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How BJP got JD(U)’s Mewa Lal to resign as Nitish’s minister within an hour of taking charge

BJP had highlighted corruption charges against Choudhary in 2016, and claims it was caught unawares when now-ally JD(U) decided to make him a minister.

Media trying to glorify Vijayendra, Karnataka minister says as CM son gets credit for Sira win

Addressing media, Karnataka minister K.S. Eshwarappa said he wasn’t ignoring Vijayendra’s role but added that the win was result of a collective effort by BJP leaders.

Bhim Rajbhar as BSP’s UP chief is Mayawati’s gameplay for cornering OBC vote in Purvanchal

The Rajbhars could decide results in 49 seats of eastern UP. Bhim Rajbhar, who is from the community, is an old Mayawati loyalist who rose through BSP's ranks over 35 years.

KCR pitches for ‘anti-BJP’ alternative again, plans opposition conclave but without Congress

Telangana CM K. Chandrasekhar Rao claims he has already spoken to Mamata Banerjee, Pinarayi Vijayan, Arvind Kejriwal & Naveen Patnaik among others.

Why UP opposition parties are jittery after Owaisi performance in Bihar

Given the nature of Hindi heartland politics, a lot of what applies to Bihar is relevant to Uttar Pradesh as well.

Speaking without doing isn’t introspection — Congress’ Adhir Chowdhury slams Kapil Sibal

Congress leader Kapil Sibal recently advocated the need for introspection within the party in light of the results of Bihar Assembly polls and Madhya Pradesh by-polls.

Buoyed by Dubbaka bypoll win, BJP looks for bigger role in Telangana

BJP is now eyeing the Hyderabad local body elections to be held on 1 December, and has appointed national general secretary Bhupendra Yadav as election in-charge for the polls.

Congress ‘not part’ of Gupkar alliance, says it’s contesting J&K district polls to expose BJP

Congress’ chief spokesperson Randeep Surjewala says party is against any foreign intervention in India’s internal affairs of India, including in J&K.

Nadda to follow in Amit Shah’s footsteps, tour states for over 100 days to build BJP strength

‘Bharat Pravas’ programme is set to begin in December and last over 100 days, wherein Nadda will meet booth-level leaders and gather feedback on BJP.

AAP’s Raghav Chadha reaches Goa for ‘public debate’ on power that govt says it never asked for

Raghav Chadha said he came to Goa after accepting Power Minister Nilesh Cabral’s offer of a public debate on the power models of Goa and Delhi govts. Cabral has denied making the offer.

On Camera

New promo video by PLA Navy is a teaser of China’s deep blue capabilities

Rather than functioning as conventional propaganda, the video operates as a device for interpretation, subtly shaping expectations about future developments in China’s naval trajectory.

Adani’s giant copper plant hits technical setbacks in first year

The 500,000 tonne-per-year plant produced just 94,000 tonnes of refined copper from April 2025 to February this year.

JD Vance worried Pentagon not giving Trump the full picture of the war—The Atlantic report

Vance, originally sceptical about US launching strikes against Iran, is reported to be worried that the US does not have enough interceptors and offensive missiles, something he has raised with Trump.

Trump, Netanyahu’s Iran gamble: The regime change rebound

American objectives are unmet. They neither have muscle nor motivation to resume the war. As for Iran, the regime didn’t just survive, it’s now led by more radical individuals.