This comes after the Congress and DMK managed to agree on seat-sharing for the Puducherry polls—16 for the national party and 14 for the DMK
The seat-sharing talks in both the NDA and the INDIA bloc remain unsettled
Congress is the larger partner in Puducherry while the DMK nurtures ambition to lead the alliance
Ranade said the roots of Indian civilisation lie in spirituality, one that strengthens life rather than negates it
The Global Spirituality Mahotsav 2026, inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, will continue with multiple sessions featuring eminent speakers over the next two days
Union minister Amit Shah says the NDA will win 60 per cent votes in Puducherry, targets Congress
The article on Auroville’s master plan and an interview with Auroville Foundation secretary Jayanti Ravi were featured in THE WEEK issue dated December 14, 2025
In a speech hinting at future political alignments, Vijay seems to suggest a potential alliance between his TVK and Rangasamy's NR Congress for the 2026 assembly elections
BJP legislator John Kumar's induction into the Puducherry Cabinet sparks controversy, with criticism from the Hindu Munnani and opposition Congress. The move, occurring ahead of the 2026 elections, follows a series of resignations and cabinet reshuffles, reflecting shifting power dynamics within the BJP-AINRC alliance
San Rechal, 26, former Miss Puducherry, died by suicide at her home after overdosing on pills. She left behind a suicide note that said no one was to be blamed for her death
Though the differences between Rangaswamy and Kailashnathan have been smoothened for now, it is likely to grow into a full blown crisis leading to a friction in the alliance in the run up to the 2026 assembly general elections
Former nominated MLA V.P. Ramalingam has been appointed the new president of the Puducherry unit of the BJP after the central leadership accepted his nomination to the post
Puducherry received 48.4cm rainfall in 24 hours; Tamil Nadu CM M.K. Stalin urges Centre to send a team to assess damage
Kailashnanthan was once considered as the 'eyes and ears' of Narendra Modi
It is intra-party feud, says the CM
The Puducherry government may fall any time
It's Congress versus BJP in the Union Territory
Aizawl, Solan, and Shimla are the top three best-performing districts
Government has invoked the provisions of the Puducherry Public Health Act, 1973
Petrol to be cheaper by Rs 2.43 per litre in Puducherry and Karaikal regions
Cabinet formation hangs in balance
Puducherry cabinet, except for the chief minister, have not been sworn in
The NR Congress-BJP alliance has trounced the Congress, reducing it to two seats
Rangasamy has been a three-time chief minister of Puducherry
In many constituencies, Independents have won the elections
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