Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann repeatedly calls Akali Dal 'dinosaurs', claiming their political extinction. SAD hits back citing rural polls gains. Full analysis of Punjab's shifting political landscape.
AAP wins 218 seats but fails to secure clear majority in 9 key districts, forcing reliance on allies & independents. Analysis of Punjab's rural poll results and political implications.
AAP emerged as the single largest party in Ludhiana's zila parishad polls but faced stiff competition from Congress & SAD in panchayat samitis. Key wins and setbacks analyzed.
Dakha MLA Manpreet Singh Ayali urges Sukhbir Badal to unite all Akali factions, including Amritpal Singh's SAD(WPD), for a 2027 comeback. He clarifies his stance on SAD(Revived). Read more.
Shiromani Akali Dal's poor performance in Ludhiana's zila parishad and panchayat samiti elections. Party blames limited time, AAP tactics, and internal factionalism for the setback. Read the full analysis.
SAD's Majitha MLA Ganieve Kaur Majithia alleges Punjab Police manipulated Zila Parishad & Block Samiti elections for AAP amid 40% voter turnout. Read the full story.
Khanna police book SAD's Yadvinder Singh Yadu for obstructing official work during vote counting. He was sent to judicial custody, alleges AAP government panic. Read the full details.
The BJP appoints Nitin Nabin as party president, highlighting its focus on generational transition to sustain political dominance. Read the full analysis of this strategic organizational move.
BJP appoints 45-year-old Nitin Nabin as national working president, signaling a 'karyakartaisation' of power and a long-term succession plan under the Modi-Shah leadership. Analysis of the party's strategic consolidation.
Punjab's Zila Parishad and Panchayat Samiti election trends show AAP in the lead, with Congress putting up a strong fight in Doaba and SAD making a comeback in Malwa. Key results from Jalandhar, Patiala, and Bathinda.
Gujarat Congress leaders, including Amit Chavda, were detained by Ahmedabad police during a protest march against alleged misuse of central agencies. The march aimed at the BJP HQ.
Gujarat Congress chief Amit Chavda and over 100 workers detained for 3+ hours during a protest march against alleged misuse of central agencies. The march was held without police permission.
AAP maintains lead in Patiala district rural polls. Congress and SAD allege counting irregularities, protest. Key results from Rajpura, Sanaur, Bhunerheri blocks detailed.
Despite challenges, the Shiromani Akali Dal has made a significant impact in Punjab's panchayat polls, winning key seats and signaling a political resurgence. Read the full analysis.
Shiromani Akali Dal secures victory in Dhuri block samiti bypoll, defeating AAP in Punjab Assembly Speaker's stronghold. A major setback for the ruling party.
Counting of votes for Punjab's zila parishad and panchayat samiti elections is on. A 48% voter turnout was recorded with over 9,000 candidates in the fray. Get the latest results and updates here.
Follow live updates, ward-wise results, and party leads as counting begins for Punjab's Zila Parishad and Panchayat Samiti elections. Get real-time trends from all districts.
The Giani Harpreet Singh-led Shiromani Akali Dal (Revived) shows signs of inertia post its formation, while SAD's Sukhbir Badal fights back. Explore the internal challenges and shifting Punjab political dynamics.
Cab drivers in Bengaluru blocked a key toll plaza protesting new airport pick-up rules requiring a Rs 150 fee. The protest caused major traffic disruptions. Read the full story.
As the Karnataka legislature's winter session starts in Belagavi, 95 organizations, led by farmer groups, seek protest permission. BJP plans a massive farmer sit-in. Police deploy 6000 personnel for security.
Tamil Nadu BJP chief K. Nagenthran was among 300 party workers detained on Dec 4 after a protest over 'Deepa Jyothi' lighting. He questioned, 'What's wrong if we become like Ayodhya?' Read the full story.
Massive youth-led protests erupt across Germany against the plan to revive compulsory military service. Students walk out, calling it 'recruitment of death'. Details inside.
Bathinda MP Harsimrat Kaur Badal demands CBI inquiry into viral audio clip alleging police interference in SAD nominations for Dec 14 zila parishad elections. Calls for EC action against AAP.
749 nominations filed for Zila Parishad & Block Samiti polls in Patiala amid allegations of nomination papers being snatched & torn. Six police cases registered. Details inside.
Violence erupted in Punjab as Congress, SAD, and AAP workers clashed during the final day of filing nominations for zila parishad and panchayat samiti polls. Details inside.
Hundreds of NHM employees staged a massive protest at Ludhiana's Civil Surgeon office, demanding release of their two-month overdue salaries. Read about their demands and the administration's response.
Shiromani Akali Dal and Waris Punjab De activists protest in Amritsar, demanding the release of pro-Khalistan leader Amritpal Singh. Details on the demonstration and political demands inside.
A series of high-level BJP meetings has ignited speculation about the election of the party's Uttar Pradesh president. Get the latest details on the political manoeuvring.
Akal Takht Jathedar Giani Harpreet Singh calls on Shiromani Akali Dal to adhere to the Sikh edict for organizational restructuring. The move aims to resolve internal conflicts and restore the party's core principles.
Congress MLA Pargat Singh rebuts Capt Amarinder Singh's push for SAD-BJP tie-up, calling their ideologies contradictory. He claims BJP centralises power, ignoring Punjab's issues. Read the full political analysis.