Category: India

A drone strike from Iran injured three Indian nationals in Fujairah, UAE, igniting a fire at the petroleum industries zone. UAE defense confirmed four missiles were launched, with three intercepted. The Indian Embassy is ensuring medical care for the injured. This incident escalates regional tensions concerning energy infrastructure security. …

Srivaikuntam’s 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections feature a close contest between INC, AIADMK, and TVK. Historically, the seat has evenly split between Congress and AIADMK since 1977. The 2021 election saw INC win by over 15,000 votes, while AIADMK secured victories in 2016 and 2011. …

Sivaganga, a key district and politically charged constituency, has consistently favored the AIADMK in recent state polls. The party secured victories in 2021, 2016, and 2011, demonstrating a strong hold. …

AIADMK’s Dr. Dhilipan Jaishankar secured victory in the Sankarankovil constituency during the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, defeating TVK’s C. Ramarajan by 6,489 votes. The SC-reserved seat, known for its agricultural prominence and the Sankarankoil Harihara temple, faced key issues including irrigation, rural infrastructure, and youth unemployment. …

Muvattupuzha, a semi-urban constituency spanning Ernakulam and Idukki districts, saw the UDF reclaim victory in 2021. Current MLA Mathew Kuzhalnadan secured a win against the CPI, reversing the 2016 outcome. The seat faces challenges including crop loss, unemployment, and infrastructure issues, fueling ongoing UDF-LDF contests. …

Melur, an AIADMK stronghold in Madurai, has consistently elected the party, with P. Selvam retaining the seat in 2021 by a significant margin. The upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections feature a contest between the ruling DMK and the AIADMK, with the BJP-led alliance also in contention. Key campaign issues include…

Trinamool Congress has nominated Bayron Biswas for the Sagardighi assembly seat, setting up a contest against BJP’s Tapas Chakraborty. This Murshidabad district constituency saw TMC’s Subrata Saha win by a significant margin in 2021. Previously, in 2016, Saha also secured victory, though by a narrower margin against the Congress. The…

In Assam’s New Guwahati, BJP’s Diplu Ranjan Sarmah faces Congress’s Santanu Bora in a newly formed constituency. Exit polls predict a third consecutive term for the BJP, with high voter turnout across urban and rural areas. This seat was carved from Gauhati East and West, where BJP’s Siddhartha Bhattacharya previously…

The 2026 assembly elections have dramatically reshaped India’s political landscape. Vijay’s debut in Tamil Nadu, the BJP’s gains in West Bengal and Kerala’s return to rotation mark significant shifts. Established powers face challenges as new forces emerge, redefining narratives and pushing others to the margins. This analysis highlights the key…

Early trends show the NDA, led by AINRC, is set to retain power in Puducherry. Chief Minister N Rangasamy secured the Thattanchavady seat, a key victory. The Congress-DMK alliance struggles, indicating a fragmented opposition. The NDA’s organizational strength and voter outreach appear to have secured them another term, promising continuity…

In a closely watched West Bengal election, RG Kar rape victim’s mother and BJP candidate Ratna Debnath is currently leading in Panihati. She is campaigning on women’s safety and her daughter’s memory against TMC’s Tirthankar Ghosh. Nationally, BJP leads on 121 seats, TMC on 71, with high voter turnout recorded….

And today, one of the starkest outliers in the early trends is the performance of Vijay’s TVK. But who is Vijay, who, if trends hold, could become the new Thalapathy of Tamil Nadu politics? …

West Bengal’s high-stakes political battle intensifies as Mamata Banerjee and Suvendu Adhikari face off in Bhowanipore. While Banerjee has a strong history in the constituency, a significant number of Muslim voters are under scrutiny, potentially impacting the TMC’s victory margin. …

A brutal rape and murder of a three-year-old girl has sparked outrage in Pune’s Bhor-Rajgad belt, leading to a shutdown. The victim’s family refuses to meet politicians until the 65-year-old accused, a repeat offender, is sentenced to death. Protests erupted, with the Chief Minister assuring a fast-track trial and pursuit…

A 14-year-old Sudanese boy received a life-saving heart transplant in Delhi, thanks to a donor heart flown from Haryana. The organ came from a 41-year-old woman declared brain dead, whose family bravely consented to donation. …