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By Kalyani Shankar A novice in politics, Tamil Nadu’s nearly five-month-old Chief Minister Joseph Vijay and his party, the TVK, have joined the Congress-led INDIA opposition coalition, reshaping the state’s political landscape. His predecessor was a key member of INDIA, but M.K. Stalin stepped down after the 2026 Assembly elections. Vijay is learning politics as […]

The article TVK’s Joining INDIA Bloc Has Big Consequences For Tamil Nadu Politics appeared first on Latest India news, analysis and reports on Newspack by India Press Agency).

By Kalyani Shankar India is campaigning for both a permanent and a non-permanent seat on the UN Security Council. Securing a permanent seat requires significant changes to the UN structure, which are progressing slowly. India is seen as a key voice for the Global South and in the Indo-Pacific. Foreign Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, currently […]

The article India Eyes Permanent Seat At High Table Of Un Security Council appeared first on Latest India news, analysis and reports on Newspack by India Press Agency).

By Kalyani Shankar The Bihar polls at the end of the year are pretty unpredictable. As of now, there will be no cakewalk for the BJP, RJD, Congress or the JD(U). The churning is quietly taking place in Bihar politics. There could be a potential shift in power dynamics. The BJP, playing second fiddle to […]
By Kalyani Shankar DALLAS (USA): The U.S. Presidential election on November 5 is of immense significance, as it will determine the next tenant of the White House and shape the future of the United States an also its relationship with the other countries of the world.. Whether USA will get its first woman president or […]
By Kalyani Shankar When controversy and suspicion surround an innocuous sweet like Srivari Laddu sold by the Tirumala Tirupathi Devasthanam, it does not stop there. It has gone much further in the past week and become a political weapon for Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Nara Chandra Babu Naidu to beat his predecessor, Jagan Mohan Reddy. […]
By Kalyani Shankar Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s recent trip to the United States has provoked a war of words between the ruling BJP and the main opposition Congress in India. Should the Indian leaders refrain from badmouthing the ruling BJP while abroad? Is there a red line, and has Rahul crossed it while he was […]
By Kalyani Shankar Who will emerge victorious in Haryana’s upcoming assembly polls? Will the ruling BJP retain the state, or will the resurgent Congress seize the opportunity to win? The nation is watching as the results of the impending polls in Maharashtra, Jharkhand, Jammu, and Kashmir will shape these states’ future and significantly impact the […]
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KCR: Yet Another Once-Influential Leader Struggling For RelevanceKCR: Yet Another Once-Influential Leader Struggling For RelevanceBy Kalyani Shankar The Bharatiya Rashtra Samithi, formerly the Telangana Rashtra Samithi, sets itself apart from other declining political parties. Led by the ambitious K. Chandrasekhar Rao, or KCR, the party’s national expansion has been marked by setbacks, including its failure to retain power in Telangana. This fate is shared by many political parties and […]
By Kalyani Shankar The recent results of by-elections for 13 seats in seven states are essential for understanding what people think of the major political parties. More than a month after the 2024 elections, where Prime Minister Narendra Modi won a third term, the INDIA bloc’s significant victory in securing ten of the 13 seats […]
By Kalyani Shankar U.S. President Joe Biden’s underwhelming performance in the 2024 presidential debate last week raised concerns due to his apparent fatigue, forgetfulness, and confusion. This has caused uncertainty among supporters despite Biden’s attempts to reassure them in the post-debate period. Even last week, during a speech in Madison, Wisconsin, he initially said he […]
By Kalyani Shankar Amidst a flurry of speculation and anticipation, the Congress party has made a strategic and significant move by fielding Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi in the by-elections in Wayanad. This seat became available after her brother Rahul Gandhi decided to retain Rae Bareily and step down from the Wayanad, both of which he […]
By Kalyani Shankar The swearing-in of Nara Chandrababu Naidu as Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister was a significant event for Naidu personally, and to his party and for Indian politics, too. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other top BJP leaders witnessed the 74-year-old politician taking the oath for the fourth time, marking a significant political comeback. […]

By Kalyani Shankar The NDA coalition government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has just taken office, and it’s too early to predict how it will perform, even whether it will run its five-year term. It is common knowledge that India has a messy history of multi-party governments. Late BJP leader Atal Behari Vajpayee also […]

The post Modi’s ‘NDA Govt’ Starts Third Term, Reined In By Coalition Politics first appeared on Latest India news, analysis and reports on IPA Newspack.

By Kalyani Shankar After the seven-phase elections, the June 1 exit polls indicate that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will likely win big. The INDIA block, a coalition of regional parties, also competed, but its chances were slim. The results on January 4 will reveal the actual winner. Election results often surprise. In 2004, the U.P.A. […]

The post Narendra Modi Has His Plans Ready For Next Five Years If BJP Wins Lok Sabha Polls first appeared on Latest India news, analysis and reports on IPA Newspack.

By Kalyani Shankar The convincing victory of the JMM-Congress coalition in Jharkhand assembly on February 5 amidst allegations about BJP’s poaching reports, is a big boost to the INDIA bloc in the present political atmosphere in the country. Chief Minister Champai Soren has now the tough task to run a government for the welfare of […]

The post Champai Soren’s Convincing Win In Jharkhand Assembly Test Is A Victory For INDIA Bloc first appeared on Latest India news, analysis and reports on IPA Newspack.

By Kalyani Shankar On Sunday, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar threw a bomb shell by leaving the ruling Mahagathbandhan in Bihar and returning to the N.D.A. coalition. He also quit the opposition coalition which he had built eight months ago. This dismantling of the bloc has dealt a significant blow to the I.N.D.I.A. bloc at […]

The post Nitish Kumar Has Given A Big Jolt To India But His JD(U)’s Future Is Bleak first appeared on Latest India news, analysis and reports on IPA Newspack.

By Kalyani Shankar Is Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s judgement coming under scrutiny? The critics wonder whether he promoted aides who ultimately betrayed him and the Congress. The recent departure of former minister Milind Deora has shrunk his inner circle, leaving only a few close aides who remain loyal. It’s worth noting that the BJP has […]

The post Rahul Gandhi Has To Be Careful In Choosing His Political Advisers first appeared on Latest India news, analysis and reports on IPA Newspack.

By Kalyani Shankar Congress Party’s responsibilities have increased with the decision of the I.N.D.I.A. bloc Opposition coalition to name Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge as the President. Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has declined the post of convenor. Forming partnerships before elections is relatively easy, but the real challenge lies in agreeing on seats. How difficult […]

The post Congress Is More Accommodative This Time In Seat Sharing Talks With Allies first appeared on Latest India news, analysis and reports on IPA Newspack.

By Kalyani Shankar Can the enormous popularity of Prime Minister Narendra Modi help the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) achieve electoral success in the southern states? The Party is seeking to gain more voters in the challenging southern region. Its presence is limited in states like Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Telangana, and Andhra Pradesh. Since it has […]

The post Despite Narendra Modi’s Big Thrust In South, BJP May Not Gain In Lok Sabha Polls first appeared on Latest India news, analysis and reports on IPA Newspack.

By Kalyani Shankar The grand Ram Temple in Ayodhya is all dressed up for the inauguration on January 22 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. It is fulfilling a longstanding dream of the BJP and the Sangh Parivar. A Hindu mob destroyed the Babri Masjid in 1992, claiming it was built on an ancient Hindu temple […]

The post Ram Mandir Inauguration At Ayodhya On January 22 Is A Big Political Achievement For Narendra Modi first appeared on Latest India news, analysis and reports on IPA Newspack.

By Kalyani Shankar The recent security breach in Parliament has severe political, electoral, legislative, and security implications. The resultant unprecedented suspension of 146 MPs has now united the Opposition coalition, the INDI-Alliance. Lok Sabha witnessed two intruders jumping from the visitor’s gallery and uncorking smoke canisters inside the Lok Sabha. It is a mystery how […]

The post Parliament Security Breach Can’t Escape Electoral Impact first appeared on Latest India news, analysis and reports on IPA Newspack.

By Kalyani Shankar After completing the five state elections, the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party and the Opposition prepare for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. The B.J.P. is confident about maintaining its stronghold in the Hindi belt, and the Opposition has failed to challenge them effectively. B.J.P. won elections in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, and Chhattisgarh comfortably […]

The post BJP Has A Big Advantage Over Congress In Terms Of Funds And Organisational Power first appeared on Latest India news, analysis and reports on IPA Newspack.

By Kalyani Shankar After the Five States Assembly poll results, speculation about who the new chief ministers will be is rife. The BJP has won three states and the Congress one. In Mizoram, the XDF has won defeating the ruling MNF. Although the B.J.P. has strengthened itself in the North, it has yet to find […]

The post After December 3 Results, Focus Has Shifted To The Choice Of Chief Ministers first appeared on Latest India news, analysis and reports on IPA Newspack.

By Kalyani Shankar As the Telangana elections approach their final week, the youngest state in India is ready for a Triangular electoral contest. The ruling Bharat Rashtra Samithi (B.R.S.), Congress, and the Bharatiya Janata Party (B.J.P.) compete for victory. Since its inception in 2014, B.R.S. chief K. Chandrashekhar Rao has been at the helm. He […]

The post In Telangana Assembly Polls, Congress Has Moved Fast In The Last Leg Of Campaigning first appeared on Latest India news, analysis and reports on IPA Newspack.

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