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BJP MLA Bakshish Singh Virk who boasted about EVM rigging trailing at third position

In a 39-second viral clip, Virk can reportedly be heard saying that no matter which button is pressed on an EVM, the vote would go to the BJP.

Congress wins 3 seats in Gujarat bypolls, defector Alpesh Thakor loses in Radhanpur

Alpesh Thakor’s aide Dhavalsinh Zala, who had also defected to the BJP, loses from Bayad. BJP wins Lunawada, Kheralu and Amraiwadi.

‘Maratha warrior’ Sharad Pawar shows why he still matters in Maharashtra politics

Sharad Pawar’s NCP is leading in 56 seats and looks well on its way to improving 2014 tally of 41. In NCP bastion of Western Maharashtra, party is ahead in 26 of 28 seats.

5 lessons BJP must learn from Maharashtra & Haryana election results

BJP is set to form govt in Maharashtra and is frontrunner in Haryana, but the nature of its wins, despite opposition being in disarray, should serve as a warning sign.

Former Haryana CM Hooda calls on non-BJP outfits to ‘join hands’ with Congress

Congress leader Hooda said the results showed the people's mandate against the BJP for it's "non-fulfilment of promises and non-performance".

Manohar Lal Khattar — the BJP dark horse who cost the party its Haryana edge

Manohar Lal Khattar is seen as an uninspiring CM who has worked to increase transparency but lacks a vision for Haryana.

Cut in the mould of PM Modi, CM Devendra Fadnavis is now a leader in his own right

Five years ago, Devendra Fadnavis was seen as an erudite legislator and nothing more. Now, he has carved out his own space and led his party to success.

Manohar Lal Khattar summoned by BJP high command as JJP celebrates Haryana poll results

The BJP, which set a target of 75 seats, is leading in just 37 while the Congress is leading in 35. The JJP, contesting its first elections, has won 3 seats and is leading in 7.

Bhupinder Hooda expected to meet Sonia Gandhi in Delhi for talks on Haryana govt formation

No clear majority has emerged in the 90-member Harayana assembly election yet, but trends show the govt could go either way.

Haryana Jats give Dushyant Chautala’s JJP a thumbs up, party holds key in tight poll battle

A Jat consolidation appears to have benefitted Dushyant Chautala's JJP, a breakaway of INLD, as the party is leading in a number of seats in the Jat belt.

On Camera

Ratan Tata mettle revealed in 1980s’ PepsiCo battle. Shook up fuddy-duddy business practices

Ratan Tata’s political naiveté and his complete inability to engage in the ‘deal-fixing’ culture of Indian businesses made him a great ally during the PepsiCo battle of the 1980s.

RBI’s policy-setting body keeps rates unchanged for 10th straight time, changes stance to ‘neutral’

Change in stance signals possibility of rate cuts, potentially as early as December, depending on inflation trends & global economy. Growth projection for FY 2024-25 retained at 7.2%.

Amid concerns about use of Chinese parts in drones, Army general urges industry to be transparent

Maj Gen CS Mann, ADG, Army Design Bureau, cites national security concerns. This comes after intelligence agencies flagged use of Chinese components in drones purchased by armed forces.

Islam doesn’t kill democracy. The army-Islam combo does

How come Indonesia, Malaysia, Turkey and Sri Lanka remain constitutional, democratic and stable despite Islam and Buddhism respectively, but Pakistan, Bangladesh and Myanmar don’t?