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What’s the ‘nari shakti’ in 2024 polls? BJP has 1 in 6 women candidates, Congress 1 in 7

BJP & Congress have fallen short of the 33% target envisioned in women’s reservation law, with varying performance across states. Neither party nominated a single woman candidate in Bihar.

‘My sisters part of Naidu conspiracy,’ says Jagan, asks Kadapa-Pulivendula voters to pick YSR successor

Before filing nomination from hometown Pulivendula, the CM also accused Congress of discrediting father YSR’s reputation. Andhra Pradesh votes for LS & assembly polls on 13 May.

A tailwind for ‘The Kerala Story’ in run-up to elections, IUML dismisses it as ‘just propaganda’

Syro-Malabar Church screened the film in several dioceses a week ago. While Kerala's ruling Left govt & opposition Congress criticised the move, IUML has kept its reactions low-key.

Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Phase-2: ECI says 60.9% voter turnout recorded till 7 pm

Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Phase-2: Voting was held in all 20 seats in Kerala, besides 14 in Karnataka and 13 in Rajasthan.

In Amroha, it’s ‘Danish Ali vs BJP’ as Parliament row plays out in poll arena, Muslims weigh options

Modi had attacked Ali at a rally in Amroha earlier this month asking why a 'person who does not like to express gratitude towards his motherland' should be allowed to enter Parliament.

Marking end of BJP-BJD bonhomie, Amit Shah tears into Naveen Patnaik — ‘You gave him 20 yrs, give us 5’

Union home minister held Odisha CM responsible for depriving the state of development and benefits of central schemes, accused him of lowering the dignity of Puri in the name of tourism.

Naveen Patnaik reel sparks ‘lungi-vs-dhoti’ row in Odisha. ‘Lungi not Odia culture,’ says BJP

CM uploaded reel wearing lungi to seek support in elections. BJD says it will help put focus on Sambalpur's weavers, who wear the garment.

‘SRK’ vs Hooda — Congress factions get to work as candidates list delayed in Haryana

Aspirants get restless waiting. There is also little consensus on candidates between Bhupinder Hooda camp and that of Kumari Selja, Randeep Surjewala Kiran Choudhury (SRK), it is learnt.

Haryana power game: Khattar’s resignation accepted within hours, Ranjit Singh’s pending for 1 month

Speaker denies speculation, says he needs to meet Ranjit Singh Chautala — who resigned as Independent MLA to join BJP & contest LS polls — to ascertain he did not do so under pressure.

One phone call away — what drives cult of muscleman Pappu Yadav in Bihar’s Purnia

Pappu, who merged his Jan Adhikar Party with Congress but couldn’t get the Purnia ticket which went to RJD, is now contesting as an Independent and giving his rivals a tough time.

On Camera

Nobel committee, note how Trump allowed Munir to make nuclear threat against India from US soil

So far, India has responded to his threats with a measured, diplomatic, strategic, and multi-dimensional approach. Now, it needs to react firmly.

Modi’s ‘Diwali bonanza’ for the common man—next-gen GST reforms, lower tax on daily-use items soon

Finance ministry says the proposed revamp will focus on structural reforms, rate rationalisation & ease of living, & will be deliberated upon in the coming weeks.

What is Project Sudarshan Chakra, announced by Modi from ramparts of Red Fort

The project is meant to be a ‘protective shield that will keep expanding’, the PM said. It is on the lines of the ‘Golden Dome’ announced by Trump, it is learnt.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.