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Communism, anti-Bhumihar mobilisation, philanthropy — the cult of the Ansaris in Ghazipur

MP Afzal Ansari's rivalry with J&K L-G Manoj Sinha, shadow of Mukhtar Ansari's death & realities of region shaped by dire poverty and anti-feudal politics set stage for electoral contest.

In Odisha’s Kendrapara, the fight is between BJP’s Baijayant Panda and the legacy of Biju Patnaik

BJP's Panda won Kendrapara seat in 2009 and 2014 on BJD ticket. Mohanty, BJD candidate against Panda, is son of Biju Patnaik aide who was expelled by Naveen in 2001.

Mihir Bhoj row, Rupala remarks, not enough tickets — why western UP’s Rajputs are angry with BJP

Rajputs, who traditionally vote for BJP, voiced support for rivals in GB Nagar, Muzaffarnagar, Meerut, Saharanpur & Ghaziabad in what is likely a fallout of long-simmering anger.

Percentage of voters who don’t trust ECI nearly doubled in last 5 yrs — CSDS-Lokniti survey

Findings show 1 in 4 voters believes there is some scope of manipulation in EVMs by ruling party, while only 1 in 6 believe there is no scope of EVM manipulation.

‘Only 37% went to BJP’ — Modi accuses Opposition of spreading lies over electoral bonds

In an interview with ANI, PM Modi said the electoral bonds scheme was aimed at curbing black money in elections and said the Opposition wants to run away after making allegations.

Arunachal BJP chief confident of “clear victory” in Assemby, Lok Sabha polls

Pakke-Kessang (Arunachal Pradesh) , April 15 (ANI): Biyuram Wahge, the state President of BJP in Arunachal Pradesh, expressed confidence on Monday that his party...

Agra man is on a mission, his target — 100 electoral defeats

Hasnuram Ambedkari is looking to contest this general election from two seats, Fatehpur Sikri and Agra. He garnered more than 2,000 votes in Agra in previous LS polls in 2019.

Never said I was going to BJP, those who’ve defected have business interests, says Kamal Nath

Congress leader is unruffled by series of defections in Madhya Pradesh. And while he says Gandhi family remains integral to party, he adds that 'there are things to be rectified'.

Why Ramdev’s legal setback in Patanjali ads case is unlikely to shake BJP’s support for him

Centre has submitted a cautious affidavit in the case, but many says it won't affect BJP-Ramdev relationship since he has helped party by promoting 'Hindu consciousness' via yoga, Ayurveda.

Focus on ‘neglected’ eastern Nagas to ‘beef parties’ — how BJP found its sweet spot in Nagaland

From Vajpayee recognising Nagaland's unique history in 2003 to winning 12 seats in 2023 state polls & now fielding joint LS candidate with ruling NDPP, BJP has come a long way in the state.

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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.