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Why BJP is banking on kin of ex-CMs to break JMM’s tribal stronghold in Jharkhand’s Kolhan region

The BJP's candidate list has sparked dissent within the party; Congress & JMM leaders say sidelining local leaders won't pay off for BJP in assembly elections.

After SIT, UP launches district-level probe into funding of Islamic schools near Nepal border

District-level committees will now look into 4,191 unrecognised Islamic elementary schools (maktabs). SIT was formed in 2023 to look into charges of foreign funds' misuse by madrasas.

Slew of new projects shows Kedarnath bypoll is prestige battle for BJP after Ayodhya, Badrinath defeats

By-election, to be held on 20 November, was necessitated by the death of Kedarnath MLA Shaila Rawat in July. CM Dhami has announced 39 projects for constituency in short span.

Behind SAD move to sit out Punjab bypolls, a new low in strained ties with Akal Takht

Move 'in solidarity' with party chief Sukhbir Badal, who was declared a sinner and 'barred' from contesting polls by the takht. Rivals say bid to benefit the BJP.

Deora vs Thackeray? Worli likely to see high-stakes battle between two scions

Milind Deora hints at his candidacy for Worli seat, a Shiv Sena stronghold. It sets up a potential clash with Aaditya Thackeray, who debuted and won from the assembly segment in 2019.

‘I’m demanding a ministry for OBCs, need govt attention, separate budget’—Union minister Anupriya Patel

The Union minister of state for health and family welfare also said there is no turbulence among allies in the NDA govt and PM Modi is the undisputed leader.

Haryana’s new ministers & MLAs spring into action, pulling up & fighting with officials—all on video

Ministers & MLAs, both from the ruling party & Opposition, have been reprimanding govt officials & issuing warnings at meetings, with many such interactions being circulated on social media.

From Shivakumar to Kumaraswamy, why so many Karnataka bigwigs have a stake in an assembly bypoll

Congress named CP Yogeeshwara its candidate from Channapatna just hrs after he jumped ship from BJP. And though it's an important seat, the two leaders' personal rivalry is also at play. 

Congress opts out of UP bypolls, bats for ally SP after seat-sharing talks fail

Congress gen secy in-charge of UP Avinash Pande & state unit chief Ajay Rai announced decision day after Akhilesh Yadav said all 9 candidates will contest bypolls on SP symbol.

New Thackeray scion in poll fray, MNS heir Amit Thackeray wants to clean the ‘political muck’ in Maharashtra

Amit, viewed as father & MNS chief Raj Thackeray’s successor, is contesting election for Mahim seat. Since formally entering politics in 2020, he has been closely involved in party affairs.

On Camera

How the Air Force’s Cheetahs and MI-8s gave India an edge in the race to Siachen

There can be no doubt that the Cheetahs and the MI-8s were the real sky messengers without whom there would have been no Operation Meghdoot.

Oil supply fell by 10 million barrels per day in March. IEA raises alarm over largest disruption ever

IEA projects sharp reversal from its earlier expectations, with global demand for oil in 2026 turning negative. Hormuz disruptions have pushed crude prices to $130 per barrel.

Aerospace, defence overtake pharma to form chunk of Telangana’s exports. Next stop: aero-engine capital

At over Rs 32,000 crore in FY 26, defence and aerospace account for over a third of the state’s exports, beating pharma for the first time since 2014.

The world’s in a flux. India must reform, consolidate & build a strong economy

We now live in a world order that will keep shifting. India must use this window. This also means we remain disciplined enough not to be knee-jerked into reacting to what Pakistan sees as its moment in the sun.