From a crucial 2019 meeting to 2024 LS victory, explore how I-PAC's data-driven strategy and Pratik Jain's leadership helped Trinamool Congress counter BJP and win elections. Discover the inside story.
Mumbai school staff on election duty urge Maharashtra govt for a paid rest day, citing 30+ hour shifts and immediate return to school. Read their plea.
The government may introduce a customs duty amnesty scheme in Budget 2026-27 to resolve Rs 1.52 lakh crore in litigation. Read about the plan to slash duty slabs and fix FTA-related inverted duty structures.
Assistant Sub-Inspector Ajay Kumar Pandey, 55, suffered a fatal heart attack while on Dial 112 duty in Bettiah. The dedicated officer was pronounced dead upon arrival at the hospital, sending shockwaves through the police force. Read the full story.
Maharashtra's local poll season turns violent with the murder of Congress VP Hidayat Patel in Akola and attacks on Shiv Sena candidates in Mumbai. Police investigate multiple incidents ahead of January 15 elections.
Uttar Pradesh Cabinet expands stamp duty concessions. Now, gifting commercial & industrial properties within family costs just Rs 5,000 stamp duty. Move aims to simplify & reduce cost of intra-family asset transfers.
Christian organizations in Kerala express skepticism over the state government's claim of implementing the J B Koshy commission recommendations, viewing it as a pre-election move. Read the full analysis.
Karnataka government expands stamp duty exemption on gift deeds among family members to include commercial and industrial properties, boosting real estate transactions. Learn the new rules and benefits.
Analysis reveals why religious mobilisation struggles to win seats in West Bengal. Booth organisation, alliances & vote transfer remain key. Read the full explainer.
India's new safeguard duty on select steel imports has led to a sharp price rise of up to Rs 8,000 per tonne. Industry warns of a 2% increase in construction costs, impacting real estate and auto sectors. Read more.
Women government employees in Nagpur face a clash as EVM distribution on Makar Sankranti, Jan 14, coincides with key festival rituals. Read how they are managing their dual responsibilities.
BMC Commissioner Bhushan Gagrani told Bombay HC that summoning court staff for poll duty was an 'inadvertent misreading' of SEC order. The court stayed the order and will clarify the law.
Bombay High Court demands explanation from BMC Commissioner Bhushan Gagrani for issuing directives to subordinate court staff for civic election duty. Next hearing in three weeks.
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee writes to Election Commission, alleging procedural violations and a 'compromised' SIR in the state. Details on the complaints and political implications.
Maharashtra's ruling Mahayuti alliance kicks off BMC election campaign from Uddhav Thackeray's Worli bastion. CM Devendra Fadnavis launches scathing attack on Uddhav and Raj Thackeray. Key political battle heats up.
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis disclosed he was frequently on the phone persuading civic poll rebels to withdraw during a literary meet. He also paid attention to the speeches. Read the full story.
The Congress party alleges conflict of interest in GRAAM's survey, questioning its founder's govt role. GRAAM asserts its professional, apolitical stance. Read the full details.
A saffron leader offers cash for harming Shah Rukh Khan. Karnataka poll survey vanishes from website. Get the full story on these controversial developments.
A crucial pre-poll survey report commissioned by the Karnataka government has vanished from its official website, raising transparency concerns. The move follows BJP's criticism of the findings. Read more.
Senior BJP leader Dilip Ghosh sparks controversy by questioning the electoral effectiveness of mandir-masjid politics and targeting 'recent entrants' to the party in West Bengal. Read his full statements.
Nagpur & Amravati crack down on election duty defaulters. Four headmasters face police complaints under new law, while 514 civic staff get show-cause notices. Read the full story.
Prices of cigarettes, bidis, and other tobacco products will rise from February 1, 2026, after the government imposes a new excise duty. Find out the latest tax rates and impact on consumers.
The Indian government has sharply increased excise duties on cigarettes and tobacco products from February 1, 2024. This move will lead to higher retail prices for consumers. Get all the details on the new rates and their impact.
Tata Steel shares continue their rally, gaining 1.2% to hit a one-month high after India extends safeguard duties on steel imports for three years. Discover the impact on the sector and future demand outlook.
The Indian government has increased the National Calamity Contingent Duty on cigarettes. Find out the new rates and the expected impact on prices and public health.
In a shocking India TV poll result, 'Loveyapa' is crowned the worst film of 2025, beating 'Baaghi 4' and 'Nadaaniyan'. Discover the full rankings and audience verdict.
Bombay High Court stays BMC Commissioner's letters directing court staff for election duty, questioning his power. Key details on the legal challenge and implications for Mumbai's civic polls.
Disgruntled BJP ticket aspirants chased vehicles carrying nomination forms in Nashik, highlighting the intense internal strife plaguing Maharashtra parties ahead of civic polls. Read the full report on the unfolding political drama.
CPI, the second-largest LDF partner, pins local body election defeat on CM Pinarayi Vijayan's leadership and public dissatisfaction. Calls for introspection ahead of 2026 assembly polls.
A 1998 Gallup/USA Today poll predicted the future. See what Americans got right about Obama, pandemics, and tech, and where their optimism failed. A look back at foresight and anxiety.