C Joseph Vijay is unlikely to meet Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi in Delhi on Thursday after scheduling efforts failed. The missed interaction came at the end of his first official Delhi visit, during which he met PM Modi.
A marathon seven-hour round of meetings, a high-stakes Delhi offer, and an uncertain Chief Minister at the centre of it all - Congress's Karnataka reset plan may have triggered its biggest internal power struggle since 2023.
Fresh political speculation has erupted in Karnataka after sources claimed the Congress leadership discussed a Delhi role for Siddaramaiah, even as the party publicly denied talks of any leadership transition in the state.
The Congress leadership is weighing a political reset in Karnataka ahead of the 2028 Assembly elections, as crucial talks are scheduled in Delhi.
Congress brought together senior leaders for VD Satheesan's swearing-in in Kerala, but Vijay stayed away. His absence drew attention over whether it reflected logistics, political caution or both.
The Congress has named VD Satheesan as Kerala's next Chief Minister after 10 days of deliberations, choosing the popular six-time MLA over KC Venugopal and Ramesh Chennithala.
A high-level meeting was held at the Prime Minister's residence and attended by PM Modi, Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Gandhi to discuss potential successors to outgoing CBI Director Praveen Sood, whose tenure ends on May 24.
Sources said the party is likely to take a final call on the next Kerala CM within the next 24 hours, with Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge expected in Delhi by evening to participate in the final discussions.
As Congress celebrated its Kerala victory, Rahul Gandhi spoke to Mamata Banerjee and MK Stalin after their electoral setbacks. The results sharpened the party's distrust of regional allies while reopening debates over opposition strategy and future alliances.
As Kolkata voted in the second phase, Muslim-majority areas voiced concerns over peace, safety and livelihoods. Their responses pointed to strong backing for Mamata Banerjee and a wider push against divisive politics.
An uneasy silence hangs over Haral village in West Bengal, once known for lighting up festivities with its firecrackers. Shops are shuttered. Work has halted. Even voices seem subdued.
Southern states have escalated their attack on the Centre over linking women's reservation to delimitation, calling it unconstitutional and biased against regions that controlled population growth.
The amendment to the women's reservation bill has intensified political debate amid upcoming elections and concerns over parliamentary changes.
The Centre assured all political parties that India's energy security remains stable, with sufficient supplies and additional shipments already on the way.
The decision to put the proposed amendments to the Women's Reservation Act on ice for the current session comes after a push by the INDIA bloc, which demanded an all-party meeting to discuss the matter.
The Act, if implemented, will increase total Lok Sabha seats to 816, reserving 273 for women and marking a major push to enhance female representation in Parliament based on the 2011 census.
BJP's first list of candidates for the upcoming Assam Assembly elections also featured the names of two former Congress turncoats, Pradyut Bordoloi and Bhupen Borah.
More than 190 Opposition MPs have submitted notices in both Houses of Parliament seeking a motion for the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
The Congress has named six nominees for Rajya Sabha elections across five states, blending renominated leaders with new faces. With strategic picks and alliance support, the party is poised to retain Leader of Opposition strength.
With the Congress' Assembly strength having diminished in several states, more than two dozen contenders are lobbying intensely for the few available berths, as nominations open for 37 Rajya Sabha seats across 10 states ahead of March 16 polls.
