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Yediyurappa’s son Vijayendra formally takes charge as Karnataka BJP chief

Vijayendra, who had earlier served as the party’s state unit’s general secretary and vice-president, replaced Nalin Kumar Kateel.

AAP Gujarat chief by day, news show host by evening — Isudan Gadhvi prepares for ‘double role’

With Gadhvi relaunching career as a media person, AAP also hopes to arrest rapid erosion in its base in state by riding on his popularity as a news presenter.

‘Believed in anti-dynastic ideology’ — BJP leaders upset as Yediyurappa’s son made Karnataka chief

Though a few say Vijayendra’s elevation is need of the hour, an old timer asserts party's ideological roots are shaken. A BJP MLA says this decision has splintered party further.

Amit Shah’s calls didn’t work. 25+ rebels queer the pitch for BJP in Rajasthan

Peeved by party's 'high command culture', which has allegedly led to 'diluted state leadership', over 25 rebels are standing against official BJP candidates in Rajasthan polls.

Azharuddin pads up for polls as Congress candidate in home turf Hyderabad — ‘will win this match’

Former Indian cricket captain Mohammed Azharuddin, whose career was cut short by match-fixing scandal, is contesting polls for first time since loss in 2014 Lok Sabha elections.

Why Jarange-Patil’s touring Maharashtra — quest to establish himself as statewide leader, counsel youth

Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange-Patil will start tour from 15 November, primarily covering Thane, Raigad and Western Maharashtra in third phase of agitation.

Facing possible expulsion from Lok Sabha, Mahua Moitra finds TMC support, made a district president

The West Bengal ruling party had maintained a studied silence till the parliamentary probe into ‘cash for query’ allegations against Moitra was completed last week.

Khattar-Vij war escalates as Haryana health minister goes missing in action

Anil Vij has not cleared any health dept files since 5 October, when CMO chief principal secretary held meeting of dept officials without keeping Vij in loop, it is learnt.

Amid Cash for query controversy, Mahua Moitra given organisational responsibilities in TMC

Kolkata: Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra, currently facing recommendations for expulsion from Lok Sabha in a cash-for-query row, was tasked with strengthening the party's...

Delhi minister says BJP instigated people to burst crackers on Diwali. ‘AQI rose 100 points overnight’

Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai claims firecrackers burnt in Delhi were sourced from UP & Haryana, and that certain individuals permitted transportation of those crackers to city.

On Camera

India needs to learn from US-Iran conflict, just like Tehran took lessons from Iraq war

India did not choose to move away from Iran for oil; it was forced to. The fact that India managed the costs of this transition efficiently does not convert them into gains.

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.