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GJM leader Bimal Gurung quits NDA, vows to support Mamata Banerjee in 2021 Bengal polls

Gurung, who has been on the run since 2017, rued that the Centre was to yet fulfil its promise of recognising 11 Gorkha communities as Scheduled Tribes.

Why Eknath Khadse’s exit ‘shatters BJP image’ and deals ‘Brand Fadnavis’ a blow

Senior leader Eknath Khadse resigned from BJP and blamed former CM Devendra Fadnavis. His exit could impact party’s fortunes in northern Maharashtra.

Badlaav the buzzword for Shatrughan Sinha’s son & others in Bankipur, against BJP heavyweight

ThePrint gets on the campaign trail in Bihar's Bankipur where 3 debutants — Luv Sinha, Manish Barriarr & Pushpam Priya Choudhury — are taking on BJP's Nitin Nabin.

Eknath Khadse — Fadnavis’ arch rival who rose from local worker to BJP’s No.2 in Maharashtra

Eknath Khadse Wednesday quit the BJP after 40 years in the party, directly blaming former Devendra Fadnavis for the decision. He is expected to join the NCP now.

10 lakh jobs, Rs 1,500 unemployment allowance — Congress’ promise to Bihar in poll manifesto

The Congress, which is contesting in 70 out of 243 seats in alliance with the RJD and 3 Left parties, also promised a loan waiver for farmers having small and medium landholdings.

In poverty-stricken Bihar, every third candidate in first phase of polls is a crorepati

Crorepati candidates make up the majority of major parties’ candidates, reiterating the point that money and muscle power dominate Bihar elections.

SAD walks out of Punjab assembly over clean chit to Congress minister in scholarship scam

The SAD had sought time to discuss the issue during the special assembly session, but their request was turned down by the Speaker.

Why RJD-Congress won’t bring up India-China dispute in Bihar campaign

RJD and Congress leaders say the focus is on local issues and CM Nitish Kumar's handling of Covid pandemic, migrant crisis and economy.

Maharashtra’s Eknath Khadse quits BJP, to join NCP

State minister Jayant Patil said with Khadse's joining, the Sharad Pawar-led party will be strengthened, particularly in the Khandesh region.

On this day 69 years ago, 200 leaders formed Jana Sangh. It is now the BJP

On 21 October 1951, delegates from all over the country congregated for a convention in central Delhi to form the Bharatiya Jana Sangh. Its later avatar is now ruling dozens of Indian states.

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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.