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Regional parties assert independence, stress national interest at Hindu Huddle 2026

Kerala Assembly: KSRTC to expand services to northern districts to address regional imbalances, says Transport Minister C.P. John

Minister says that in the context of UDF government’s plan to provide free bus travel for all women on KSRTC buses, it is important that people from all regions receive its benefit

Ministers, ambassadors, artists to join The Hindu’s Huddle in June

This edition will discuss topics such as role of regional parties in strengthening India’s democracy, diplomacy in times of conflict, women’s representation in Parliament, and India and China’s role in shaping a new global order

‘Expect a flamboyant governance style from D.K. Shivakumar’

Senior political journalist Rasheed Kidwai talks about his book on D. K. Shivakumar, and why he considers the new CM an astute regional strongman with national appeal

Mehbooba Mufti writes to J&K leaders, calls for Ladakh-like united outreach to PM, HM

She urged regional leaders “to keep disagreements and contrarian views on the back burner to unite for the common good and collective welfare”

Yoga must become a way of life, not a one-day event, says Health Minister

A.P. to set up Yoga Prachara Parishad with three regional offices as part of efforts to institutionalise yoga promotion; Amaravati to host the main International Yoga Day celebrations on June 21

Myanmar assures India its territory won’t be used against New Delhi’s security interests

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said the talks between the two sides focused on the entire gamut of bilateral issues that included trade and economic ties, defence and security related issues, border management, development assistance as well as the regional situation.

West Bengal Cabinet expansion: 35 more Ministers to be sworn in on June 1

With this expansion on June 1, Cabinet strength will rise to 41; along with seniority, the BJP is likely to give considerations to regional and community-wise representations

West Bengal Cabinet expansion on June 1

Sources say the Cabinet will have more than 30 members; apart from seniority and experience, the party leadership is likely to consider regional and community representation while selecting new Ministers

Siddeswaram Weir movement to mark a decade of struggle for Rayalaseema’s rights

The 10th anniversary convention of the people’s movement, to be held in Nandyal on May 31, will focus on unresolved irrigation issues, regional disparities and the demand for decentralised governance, which its leaders say successive governments have failed to address

Regional parties' income falls 52% in 2024-25; 21 spent more than they earned: ADR report

Among regional parties, the highest income was declared by the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) at ₹228.31 crore, constituting 19.14% of the total income, followed closely by the All India Trinamool Congress (AITC) and the YSR Congress

Visakhapatnam to host World Food India South edition on July 9, 10

The southern regional summit at Andhra University Engineering College Grounds will bring together food processing, exports and investment stakeholders from eight southern States and Union Territories

The Hindu Huddle to host session on the evolving status of regional parties in India

The Hindu Huddle’s theme this year of ‘A World in Transition’ resonates as much within India as it does globally

Need to unlock immense potential of Andamans to grow together as regional partners: Thailand envoy

Thailand envoy Siriporn Tantipanyathep advocates for unlocking the Andaman Islands’ potential to enhance regional growth through tourism and trade cooperation