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IUML cadres downplay missing party flags from Rahul’s Wayanad rally — ‘row created out of jealousy’

Congress-led UDF faced questions after Rahul Gandhi held rally in Kerala where one could not spot flags of ally IUML. BJP says Rahul must reject IUML if he is ashamed of its support.

With Varun Gandhi out of the picture, PM Modi to canvass for BJP’s Jitin Prasada in Pilibhit

This is for first time PM will be addressing rally in Pilibhit for BJP candidate, says party functionary. BSP has fielded Anis Khan, while SP nominee is Bhagwat Saran Gangwar.

Modi gears up for 7th visit to TN this year, targets 6 seats — a look at BJP’s gameplan in state

BJP is believed to be targeting seats where chances of victory are high, is using electoral might for own candidates & not allies. Modi will be in Tamil Nadu for 4 days starting 9 April.

Ex-IRS officer who shunned politics, Sunita Kejriwal finds herself in new role after AAP upheaval

With Delhi CM & AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal behind bars, his wife Sunita is now in the limelight. Former acquaintances describe her as ‘sincere, dedicated, compassionate & polite’.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah likely to visit Manipur ahead of polling

With over 200 lives lost in the Meitei-Kuki conflict, Amit Shah’s likely visit to Manipur ‘will act as a confidence-building measure’ as the state prepares for the polls. 

A vote for ‘Captain’ Prabhakaran — why Virudhunagar contest is ‘defining’ for Karuppu MGR’s son & DMDK

Pitted against sitting Congress MP B. Manickam Tagore & NDA's Radhika Sarathkumar, Prabhakaran is expected to make the contest triangular even though this is his debut.

Just 16% of BJP’s Lok Sabha candidates are women & over half of them are from political families

BJP has announced candidates for 417 Lok Sabha seats of which 68 are women. The party had fielded 45 women candidates in 2009, 38 in 2014, and 55 in 2019.

After Ayodhya consecration, TV’s Ram looks to end ‘vanvaas’. Homecoming for BJP’s Arun Govil in Meerut

Govil, who achieved popularity after essaying lead role in teleserial Ramayana, says he changed mind about contesting polls after SC’s Ayodhya verdict. Wants to do social service.

Nearly 3,000% increase in BJP MP Tejasvi Surya’s assets in 5 years, but no car, property or loan

From little to no investments 5 yrs ago to investments in 26 mutual funds & shares in Tejas Networks, Indus Towers, Strides Pharma etc, BJP MP's election affidavit shows growth details.

‘Will operationalise NATGRID database & counter-terrorism body NCTC within 1 yr’ — Congress manifesto

The country’s principal opposition party also signalled that probe agencies would be brought under the oversight of Parliament or the state legislatures.

On Camera

Mumbai woman who shouted at minister spoke for many Indians, exposed BJP’s protest politics

Had it been a poor woman shouting at Maharashtra minister Girish Mahajan over the roadblock, the police would likely have arrested her, raided her home, and terrorised her family members.

India’s online gaming rules to take effect on 1 May; most games exempt from registration

The rules, which come into force on 1 May, establish an Online Gaming Authority which will determine whether a game is an online money game or online social game in only three situations.

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.