Year: 2026

The Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance is set for its third consecutive term in Assam, as the trends indicate a landslide victory for it. The NDA stormed for its second straight term in 2021 after the alliance bagged 75 of the 126 seats. In a major pro-incumbency for Himanta Biswa Sarma’s leadership, the NDA alliance bagged 102 seats of the 126 polled to retain power. The Indian National Congress-led alliance was reduced to 27 seats in the state.

The 47th game of the ongoing IPL (Indian Premier League) 2026 saw Mumbai Indians hosting Lucknow Super Giants. The two sides met at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on May 4th, and the game was comfortably won by Mumbai Indians thanks to stellar knocks by Rohit Sharma and Ryan Rickelton. 

As counting of votes took place on Monday in West Bengal, Assam, Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Puducherry, the Assembly elections of 2026 presented remarkable shifts across the political battleground. What began as a routine results day quickly transformed into a nationwide churn, challenging established power centres and signalling a reconfiguration of political loyalties. From Tamil Nadu’s unexpected upheaval to a sweeping saffron rise in West Bengal, the mandate has disrupted long-held assumptions and elevated new players into decisive positions.  The results show the electoral scenario is shifting rapidly and signalling a…

In a massive setback for the Trinamool Congress (TMC) in West Bengal, the incumbent Chief Minister and the party chief Mamata Banerjee lost to her rival and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate Suvendu Adhikari by 15,05 votes in the Bhabanipur seat. It’s being considered a huge setback for the TMC as the seat was considered the party’s stronghold.  The constituency has played a crucial role in Bengal’s political context over the past decade. In 2021, TMC veteran Sobhandeb Chattopadhyay won the seat after defeating BJP’s Rudranil Ghosh by 28,719 votes. He later…

In a remarkable political moment, actor-turned-politician Joseph Vijay is poised to form the government in Tamil Nadu in his very first electoral debut, drawing inevitable comparisons with two of India’s most iconic political figures – MG Ramachandran and NT Rama Rao.

The stage is set for the counting of votes in the Assembly Elections 2026 across West Bengal, Assam, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Puducherry on Monday (May 4), following a high-voltage electoral battle with the outcome crucial for prominent ruling regional parties like the TMC and DMK as well as the BJP, Congress, and the Left.

Washington Sundar showed nerves of steel to power Gujarat Titans home in a nervy win over Punjab Kings at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad on Sunday, May 3. Sundar played an unbeaten 40-run knock to help the Titans hunt down 164 in a four-wicket win on the second last ball of the clash.

India on Sunday rejected Nepal’s objection to the conduct of the upcoming Kailash Mansarovar Yatra through the long-established Lipulekh Pass route, asserting that any “unilateral artificial enlargement” of territorial claims is “untenable.”

Khatron Ke Khiladi 15 is about to kick off, and there is already a tremendous buzz among the public regarding the new season. A few days ago, several contestants shared cryptic posts on social media featuring a ‘K’ pose, which further fueled speculation surrounding the show. Now, the names of the contestants have been officially confirmed, comprising a blend of familiar faces from previous seasons alongside some newcomers. Colors has confirmed via its Instagram handle that the return of former contestants, combined with the inclusion of new participants, will undoubtedly heighten…

Iran has put forward a fresh proposal to the United States in an effort to revive stalled peace efforts, PTI reported citing a senior official familiar with the matter. The plan is described as a “multi-layered” framework aimed at reducing tensions and restarting dialogue after weeks of conflict.