The ruling Congress party in Telangana is re-evaluating its strategy following sharp exchanges with the BRS over allegations of 'black magic' involving senior BRS leader T Harish Rao.

The Karnataka BJP is investigating alleged cross-voting by its MLAs in recent Legislative Council polls, which led to a significant victory for the ruling Congress party.

Mallikarjun Kharge addressed the intensifying power struggle within the ruling Congress party in Karnataka, which began after the government completed half of its five-year term.

With Telangana facing drought-like conditions due to a monsoon rainfall deficit linked to El Niño, the state government has framed a strategy to mitigate its impact, intensifying a political battle between the ruling Congress and opposition BRS.

The Karnataka State Election Commission has requested a three-month extension from the Supreme Court to conduct the Bengaluru civic polls. This development has significant political implications for the ruling Congress and opposition BJP parties.

The absence of Kim Ju-ae from North Korea's ruling party congress has fueled speculation about succession, as supreme leader Kim Jong-un prepares for a significant political event.

The BRS party has initiated a new campaign against the ruling Congress in Telangana, protesting unfulfilled job promises and planning a public meeting on July 18.

Election officials in Karnataka were forced to break into an EVM strongroom after the keys to the facility went missing. The incident occurred amidst bypolls, which are considered a matter of prestige for both the ruling Congress and the opposition BJP.