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Bihar’s double engine govt pitted against Opposition’s two ‘Yuvraj’, says PM Modi

Speaking at a rally in Chhapra, Narendra Modi said the 'double-engine' NDA government is committed to the development of Bihar.

In a slip of tongue, BJP’s Jyotiraditya Scindia asks people to ‘vote for hand’ in MP bypolls

In a video, Scindia can be heard saying, 'Raise your hands and assure me that on 3 November, you will press the hand symbol.'

Sedition case registered against Jharkhand BJP chief for ‘trying to destabalise state govt’

Congress' district chief Shyamal Kishore Singh filed the case after Deepak Prakash Friday claimed the BJP will form the government in the state in the next few months.

In Patna’s Maner, it’s RJD Yadav vs BJP Yadav vs Independent Yadav

Every third voter in Maner is a Yadav, a fact parties have taken cognisance of with the BJP fielding Nikhil Yadav and the RJD going with sitting MLA Bhai Virendra Yadav.

BJP sympathiser Sameet Thakkar latest, Sena’s filed 10 FIRs in 6 mths for ‘insulting CM, govt’

The cases filed by Shiv Sena have set the stage for the latest face-off between the party and erstwhile ally BJP, which has accused the former of misusing power to ‘silence detractors’.

Even if BJP gets more seats in Bihar, Nitish Kumar will be our chief minister, says JP Nadda

BJP President JP Nadda said he could clearly see the NDA alliance getting a two-third majority in the state and forming the government.

Karnataka cabinet expansion to take place after November assembly bypolls, says Yediyurappa

Karnataka CM BS Yediyurappa said the expansion had been on hold for quite some time due to various reasons but he would now go to Delhi to discuss with party leaders.

Will decide with central leadership about Gupkar Declaration, says J&K Congress

J&K Congress chief Ghulam Ahmad Mir was a signatory to Gupkar Declaration in August 2019 yet recently skipped two meetings of the alliance, which was given formal shape a week back.

Kamal Nath moves Supreme Court over EC’s decision to revoke his ‘star campaigner’ status

The former Madhya Pradesh CM called the Election Commission's decision illegal and in violation of his and Congress party's constitutional and statutory rights.

BJP President JP Nadda slams Tejashwi Yadav over 10 lakh govt jobs promise, party symbol

In Atmanirbhar Bihar, people will not do jobs, they will offer jobs. That is the kind of development we will bring, said Nadda at a public gathering in Sonpur.

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The math behind India’s elections—Why proximity matters

It is one of the most consistent findings in electoral politics: voters are more likely to support candidates who come from their local area.

US ends oil waivers but Russian crude flows to India ‘likely to remain steady’ amid Hormuz disruption

India will need to recalibrate crude sourcing strategy as US ends waivers for Russian & Iranian oil, energy experts say. But Russian crude will likely remain central to energy basket.

Why Siliguri Corridor is strategically important for India & how it is being secured | Cut The Clutter

This special edition of Cut The Clutter, straight from the Siliguri corridor, details the strategic importance of the narrow strip of land in West Bengal, and how it’s a vital link connecting the Northeast to the rest of India.

The world’s in a flux. India must reform, consolidate & build a strong economy

We now live in a world order that will keep shifting. India must use this window. This also means we remain disciplined enough not to be knee-jerked into reacting to what Pakistan sees as its moment in the sun.