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Toaster, pen drive, laptop, CCTV camera — EC is keeping up with new-age poll symbols

In this Lok Sabha election, new parties can go tech-savvy as the EC has come up with an array of new-age poll symbols for them to choose from.

Congress willing to ally in Delhi, but AAP wants Punjab, Haryana & Goa too

The two parties have been tangoing around the idea of an alliance for a while now, and a divided Congress has left the final call with Rahul Gandhi.

PM Modi attacks Chandrababu Naidu, calls him ‘u-turn Babu’

PM Modi said that he has made all efforts from his side, but Chandrababu Naidu, who is running the government, has no intention to develop Andhra Pradesh.

Final hearing of National Herald case involving Sonia & Rahul to be held on 23 April

Senior advocate Kapil Sibal, appearing for the Gandhis, said that the issue has various aspects which would require considerable time.

Samjhauta blast verdict shows BJP has no respect for institutions, says Omar Abdullah

NIA special judge Jagdeep Singh informed that the prosecution withheld critical information that could have led to a guilty verdict, Abdullah said.

Kanhaiya Kumar booked for violation for model code of conduct of elections

Kanhaiya Kumar is contesting in the Lok Sabha elections from Begusarai as a CPI candidate.

Trouble in JD(U) out in the open as Prashant Kishor reveals he’s not managing polls

Prashant Kishor's tweet has only strengthened speculation that the poll strategist is finding life as a politician far more challenging. 

Modi’s poll slogan reaches Railways, tea served on Shatabdi in ‘Main Bhi Chowkidar’ cups

The IRCTC said it immediately withdrew the cups and also imposed Rs 1 lakh fine on the private contractor.

In latest Tej Pratap-Tejashwi rift, an old family hand makes an appearance

There is a belief in the RJD that the revolt by Tej Pratap has the backing of his infamous uncle Sadhu Yadav.

Among states, BJP’s 7 Delhi MPs have best attendance record in outgoing Lok Sabha: Report

The ADR and NEW report says Supriya Sule performed the best among 562 MPs with her 1,181 questions, against a national average of 251.

On Camera

Drop that cigarette. Smokers are twice as likely to develop skin cancer compared to non-smokers

A noticeable effect of smoking is premature aging. Studies indicate that the skin biopsy of a 40-year-old heavy smoker can resemble that of a 70-year-old non-smoker.

10 yrs ago, battery leasing failed to boost demand for EV cars in India. Now, it’s making a comeback

Under this model, battery is provided to EV owners on a subscription basis or lease. With more people open to buying EV cars, the lower upfront cost could likely drive wider acceptance.

Morocco signs pact with Tata for joint manufacture of WhAP Infantry Fighting Vehicle

The armoured platform is India's first amphibious infantry combat wheeled vehicle. Last year, the Royal Moroccan Armed Forces had procured 90 military trucks from the Tata Group.

Islam doesn’t kill democracy. The army-Islam combo does

How come Indonesia, Malaysia, Turkey and Sri Lanka remain constitutional, democratic and stable despite Islam and Buddhism respectively, but Pakistan, Bangladesh and Myanmar don’t?