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Federal IT Investment Ratings Often Miss Risk, GAO Finds
Review of 53 major IT investments found agencies' risk ratings frequently outdated or failed to fully identify risks.
DOD GPS modernization faces delays, GAO report says
GAO Report Finds BLM Should Improve Geothermal Permitting Process
Police call former Bengal sports minister regarding Messi event incident.
Who is Sanjeev Sanyal, the Prime Minister’s economic advisor potentially poised to become Bengal’s next finance minister?
Who Will Lead Kerala as CM? The Clash Intensifies Between Congress’ Venugopal and Satheesan
The UDF secured 102 seats in the 140-member Assembly, while the Congress alone gained 63 seats. This defeat was a significant setback for the CPI(M)-led LDF, which saw…
TVK requests assistance, AIADMK relocates MLAs to a resort in Puducherry.
Despite this success, the TVK fell short of the majority threshold of 118 in the 234-member Assembly. This fragmented outcome has created uncertainty surrounding the…
BJP Leader Suvendu Adhikari’s Associate Killed in Madhyamgram, West Bengal
Chandra Nath Rath, a personal aide to BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari, was fatally shot in Madhyamgram, located in North 24 Parganas district, according to reports from News…
Home Minister Amit Shah and Nitin Nabin Arrive in Patna One Day Before Bihar Cabinet Expansion
Shah, a former president of the BJP, was welcomed at the airport by Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary, who became the first leader from the saffron party to lead a…
TVK falls short of a majority; Vijay’s inauguration uncertain as Governor requests confirmation of support.
According to Lok Bhavan, Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar remains unconvinced that TVK has attained the necessary majority in the 234-member Assembly. The party…
Himanta Steps Down as Assam Chief Minister; Oath Ceremony Expected Post-May 11
The BJP-led NDA secured 102 seats in the 126-member assembly. The elections were conducted in a single round on April 9, with vote counting occurring on May 4.
Vijay’s Victory in TVK Divides Tamil Nadu Coalitions: DMK Criticizes Congress Support, AIADMK Reveals Internal Discontent
The Tamil Nadu Congress has opted to support Vijay’s TVK, aiming to establish a “secular government” in the state.
TVK Breaks 10% Threshold Trend for Third Front with Almost 35% Vote Share
Historically, third-party candidates in Tamil Nadu have faced challenges in surpassing the 10 percent threshold, as demonstrated by the DMDK-led Makkal Nala Kootani…
Thrissur Election Result 2026, Kerala: Rajan J. Pallan Secures Victory with a 26,803 Vote Margin
Thrissur, often referred to as the cultural capital of Kerala, became a focal point during the 2026 Assembly elections.
Election Commission announces the formation of a new assembly in Bengal.
This notification has been forwarded to the governor of West Bengal, officially signaling the end of the election cycle and preparing for the establishment of a new…
Meet Kapil Sahu: The Visionary Behind Vijay and TVK’s Landmark Victory in Tamil Nadu
In the remarkable rise of actor-turned-politician Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) in Tamil Nadu, Kapil Sahu has become a pivotal figure. The TVK clinched 108…
Punjab CM Mann meets President Murmu to request the revocation of six RS members’ memberships.
Accompanied by party MLAs and ministers, Mann visited Rashtrapati Bhavan in Delhi.
Tamil Nadu Government Formation: TVK Requests Meeting with Governor, Seeks Two Weeks to Demonstrate Majority
According to a report from NDTV, TVK is requesting a two-week period to demonstrate its majority for government formation.
Vijay’s TVK secures 106 seats, nearing a majority but falling short of the magic number.
The counting for the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections commenced at 8:00 am on May 4, under stringent three-tier security at 62 locations. Votes from more than 75,000…
Tamil Nadu Elections 2026: Assets and Holdings of MK Stalin, Edappadi K. Palaniswami, and Vijay
The longstanding rivalry between these two parties remains crucial, but the entry of actor-turned-politician Vijay has introduced new energy to the competition. His…
Left Leaders Inform CEC That PM’s Speech Breached Model Code of Conduct
CPI(M) General Secretary MA Baby and CPI Rajya Sabha MP P Sandosh Kumar have individually submitted letters to the chief of the election panel, alleging the exploitation…
Modi blames Opposition for hindering women’s quota initiative, cautions about political consequences.
In a televised address following the government’s failure to pass the bills in the Lok Sabha, Modi accused the Indian National Congress, Trinamool Congress, and…
Opposition Achieves Tactical Victory as Delimitation Bill Fails; BJP Gains Political Advantage, According to AK Bhattacharya
Bhattacharya pointed out that the government entered the vote aware of its numbers but chose to highlight two politically charged issues. “The government understood from…
Is the Delimitation Initiative Linked to the 2029 Elections? Opposition Points Out North-South Disparity, While Government Calls It Essential Reform.
Isaac pointed out that while the suggested increase of Lok Sabha seats from 543 to 850 may seem neutral at first glance, the allocation raises substantial concerns for…
West Bengal Elections: More than 36 million voters to participate in Phase 1 across 16 districts
The voter list for the first phase includes 1.84 crore males, 1.75 crore females, and 465 individuals from the third gender, according to the EC data.
Clarified: Women’s Reservation Act and the Call for Prompt Implementation
This legislation received presidential assent from Droupadi Murmu in September 2023.
SIR Row: Court Approaches to Cases Involving Removed Voters
As assembly elections and by-elections take place across various states, Indian courts are witnessing a surge in individual cases contesting the removal of names from…
Telangana High Court Grants Pawan Khera One-Week Anticipatory Bail, Advises Congress Leader to Contact Relevant Court
A bench led by Justice K Sujana approved the relief, giving Khera time to seek the appropriate court for additional legal protection, according to LiveLaw.
Names removed, loyalties tested: Final SIR rolls disrupt BJP’s grip on Matua
However, the recent electoral rolls released after the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) have transformed this promise into the BJP’s most significant vulnerability.
West Bengal Elections: Amit Shah Unveils BJP Manifesto, Pledges 7th Pay Commission and Uniform Civil Code Within Six Months
Amit Shah unveils the BJP manifesto for the 2026 West Bengal elections in Kolkata, pledging the 7th pay commission, job creation, a strict anti-infiltration policy, and…
President Murmu puts forward Harivansh’s name for the Rajya Sabha.
He has been nominated to the Rajya Sabha to fill the vacancy resulting from the retirement of former Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi. “In exercise of the powers…
