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How Christians are responding to BJP’s pre-poll outreach in Kerala

In its manifesto, BJP has promised the Christian community 'micro-minority status' and 'equitable access to welfare schemes, scholarships'.

Once the weathervane of Tamil Nadu politics, how Ramadoss lost his grip on PMK & its core Vanniyar base

Ahead of the 23 April polls, Ramadoss has sided with V.K. Sasikala. The alliance is seen as a ploy to enmesh Vanniyars and Thevars together, the communities both leaders represent.

Baramati bypoll: Sunetra Pawar files nomination, Rohit urges ally Congress to withdraw; Sena (UBT) undecided

Rohit Pawar urges Cong to withdraw & let her be elected unopposed from the seat that fell vacant after her husband Ajit Pawar’s demise in a plane crash. Voting is on 23 April.

‘Communist ideology, not communist country’—Kerala industry minister P Rajeev defends LDF investment push

As LDF seeks third consecutive term, minister P Rajeev, in an interview with ThePrint, calls UDF rule a ‘dark period’. Kerala votes on 9 April, counting on 4 May.

Ram temple, CAA delivered; UCC, ‘One Nation One Election’ coming up—Modi on 47 years of BJP

The PM thanked BJP President Nitin Nabin for organising the foundation day event, while expressing confidence of doing well in the upcoming elections in the five states.

Himanta warns of suing Pawan Khera for defamation over ‘multiple passports’ claim against his wife

At a press conference, Congress's Khera had alleged that the Assam CM's wife was "not an Indian citizen", and has three passports. Himanta has called the claim 'politically motivated'.

No walkover for CPI(M) in Kerala strongholds. Rebels putting party on back foot in Kannur & beyond

Even if the party faces no electoral impact due to its strong organisational machinery, the presence of rebels reflects a deeper problem in how it currently handles internal issues.

LDF’s push for continuity to NDA playing the long game, the strategies at play for Kerala polls

The Left hit the ground running with early candidate announcement, with UDF having to play catch-up. From BJP’s perspective, this election is a quarter-final or semi-final.

‘Where is Pathan?’ In WB’s Baharampur, residents complain of being abandoned by ‘outsider’ TMC MP Yusuf

People question his absence on ground, saying they 'regret' picking him over Adhir Ranjan. However, Yusuf calls the narrative 'unfair', and says he visits regularly & is trying his best.

‘Ghayal hoon isliye ghatak hoon’—Raghav Chadha borrows from Dhurandhar to rip into AAP’s ‘white lies’

In a new video message, Chadha refuted major allegations made against him by party leaders on Friday, rejecting them as “lies” that would be “exposed”. 

On Camera

Rahul Gandhi wants to jail Himanta Sarma but Congress has a Bihar-sized problem in Assam

The Congress has promised Rs 50,000 assistance to each woman but as we've seen in many recent elections, voters seem to be conscious of the proverb: 'A bird in hand is worth two in the bush.'

Stocks fall, oil prices climb as Trump issues fresh threat to Iran ahead of his deadline

Fears that an escalation of the conflict could heighten a fuel squeeze & endanger the economy unnerved traders, with NYT reporting Iran stopped negotiating a truce with the US.

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.