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Mulayam Singh Yadav name absent from SP list of star campaigners

Akhilesh Yadav to contest from Azamgarh, the seat represented in the Lok Sabha by his father Mulayam Singh Yadav who has shifted to Mainpuri in this election

AIADMK follows DMK’s footsteps in dynasty politics, fields kin of its leaders in LS polls

Among DMK's 20 candidates, six are children of prominent leaders including Kanimozhi and former Union Minister Dayanidhi Maran, the grandnephew of Karunanidhi.

Congress nominates 3 former CMs in its eighth list of candidates

Congress in its eighth list has released 38 names, including three ex-chief ministers Harish Rawat, Ashok Chavan and Digvijaya Singh. 

Ex-CM Shanta Kumar dropped from BJP’s Himachal list

Shanta Kumar, speaking to reporters earlier this week, said that he is unwilling to contest elections.

Amethi set for a stiff contest with Irani in fray, Congress looks for safer 2nd seat for Rahul

There is growing speculation that Congress president may also contest at Wayanad in Kerala, a seat deemed safe for the party.

‘BSY’ diary forged, says Jaitley, accuses media of playing along with Opposition

Finance minister says media behaved as a 'caravan' of falsehood ready with a 'Rahul Bailout' following Pitroda's Balakot comments.

A majority of Congress workers favour alliance with AAP in Delhi

Over 50% of Congress workers have backed the tie-up in a poll conducted on the party's Shakti platform. Rahul to take the decision early next week.

Amit Shah hits out at Congress for Pitroda’s comments, says party insulting martyrdom of soldiers

The BJP chief said that Congress is known for its 'vote bank' and 'appeasement' politics during elections.

Sam Pitroda — the Gandhis’ close aide who has landed the Congress in a soup

The Congressman, at the centre of a political storm over his Balakot comments, has remained a part of the Gandhi inner circle over two generations.

Modi govt boycotted Pak Day event due to LS polls, say Omar Abdullah, Mehbooba Mufti

The Ministry of External Affairs had said India would boycott the Pakistan High Commission function because 'separatist leaders' had been invited.

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Iran war has given India a blueprint for the next conflict

Pakistan would be itching to do an Iran on us and China would be planning to execute an air campaign without allowing us asymmetrical escalation. India has no choice but to transform.

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.