of the 70 assembly seats in the region.
Maharashtra trusted us, not Oppn's divisive politics: Shiv Sena leader
In the wake of the historic Maharashtra Assembly election results, Shiv Sena leader Manisha Kayande expressed gratitude to the people of the state for their overwhelming support emphasising that the...
Constitutional duty of Jharkhand govt to identify, deport infiltrators: Assam CM Himanta Sarma
Assam CM urges JMM-led alliance in Jharkhand to identify and deport infiltrators, emphasizing the threat they pose to the state.
His name will be written in...: Raut slams ex-CJI Chandrachud
Raut claimed that by not deciding on the disqualification petitions, Chandrachud kept doors and windows open for defections.
Voters in Jharkhand, Karnataka rejected BJP’s divisive politics: Hariprasad
MLC B.K. Hariprasad discusses BJP's divisive politics, Congress victories in Jharkhand and Karnataka, and allegations of corruption in Maharashtra.
Dynasts continue to dominate Maharashtra polity
The Maharashtra Assembly elections witnessed the continued influence of political dynasties, with prominent families retaining their strongholds across the state. The Thackareys and the Ranes emerged as dominant forces, securing victories in various regions. The Rane brothers, Nilesh and Nitesh, won in Sindhudurg, while Uday and Kiran Samant secured victories in Ratnagiri. In Mumbai, Aaditya Thackeray retained his Worli seat, while his cousin Varun Sardesai won in Vandre East. The results underscore the enduring power of family connections in Indian politics.
Mahadevappa and Vishwanath differ on reasons of bypoll results in State 
H.C. Mahadevappa sees Congress bypoll wins as endorsement of Siddaramaiah's government, while A.H. Vishwanath disagrees on corruption allegations.
Registering for 12-digit APAAR ID fraught with hurdles, rue parents
Students and parents face challenges registering for APAAR, a unique ID system for students in India, due to data discrepancies.
Rally Japan organisers hit with hefty €50,000 fine for safety breach
Officials were forced to cancel stage 12 after a civilian car made its way onto the stage
GTD alleges ill-treatment from HDK
Former JD(S) leader G.T. Deve Gowda criticizes Union Minister H.D Kumaraswamy, hints at joining Congress amid party tensions.
Satheesan deplores CPI(M) ‘narrative’ on Palakkad bypoll result
V.D. Satheesan criticizes CPI(M) for dismissing UDF's Palakkad win as Muslim fundamentalist support, highlighting party's hypocrisy and deceit.
Parties in Kerala begin post-bypoll internal stocktaking
Post-bypoll analysis in Kerala reveals BJP struggles, CPI(M) success, and Congress concerns over candidate selection and support base erosion.
Shivakumar seems to be the latest winner in the war over Vokkaliga heartland
Congress victory in Channapatna seen as Shivakumar's revenge, boosting party prestige in Vokkaliga politics and KPCC leadership prospects.
Sale certificate issued in pursuance to a court's auction not required to be stamped: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has ruled that a sale certificate issued in pursuance to a court’s auction is not required to be stamped.
I didn't endorse anybody: Jarange after results
Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange on Sunday refuted talk of his stir not being a factor in the Maharashtra assembly polls, which were swept by the Mahayuti comprising the Bharatiya Janata Party, the Shiv Sena and the Nationalist Congress Party.
Sharad Pawar speaks on MVA loss and retirement plan
Nationalist Congress Party-Sharadchandra Pawar chief Sharad Pawar on Sunday said the Ladki Bahin scheme, women's participation in voting in large numbers, and religious polarisation may have played a role in Mahayuti's victory in Maharashtra assembly polls.
Kalyan Banerjee bats for Mamata as leader of INDIA bloc
Trinamool Congress MP calls for Mamata Banerjee to lead INDIA bloc, urging opposition parties to accept failure.
Stop projecting bypoll victory as a clean chit for your ‘irregularities’, BJP tells CM
BJP counters Siddaramaiah's claims, stating election mandate not a "clean chit," alleging Congress corruption and broken promises.
Pinarayi blames Thangal for IUML’s ‘fundamentalist drift’
IUML risks being outpaced by Muslim fundamentalist outfits due to its alliance with SDPI and Jamaat-e-Islami, warns Pinarayi Vijayan.
Nigerian students’ enrollment in US higher institutions rises – Official
The number of Nigerian students enrolling into US higher institutions have increased every year for more than a decade except in the 2020/2021 academic year due to COVID.
How an august body of men worked out India’s foundational document
75th Constitution Day marks the historic finalization of India's foundational document by the Constituent Assembly in 1949.
How an august body of men worked out India’s foundational document
75th Constitution Day marks the historic finalization of India's foundational document by the Constituent Assembly in 1949.
Palaniswami urges cadre to tread the path laid down by ex-CMs MGR, Jayalalithaa
AIADMK general secretary Palaniswami urges cadre to follow MGR and Jayalalithaa's path for 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly election.
Congress appoints Qazi Nizamuddin AICC in-charge of Delhi ahead of polls, replaces Deepak Babaria
In a bid to get battle-ready for the assembly polls due in the capital early next year, the Congress replaced Delhi party chief Deepak Babaria with Qazi Nizamuddin. Nizamuddin got a crown of thorns as Congress drew nil in the last two assembly polls and the grand old party is hoping for a revival.
Blindness is no barrier to excellence, says best visually impaired WASSCE candidate
Unlike Master Opu’s parents, who enrolled him at a school for the blind, Fiyinfoluwa’s mother, Gbemisola Banjo, said she opted for inclusive schools for her daughter to address the concern about an issue complex.
Morning Digest: Mahayuti yet to take a call on new Maharashtra Chief Minister; U.S. agency conducting due diligence on Adani’s Sri Lanka project, and more
The Hindu Morning Digest gives a select list of stories to start the day. Read the top news today on November 25, 2024
Child, two, and five teenagers among 17 dead after bus crash in Peru
The students had been on a school trip before the vehicle - which carried 57 people - collided head on with a van and veered off the road in Peru.
Will introspect and rebuild the party: Supriya Sule
Nationalist Congress Party-Sharadchandra Pawar working president Supriya Sule has said her party, which won just 10 seats in the Maharashtra assembly elections, will introspect over the poll results and pledged to work towards a capable, inclusive and progressive state.
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