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Congress coined ‘Hindu terror’ to insult India’s religious heritage, says PM Modi

Modi also referred to Congress leader Sam Pitroda's 'hua to hua' remark on the anti-Sikh riots in 1984 at his rally in Khandwa.

Average 30% polling recorded in 7 states till afternoon in 6th phase

Elections are being held in Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh and West Bengal, Delhi and Jharkhand.

Delhi’s oldest voter 111-year-old Bachan Singh casts his vote

Till the last assembly elections in 2015, the centenarian cycled to the polling booth to cast his vote.

Indian Army says no rigging in postal ballots system, Leh officer satisfied with probe

Indian Army's preliminary probe said electoral malpractice allegations were baseless.

If you want Muslim votes, why are you coy like a new bride: Owaisi to secular parties

Insult to Muslims that none of the so-called secular parties are talking to or about them, says Owaisi. Say clearly Hindutva politics will prevail, he adds.

12 highlights from Rahul Gandhi interview: On Hindu terror, Sadhvi Pragya Thakur, others

In an interview with ThePrint, Congress Rahul president speaks about issues surrounding the ongoing Lok Sabha elections.

AAP West Delhi candidate Balbir Jakhar refutes ‘cash-for-ticket’ allegations by son

Balbir Jakhar's son Uday accused him of giving AAP leaders Arvind Kejriwal and Gopal Rai Rs 6 crore in exchange for a ticket.

Discontent within MP BJP over Sadhvi Pragya Thakur’s candidature as Bhopal goes to polls

A section of BJP in Bhopal thinks Pragya Thakur has alienated a significant city populace. But some say her campaign is a showcase for Hindutva narrative.

AAP wants ‘full statehood’ for Delhi, but is struggling to sell its pitch to voters

Arvind Kejriwal’s AAP has been pressing for ‘Poorna Rajya’ in its election campaign, but voters aren’t sure what it means.

EC under ‘tremendous pressure’ from Modi, Congress doesn’t expect fairness: Rahul Gandhi

Rahul Gandhi speaks to ThePrint in an exclusive interview about 'Modi imprint' on Supreme Court and other institutions, and an undercurrent of anger against the PM.

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Hormuz crisis won’t replace the dollar with yuan. De-dollarisation is a myth

Recent data does not support any dramatic shift away from the dollar. As per IMF, the share of international transactions conducted in dollars has declined from 56.90% to 56.77%.

Haryana’s new industrial policy in the works, but industry says old problems remain unsolved

Increase in employment subsidy, Rs 500 crore for estate revamp, new townships in pipeline—but land cost, power breakdowns and inspector raj top among key worries for industry leaders.

Military pushes for private participation in space, more Indian satellites. ‘Can’t rely on single entity’ 

CDS Anil Chauhan says future space capability will not be built by government agencies alone. ‘It will be co-developed with industry, start-ups, and technology innovators’.

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.