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Cut in the mould of PM Modi, CM Devendra Fadnavis is now a leader in his own right

Five years ago, Devendra Fadnavis was seen as an erudite legislator and nothing more. Now, he has carved out his own space and led his party to success.

Manohar Lal Khattar summoned by BJP high command as JJP celebrates Haryana poll results

The BJP, which set a target of 75 seats, is leading in just 37 while the Congress is leading in 35. The JJP, contesting its first elections, has won 3 seats and is leading in 7.

Bhupinder Hooda expected to meet Sonia Gandhi in Delhi for talks on Haryana govt formation

No clear majority has emerged in the 90-member Harayana assembly election yet, but trends show the govt could go either way.

Haryana Jats give Dushyant Chautala’s JJP a thumbs up, party holds key in tight poll battle

A Jat consolidation appears to have benefitted Dushyant Chautala's JJP, a breakaway of INLD, as the party is leading in a number of seats in the Jat belt.

Haryana looks headed for a hung assembly as Congress throws up a surprise

Trends should be a shot in the arm for Congress as a majority of exit polls had predicted a rout for the party in the Haryana assembly elections.

Former BJP MLA spends Wednesday night guarding EVM strong room

After voting took place on 21 October, the opposition Congress, NCP and several other parties raised suspicion over the functioning of EVMs, alleging they were tampered with at some places.

As BJP-Sena ahead in over 130 seats in Maharashtra, Fadnavis looks set to form govt again

Early trends up to 9.30 am show Congress and NCP ahead of the ruling alliance in seven seats. Congress leading in 35 constituencies and NCP in 41.

5 seats to keep an eye on as counting for Haryana assembly elections begins

From CM Khattar’s Karnal to Congress leader Bhupinder Hooda’s Garhi Sampla-Kiloi, these 5 seats have star power or the potential for a close battle.

5 key constituencies in Maharashtra and their neck-and-neck battles to watch out for

From BJP-Sena rivalry to estranged cousins, these 5 Maharashtra seats show why the assembly elections here are just a bit more interesting.

Updates: People put their faith in us & voted us back, says Modi as he thanks voters, BJP workers

Get the latest on the assembly election results in Maharashtra and Haryana here.

On Camera

Syringes, MRI to ventilators, West Asia war squeezing India’s medical supply chain—costs up 10 to 50%

Industry says manufacturers have 2-4 weeks of buffer stocks, but prolonged disruption could push up shortage risks, especially of consumables like IV and syringes.

UAE walks away from financing Rafale F5 due to restricted access to technology, reports French media

French newspaper La Tribune earlier last week indicated that UAE withdrew from deal to fund EUR 3.5 billion. India is looking to order 114 new Rafales, which could include the F5.

China insulated itself against energy shocks. India is ‘all talk, no walk’

China patiently invested capital, skill and technology in coal gasification. Unlike it, we won’t move from words to action. As crude prices decline, we lose interest.