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Maharashtra’s ruling parties claim panchayat polls win. Opposition says ‘true picture only in 2024′

BJP, Shinde Sena & Ajit Pawar-led NCP claim they 'won in 1,700 panchayats'. Opposition's making counterclaims, but analysts warn against putting too much weight on panchayat polls.

Why BJP is banking on SP, BSP & rebels to hurt Congress in 3 Madhya Pradesh regions

With less than a fortnight to go for polling in Madhya Pradesh, SP & BSP tickets for over 30 Congress rebels in fray could end up costing Kamal Nath-led state unit dearly.

In 1st major rural poll post NCP split, Ajit Pawar faction sweeps Baramati, Sharad Pawar sits it out

As counting for 2,359 gram panchayats was still underway, leaders of the Ajit Pawar faction of NCP claimed to have won 30 of 32 gram panchayats in Baramati — the Pawar stronghold. 

Months before polls, Khattar gets on a bus, banters with the people — ‘got a feel of highs & lows’

Haryana CM travelled from his constituency, Karnal, to Chandigarh in a Haryana Roadways bus. A video of the trip shows him engaging in light-hearted banter with passengers.

‘Whether from hell or jail’, Kejriwal will run Delhi, say AAP leaders as ED summons looms

Delhi CM holds meeting with all AAP MLAs. He had skipped last week's summons for questioning in excise policy case, calling ED action 'illegal & politically motivated'.

In poll-bound Chhattisgarh’s conflict-hit Bastar villages, children dream big — NEET, UPSC & NDA

According to govt data, Chhattisgarh has been one of the hardest hit by Left Wing Extremism. But better education facilities have meant children want to pursue higher goals.

Related communities with agrarian roots — why Marathas are claiming to be Kunbis amid quota stir

Activist Manoj Jarange Patil has given Shinde govt till 2 Jan to give reservation to Marathas. With quota issue stuck in SC, community hopes for immediate benefit through Kunbi status. 

Swap vehicles, change meeting venue — how Bastar’s politicians give Maoists the slip in poll season

Suspected Maoists stabbed to death BJP's vice-president in Narayanpur while he was campaigning for this month's polls. Leaders across parties are targets as they 'represent the Indian state'.

‘Pro-incumbency in Madhya Pradesh,’ says Jyotiraditya, heaps praise on Shivraj for state’s development

Campaigning for BJP for 17 Nov assembly polls, Union minister Jyotiraditya Scindia dispels rumour of rivalry with Narendra Singh Tomar, says Congress may call him betrayer, but BJP his family. Campaigning for BJP for 17 Nov assembly polls, Union minister Jyotiraditya Scindia dispels rumour of rivalry with Narendra Singh Tomar, says Congress may call him betrayer, but BJP his family.

BJP announces final list of 18 candidates for poll-bound Rajasthan

The 2 lists include some fresh faces, including Gopal Sharma, a journalist, and Ravi Nayyar, a businessman.

On Camera

NLUs are charging outrageous fees. Law schools are too expensive for average Indian families

Unaffordable and exorbitant education at NLUs has a structural cause—limited state funding. It makes them dependent on their own revenue and allows them to charge outrageous prices.

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.