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From dairy farmer to Vasai-Virar power centre: Hitendra Thakur, BVA chief who took on Vinod Tawde

BVA workers claimed they caught BJP's Vinod Tawde ‘red-handed’ distributing cash. Hitendra Thakur and son Kshitij are in fray in Vasai and Nalasopara seats, respectively.

Mahayuti likely to retain power in Maharashtra, exit polls predict

The ruling Mahayuti includes BJP, Shiv Sena and NCP while the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi includes Congress, Shiv Sena (UBT) and NCP (SP).

After Sangma’s NPP pulls support from Biren govt in Manipur, BJP dares it to do the same in Meghalaya

According to Meghalaya BJP leader Bernard Marak, NPP ‘can't afford’ to detach itself from BJP in the state and is with them 'only for central funds'. NPP has 31 MLAs in 60-member assembly.

Nearly 10 commissions in 18 months. How Siddaramaiah govt in Karnataka is keeping pressure on BJP

BJP accuses Siddaramaiah-led Congress govt in Karnataka of being ‘vindictive’ and using inquiry commissions to hold sword over Opposition’s head as well as to create a ‘false image’.

Why Tirupati board has revived its bid to oust non-Hindus, in line with NDA’s ‘Sanatani Hindu’ stance

Employment of non-Hindus has been a contentious issue at Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams, which oversees the Tirumala temple, and across Andhra Pradesh.

In Manipur, BJP is a ‘divided house’. CM Biren Singh’s shrinking support base a headache for party

Multiple BJP MLAs skipped a key meeting at CM’s residence Monday. While Kuki BJP MLA’s were already demanding his removal, some Meiteis have joined the chorus now, it is learnt.

Watch CutTheClutter: Muddled agendas & ideologies, divided houses, fight to finish for some in Maharashtra

In Episode 1555 of #CutTheClutter, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta examines the state's six regions, their significance, and the power-share dynamics within coalitions.

After Ladli Behna & Ladki Bahin, Delhi BJP has its own scheme in the works to woo women voters

BJP is preparing list of promises that it claims AAP made but did not fulfil, ThePrint has learnt. It is keen to have a specific scheme aimed at women voters in the capital.

Damdami Taksal backs BJP-led Mahayuti, Akalis say ‘shocking’ from keeper of Bhindranwale’s legacy

While announcing decision in Mumbai, Takshal head Baba Harnam Singh Dhumma said Mahayuti govt in Maharashtra has announced schemes & implemented policies for Sikh community's welfare.

Confident BJP with deep roots seeks to wrest Palakkad from Congress; Left hopes for revival

BJP hopes to build on steady growth in the region & make history after 'Metro Man' E Sreedharan's narrow loss last time, while Congress banks on ex-MLA Shafi Parambil's popularity.

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University townships — India’s chance to build its own version of what America got right

India’s university towns initiative is an opportunity to do something we have never managed at scale: build knowledge ecosystems rather than knowledge silos.

FTA partners drive India’s trade surge as reliance on non-FTA countries dips, says NITI Aayog report

Share of trade with FTA partners rose from 4.6% in 2006 to 28.8% in 2024. India is currently negotiating or advancing agreements with US, Israel, GCC, Canada & Mexico.

Japan overhauls post-World War II pacifist military approach, lifts restrictions on defence exports

Since October last year, Japan PM Sanae Takaichi has planned to increase defence spending target to 2 percent of GDP.

Trump, Netanyahu’s Iran gamble: The regime change rebound

American objectives are unmet. They neither have muscle nor motivation to resume the war. As for Iran, the regime didn’t just survive, it’s now led by more radical individuals.