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Fear, insecurity, polarisation: How Azam Khan maintains his notorious grip over Rampur

Samajwadi Party's Azam Khan, a 9-time Uttar Pradesh MLA, is facing a heated battle this Lok Sabha election against his own protégé Jaya Prada.

Congress must cede political space in Haryana for alliance in Delhi: Manish Sisodia

Sisodia says Congress not serious about defeating Modi-Shah and instead nit-picking about seats in Haryana

BJP conspired to sell Chilika lake, we stopped it, claims Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik accused the BJP-run Central government of conspiring to sell the Chilika lake as part of its plan to build a water aerodrome.

The fight in this Kerala seat is over political murders, not jobs or development

CPM candidate for Vadakara is P. Jayarajan, accused in 2 political murders and believed to behind Left's violence in the region. This has put off even the Left's most ardent supporters.

5 years later in Gujarat, you’d think Narendra Modi is still CM

It's Modi all the way across Gujarat — even BJP posters feature only the PM — as CM Vijay Rupani lays low to offset anger among farmers and traders against the state govt.

All Varun Gandhi wants are love & blessings, says he’s ready to be ‘beheaded’ for his people

Varun Gandhi, who is back in Pilibhit, says he is Narendra Modi's ‘chhota sipahi’, calls the PM ‘somewhat of a hero, an inspirational figure’.

Sadhvi Pragya’s aide says that the BJP leader has apologised for statement on Karkare

Sadhvi Pragya Singh Thakur had said that police officer Hemant Karkare died during the 26/11 Mumbai terror attack because she 'cursed' him.

The signalling of Mulayam-Mayawati grand union — water, blessings and the central chair

Arch-rivals Mayawati and Mulayam Singh Yadav shared the stage in Mainpuri Friday, and urged party workers to put the past behind and defeat the BJP.

Congress wants to field Sheila Dikshit from East Delhi, readies list as talks go on with AAP

Barring Sheila Dikshit from East Delhi, Congress is likely to retain the candidates it fielded in 2014, in case talks with AAP fall through.

Priyanka Chaturvedi joins Shiv Sena after being ‘let down’ by Congress

Priyanka Chaturvedi quit the Congress after slamming them for reinstating ‘goons’ who had allegedly misbehaved with her.

On Camera

Asha Bhosle’s last album was with British band Gorillaz. She was a trailblazer

Asha Bhosle showcased her versatility in 2006, when she collaborated with Australian cricketer Brett Lee on ‘You’re the One for Me’ for the ICC Champions Trophy.

Govt extends EV subsidies, nudges auto-makers to adopt cleaner fuel amid energy supply crisis

Centre says LPG supply stable despite pressure. Steps up efforts to ensure fuel security as Hormuz disruptions amid West Asia tensions upend global trade.

Brigadier & son assaulted in South Delhi for objecting to public drinking. No FIR yet, Army seeks action

Army has written to Delhi Police seeking action against the accused involved in the Friday night episode.

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.