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While some may be circumspect about the claims of the Leader of the Opposition (LoP), it is nonetheless a matter of curiosity as well as importance for the health of Indian democracy: what is this “atom bomb”?

Today in Politics: Rahul Gandhi puts EC, BJP on notice. But does he hold a smoking gun?Subscriber Only

August 02, 2025 07:40 IST

Plus, PM Modi is in his constituency Varanasi, and Congress is set to hold a day-long conclave on the challenges to the Constitution.

Sat, Aug 02, 2025

Today in Politics: Rahul, Priyanka Gandhi expected to lead Opposition charge on Day 2 of Op Sindoor debateSubscriber Only

July 29, 2025 07:39 IST

Today in Politics: Rahul, Priyanka Gandhi expected to lead Opposition charge on Day 2 of Op Sindoor debate

Tue, Jul 29, 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi shakes hands with Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Keir Starmer during a bilateral meeting, in London on Thursday. Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal also present. (

Today in Politics: As PM Modi reaches a milestone, BJP faces 3 key challengesSubscriber Only

July 25, 2025 07:27 IST

Plus, Amit Shah will move a resolution in the Rajya Sabha to extend President’s Rule in Manipur by six months.

Fri, Jul 25, 2025

Omar Abdullah's remarks drew a sharp response from political parties in Punjab, with the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) saying he cannot make a “unilateral decision”

Today in Politics: After Omar Abdullah touches a raw nerve in Punjab over water sharing, what’s next?Subscriber Only

June 21, 2025 07:08 IST

Plus, it is International Yoga Day and Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to participate in an event in Visakhapatnam.

Sat, Jun 21, 2025

Today in Politics: Can Congress, Shashi Tharoor bury the hatchet and move on?Subscriber Only

June 20, 2025 07:28 IST

Plus, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is in Bihar and Odisha, and Amit Shah will inaugurate a university campus in Bengaluru.

Fri, Jun 20, 2025

Today in Politics: Amid Keezhadi row, DMK to hold a major protest against CentreSubscriber Only

June 18, 2025 07:35 IST

This comes a day after an archaeologist who worked at the excavation site in Tamil Nadu, and had been asked to revise his findings, was transferred.

Wed, Jun 18, 2025

Today in Politics: INDIA bloc’s future; PM to chair meeting of Union Council of MinistersSubscriber Only

June 04, 2025 07:29 IST

Plus, Rahul Gandhi is scheduled to be in Haryana, where the Congress is trying to rebuild from the ground up. But can it overcome internal strife?

Wed, Jun 04, 2025

he All-party delegation led by Congress MP Shashi Tharoor speaks during an interaction with Indian community members, in Panama City on Wednesday. (ANI Photo)

Today in Politics: As Congress’s woes pile up, can it calm things down?Subscriber Only

May 30, 2025 07:30 IST

Plus, PM Modi to address a public event in Rohtas and inaugurate projects in Kanpur; and Amit Shah will be in Poonch to meet the next of kin of civilians killed in Pakistani shelling

Fri, May 30, 2025

Today in Politics: Rahul Gandhi in Poonch, PM Modi to chair NITI Aayog meeting with CMsSubscriber Only

May 24, 2025 07:04 IST

While the Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition meets the civilians affected in shelling by Pakistan, the PM will chair the meeting whose theme is “Viksit Rajya for Viksit Bharat @2047”

Sat, May 24, 2025

Today in Politics: Can Congress go toe to toe with BJP on the nationalism narrative?Subscriber Only

May 23, 2025 07:14 IST

Plus, PM Narendra Modi to inaugurate two-day Northeast investors’ summit in New Delhi.

Fri, May 23, 2025

MP Minister Vijay Shah's remarks on Col Sofiya Qureshi sparked a massive backlash

Today in Politics: Why Opposition may find it hard to counter govt in aftermath of Operation SindoorSubscriber Only

May 17, 2025 07:18 IST

Plus, Amit Shah begins his two-day visit of Gujarat from Saturday, to inaugurate several infrastructure projects.

Sat, May 17, 2025

Today in Politics: As Tamil Nadu Governor Ravi ups the ante in row with DMK, why AIADMK, BJP may be feeling uneasySubscriber Only

April 26, 2025 07:04 IST

After R N Ravi alleges police stopped state university V-Cs from attending a conference hosted by him, DMK MP says such “false statements that tend to excite subversive activities" against the state government "constitute a serious crime".

Sat, Apr 26, 2025

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Today in Politics: Why Amit Shah’s Tamil Nadu visit is crucial; PM Modi in Varanasi, Madhya PradeshSubscriber Only

April 11, 2025 07:26 IST

Plus, Prashant Kishor’s Jan Suraaj party to hold a rally in Patna, and S Jaishankar will address India’s flagship Global Technology Summit in Delhi.

Fri, Apr 11, 2025

Today in Politics: As Waqf Bill moves next to Rajya Sabha, how NDA, INDIA bloc numbers stack upSubscriber Only

April 03, 2025 07:19 IST

Plus, how will the Opposition respond to the late-night discussion in the Lok Sabha to ratify the imposition of President’s Rule in Manipur?

Thu, Apr 03, 2025

Lok Sabha LoP and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi during the Political Affairs Committee meeting of Gujarat Congress. (PTI Photo)

Today in Politics: Rahul Gandhi calls for housecleaning in Gujarat Congress, but is it what the party needs?Subscriber Only

March 09, 2025 07:28 IST

Rahul Gandhi says the Congress will remove those within who are “conniving with the BJP”. But what do you expect when you have been out of power for over three decades, ask some party leaders.

Sun, Mar 09, 2025

RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav is the unquestioned leader and CM face for Bihar this time around and has been touring the state to get the party ready for the contest later this year. (Express Archive/Prem Nath Pandey)

Today in Politics: In high-stakes Bihar contest, where NDA, Mahagathbandhan stand right nowSubscriber Only

February 22, 2025 07:23 IST

PM Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit the state on February 24, signal the start of the ruling alliance’s poll campaign.

Sun, Feb 23, 2025

All 70 assembly constituencies in Delhi will vote today

Today in Politics: As Delhi goes to polls, what is at stake for AAP, BJP, CongressSubscriber Only

February 05, 2025 07:14 IST

Plus, PM Narendra Modi is at the Maha Kumbh, where he will take a dip at the Sangam.

Wed, Feb 05, 2025

Today in Politics: A cancelled dinner fuels Karnataka Congress buzz; PM roadshow with Chandrababu Naidu, Pawan KalyanSubscriber Only

January 08, 2025 08:13 IST

Plus, the Joint Committee of Parliament set up to scrutinise the two Bills on simultaneous elections will hold its first meeting on Wednesday.

Wed, Jan 08, 2025

Today in Politics: How the legacy of December 6 continues to shape Indian politySubscriber Only

December 06, 2024 07:24 IST

The Babri Masjid was demolished 32 years to this day. Friday also marks the 69th death anniversary of Dr B R Ambedkar.

Fri, Dec 06, 2024

In western Maharashtra that has 70 Assembly constituencies, the BJP and its Mahayuti allies will look to minimise any damage in what is essentially considered an NCP-Congress stronghold

Today in Politics: PM Modi and Rahul Gandhi in Vidarbha, a key region that may sway Maharashtra electionSubscriber Only

November 12, 2024 07:15 IST

In the battle for Vidarbha, which has 62 Assembly seats and will see the most direct contests between BJP and Congress, everything hinges on the OBC vote.

Tue, Nov 12, 2024

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Today in Politics: MVA set to unveil Maharashtra poll guarantees at Mumbai mega rallySubscriber Only

November 06, 2024 08:41 IST

Plus, the Telangana government will embark on a statewide caste survey exercise.

Wed, Nov 06, 2024

Today in Politics: Priyanka Gandhi to file Wayanad bypoll nomination after roadshow with RahulSubscriber Only

October 23, 2024 08:14 IST

Plus, Maha Vikas Aghadi will announce its Maharashtra seat-sharing deal in the afternoon, and PM Modi will hold a bilateral meeting with Xi Jinping in Kazan.

Wed, Oct 23, 2024