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Modi factor or candidate? In Muzaffarpur, Ajay Nishad seeks to do what George Fernandes couldn’t

Congress's Nishad has more support from BJP workers than those from his present party. But both parties concede results will be largely determined by Modi factor.

‘Bribes, properties, pay-offs’ — what brought ED spotlight on Jharkhand’s politicians, civil servants

ED raided over a dozen locations Monday & recovered over Rs 25 cr in possession of Jharkhand minister Alamgir Alam’s personal secretary. The state votes in four phases starting 13 May. 

AAP’s promises on trial: Public confrontations and protests mark Punjab’s election campaign

Anti-incumbency sentiments grow as AAP grapples with dissatisfaction & criticism over issues ranging from casteist remarks to farmer protests over compensation & unmet promises.

Bloodline, bahus & ‘green brigade’ ally—clash for Devi Lal’s legacy in Hisar

Devi Lal’s son Ranjit Singh, granddaughters-in-law Sunaina Chautala and Naina Chautala, and protégé Jai Parkash are all invoking his name in their Hisar campaigns.

JNU powered Kanhaiya Kumar’s 2019 campaign. Why is it indifferent to former student leader this time

Behind lack of enthusiasm in campus are factors including his switch to Congress, near silence on fellow student leader Umar Khalid, differences between NSUI & Left groups.

Brothers turn rivals, fathers face flak for canvassing for sons — polls take toll on 3 Odisha families

Suresh Routray, Bijoy Mohapatra & Chintamani Dyan Samantray are caught in tight spot because of their sons. Mohapatra runs risk of irking BJP unit in Odisha.

Modi says Patnaik nearing ‘expiry date’, promises BJP CM who will be ‘Odisha ka beta ya Odisha ki beti’

Prime minister starts his campaign in Odisha from CM Naveen Patnaik's constituency, Berhampur, says BJD state govt will be thrown by June.

Sonia’s ex-campaign manager, party-hopper — who is Dinesh Pratap Singh, Rahul’s rival in Rae Bareli

A minister of state in Yogi cabinet, Singh contested against Sonia Gandhi from Rae Bareli in 2019, bagging over 38% votes, highest a rival candidate could ever manage against her.

Karnataka sees spike of nearly 50% in number of women candidates, but chances of winning remain slim

ThePrint’s analysis of electoral data shows state has seen more women candidates in past 33 yrs, but factors like 'political inheritance & patriarchal mindset' hamper their chances.

Priyanka Gandhi to camp in Rae Bareli-Amethi from Monday, as Congress aims to wrest family bastions

Rai Bareli (Uttar Pradesh) , May 5 (ANI): Amethi and Rae Bareli -- two constituencies considered old turfs of the Gandhi family has again...

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Ghatkopar hoarding collapse a typical Mumbai disaster—too many agencies, no one to blame

As per the BMC, there are 1,025 officially approved hoardings in the city right now. However, any Mumbaikar can tell you that number is a ludicrous underestimate.

India’s GDP to grow at 6.9% in 2024 — UN agency revises its January projection of 6.2%

Latest report by UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs says global growth to be faster than estimated earlier & India’s 'robust performance' to boost South Asia’s growth.

Spain denies port call to vessel carrying shipment of ‘arms to Israel from India’

The Spanish foreign minister says 'the Middle East does not need more weapons, it needs more peace'. Spain has been very critical of Israel’s offensive in Gaza.

Abki baar 90 paar for Congress? Why even 30 more seats will ruffle BJP

Discussion about outcome of Lok Sabha polls continues to boil in cauldron of expectations only from BJP. Now reverse this equation, what if we asked about the performance of the 'loser'?