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Conversion, temples — themes defining BJP manifestos in 4 states. But cow missing in Kerala

The coming assembly elections are crucial for the BJP as they will decide the success or failure of the party’s expansion plans in the south, and its push in Bengal.

Fadnavis still wields clout in Maharashtra bureaucracy & is using it to corner Uddhav govt

Over the past few days, former Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis has managed to push the Thackeray govt into a situation where it is pitted against its own officials.

What is ‘land jihad’, and why BJP has promised a law against it in Assam election manifesto

Assam has a long history of illegal immigration. BJP wants to woo indigenous communities by talking about encroachment and promising land ownership.

BJP’s Jitendra Tiwari gets EC show-cause notice for promising voters free trip to Ayodhya

Tiwari made the promise at a public meeting in Haripur on 21 March, and at a party meeting, officials said Thursday. TMC had lodged a complaint with EC on 22 March on the issue.

Govt insecure as Kejriwal emerging as alternative to Modi: Sisodia criticising GNCTD bill

Rajya Sabha Wednesday passed the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Bill, 2021 that grants more powers to the Lt Governor of Delhi.

West Bengal tops list of poll-bound states spending on political ads on Facebook

Bengal spent about Rs 3.74 cr on poll-related campaigns, followed by Tamil Nadu (Rs 3.3 cr), Assam (Rs 61.77 lakh), Kerala (Rs 38.86 lakh) & Puducherry (Rs 3.34 lakh), according to data.

Even agnostic Nehru protected traditions, Sabarimala promise not anti-women: Kerala Congress

In an interview to ThePrint, Kerala Congress president Mullappally Ramachandran said UDF promise to bring in law to protect Sabarimala traditions isn’t violative of gender equality.

Vote for Modi if you want schemes, vote for incompetent TMC if you prefer scams — Amit Shah

Accusing the TMC of running a 'corrupt dispensation', Home Minister and BJP leader Amit Shah said the BJP will end 'cut money' culture in Bengal.

Dushyant Chautala, Tau Devi Lal’s ‘true heir’ and the ‘prince who fooled farmers’

Haryana Deputy CM Dushyant Chautala has backed ally BJP on farm laws, despite his agrarian Jat vote base. Farmers say he misled them by claiming Devi Lal’s legacy, but he says he’ll ensure they benefit.

Athawale meets Kovind, seeks President’s rule in Maharashtra as political tensions rise

Terming the situation in Maharashtra as 'serious', MoS for Social Justice Athawale said there should be a probe against state Home Minister Anil Deshmukh.

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University townships — India’s chance to build its own version of what America got right

India’s university towns initiative is an opportunity to do something we have never managed at scale: build knowledge ecosystems rather than knowledge silos.

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.