India: 28 states and 8 UTs
A directory of every state and union territory, grouped by region. Click any tile to read the latest analysis from that state.
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How the BJP Won Bengal: The 2026 Landslide That Ended the Mamata Era, Explained
For the first time in its history, West Bengal has elected a right-wing government. The BJP swept 208 of 294 seats, Suvendu Adhikari beat Mamata Banerjee in her own seat, and 15 years of Trinamool rule collapsed. Here is who, what, when, how, and what it means.
Abhishek Banerjee: The Heir Apparent's Hardest Test, Explained
For a decade he was the future of Bengal's most powerful dynasty. Then the TMC lost everything in May 2026. This is the full story of Abhishek Banerjee: his rise from Mamata's nephew to party number two, the cases that shadow him, and the fight for his political life now.
Vijay's Earthquake: How TVK Broke the Dravidian Duopoly in Tamil Nadu, Explained
Actor Vijay's three-year-old party finished as the single largest in Tamil Nadu, the DMK collapsed, M.K. Stalin lost his own seat and resigned, and a hung assembly produced a first-time chief minister. Here is the full story of who, what, when, how, and what it means.
Karnataka's Handover: DK Shivakumar Becomes CM as the Power-Share Deal Pays Off, Explained
After two and a half years of suspense, the Congress has resolved its most-watched succession. Siddaramaiah has stepped aside and DK Shivakumar is set to take oath as Karnataka's Chief Minister on June 3, 2026. Here is the full story of the deal, the delay, and the handover.
By region
North
The capital region and the Hindi belt, agenda-setters of national politics.
West
Industrial heartland and coastal economies driving India's growth story.
South
Dravidian politics, tech hubs, and a distinct federal vocabulary.
East
Bengal's intelligentsia, mining belts, and tribal-rights politics.
Central
India's electoral pivot, bellwether states that often decide the centre.
Northeast
Eight states, dozens of languages, and a politics shaped by borders.