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Article 370, Modi take a backseat in Haryana elections as jobs, caste dominate poll scene

Voters are now looking beyond PM Modi's image to carefully consider between CM Khattar's administrative policies and the state's regional satraps.

Maharashtra polls become bitter for Congress, NCP as sugar barons have switched to BJP

Most of the rich and powerful sugar cooperative owners of Maharashtra have abandoned their decades-old patrons in droves to join BJP, leaving Congress-NCP jittery.

After chor-police for 36 years, Mumbai’s ‘Dirty Harry’ set to begin political innings now

Pradeep Sharma, Mumbai Police officer of 1983 batch, will contest against two-time Nalasopara MLA Kshitij Thakur as a Shiv Sena candidate.

Amit Shah restores calm in BJP-JD(U) alliance by insisting Nitish will lead NDA in Bihar

Nitish Kumar has been under attack from several BJP leaders, but Amit Shah’s words have made it clear that party sees merit in his leadership.

Haryana CM Khattar wins the internet with his Tamil, once again

In interview to a Tamil TV channel, Haryana CM Manohar Lal Khattar answers most of the questions in fluent Tamil.

Congress’ last-ditch effort in Haryana hits stumbling block — Rahul Gandhi’s image

Many voters cite Rahul Gandhi’s abilities as the reason they won’t vote for Congress in 21 October polls, but there are some for whom he’s ‘like a son’.

History will remember those who opposed scrapping of Article 370, says PM Modi

Addressing a rally in Maharashtra, PM Modi said the elections are a battle between BJP's power of development and the opposition's selfishness.

As Sabarimala issue fizzles out, BJP has gained virtually nothing in Kerala

BJP led massive protests against SC decision to allow women of all ages to visit Sabarimala. But that didn’t turn into political progress for the party.

Why some Haryana Congress leaders don’t want Sonia Gandhi to campaign for this candidate

Congress' poll prospects appear to be dim in Haryana where it is fighting factionalism and defections amid an onslaught from the ruling BJP.

Disqualified Karnataka MLAs find a new tool to woo voters — new districts

In the last few months, demands to carve out 9 districts have been made by politicians & disqualified MLAs, saying it would result in better administration.

On Camera

Rahul Gandhi wants to jail Himanta Sarma but Congress has a Bihar-sized problem in Assam

The Congress has promised Rs 50,000 assistance to each woman but as we've seen in many recent elections, voters seem to be conscious of the proverb: 'A bird in hand is worth two in the bush.'

Air India CEO Campbell Wilson steps down amid turbulent times, to remain till successor is announced

Development comes days after Air India’s biggest rival IndiGo hired aviation industry veteran Willie Walsh as its next CEO replacing Peter Elbers.

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.