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BJP says no more ‘big rallies’ in Bengal, maximum 500 people at public meetings

The BJP said breaking the chain of coronavirus infection is much needed and it will leverage its 'massive digital footprint' to take across the message of its top leaders to the voters.

Breakaway SAD factions merge in Punjab, bring bad news for Badals & ruling Congress

The two factions — SAD (Democratic) led by RS member Sukhdev Singh Dhindsa and SAD (Taksali) led by ex-MP Ranjit Singh Brahmpura — will contest 2022 Punjab polls.

Congress, AAP’s social outreach shake BJP into action, state units to focus on Covid relief

BJP feedback notes its Delhi unit is particularly not active enough when compared with Youth Congress, AAP. Workers being listed for plasma donations, to publicise Modi govt efforts.

How BJP tried to buy remdesivir directly from firm & gaps in Thackeray govt fanned controversy

Mumbai Police questioned a Bruck Pharma pharma executive after stock of remdesivir, a Covid drug in shortage, was found. But MVA minister already knew BJP was procuring it from the firm.

‘We expect you’ll offer same advice to Congress’ — Vardhan replies to Manmohan Singh’s letter

Responding to Manmohan Singh's letter, Health Minister Harsh said while the former PM understands the importance of vaccination, people in his party do not seem to share his view.

Success stories, ‘Covid seva’ top Modi govt, BJP plans for 2nd anniversary of 2nd term

Govt officials & BJP leaders say in the wake of second Covid wave, celebrations of two years of Modi’s second term will be low-key, digital affairs.

78.36 per cent voter turnout till 5 pm in 5th phase of West Bengal polls

The highest voters' turnout was registered in Jalpaiguri district at 81.73 per cent, followed by Purba Bardhaman, Nadia, North 24 Parganas, Darjeeling and Kalimpong.

Amit Shah holds roadshow in West Bengal’s North 24 Parganas district

Shah's vehicle passed through packed streets as people queued up on both sides of the road during campaigning.

Drugs & hilsa in Bengal, liquor in Assam, cash in TN — What parties used to influence voters

According to an EC report, drugs worth Rs 118.83 cr was seized in Bengal, illegal cash totalling Rs 236 cr was seized in Tamil Nadu & liquor worth Rs 41.97 cr was intercepted in Assam.

RLD to build memorial for farmers who died during protests against Centre’s new farm laws

In a bid to resonate with the farming community ahead of the 2022 Uttar Pradesh elections, Rashtriya Lok Dal Vice-President Jayant Chaudhary announced the 'Kisan Balidan Smarak'.

On Camera

The Bengal voter is silent. Is it fear or quiet determination?

The silence may have to do with the state’s history of political violence. During the 2021 post-poll violence, BJP leaders 'ran away leaving their voters at the mercy of the mob'.

FTA partners drive India’s trade surge as reliance on non-FTA countries dips, says NITI Aayog report

Share of trade with FTA partners rose from 4.6% in 2006 to 28.8% in 2024. India is currently negotiating or advancing agreements with US, Israel, GCC, Canada & Mexico.

Japan overhauls post-World War II pacifist military approach, lifts restrictions on defence exports

Since October last year, Japan PM Sanae Takaichi has planned to increase defence spending target to 2 percent of GDP.

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.