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In this week on Talking Politics, we take a look at the long history of defections in India and what it says about Indian politicsl with special guest author and journalist Rasheed Kidwai.

The tribal district of Parvathipuram-Manyam topped AP SSC 2026 at 96.07%, retaining first place for the fourth consecutive year on school adoption

Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott has gifted over $26 billion, maintaining her billionaire status. Her unique, no-strings-attached approach allows organizations flexibility, drawing praise and some criticism, notably from Elon Musk. Scott's substantial donations, including significant sums to universities and the UNCF, highlight her impactful giving strategy.

The final approval of the party name depends on the objections received to public notice published in newspapers

It is suspected that left over wooden items and some scrap materials beneath the trawler may have caught fire.

Court flags proportionality in disciplinary action, suggests consensus; earlier remarks on attire noted

In absolute terms, the increase in voter turnout in the eastern State was lowest among recent electoral cycles

Several exit polls have predicted UDF ahead in Kerala, NDA victory in Assam and Puducherry; DMK alliance is predicted to return in Tamil Nadu

A Bench comprising Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi asked the High Court to consider the 77-year-old man’s case on a sympathetic basis and give an out-of-turn hearing

UDF-backed Independent candidate P.V. Anvar says he will ‘shave my head, wear earrings and walk through the streets of Kozhikode’ if he loses the Assembly election in Beypore constituency; challenges LDF’s Mohamed Riyas

At the outset, Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, appearing for the CBI and the Enforcement Directorate, said the two central probe agencies have filed fresh status reports in pursuance of directions issued on March 23 in the case

“A full year has passed. The details of how this caste enumeration will be done are still awaited. There has been no dialogue with Opposition parties and state governments, let alone with experts in this subject,” Congress leader Jairam Ramesh said

The IT firm, which began operations in the city from a rented facility in October 2023, has expanded its workforce from 250 to nearly 1,900 in two years

Delhi-NCR experienced a sudden weather change on Thursday afternoon with a hailstorm and rain offering relief from heatwave conditions. Dark clouds gathered as the storm began around 3:30 PM, even as the city remained under a yellow alert for heatwaves. This rainfall helped moderate average temperatures, which were lower than last year's April.

Chief Justice Sushrut Arvind Dharmadhikari and Justice G. Arul Murugan say, the recommendation made way back in 2004 is yet to translate into a law

Kerala is facing an electricity crunch, and for many residents, that pressure is already being felt through sudden evening power cuts, voltage fluctuations and local outages. The Kerala State Electricity Board, or KSEB, has now authorised power restrictions of up to 30 minutes in selected areas between 6 pm and midnight, the hours when demand usually peaks. So why is this happening now?

He was released on bail a few days ago, and was apprehended at Bengaluru International Airport while allegedly attempting to escape to Bangkok