Tracking TMC, Shiv Sena and other defections: Can the NDA secure a two-thirds majority in Lok Sabha?

While the current round of Rajya Sabha elections will help the NDA inch toward the two-thirds mark. In the Lok Sabha, it is still far from that magic figure of 362, despite the TMC switchover.

from mint - politics While the current round of Rajya Sabha elections will help the NDA inch toward the two-thirds mark. In the Lok Sabha, it is still far from that magic figure of 362, despite the TMC switchover.

TMC crisis fresh in mind, Uddhav Sena stares at split as 'breakaway' MPs head to Delhi with Eknath Shinde

Shiv Sena (UBT) has, however, dismissed the possibility of a split in its Lok Sabha ranks, with the party's Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Raut claiming that all its MPs remain united.

from mint - politics Shiv Sena (UBT) has, however, dismissed the possibility of a split in its Lok Sabha ranks, with the party's Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Raut claiming that all its MPs remain united.

Read the 14-Point Draft Memorandum Between the US and Iran

The US and Iran are expected to formally sign a memorandum of understanding on June 19 in Switzerland, paving the way for 60 days of talks aimed at ending their war for good and putting strict new limits on Iran’s nuclear program.

from mint - politics The US and Iran are expected to formally sign a memorandum of understanding on June 19 in Switzerland, paving the way for 60 days of talks aimed at ending their war for good and putting strict new limits on Iran’s nuclear program.

Veer Savarkar's kin confirms 10 mercy pleas, rejects Rahul Gandhi's claims of loyalty to British

Savarkar's grandnephew Satyaki made this disclosure in his cross-examination before Special Judge Amol Shinde, during hearing of a criminal defamation case against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for allegedly defaming the Hindutva ideologue by delivering a speech in London.

from mint - politics Savarkar's grandnephew Satyaki made this disclosure in his cross-examination before Special Judge Amol Shinde, during hearing of a criminal defamation case against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for allegedly defaming the Hindutva ideologue by delivering a speech in London.

Trump at G7 Hails Iran Deal Even as Divisions With Tehran Remain

The White House sought to make the case that its interim deal with Iran will end a global energy crisis and achieve the administration’s wartime goals, even as the two adversaries diverged on what the agreement will look like.

from mint - politics The White House sought to make the case that its interim deal with Iran will end a global energy crisis and achieve the administration’s wartime goals, even as the two adversaries diverged on what the agreement will look like.

Iran Pushes Differing Deal Versions as US Sticks to Timeline

Iran circulated competing versions of a proposed interim agreement with the US, even as President Donald Trump stuck to his Sunday timeline to sign a deal.

from mint - politics Iran circulated competing versions of a proposed interim agreement with the US, even as President Donald Trump stuck to his Sunday timeline to sign a deal.

TMC rebels merge with National Citizen Party of India — What we know about Tripura-based NCPI

Rebel Lok Sabha MPs of the Trinamool Congress (TMC) announced Sunday evening that they will merge with the Tripura-based Nationalist Citizens Party of India. Here's all that we know about the lesser-known political party.

from mint - politics Rebel Lok Sabha MPs of the Trinamool Congress (TMC) announced Sunday evening that they will merge with the Tripura-based Nationalist Citizens Party of India. Here's all that we know about the lesser-known political party.

Starmer to Meet Japan’s Takaichi as Fighter Jet Funding Sputters

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer will meet his Japanese counterpart Sanae Takaichi on Sunday as uncertainty mounts over their joint fighter jet program with Italy because of doubts about the UK’s commitment.

from mint - politics British Prime Minister Keir Starmer will meet his Japanese counterpart Sanae Takaichi on Sunday as uncertainty mounts over their joint fighter jet program with Italy because of doubts about the UK’s commitment.

Iran Likely Added Russian-Made Missiles as It Rebuilt Arsenal

Western allies believe Iran has most likely added new-build Russian weapons to its inventory and reconstituted large swathes of its missile arsenal during the eight-week ceasefire, giving the Islamic Republic the firepower to strike back at nearly full strength if hostilities resume.

from mint - politics Western allies believe Iran has most likely added new-build Russian weapons to its inventory and reconstituted large swathes of its missile arsenal during the eight-week ceasefire, giving the Islamic Republic the firepower to strike back at nearly full strength if hostilities resume.

Canada’s LeBlanc Expects Deals With US to Resolve Trump Trade Issues

Canada-US Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc said he isn’t surprised the Trump administration decided not to renew the North American trade deal by July 1, and expects a series of deals to resolve disputes over the pact.

from mint - politics Canada-US Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc said he isn’t surprised the Trump administration decided not to renew the North American trade deal by July 1, and expects a series of deals to resolve disputes over the pact.

TMC house of cards: Why rebel MPs under Kakoli Ghosh can't escape disqualification under anti-defection law

Experts say the merger has to happen between two political parties which means Mamata Banerjee has to decide that TMC will merge with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) to avoid anti-defection law. 

from mint - politics Experts say the merger has to happen between two political parties which means Mamata Banerjee has to decide that TMC will merge with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) to avoid anti-defection law. 

Hegseth Visits Guantanamo and Warns Cuba Against Seeking Weapons

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth warned Cuba not to acquire armaments that could put the US military, or the US mainland, at risk.

from mint - politics Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth warned Cuba not to acquire armaments that could put the US military, or the US mainland, at risk.

How global leaders hailed PM Modi becoming India's longest-serving PM: 'A role model in leadership'

World leaders from across the globe paid tribute to Prime Minister's transformative governance, his advocacy for the Global South, and his vision of an inclusive and economically dynamic India.

from mint - politics World leaders from across the globe paid tribute to Prime Minister's transformative governance, his advocacy for the Global South, and his vision of an inclusive and economically dynamic India.

Meenakshi Natarajan's Rajya Sabha nomination rejected: What led to setback for Congress, and what happens next?

Lok Sabha MP KC Venugopal said it is a complete humbug and a desperate attempt to snatch a seat from the Congress. He called the rejection a ‘blatant attempt by the BJP to destroy the democratic process in a clandestine manner.’

from mint - politics Lok Sabha MP KC Venugopal said it is a complete humbug and a desperate attempt to snatch a seat from the Congress. He called the rejection a ‘blatant attempt by the BJP to destroy the democratic process in a clandestine manner.’

UK Treasury Resists Defense Spending Push in 11th-Hour Talks

The UK Treasury continues to resist a push to speed up an increase in defense spending, just days out from unveiling the country’s long-delayed military investment plan.

from mint - politics The UK Treasury continues to resist a push to speed up an increase in defense spending, just days out from unveiling the country’s long-delayed military investment plan.

Who ‘destroyed’ the INDIA bloc? JD(U) leader Sanjay Jha names two former chief ministers

In an interview, Jha, known as close confidant of Nitish Kumar, claimed that a broad agreement had been reached within the Opposition alliance on elevating Kumar to the post, but the move was thwarted during a key meeting held in Patna in June 2023.

from mint - politics In an interview, Jha, known as close confidant of Nitish Kumar, claimed that a broad agreement had been reached within the Opposition alliance on elevating Kumar to the post, but the move was thwarted during a key meeting held in Patna in June 2023.

Crucial INDIA bloc meeting in Delhi today: Who’s attending and what’s on the agenda?

The meeting comes close on the heels of electoral setbacks for two key regional players—the DMK and the TMC—amid reports of growing differences within the Opposition alliance over a range of issues. The DMK and AAP will not attend the meeting. 

from mint - politics The meeting comes close on the heels of electoral setbacks for two key regional players—the DMK and the TMC—amid reports of growing differences within the Opposition alliance over a range of issues. The DMK and AAP will not attend the meeting. 

UK Plans Hospital, School Funding Cuts to Boost Defense Budget

The UK government is planning to cut £6 billion ($8 billion) in investment for projects such as schools and hospitals over the next four years to help fund a £15 billion increase in spending on defense, according to local media reports.

from mint - politics The UK government is planning to cut £6 billion ($8 billion) in investment for projects such as schools and hospitals over the next four years to help fund a £15 billion increase in spending on defense, according to local media reports.

Illinois Governor Orders Pause on Data Center Tax Credits

Governor JB Pritzker issued an order pausing state tax incentives for data centers in Illinois after the state legislature stalled his plan to keep data-center energy costs from affecting local residents’ bills.

from mint - politics Governor JB Pritzker issued an order pausing state tax incentives for data centers in Illinois after the state legislature stalled his plan to keep data-center energy costs from affecting local residents’ bills.

More bad news for AIADMK as four ex-ministers join Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Joseph Vijay’s TVK

The AIADMK won a total of 47 seats in the 2026 Tamil Nadu assembly elections, but days later four of them, Maragatham Kumarave, Jayakumar, P Sathyabama and Esaki Subaya, resigned to join TVK.

from mint - politics The AIADMK won a total of 47 seats in the 2026 Tamil Nadu assembly elections, but days later four of them, Maragatham Kumarave, Jayakumar, P Sathyabama and Esaki Subaya, resigned to join TVK.