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Karti Chidambaram’s message to ally DMK on power-sharing—‘look at Chandrababu & Andhra Pradesh’

In interview to ThePrint, Karti says DMK critical to INDIA bloc, but majority doesn’t mean you can’t accommodate allies in govt; adds Vijay’s TVK ‘still behaves like a fan club’.

Poll season on horizon, Sabarimala gold ‘theft’ stirs the pot in Kerala. UDF takes on ruling LDF

UDF has been raising the matter in the assembly with banners reading 'temple thieves'. Experts say it could be an opportunity for UDF to gain support LDF got after its Sabarimala conclave.

EPS reached out to Vijay after Karur stampede, pitched TVK-AIADMK alliance to dislodge DMK

While taking aim at DMK and BJP, Vijay has largely refrained from attacking EPS or AIADMK. Analysts say actor-turned-politician needs a stable ally, more so after Karur stampede.

‘Daughter of Mithila’ to contest Bihar polls on BJP ticket? Maithili Thakur eyes political innings

Final call rests with BJP central leadership on whether Thakur, the 25-year-old folk and devotional singer, will get a ticket to contest upcoming Bihar polls, it is learnt.

Dalit man’s lynching in Rae Bareli kicks off political storm, Congress blames ‘Baba ke log’

Purported video of victim surrounded by group of men has surfaced on social media; police have arrested 5. Congress spokesperson says ‘criminals claimed they were supporters of Yogi’.

Devi Lal clan divided on olive branch. Abhay Chautala seeks apology, Dushyant asks ‘why join INLD now?’

Legatees of former Deputy PM grapple with the possibility of détente, as Devi Lal’s only surviving son Ranjit Singh urges them to set aside differences.

AAP RS pick with rags-to-riches story, Rajinder Gupta’s stock has always soared in Punjab politics

Gupta is the founder and chairman emeritus of Trident Group, a global leader in textiles. He resigned as vice chairman of Punjab State Economy and Planning Board Saturday.

Bihar to vote in 2 phases on 6 & 11 November, counting of votes on 14

Post-deletion of roughly 50 lakh names in controversial Special Intensive Revision, there are now 7.42 cr electors in Bihar, down by 6 percent from the pre-SIR numbers.

TDP does not believe Modi govt dependent on it for survival, says Union MoS Pemmasani

With just 16 MPs, TDP is 2nd largest NDA constituent after BJP which has 240. The support of TDP, & also JD(U) which has 12 MPs, is crucial for the health of NDA govt at Centre.

In run-up to Bihar polls, Nitish’s odd gestures at event attended by PM Modi catch Oppn’s eye

Nitish Kumar’s gesture Saturday is not the first time his unusual conduct has raised concerns about his health.

On Camera

The US birthright citizenship dilemma—What makes a citizen?

Political sentiment is clearly moving against easier immigration, let alone granting of citizenship to “people not like us”.

Air India CEO Campbell Wilson steps down amid turbulent times, to remain till successor is announced

Development comes days after Air India’s biggest rival IndiGo hired aviation industry veteran Willie Walsh as its next CEO replacing Peter Elbers.

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.