Politics

BJP, Shinde Sena & Ajit Pawar-led NCP claim they 'won in 1,700 panchayats'. Opposition's making counterclaims, but analysts warn against putting too much weight on panchayat polls.

With less than a fortnight to go for polling in Madhya Pradesh, SP & BSP tickets for over 30 Congress rebels in fray could end up costing Kamal Nath-led state unit dearly.

As counting for 2,359 gram panchayats was still underway, leaders of the Ajit Pawar faction of NCP claimed to have won 30 of 32 gram panchayats in Baramati — the Pawar stronghold. 

Haryana CM travelled from his constituency, Karnal, to Chandigarh in a Haryana Roadways bus. A video of the trip shows him engaging in light-hearted banter with passengers.

Delhi CM holds meeting with all AAP MLAs. He had skipped last week's summons for questioning in excise policy case, calling ED action 'illegal & politically motivated'.

According to govt data, Chhattisgarh has been one of the hardest hit by Left Wing Extremism. But better education facilities have meant children want to pursue higher goals.

Activist Manoj Jarange Patil has given Shinde govt till 2 Jan to give reservation to Marathas. With quota issue stuck in SC, community hopes for immediate benefit through Kunbi status. 

Suspected Maoists stabbed to death BJP's vice-president in Narayanpur while he was campaigning for this month's polls. Leaders across parties are targets as they 'represent the Indian state'.

Campaigning for BJP for 17 Nov assembly polls, Union minister Jyotiraditya Scindia dispels rumour of rivalry with Narendra Singh Tomar, says Congress may call him betrayer, but BJP his family. Campaigning for BJP for 17 Nov assembly polls, Union minister Jyotiraditya Scindia dispels rumour of rivalry with Narendra Singh Tomar, says Congress may call him betrayer, but BJP his family.

The 2 lists include some fresh faces, including Gopal Sharma, a journalist, and Ravi Nayyar, a businessman.