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Case filed against TVK chief Vijay for model code of conduct ‘violation’ ahead of Tamil Nadu polls

According to the complaint, the alleged violations include using 30 loudspeakers, blocking an ambulance’s path, gathering more than 5000 people, & causing inconvenience to the public.

A communist state’s capitalist expedition. How Kerala CM Pinarayi came to embrace private enterprise

Despite its new avatar, Kerala’s culture remains rooted in socialistic principles. Yet there is growing acceptance to ‘privatisation with participation', observers say.

Priyanka hits back at PM over Kerala tie-up charge, demands debate on LPG crisis, West Asia conflict

Priyanka dismissed PM Modi’s remarks about Kerala alliances, asserting voters understand the reality, and demanded a parliamentary debate on the West Asia conflict, stranded Indians and gas shortage.

Nishikant Dubey needs ‘mental doctor’: Naveen Patnaik hits back at BJP MP’s ‘Biju-CIA link’ remark

Last week, the BJP MP had said that the former chief minister of Odisha was a link between the US government, the CIA, and Jawaharlal Nehru.

In Kerala, Rahul says upcoming polls a contest between UDF & ‘LDF-BJP combo’—’Modi controls CM Vijayan’

At a rally in Pathanamthitta, the MP alleged that LDF govt in Kerala is controlled by BJP in Centre, adding that Centre has filed no case against CM as he does not fight against BJP.

Kerala polls: PM Modi calls Thrissur roadshow ‘memorable’

On Sunday, he launched a sharp attack on LDF & UDF, accusing them of 'looting' the state for decades and allegedly sharing the spoils.

Kerala: CPI(M) facing novel issues but no crisis, says KK Shailaja on rebels. ‘Party not sidelining me’

In interview with ThePrint, Kerala’s ex-health minister, who is contesting assembly polls from Peravoor, speaks about her party, ‘brave’ CM Vijayan & Congress’s ‘cheap propaganda’.

Congress ramps up poll campaign in Kerala, Rahul set to address series of public meetings today

Gandhi's campaign is expected to highlight the UDF's ‘guarantee card’ promises, targeting key constituencies and minority communities.

With promises to Gurjars & ‘broader message’ to farmers, Akhilesh off to an early start for UP campaign

SP rally in Dadri comes about 10 months before polls. Party looking to strengthen base in western UP, where it has traditionally been weak, & to recover ground after RLD's switch to NDA.

Only 6 of 68 RS seats where BJP lacked numbers in 10 yrs, 2nd in BJP state—why Congress’ Haryana win is rare

The last time, Ahmed Patel pulled it off in Gujarat in 2017 despite defections and cross-voting in favour of BJP. It was seen as a battle between two titans, Amit Shah and Ahmed Patel.

On Camera

Acts of God cases are Acts of State now. The courts are not convinced

The 'superior force' striking your contract is less likely to be a storm or a war. It is most possibly the stroke of a regulator's pen.

Saudi Arabia raises price of main oil grade to Asia to a record high premium

Saudi Aramco will increase flagship Arab Light crude prices for May sales to a premium of $19.50 over regional benchmarks for refiners in Asia, still less than what traders anticipated.

UAE walks away from financing Rafale F5 due to restricted access to technology, reports French media

French newspaper La Tribune earlier last week indicated that UAE withdrew from deal to fund EUR 3.5 billion. India is looking to order 114 new Rafales, which could include the F5.

China insulated itself against energy shocks. India is ‘all talk, no walk’

China patiently invested capital, skill and technology in coal gasification. Unlike it, we won’t move from words to action. As crude prices decline, we lose interest.