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‘Mahagathbandhan’s win in Bihar will be beginning of the end for Modi’—CPI(ML)’s Dipankar Bhattacharya

In an interview with ThePrint, Bhattacharya hints at possibility of more than one deputy CM if the Oppn alliance wins in the state, which goes to polls in phase 1 on 6 November.

In Bihar, NDA’s big promises to youth, women, EBCs—1 cr govt jobs, 1 cr Lakhpati Didis, financial aid

The 69-page manifesto details 25 promises that include MSP for every crop & Rs 10 lakh financial aid to various Economically Backward Classes (EBC) communities.

Bihar polls: NDA’s ‘Sankalp Patra’ promises ‘skill census’, metro expansion beyond Patna

The manifesto, released Friday, promises Rs 2 lakh aid for women, Rs 10 lakh assistance to EBCs, 10 new industrial parks, creation of 1 crore govt jobs, and 1 crore ‘Lakhpati Didis’.

‘Disrespectful to Modi and Chhathi Maiya’: Amit Shah slams Rahul’s remarks on festival ‘drama’

Addressing an election rally in Bihar, the Home Minister said “Rahul Baba’s” remarks reflected a “lack of understanding” of the “deep faith” associated with the festival.

‘Katta, Kroorta, Katuta, Kushasan & Corruption’: BJP’s five-word definition for Opposition in Bihar

PM Modi, taking as swipe at the RJD-Congress alliance during an election rally in Bihar, said “where there is 'katta’, where cruelty reigns, there the law breaks down”.

His call for AIADMK unification ignored, ex-minister Sengottaiyan joins hands with rebels OPS, TTV

Chennai: Senior AIADMK leader and former minister K.A. Sengottaiyan, who had last month called for the unification of all breakaway factions of the party,...

Polls on horizon, Pinarayi govt makes big moves—hikes in pension & ASHA workers’ honorarium, new schemes

LDF eyes hat-trick win in 2026 assembly elections, with Kerala also set to witness local body polls in December. For the new steps, the govt will incur expenditure of Rs 10,000 cr.

Karpoori Thakur: The convenient resurrection of Bihar’s Jannayak

New Delhi: About 55 years ago, Gokul Thakur, a barber by caste and profession, was lying unwell in his home in Pitaunjhia village of...

BJP hits back at Rahul Gandhi over ‘PM Modi will dance for votes’ remark at Bihar poll rally

On Rahul's remarks at poll rally in Muzaffarpur, BJP spokesperson says Lok Sabha LoP has 'no agenda other than abusing the Prime Minister'.

Rise of Murlidhar Mohol, Modi’s minister & former wrestler now grappling with Jain land row

BJP is keeping its distance from the controversy involving Murlidhar Mohol as it finds itself dealing with weight of alliance and risk of alienating Jains, a traditional support base.

On Camera

Why is going to law school so popular again?

In a recent survey of law school admissions officers, 94% said the current political climate in the US played at least a moderate role in the increase.

Consumer Price Index gets up to date. Airfare, OTT plans, e-commerce prices in new basket—MoSPI secy

New CPI series will take 2024 as base year, will provide more accurate measure of inflation, spending on digital services. Expected to enhance representation and reliability, says Saurabh Garg.

Joint production, closer ties, emerging tech: The foundation of new defence pact between India & US

The agreement, signed after meeting between Rajnath and US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth on sidelines of ADMM-Plus in Kuala Lumpur, aims to deepen bilateral ties in the critical sector.

Deepfake on duty: when I asked AI to read Op Sindoor citations

On 21 Oct, a buzz went up that the govt had released full list of gallantry award recipients along with Op Sindoor citations. I put an AI caddy on the job. It took me into a never-ending rabbit hole.