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Will stick with BJP alliance, hope it delivers on Assam Accord promises, AGP’s Bora hints

AGP president Atul Bora says party will focus on implementing Clause 6 of Assam Accord, that promises various safeguards to Assamese people.

LJP affiliates want Chirag Paswan in Modi cabinet after dad’s death, BJP says it’s PM’s call

Dalit Sena, created by Ram Vilas Paswan to carry out programmes for SCs, also wants a Rajya Sabha seat for his widow, Reena Paswan.

Mayawati alleges ‘jungle raj’ in Rajasthan as crimes against Dalits and women rise

BSP leader alleged that instead of looking into the issue, leaders of the ruling Congress have remained silent.

Restaurants in Delhi face harassment due to ‘licence raj’, says Chief Minister Kejriwal

The CM's statement comes after Delhi govt announced the abolition of police licences & health trade licences, issued by BJP-run municipal corporations, for restaurants.

Sonia and Rahul Gandhi, Sachin Pilot in Congress’ list of star campaigners for Bihar polls

Sources said Rahul Gandhi would hold at least six rallies with two in each of the three phases of Bihar elections to be held on 28 October, 3 and 7 November.

BSP, AIMIM, RLSP’s new front in Bihar is eyeing Dalit-Muslim votes, could dent JD(U)

The BSP and AIMIM leaders say the idea behind the alliance is to converge the Dalit and Muslim votes, and present a 'solidarity of the marginalised'.

Not just Tejashwi Yadav & Chirag Paswan, Bihar polls make-or-break for other dynasts too

While many lesser-known dynasts have joined the poll fray in Bihar, some fresh political entrants are also looking to gain ground through other routes.

How Karnataka Congress plans to use emotion & caste to win Bengaluru’s RR Nagar seat

Congress has fielded Kusuma H., widow of IAS officer D.K. Ravi, from the Rajarajeshwarinagar seat for the 3 November bypoll.

‘Vendetta or witch hunt’ — Republic TV ‘fake TRP’ probe opens another front in BJP-MVA fight

BJP claims Mumbai Police's 'fake TRP' probe a result of ‘vengeance’ while the Congress and Shiv Sena accuse the BJP of protecting Republic TV.

‘Sympathy wave’ in Bihar after Paswan death, but parties not sure if it will impact polls

In 2015 Bihar assembly polls, Ram Vilas Paswan's LJP won only two of the 42 seats it contested. Under his son Chirag, LJP has decided to go solo this time and contest 143 seats.

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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.

Indian LNG importers accelerate spot market purchases as prices dip

The purchases mark a turnaround after Indian buyers had earlier limited spot buying and canceled tenders because offers were too expensive.

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.