Questions rise about effectiveness of police and Central officials in Manipur

Senior advisers want decisive measures taken, including...

Poor air quality forces Haryana to order school closures

Haryana government orders school closures and online...

BJP, JMM fight for key seats and tribal support

Jharkhand’s final polling phase on November 20...

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JMM worried that Congress will sink alliance ship

Days ahead of the second phase of the Assembly elections in Jharkhand on 20 November, Jharkhand Mukhti Morcha (JMM) leaders think that the Congress...

‘Rahul wants Uddhav as Maharashtra Chief Minister’

MVA has resolved the succession issue, with Uddhav Thackeray as the consensus candidate for CM, claim sources. New Delhi: As the two major alliances, Maha...

J&K resolution on Article 370 may impact Congress in Maharashtra

New Delhi: The newly-elected Jammu and Kashmir Assembly passed a resolution seeking the restoration of the erstwhile state’s special status, sparking a national political...

AICC secretaries asked to spend 20 days in assigned states

The Congress appointed 31 secretaries to assist AICC general secretaries, managing state affairs, grassroots programs, and ensuring party coordination effectively. New Delhi: The Organisation General...

Dearth of second-line leaders in Congress

The problem, according to a senior Congress leader, stems from the party’s over-reliance on the old guard while failing to give space to younger...

A win in Maharashtra will help BJP nationally

New Delhi: The Assembly elections in Maharashtra are important for the Bharatiya Janata Party as a win in the state would help it dominate...

Congress may win a few seats in first phase of Jharkhand elections

The elections are shaping up to be a contest primarily between the ruling JMM and the BJP. New Delhi: The Congress party in Jharkhand is...

Congress performance in Jharkhand, Maha will decide I.N.D.I.A future

New Delhi: The performance of the Congress in the assembly elections in Jharkhand and Maharashtra is seen to be critical for the “confidence” and...

Caste census starts in Telangana

New Delhi: The Congress party in Telangana has begun its caste-based survey on Saturday with 80,000 ennumerators to be going door to door over...

There is a leadership rift in UP Congress

New Delhi: The Congress party unit in Uttar Pradesh is seen to be going through a churn as Priyanka Gandhi’s close aide and personal...

Karra replaces district presidents in J&K Congress unit

Tariq Hameed Karra reshapes Congress leadership in J&K, emphasising grassroots strategies and accountability. New Delhi: The new president of Congress party in Jammu and Kashmir,...

Digvijaya, Jitu Patwari shape new Congress executive body in MP

MP’s new executive body highlights Digvijaya Singh and Jitu Patwari’s influence, sidelining Kamal Nath’s supporters. New Delhi: After the Congress high command approved the much-awaited...

Congress media appointments get stalled

Congress’ appointments for media department remain stalled, awaiting final approvals from high command. New Delhi: The Congress party is set to announce a list of...

Telangana CM grooming his own team within Congress

Discontent grows among Congress members as new leaders gain prominence, risking unity and stability. New Delhi: The old-time leaders within Congress claim that the current...

Tough contest between Mahayuti and MVA in Maharashtra, say experts

Maharashtra’s elections are driven by strategic messaging, candidate presence and coalition dynamics. New Delhi: The biggest political fight between the six major political parties, divided...

Congress to focus on 25 Assembly seats in Delhi

Congress aims to gain ground in Muslim-majority seats in Delhi Assembly elections, citing, what it describes as AAP’s declining credibility. New Delhi: The Congress party...

‘Surveys overlooked in Jharkhand for Congress ticket distribution’

New Delhi: Several Congress leaders claim that the ticket distribution process for the Jharkhand Assembly elections has been faulty, since internal surveys and party...

Congress aims for greater control in Maha elections

Congress aims for stronger control in Maharashtra elections after facing setback in Haryana. New Delhi: Although the Congress high command had shown less authority in...

MP Congress to focus on strengthening street level politics

Congress in Madhya Pradesh aims to strengthen grassroots efforts, empowering a new generation of leadership. New Delhi: The Congress party in Madhya Pradesh is expecting...

Congress cadre base in J&K is dwindling

Congress faces challenges expanding in Jammu and Kashmir after a poor election performance and limited grassroots leadership. New Delhi: After the National Conference secured 42...

Congress gears up for Delhi elections, focuses on cadre building

Congress aims to strengthen local leadership and grassroots presence in Delhi, ahead of the Assembly elections. New Delhi: As Congress prepares for the upcoming Assembly...

Congress leaders feel discouraged after Haryana

Bhupinder Hooda and Ajay Maken have taken a hit on their image. New Delhi: As the top Congress leaders associated with the Haryana assembly elections...

Post Haryana results, tension in MVA

New Delhi: Following Congress’s defeat in the Haryana Assembly elections, insiders suggest that Maharashtra Vikas Aghadi (MVA)—comprising Congress, Shiv Sena (UBT) led by Uddhav...

Congress strategy fails again in Hindi heartland

Congress governs only one of ten Hindi heartland states—Himachal Pradesh—while the BJP holds majority governments in at least six, reflecting Congress’s waning influence. New Delhi:...

Lone and Rashid squeeze out narrow wins

Engineer Rashid’s brother’s narrow win shows NC has been able to send the message that he is connected with Centre. New Delhi: Prominent leaders in...

Local issues determine voter engagement in J&K

Low voter turnout in Jammu and Kashmir reflects voters prioritising local issues in their decisions. New Delhi: As voting concludes in Jammu and Kashmir, the...

Smaller parties fade in Haryana

Experts believe the BJP sought a multipolar election in Haryana, which could increase Congress’s electoral prospects. New Delhi: With the completion of Assembly elections in...

Mir’s power-sharing remark upsets Congress

Congress leaders in Jharkhand have expressed discontent over Mir’s remarks on power-sharing, sparking tensions within the ruling alliance. New Delhi: Congress leaders in the election...

Congress stares at decline in Jharkhand, alliance stability under threat

New Delhi: Congress in Jharkhand is seeing a steep decline in its popularity, suggesting that the party has lost political momentum in the state....

National Conference not confident of winning J&K elections 

NC-Congress alliance might be at a disadvantage in Kashmir, while BJP aims to benefit from Hindu-majority seats. New Delhi: With the conclusion of Kashmir leg...

Congress faces internal rift over survey ‘manipulation’

New Delhi: Ahead of both national and state elections, political parties, including Congress, conduct surveys to gauge their electoral prospects. Congress currently relies on...

Amethi Cong workers not being able to meet Rahul in Delhi

In Amethi, Congress workers express frustration over lack of access to Rahul Gandhi, highlighting a shift in the practice after 2019 Lok Sabha elections. New...

PK finds it tough to convince voters in Bihar

NEW DELHI: Kishor’s focus on Muslim-dominated regions such as East and West Champaran, Gopalganj and Seemanchal, has made the RJD paint him as trying...

Kerala CM’s plan to elevate son-in-law faces opposition

NEW DELHI: Independent MLAs P.V. Anwar and K.P. Jaleel have been very vocal against the CM’s plan. Chief Minister of Kerala, Pinarayi Vijayan, has been...

Sajad Lone may struggle to retain Handwara seat

NEW DELHI: The seat is likely to see a surge in support for Engineer Rashid’s party. After the record 60% voting in the first phase...

BJP weak in Jammu, Congress weaker

NEW DELHI: The Jammu division of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, which has 43 Assembly seats, could see a neck to neck...

Seat-Sharing talks in Maha spark third front questions

NEW DELHI: Maha Vikas Aghadi agreed on 125 of 288 seats. Remaining seats will be finalized after Ganesh Utsav, says Congress leader. The major alliance...

Former Chief Ministers not contesting elections in Jammu and Kashmir

SRINAGAR: With Farooq Abdullah and Mehbooba Mufti stepping aside, Omar Abdullah and Iltija Mufti have emerged as key figures in Jammu and Kashmir’s political...

Hurriyat fades, while Rashid’s rise unsettles parties in Kashmir

NEW DELHI: The Assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir are witnessing two significant changes from earlier elections. First is the irrelevance of the Hurriyat...

SP no to Congress demand for five seats in UP bypolls

NEW DELHI: An SP insider in Uttar Pradesh said, ‘Congress could get Ghaziabad and Khair Assembly seats. But they could lose both seats.’ Congress party,...

Omar Abdullah uncertain about Ganderbal seat

SRINAGAR: Omar Abdullah, contesting from Ganderbal and Budgam, appealed to the voters of Ganderbal for support, amid concerns of a potential defeat. Former chief minister...

Split mandate likely in J&K elections

SRINAGAR: NC-Congress alliance is likely to secure a majority, however, experts warn that they may struggle to govern on their own due to a...

MP Congress chief Jitu Patwari seeks time for improvement

NEW DELHI: Jitu Patwari seeks more time to reform his approach amid speculation of changes in party leadership in MP, as his style of...

Congress forms fresh team of secretaries, joint secretaries

NEW DELHI: On Friday, the Congress made the much-anticipated organisational changes by replacing most of the All India Congress Committee (AICC) secretaries and joint...

Congress confident of towering over Maharashtra allies

NEW DELHI: Internal surveys suggest that Congress could win most seats in the Maharashtra Assembly polls, which can work to their advantage in negotiating...

Jitendra Singh trying to become Rajasthan Cong president 

NEW DELHI: Jitendra Singh’s bid for Rajasthan Congress president faces resistance due to Sachin Pilot’s ambitions. Congress General Secretary In-charge of Madhya Pradesh Jitendra Singh,...

Crisis escalates in Karnataka Congress

NEW DELHI: Siddaramiah faces mounting pressure and potential legal challenges, boosting rival D.K. Shivakumar’s position, as the High Court delays action in the MUDA...

Mamata unhappy with Rahul, calls up Congress leaders

NEW DELHI: Mamata Banerjee is said to have expressed displeasure over Rahul Gandhi’s ‘criticism’ of her government. After Congress figurehead Rahul Gandhi posted a message...

Congress faces seat-sharing hurdle in Kashmir

NEW DELHI: NC cites Congress’ poor performance and historical maximum of six seats to justify not allocating more seats. The Congress party is engaged in...

Rahul Gandhi plans key appointments in Congress

NEW DELHI: Rahul Gandhi is said to have shortlisted around 30 new leaders to appoint them to important positions in the Congress party. Rahul Gandhi...

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