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First time in 20 years, Odisha’s BJD faces tough challenges from BJP & discontentment within

The Naveen Patnaik-led regional party, which has been incumbent since 2000, faces a different poll scenario in the state this time.

Gandhi family’s desire for power cost the nation greatly in the past & will in future: PM Modi

PM Modi urged voters in the country to think wisely on who they wanted to vote in the elections while accusing Congress of insulting institutions and curbing freedom of expression.

My dress trolled because I’m a woman, says Shehla Rashid after Twitter slams hijab look

JNU student Shehla Rashid was criticised for covering her head during the launch of former IAS officer Shah Faesal's party in Srinagar Sunday.

Arvind Kejriwal has anger issues, calls legislators ‘tuccha’ & ‘gadha’, says Alka Lamba

Alka Lamba, who wants to go back to Congress, says Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal is not a ‘veteran politician who can exercise patience under pressure’.

PM Narendra Modi to address 25 lakh ‘chowkidars’ via radio today

The pre-Holi address by PM Narendra Modi is meant to highlight the work done by 'chowkidars', or watchmen, 'who work round-the-clock without leave'.

BJP to replace all sitting MPs in Chhattisgarh with fresh candidates for 2019 polls

Former chief minister Raman Singh is likely to be the party's candidate from Rajnandgaon, sources said.

Congress, JD(S) put up united front — a message more for cadre than opposition

Senior alliance leaders, including Deve Gowda and Siddaramaiah, hold a press conference in Bengaluru, announce joint Lok Sabha campaign from 31 March.

Modi to interact with people from 500 places during his ‘Main Bhi Chowkidar’ campaign

Last election it was 'chai pe charcha'. This time around, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has sought to launch a "people's movement" with the 'main bhi chowkidar' hashtag.

After Parrikar’s death, Amit Shah & Nitin Gadkari worked in the background to retain Goa

Nitin Gadkari was the first to fly to Panaji after Manohar Parrikar died, and held talks with BJP's allies. Amit Shah followed as the parties struggled to reach a consensus.

From ‘anti-Modi’ to ‘anti-Congress’, there’s a shift in Lok Sabha poll theme

BJP has sealed its state-wise alliances well in time, but Congress seems to be struggling, with regional parties reluctant to cede space to it.

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Hassan Nasrallah’s assassination underlines Israel’s military supremacy. Will it win peace?

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has no intention of being drawn into another attritional war with Hezbollah. His commanders they are unlikely to win.

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?