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Congregation of 25,000 priests & Hanuman chalisa recitals — Delhi BJP’s Lok Sabha campaign plan

With construction of Ram temple front and centre of its campaign for the Lok Sabha elections, Delhi BJP is also planning to hold meeting of social media influencers on 27 April.

Jat resentment a worry for BJP in Rajasthan, could spill into other states  

Jats hold sway over four Lok Sabha seats in Rajasthan’s Shekhawati region — Jhunjhunu, Churu, Sikar, and Nagaur.  Their anger could upset the BJP’s plans for 370 seats.

Jat resentment a worry for BJP in Rajasthan, could spill into other states

Jats hold sway over four Lok Sabha seats in Rajasthan’s Shekhawati region — Jhunjhunu, Churu, Sikar, and Nagaur.  Their anger could upset the BJP’s plans for 370 seats.

Resentment against some BJD leaders, but no dent on Naveen babu’s image in Odisha. ‘He is like our God’

In BJD-ruled state, people are making a clear distinction between voting Patnaik in Odisha & Narendra Modi for Lok Sabha. Continued thrust on welfare ensures his popularity.

Why actor-turned-politician Navneet Rana, BJP’s Amravati pick, is being isolated by Mahayuti

While NCP (Ajit Pawar) leader Sanjay Khodke asked Rana to not use his picture in her banners, PJP chief Bacchu Kadu, who supports Shinde Sena, has fielded a candidate against her.

As BRS scrambles to stem defections, here are key leaders who have jumped ship to Congress, BJP

Since February, BRS has lost 5 of its 8 LS MPs to Congress (3) and BJP (2). Most the defectors are former Congress leaders and have returned to the party.

Sympathy wave or seeds of doubt? Kejriwal’s arrest dominates AAP vs BJP showdown in Delhi

After Delhi CM Kejriwal’s arrest, AAP is trying to win the perception battle in the city through its ‘jail ka jawab vote se’ campaign, while the BJP is flagging that courts have refused him bail.

Why Mamata’s TMC has a keen eye on West Bengal’s migrant workforce this Lok Sabha election

Ruling TMC has often been accused by Oppn of driving youth out of Bengal in search of jobs. BJP claims this move is course correction after state govt's neglect of migrant workers.

Splintered Opposition, BJP consolidation & Article 370 — dynamics in play in J&K as Udhampur votes

All parties have made abrogation of Article 370 a central plank. On other hand, poll outcomes will be stamp on BJP’s bid to legitimise its move done five years back.

Sena’s Samants climb down, endorse BJP ticket for Narayan Rane from Ratnagiri – Sindhudurg

Maharashtra minister Uday Samant’s brother had sought ticket from this seat, but decided to forego his claim in interest of ruling Mahayuti alliance comprising BJP, Shiv Sena & NCP.

On Camera

The Bengal voter is silent. Is it fear or quiet determination?

The silence may have to do with the state’s history of political violence. During the 2021 post-poll violence, BJP leaders 'ran away leaving their voters at the mercy of the mob'.

FTA partners drive India’s trade surge as reliance on non-FTA countries dips, says NITI Aayog report

Share of trade with FTA partners rose from 4.6% in 2006 to 28.8% in 2024. India is currently negotiating or advancing agreements with US, Israel, GCC, Canada & Mexico.

Japan overhauls post-World War II pacifist military approach, lifts restrictions on defence exports

Since October last year, Japan PM Sanae Takaichi has planned to increase defence spending target to 2 percent of GDP.

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.