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Takeaways from Modi’s Pongal address: Tamil outreach before TN polls, push for national unity
January 14, 2026 6:12 pm
PM's speech comes at a time of friction between the Centre and Stalin-led DMK, which accuses the BJP dispensation of “Hindi imposition”
From the Urdu Press: 'SC ruling in Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam case a travesty of justice', 'Mamata, BJP must dial down heat'
January 13, 2026 5:25 pm
“The estranged Thackeray cousins have reunited for the BMC polls, while the NCP factions of Pawars have come together in Pune. Their reunion would have a crucial bearing on state politics, depending on the outcome of the civic polls,” writes Siasat
Decode Politics: Why Pinarayi Vijayan is facing blowback over Koshy report before elections
January 13, 2026 11:37 am
The Opposition and a Church section have dubbed the CM's pitch for Koshy panel report's implementation a “pre-poll play”, even as LDF and BJP step up their Christian outreach
Decode Politics: Why video has reignited BJP vs AAP war, Delhi to Punjab
January 12, 2026 8:27 pm
Amid protests and counter-protests, the controversy seems to have pitted the Punjab executive against the Delhi legislature, flaring up at a time when key Punjab players are gearing up for the 2027 polls
Akhilesh Yadav’s sister-in-law facing backlash over Lucknow hospital vandalism: Who is Aparna Yadav?
January 12, 2026 3:27 pm
The BJP leader and her supporters are accused of forcing their way into KGMU Vice Chancellor’s office to protest against the alleged forcible religious conversion and sexual exploitation of two women at the institute.
End of an era: PMO likely to vacate South Block, move to new Seva Teerth complex after January 14
January 11, 2026 4:10 pm
While the Cabinet Secretariat moved into the new Seva Teerth complex in September 2025, the National Security Council Secretariat is expected to shift there soon, ahead of the PM’s move, say government sources.
Ankita Bhandari case reeks of BJP leaders' involvement … Dhami govt evading CBI probe for 3 yrs: Uttarakhand Congress chief
January 11, 2026 10:40 am
“Uttarakhand BJP president recently dismissed protests demanding justice for Ankita, saying that had it been an issue, people would not have voted for the party in every election since 2022... Isn’t this arrogance” asks Ganesh Godiyal
Row over searches on I-PAC: ED to move SC, Bengal govt files caveat
January 11, 2026 8:01 am
Both the ED and the Trinamool Congress have already filed petitions in the Calcutta High Court. On Friday, Justice Suvra Ghosh of the Calcutta High Court adjourned hearing on the petitions to January 14
Out in the cold, why BJP firebrand Vinay Katiyar is eyeing Ayodhya run for comeback
January 10, 2026 9:05 pm
Key face of Ram Janmabhoomi movement and ex-MP Katiyar has shifted his base to Ayodhya, stepping up his bid for Assembly debut in 2027 UP elections
Maghi Mela sets the stage for 2027 Punjab polls as BJP makes debut, AAP returns after a decade
January 10, 2026 6:09 pm
Prior to their break-up in September 2020, a political conference at Maghi Mela used to be traditionally organised by SAD, joined by BJP; Sukhbir Badal says SAD’s event this time will “set the tone for its success in the Assembly polls”
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