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Wives of ‘criminals’, dynasts — few surprises in RJD, JD(U) first list for Bihar polls

While the RJD has named 20 candidates, the first list of the JD(U) had 15 names. Their allies, the Congress and the BJP, respectively, are yet to release any candidate names.

Strong anti-incumbency sentiment in Bihar against Nitish Kumar, says Chirag Paswan

 LJP president Chirag Paswan also refuted suggestions about his own chief ministerial ambitions and asserted that his party wants the BJP to lead the government after the polls.

CPI (ML) announces candidates for 19 Bihar assembly seats

According to the seat-sharing formula of the Grand Alliance, the RJD will contest 144 seats followed by the Congress at 70 seats, CPI(ML) 19, CPI 6 and the CPI(M) 4.

Why LJP’s decision to go it alone in Bihar will prove a tall order for Chirag Paswan

In the last assembly elections, the LJP won just two of the 42 seats it contested while many believe that Chirag himself is still a novice in politics.

CBI raids Karnataka Congress chief Shivakumar’s properties on ‘ED inputs’, party cries foul

CBI says raids in 14 places are based on inputs from ED. Congress alleges attempt by Modi govt to derail party's preparations for Karnataka bypolls.

Why MP govt imposed curbs on Durga Puja pandal, idol size and then removed them

Rules issued by MP govt on 18 September restricted height of Durga idols to six feet, and size of pandals to no more than 10 feet x 10 feet. They have now been revoked.

With a potshot, Sidhu back on Congress stage with Rahul rallies against farm laws

Sidhu's presence at the rally Sunday is believed to have followed cajoling efforts by Congress, which came amid rumours that he may jump ship.

Shooter Shreyasi Singh joins BJP, may contest Bihar assembly polls

Singh, who is the daughter of late former Union Minister Digvijay Singh, joined the BJP in the presence of Bihar party chief Bhupender Yadav.

Rahul Gandhi leads Congress rally against farm laws in Punjab, questions ‘hurry’ to pass them

Addressing a public meeting in Punjab's Moga district, Rahul Gandhi said the Acts will be revoked if the Congress is voted to power.

Paswan’s LJP ‘walks out’ of NDA in Bihar, will support Modi but rejects Nitish leadership

At a parliamentary board meeting chaired by its president Chirag Paswan Sunday, LJP passed a resolution in favour of an alliance with BJP, which says it will contest Bihar polls under Nitish’s leadership.

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Buddha comes home to Ladakh exposition: Gajendra Singh Shekhawat

The Government of India recognises Ladakh as one of the most important living centres of Buddhist culture in the world. We are committed to safeguarding its unique cultural traditions.

Lesson for India from the West: AI is hollowing out white-collar jobs & birthing a new middle-class elite

Post-2022 as AI has spread in developed economies, it is leading to another round of polarisation—the middle class jobs are being lost in offices rather than in factories.

Fourth S-400 sets sail for India, to arrive by mid-May; likely to be deployed along Pakistan border

The fifth S-400 air defence system is undergoing various stages of production trials, and will be delivered by November-December this year, it is learnt.

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.